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CSCO vs. DELL: Which AI Enterprise Infrastructure Stock is a Buy?
ZACKS· 2025-07-11 16:55
Core Insights - Cisco Systems and Dell Technologies are leading providers of AI-powered enterprise infrastructure solutions [2][3] - The demand for AI infrastructure is driving significant growth in both companies, with Cisco securing over $1 billion in AI infrastructure orders and Dell shipping $1.8 billion in AI servers in Q1 [9][13] - IDC projects AI infrastructure spending to exceed $200 billion by 2028, with a significant portion allocated to servers with embedded accelerators [4] Company Performance - Cisco's stock has appreciated 16.2% year to date, while Dell's shares have increased by 11% [5] - Cisco's security business is thriving, with strong demand for its security solutions and a growing customer base [11][12] - Dell's PowerEdge XE9680L AI-optimized server is in high demand, contributing to a healthy backlog of $14.4 billion [13] Market Trends - Global IT spending is forecasted to reach $5.61 trillion by 2025, with data center systems expected to grow by 23.2% [4] - Enterprises with large-scale hyperscale data centers will account for over 70% of spending on AI-optimized servers by 2025 [4] Valuation and Investment Appeal - Dell Technologies is considered undervalued with a Price/Sales ratio of 0.81X compared to Cisco's 4.61X [18] - Dell holds a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), while Cisco has a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating a stronger investment appeal for Dell [21][22]
Cisco Shares Trade Near 52-Week High: What's Next for CSCO Investors?
ZACKS· 2025-07-10 15:36
Core Insights - Cisco Systems (CSCO) shares closed at $69.27, slightly below the 52-week high of $69.78, with a year-to-date appreciation of 17%, outperforming the broader sector and peer Extreme Networks [1][6] - The company's aggressive push into AI and growing security dominance are significant growth drivers, with over $1 billion in AI infrastructure orders secured ahead of schedule [2][6] - Cisco is expanding its AI portfolio for data centers with new solutions and partnerships, particularly with NVIDIA, which is expected to enhance its market position [3][9] Stock Performance - CSCO stock is trading above both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages, indicating a bullish trend [6] - The stock's year-to-date increase of 17% is notable, with strong demand in the security sector contributing to its performance [6][8] Security Business Growth - Cisco's security business is experiencing strong demand, with double-digit growth in orders for solutions like Cisco Secure Access and XDR [8] - The partnership with ServiceNow aims to enhance AI risk management and governance, further solidifying Cisco's position in the security market [10] Financial Guidance - For fiscal 2025, Cisco expects revenues between $56.5 billion and $56.7 billion, an increase from previous guidance, with non-GAAP earnings projected between $3.77 and $3.79 per share [13][14] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2025 revenues is $56.59 billion, indicating a year-over-year growth of 5.18% [14] Valuation Concerns - Cisco shares are currently trading at a premium, with a forward 12-month price/sales ratio of 4.65X, higher than the industry average [15][18] - The stock is considered overvalued, which may lead to caution among investors [15][20] Long-term Prospects - Cisco's expanding portfolio and focus on AI and security position it well for sustained growth in the tech landscape [19] - Despite current challenges, the long-term outlook remains positive for investors holding the stock [19]
岩山科技:接待乌兹别克斯坦数字技术部部长一行,聚焦AI前沿技术突破
Quan Jing Wang· 2025-06-26 08:19
2025年6月20日,乌兹别克斯坦共和国数字技术部部长、国家首席信息官(CIO)谢尔马托夫·谢尔佐德 带领国家代表团莅临访问岩山科技(002195),上海岩山科技股份有限公司董事、常务副总经理陈代千 代表公司热情接待。 在人工智能、数字经济深刻重塑全球格局的背景下,此次访问紧密贴合我国提出的"数字丝绸之路"倡议 及乌兹别克斯坦共和国数字化转型战略目标,不仅彰显了乌方对我国科技企业的高度重视,更见证了岩 山科技硬核技术实力的稳步增长。 访问期间,代表团成员参观了岩山科技展厅前沿科技创新成果展陈,重点观摩了岩思类脑人工智能研究 院在非侵入式脑机接口技术上的重大突破,该技术已成功应用于操控《黑神话悟空》游戏,实现连续、 精准、全指令集的游戏操控,其部分人机交互性能已超越侵入式脑机接口。代表团还与岩山科技展厅陈 列的智能机器人展开了深度互动,此机器人搭载了RockAI最新研发的Yan1.3多模态通用大模型,该模型 可高效处理图文及语音等多模态信息,并能广泛适配于机器人、PC、手机等各类终端设备。此外,岩 山科技旗下智能驾驶公司Nullmax全栈自研的MaxDrive 辅助驾驶解决方案也引发了代表团的热切关注, 该方案 ...
