imaginima/E+ via Getty ImagesCisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) reported a strong end to fiscal year 2024 as the firm is beginning to realize sequential growth in their networking equipment sales paired with strength in cybersecurity. On the Q4’24 earnings call, management laid out the groundwork for the next generation of Cisco as the firm restructures for the future of networking. Despite the dimming macroeconomic environment, Cisco should be well-positioned as enterprises and hyperscalers invest in fa ...

Have you evaluated the performance of Cisco Systems' (CSCO) international operations during the quarter that concluded in July 2024? Considering the extensive worldwide presence of this seller of routers, switches, software and services, analyzing the patterns in international revenues is crucial for understanding its financial resilience and potential for growth.In the current global economy, which is more interconnected than ever, a company's success in penetrating international markets is crucial for its ...

Cisco Systems NASDAQ: CSCO is a U.S. technology firm and is the world’s largest company in the communications equipment industry. Shares have seen significant underperformance compared to its sector, down 4%. The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund NYSEARCA: XLC is up nearly 19%.Cisco Systems TodayCSCOCisco Systems$49.46 +0.93 (+1.92%) 52-Week Range$44.50▼$58.19Dividend Yield3.23%P/E Ratio16.65Price Target$55.89Add to WatchlistThe company has underperformed as it struggles to keep up with competi ...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 21: Chuck Robbins, Chair and CEO, Cisco speaks onstage during The Wall ... [+] Street Journal's Future of Everything Festival at Spring Studios on May 21, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)Getty ImagesCisco stock currently trades at $48.50 per share, roughly 17% below its pre-inflation shock high of $58.70 seen on December 29, 2021. Cisco’s product sales have witnessed a slowdown as customers focused on utilizing the inventory purchased post the Covid-19 pa ...

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Cisco Systems TodayCSCOCisco Systems$48.53 +3.09 (+6.80%) 52-Week Range$44.50▼$58.19Dividend Yield3.30%P/E Ratio16.34Price Target$56.50Add to WatchlistCisco Systems NASDAQ: CSCO Q4 results and guidance prove that its AI play was smart. Once a networking giant and now a networking and AI-powered data management platform, the company outperformed its guidance and analysts estimates, raised guidance, and the guidance is likely cautious. The takeaway is that weakness in the legacy business is offset by strength ...

Sundry Photography I presented a ‘Sell’ thesis for Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) in my previous article published in March 2024, highlighting their internal issue of inventory destocking and sluggish demands from Telco/Cable markets. The company released its Q4 result on August 14th , showing a 10.3% decline in total revenue. The stock price has underperformed the S&P 500 since my last article. The company announced a second round of job cuts this year and a shift in focus towards growth areas such as AI and cybe ...

Cisco Systems, Inc CSCO stock gained in Wednesday after-hours trading after the company reported upbeat fourth-quarter earnings. The stock price maintained the upward trajectory on Thursday.The results came amid an exciting earnings season. Here are some key analyst takeaways.Cisco reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $13.64 billion, exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $13.537 billion. The company reported adjusted EPS of $0.87, topping analyst consensus estimates of $0.85.Needham analyst Alex ...

gremlin/E+ via Getty Images Shares of Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) have quite a storied history, but in trading and investing, it does not matter where a company or stock has been, it matters where it is going. For many quarters, performance at Cisco has been one of very slow progress. The stock in turn has reflected the slow progress and really has been a zombie, slowly moving sideways to down for many, many months. Although shares are popping today, they are barely back to the $50 mark. Data by YChar ...

Core Insights - Cisco shares surged approximately 8% following the announcement of a 7% workforce reduction and quarterly results that exceeded analyst expectations [1][2] - The company reported $13.64 billion in revenue for the quarter, surpassing Wall Street's forecast of $13.54 billion, although this represented a 10% decline year-over-year [1][2] - Net income fell 45% compared to the previous year, yet still exceeded profit expectations [1] Financial Performance - Cisco's revenue decline marks the third consecutive quarter of sales decreases [1] - Networking sales dropped 28.1% year-over-year, attributed to challenging comparisons, but there was a notable recovery in order numbers [2] - Data center switching orders increased by double digits year-over-year, while campus switching and routing orders rose in the high single digits [2] Restructuring and Workforce Changes - The company is implementing a restructuring plan that will incur $1 billion in pretax charges, aimed at investing in growth opportunities and enhancing operational efficiency [3] - This marks the second significant round of layoffs in 2023, following a previous reduction of 5% of the workforce, equating to over 4,000 jobs [3] - Cisco had 84,900 employees at the end of fiscal 2023 prior to the layoffs [3] Strategic Focus - Orders related to artificial intelligence surpassed $1 billion, with revenue expected to ramp up in the first half of 2025 [2] - The CEO indicated that the company aims to utilize AI to improve efficiency in general and administrative tasks through automation [3]