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Cisco Systems

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Cisco Systems, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of Internet Protocol-based networking products and services related to the communications and information technology industry. The firm operates through the following geographical segments: the Americas, EMEA, and APJC. Its products include the following categories: Secure, Agile Networks, Internet for the Future, Collaboration, End-to-End Security, Optimized Application Experiences, and Other Products. The company was founded by Sandra Lerner and Leonard Bosack in 1984 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

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Cisco reports record Q3 revenue and eyes security acceleration

Cisco's Q3 performance was robust, with record revenue and strong growth in product and software revenue. While facing challenges related to softness in security and macroeconomic factors, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities in security acceleration and AI infrastructure for future growth.

Cisco surpasses Q2 expectations, eyes sustained growth and market gains

Cisco's strong Q2 performance, driven by software revenue growth and supply chain improvements, positions the company for sustained growth. With a focus on innovation and market share gains, Cisco is optimistic about future opportunities in cloud management, security solutions, and network infrastructure. Monitoring market valuations and addressing data center trends are key challenges, but Cisco remains confident in its long-term outlook.

Cisco reports record Q3 earnings, eyes growth in hyperscale market

Cisco's Q3 performance exceeded expectations, showcasing market share gains and technology relevance.
Despite challenges like order declines, the company is confident in a positive growth trajectory for FY2024.
Opportunities in the hyperscale market and gross margin improvements position Cisco for continued success.

Cisco reports record revenue in Q4, focuses on AI and recurring revenue for growth

Cisco's Q4 2023 earnings call showcased record revenue and earnings per share, with a focus on AI, cloud, and security investments. The company aims for modest revenue growth in FY '24 with a platform approach simplifying selling cycles. Challenges include managing lumpy demand patterns, while opportunities lie in market share growth and recurring revenue strategies.

Cisco reports record Q1 revenue, anticipates order growth rebound

Cisco's Q1 performance showcased record revenue and profitability but faced order slowdowns.
The company remains confident in its strategic shift towards recurring revenue and growth opportunities.
Challenges include temporary order slowdowns and inventorying infrastructure issues.
Opportunities lie in the expected return to order growth rates and strategic focus areas.

Cisco reports solid Q2 performance, eyes growth through Splunk acquisition

Cisco's Q2 performance was solid, with revenue meeting expectations and strong margins.
While facing challenges in demand uncertainty and inventory absorption, Cisco is adjusting expenses.
Opportunities lie in pending Splunk acquisition, AI innovation, and margin growth strategies.
Overall, Cisco remains focused on growth, innovation, and maintaining market position.

Cisco reports resilient Q3 performance, eyes AI and revenue growth

Cisco's Q3 results reflect resilience with stable orders and strong margins despite revenue decline.
The integration of Splunk is progressing well, with a focus on revenue and cost synergies for fiscal '25.
Opportunities lie in AI investments, revenue growth, and maintaining a strong competitive position.
Challenges include cash flow decline, normal seasonality expectations, and OpEx investments for integration.

Cisco Systems reports robust Q4 earnings, eyes growth in AI and cybersecurity

Cisco Systems (CSCO) closed fiscal '24 on a high note, showcasing strong financials and strategic initiatives. The company's focus on key growth areas and efficiency through restructuring positions it well for future success. Cisco's emphasis on innovation and competitive differentiation underscores its commitment to driving growth.

Cisco surpasses Q1 revenue targets, poised for AI networking growth

Cisco Systems demonstrated robust financial performance in Q1, exceeding revenue and EPS expectations, driven by strong product orders and strategic initiatives.
The company's focus on AI technologies, security solutions, and operational efficiency positions it well for future growth and market leadership.
While facing challenges in a competitive landscape, Cisco's strengths in AI networking and security sectors offer opportunities for expansion and innovation.
Overall, Cisco's Q1 earnings call highlights a positive trajectory, emphasizing growth prospects, profitability, and strategic investments.

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Key Points: Mass layoffs, especially in tech, are tied to companies missing out on the AI boom.

Wall St. Vet Warns ‘Mass Layoffs Are Next'

IBM's enterprise AI platform, paired with its consulting business, is winning over larger customers. Cisco is making progress selling its AI networking technology to hyperscalers.

2 Old-School Tech Giants Winning in the AI Market

After tech giant Cisco announced plans for its second round of layoffs this year, employees tell TechCrunch that they will not know if they are affected for close to a month.

Cisco employees face a month of silence ahead of second layoff in 2024

Dublin, Aug. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Data Security Posture Management Market: Focus on Application, End-use, Type, and Region - Analysis and Forecast, 2024-2034" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The data security posture management market is undergoing significant growth, propelled by various key factors and market drivers. A primary driver for the growth in the data security posture management market is the escalating frequency and sophistication of cyber threats targeting organizations worldwide. The proliferation of digital technologies and interconnected systems has led to businesses facing increasingly complex security challenges, such as data breaches, ransomware attacks, and insider threats. Consequently, there is a heightened awareness among enterprises regarding the importance of maintaining a robust security posture to safeguard their sensitive data and critical assets from cyber adversaries. The rising emphasis on regulatory compliance and data privacy serves as a significant driver for the data security posture management market. Stringent regulations such as General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) impose increasing pressure on organizations to uphold the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their sensitive data. Simultaneously, heightened consumer awareness regarding personal data protection raises expectations for robust security measures from businesses. This focus on regulatory compliance and data privacy makes the organizations to invest in data security posture management solutions. These solutions are crucial for effectively managing and mitigating security risks, ensuring the safeguarding of sensitive data, and maintaining alignment with regulatory mandates. Moreover, ongoing technological advancements and innovations in data security posture management solutions are creating lucrative growth opportunities in the market. Key players in this sector, such as IBM, Sentra, and Flow ae among the leaders in developing tools and platforms customized to meet the evolving needs of organizations across various industries. Overall, the data security posture management market is experiencing notable global expansion. This surge is driven by increased regulatory compliance requirements, rising cyber threats, and continual technological advancements. As businesses prioritize safeguarding data and adhering to regulations, the demand for effective security solutions is rising.