Cisco Hits 52-Week High: Can AI Focus Further Drive the Stock?
ZACKS· 2025-06-25 16:31
Key Takeaways Cisco Systems (CSCO) hit a 52-week high of $67.49 on Wednesday. The stock has rallied 14.7% year over year, indicating strong investor confidence in the company's rising prospects. Cisco's rally has been supported by solid earnings results, strong gross and operating margin expansion and an upbeat outlook for the coming quarter. This momentum also reflects the company's aggressive push into AI, a consistent rollout of innovative products and overall operational strength. Juniper is unique in i ...
【互联网传媒】美股AI+云安全催化不断,AI推理需求驱动网络安全蓬勃发展——美股云计算行业跟踪报告(二)(付天姿)
光大证券研究· 2025-06-19 14:06
点击注册小程序 报告摘要 事件: 北美市场下游AI推理需求旺盛,海外网络安全公司股价表现优异,其中与AI及云安全关联紧密的网络安全公 司股价涨幅较为突出。2025年4月8日至6月16日,纳斯达克指数上涨26.3%,Palo Alto Networks、 CrowdStrike、Zscaler、Rubrik、Cloudflare股价涨幅分别达到30.0%、47.8%、69.4%、73.5%、82.3%。 点评: CrowdStrike在AI网络安全领域以平台化与AI原生为核心驱动力 查看完整报告 特别申明: 本订阅号中所涉及的证券研究信息由光大证券研究所编写,仅面向光大证券专业投资者客 户,用作新媒体形势下研究信息和研究观点的沟通交流。非光大证券专业投资者客户,请勿 订阅、接收或使用本订阅号中的任何信息。本订阅号难以设置访问权限,若给您造成不便, 敬请谅解。光大证券研究所不会因关注、收到或阅读本订阅号推送内容而视相关人员为光大 证券的客户。 根据公司25Q1财报,Flex模型交易价值超32亿美元,下一代SIEM相关ARR增速超100%,预计2025年AI原生 XDR平台覆盖高达1160亿美元的市场规模。AI驱动 ...
美股云计算行业跟踪报告(二):美股AI+云安全催化不断,AI推理需求驱动网络安全蓬勃发展
EBSCN· 2025-06-19 02:55
2025 年 6 月 19 日 公司研究 美股 AI+云安全催化不断,AI 推理需求驱动网络安全蓬勃发展 ——美股云计算行业跟踪报告(二) 互联网传媒 买入(维持) 作者 分析师:付天姿 CFA FRM 执业证书编号:S0930517040002 021-52523692 futz@ebscn.com 联系人:宾特丽亚 binteliya@ebscn.com 021-52523681 股价相对走势 资料来源:Wind 相关研报 AI 驱动网络安全供需提升,架构迭代引领行 业变革——美股网络安全行业深度报告 (2024-06-12) 微软暂缓 AI 数据中心建设,如何看待关税 对美股云厂商的影响?——美股云计算行业 跟踪报告(一)(2025-04-17) 点评: CrowdStrike 在 AI 网络安全领域以平台化与 AI 原生为核心驱动力。根据公司 25Q1财报,Flex模型交易价值超32亿美元,下一代SIEM相关ARR增速超100%, 预计 2025 年 AI 原生 XDR 平台覆盖高达 1160 亿美元的市场规模。AI 驱动的模块 复用率提升,48%的订阅客户采用 6 个及以上模块,22%客户采用 8 ...
