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02 Aug 2026, 14:30 UTC · 2h ago
Prediction: Up 50% YTD, Cisco Will End The Year at This Price
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Cisco raised its FY26 AI order guidance by 80%, increasing the projection from $5 billion to $9 billion. — A massive upward revision in AI-specific order guidance directly signals accelerating demand and revenue growth in the highest-growth sector of the economy.
+0.80Cisco provided preliminary FY27 guidance forecasting at least $6 billion in AI hyperscale revenue. — Providing specific, high-value long-term guidance for hyperscale revenue suggests a durable, multi-year growth cycle rather than a one-time spike.
+0.60Q3 FY26 results showed a 12% YoY revenue increase to $15.84 billion and a 35.41% jump in net income. — Strong double-digit growth in both top and bottom lines validates the company's operational execution and AI transition.
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Cisco's non-GAAP gross margin compressed 260 basis points YoY to 66% due to hardware mix shifts and memory costs. — Margin compression typically pressures stock prices, though the article notes this is a deliberate shift toward high-volume AI hardware.
-0.30Cisco's forward P/E of 24 is significantly lower than its primary peer Arista Networks (47), suggesting potential for a valuation re-rating. — A lower multiple relative to peers with similar growth profiles presents a valuation 'catch-up' opportunity for investors.
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The company received a 'BUY' rating with significant upside due to raised AI order guidance and strong revenue growth.
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Mentioned only in a historical context regarding a past recommendation from The Motley Fool.
Mentioned only in a historical context regarding a past recommendation from The Motley Fool.
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