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Cisco Systems reported a strong end to FY24 with sequential growth in networking equipment sales as customer inventory digestion occurs. Management laid out the groundwork for the next generation of Cisco as the firm undergoes a major restructuring to enhance their AI networking capabilities. Despite a dimming macroeconomic environment, Cisco is well-positioned for growth as enterprises invest in faster bandwidth capabilities for AI/ML testing and inferencing.

Cisco Systems Is Showing Strong Signs Of A Recovery

Evaluate Cisco's (CSCO) reliance on international revenue to better understand the company's financial stability, growth prospects and potential stock price performance.

Cisco (CSCO) Reliance on International Sales: What Investors Need to Know

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 Worst May Be Over for Cisco After Beating Estimates in Q4

Cisco 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 pandemic.

Can Cisco Stock Rebound To $60?

Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) received a vote of confidence today as HSBC upgraded the stock from “Hold” to “Buy” and raised its price target from $46 to $58.

HSBC upgrades Cisco to ‘Buy' with $58 price target: Should you invest?

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our analyst ratings page.

This Cisco Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Friday

Cisco 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.

Cisco Systems AI Play Gains Traction: Analysts Lead Stock Higher

Cisco announced job cuts and a strategic shift towards AI and cybersecurity, aiming for $1 billion in pre-tax savings. Product orders grew 14% year-over-year, indicating recovery from inventory destocking issues. Revenue guidance for FY25 suggests 4.1% growth; DCF analysis values Cisco stock at $55 per share, with downside risks including Splunk integration and limited revenue from growth areas.

Cisco Q4: Major Job Cuts With More Focus On AI, Cloud And Security (Rating Upgrade)

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Signs that consumer spending remains strong sparked a major rally on Wall Street.

Stock Market Today: Stocks Soar After July Retail Sales, Walmart Earnings

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Wall Street is having a stellar day following strong retail sales data , with the major indexes completely recovering their early month deficits caused by a  global market selloff.

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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.

'Cisco Likely Represents A Safe Place To Park Money If Concerned About A Recession, But Not A Great Place If You Are Expecting Interest Rate Cuts': Analyst

While Cisco shares CSCO have pared their morning gains, they're still up 6.9% in afternoon action — which would make for their best single-day percentage increase since Nov. 13, 2020, when they rose 7.1%.

Cisco gets back on track — and it could spur the stock's best day in 4 years

Cisco Systems stock has been stagnant for months, barely reaching $50 despite a recent pop. Revenues down 10% but services revenue up 6% with Splunk contributing $960 million. Margins improved but operating expenses up 12% and net income down 45%, cautious optimism for future Cisco performance.

Cisco: Surprisingly Positive Reaction, Still A Zombie

Cisco shares jumped on Thursday and headed for their best day since March 2020. The company announced Wednesday it's cutting 7% of its workforce and reported quarterly results that beat analyst estimates.

Cisco shares head for best day since 2020 on earnings beat, plans to cut 7% of workforce

Cisco Systems is the best Dow Jones stock Thursday after the tech giant beat earnings expectations and announced a new round of layoffs.

Cisco Leads Dow Stocks After Standout Earnings, Job Cuts: What to Know

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) 4th quarter earnings beat analyst estimates with revenue surpassing $13 billion due to robust customer demand across AI, cloud, and cyber security.

12 Quotes From Cisco Systems 4th Quarter Earnings That Every Investor Should Read

Cisco's (CSCO) fiscal fourth-quarter results reflect weakness in the Networking segment, partially offset by strong Security and Services performance.

Cisco (CSCO) Q4 Earnings Top Estimates, Revenues Fall Y/Y

Cisco Systems is planning to lay off 7% of its employees, its second round of job cuts this year, as the company shifts its focus to more rapidly growing areas in technology, such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

Cisco cuts thousands of jobs, 7% of workforce, as it shifts focus to AI, cybersecurity

Shares in Cisco Systems (CSCO) jumped in premarket trading Thursday after the technology and networking company released earnings that topped Wall Street's estimates and announced that it's cutting 7% of its global workforce.

Watch These Cisco Price Levels as Stock Surges After Strong Earnings, Job Cuts

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Even after last week's nice relief rally, there are several oversold stocks out there that may make sense to buy in mid-August. Whether or not the relief bounce kicks into high gear, it's hard not to act on many names that are close to the cheapest they've been in many months.

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Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 14, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Sami Badri - Head of Investor Relations Chuck Robbins - Chair and Chief Executive Officer Scott Herren - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Meta Marshall - Morgan Stanley Tal Liani - BofA Securities Samik Chatterjee - JPMorgan George Notter - Jefferies Amit Daryanani - Evercore ISI Simon Leopold - Raymond James Matt Niknam - Deutsche Bank Ittai Kidron - Oppenheimer Jim Fish - Piper Sandler Ben Reitzes - Melius Research Aaron Rakers - Wells Fargo Adrian Colby - Citi Karl Ackerman - BNP Paribas Operator Welcome to Cisco's Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results Conference Call. At the request of Cisco, today's conference is being recorded.

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