全球高血压用药史转折点:40年首个新靶点药物III期成功
远川研究所· 2025-06-17 12:37
以下文章来源于和谐汇一资产管理 ,作者和谐汇一 和谐汇一资产管理 . 和谐汇一是一家专注于权益类二级市场投资的私募基金管理公司,由林鹏先生发起创立。旨在为投资者、为所投资 公司及社会发展发现持久价值,做中国最优秀企业的长期陪伴者。 创新药,可以是资本市场一时的热点,但资本市场的聚光灯总是追逐着最耀眼的那一刻,而往往会忽视了那些 引发股价飙升的"热点时刻",其实是漫长创新征途中最后结出的果实。在每一款划时代新药背后,是数十年冷 板凳上的靶点探索,也是临床研究中的折戟与不折不挠的反复迭代。 所以,研究与跟踪新药研发,需要非常前置的研究投入。 今年初,和谐汇一的医药研究员陈倩慧就把她的目光放到了高血压领域。作为全球最常见的疾病之一,高血压 影响着约10亿人的生活,核心治疗靶点的创新已经沉寂了40多年。尽管现有的降压药物在许多情况下有效,但 仍有部分患者(尤其是顽固性高血压患者)难以有效控制血压,或因药物副作用(如高钾血症或低血压)而无 法耐受。 随着3月10日,Mineralys宣布Advance-HTN和Launch-HTN III期成功,降压药领域似乎迎来了新的可能。这 背后究竟会带来什么样的变化?我们又该如何 ...
Cisco Expands AI Portfolio for Data Centers: Why the Stock is a Hold
ZACKS· 2025-06-12 16:41
Core Insights - Cisco Systems (CSCO) is expanding its AI portfolio for data centers with new solutions, including the Unified Nexus Dashboard and Cisco Intelligent Packet Flow, while leveraging its collaboration with NVIDIA to enhance its AI infrastructure capabilities [1][9][10] - Cisco has secured over $1 billion in AI infrastructure orders for fiscal 2025, indicating strong demand and growth potential [1][8] - The company's security revenues surged by 54% year-over-year in Q3, reflecting robust demand for its security solutions [3][12] AI Portfolio Expansion - The Unified Nexus Dashboard will consolidate services across various networks into a single interface, set to be released in July 2025 [2] - Cisco Intelligent Packet Flow utilizes real-time telemetry for proactive issue detection, available from June 10 [2] - New 400G BiDi optics are expected to launch in the second half of 2025, further enhancing Cisco's data center offerings [2] Financial Performance - Total product orders increased by 20% year-over-year, with networking product orders growing by double digits [3] - Cisco's guidance for fiscal 2025 anticipates revenues between $56.5 billion and $56.7 billion, an increase from previous estimates [13] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2025 revenues is $56.59 billion, indicating a year-over-year growth of 5.18% [14] Stock Performance - Cisco shares have appreciated by 8.4% year-to-date, although this is below the Zacks Computer & Technology sector's return of 14.3% [4] - The stock is currently trading at a premium, with a forward price/sales ratio of 4.32, higher than the industry average [15] Strategic Collaborations - The partnership with NVIDIA aims to create AI-ready data center networks, enhancing Cisco's security and infrastructure capabilities [9][10] - Cisco's integration of its solutions with NVIDIA's technology is expected to simplify and secure AI infrastructure deployment [9][10] Security Business Growth - Cisco's security business is experiencing significant growth, with strong demand for solutions like Secure Access and Hypershield [12] - The introduction of Agentic AI across security and collaboration platforms is a key strategy for improving customer experience [11]
阿斯利康(AZN.US)重申关税影响有限及盈利目标 高盛上看97美元
智通财经网· 2025-06-11 10:24
智通财经APP获悉,高盛在近日发布的研报中提供了制药巨头阿斯利康(AZN.US)在该行第46届全球医 疗健康大会上发表的一些关键信息。高盛指出,阿斯利康管理层重申了对潜在药品关税影响有限的预 期,同时重申实现35%左右运营利润率的目标,强调到2030年实现800亿美元营收的前景愈加清晰,并 发表了对其若干药物的评论。高盛予阿斯利康"买入"评级,12个月目标价为97美元。这一目标价较该股 6月9日美股收盘价有近33%的上涨空间。 阿斯利康管理层重申了实现35%左右运营利润率的目标,但同时指出了几个不确定因素,包括:1)中国 Farxiga将在2025年下半年纳入带量采购,美国Farxiga将在2026年面临IRA降价;2)研发投入增加;3)临床 试验招募速度超预期。管理层认为营收增长与成本控制将共同驱动利润率提升。关于美国医保计划 Medicare D部分的再设计,管理层指出2025年仍将带来影响,预计对总营收的影响为几个百分点,不过 也带来了如免费用药项目减少等正面影响。值得一提的是,2025年第一季度财报中,该公司已指出Q1 销售是新基准,预计未来季度将实现环比增长。 阿斯利康对baxdrostat三期试验 ...
Cisco Systems (CSCO) 2025 Conference Transcript
2025-06-04 16:40
Summary of Cisco Systems (CSCO) 2025 Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Cisco Systems (CSCO) - **Date of Conference**: June 04, 2025 Key Points Current Business Environment - Cisco has not observed significant changes in customer behavior despite economic uncertainties, indicating a "business as usual" approach from clients [9][10] - The company reported a **20% growth in product bookings**, with a **9% growth** excluding Splunk, suggesting strong demand [10] CFO Transition and Strategic Focus - The new CFO emphasizes prioritization and funding innovation to capture growth opportunities [5][6] - Listening to investors, analysts, and customers is a key focus for the new leadership [6][7] Networking Business Outlook - Cisco's networking segment is experiencing a resurgence, with significant opportunities in web scale and AI enterprise adoption [18][19] - The networking cycle is expected to be multi-year, driven by increased demand for AI infrastructure and data sovereignty [22][20] - The importance of networking in AI success is highlighted, with security integration becoming crucial [26][27] Cloud and Enterprise Growth - Cisco exceeded its target of **$1 billion in AI web scale orders** a quarter early, with **$600 million** in Q3 alone [29] - There are still untapped opportunities in sovereign web and neoclass markets, particularly in the Middle East [31] - The enterprise segment is expected to grow as companies seek to leverage AI capabilities, with a multi-year build-out anticipated [41][42] Security Portfolio Performance - Cisco's security portfolio has been refreshed, with new products showing strong growth, although overall growth remains below expectations [53][54] - The company has a significant amount of **$4.041 billion** in remaining performance obligations (RPO) in security, indicating future revenue potential [55] - The integration of security into the network fabric is seen as a key future growth driver [62][63] Financial Performance and Margins - Gross margins are impacted by tariffs, but the company has a flexible supply chain to mitigate risks [66][68] - The growth of high-margin products like Splunk is expected to positively influence overall gross margins [69] Future Outlook - Cisco anticipates continued operational discipline and prioritization of investments to drive growth [72][73] - The company is focused on leveraging its resources effectively to adapt to market needs while maintaining financial discipline [73] Additional Insights - The return to office trends and AI advancements are expected to drive growth in the campus networking segment [47][48] - Security concerns related to outdated devices and geopolitical factors are influencing customer decisions [49][50] This summary encapsulates the key insights and strategic directions discussed during the Cisco Systems conference call, highlighting the company's focus on innovation, market opportunities, and financial discipline.