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Aug 13, 2020
Cisco (CSCO,$42.67) disappoints on revenue guidance

Cisco (CSCO,$42.67) disappoints on revenue guidance

Cisco  beat earnings estimates for fiscal fourth quarter. But it issued a grim revenue outlook for the current quarter.

For the three months ending in July, the computer networking equipment/technology company’s adjusted earnings came in at 80 cents a share. Analysts were expecting 74 cents. 

Revenue of  fell -9% year-over-year $12.2 billion, compared to analysts’ estimate of $12.09 billion.

Revenue from Americas fell -12%, while that from EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) was down -6%.  Sales from APJC (Asia-Pacific, Japan and China) was down -7%.

For fiscal first quarter, Cisco provided guidance for  adjusted earnings in the range of 69 cents and 71 cents per share, which is below analyst consensus estimates of 75 cents per share. The company expects revenue to decline - 9% to -11% year-over-year, while analysts on average had projected a decline of about -7%.

According to Tickeron, CSCO's Aroon indicator reaches into Uptrend on August 03, 2020

For traders, this could mean going long on the ticker or exploring call options in the next month. In 185 of 326 cases where CSCO Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 57%.

Current price $42.67 crossed the support line at $43.65 and is trading between $43.65 support and $42.53 resistance lines. Throughout the month of 07/13/20 - 08/12/20, the price experienced a +5% Uptrend. During the week of 08/05/20 - 08/12/20, the stock enjoyed a +2% Uptrend growth.

Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator exceeded the 0 level on July 27, 2020. Traders may consider buying the ticker or exploring call options. In 48 of 85 cases where the ticker's Momentum Indicator exceeded 0, its price rose further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 56%.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) just turned positive. Considering data from situations where CSCO's MACD histogram became positive, in 25 of 50 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 50%.

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Indicator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 6 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

Tickeron has a positive outlook on this ticker and predicts a further increase by more than 4.00% within the next month with a likelihood of 83%. During the last month, the daily ratio of advancing to declining volumes was 1.31 to 1.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 3 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (5.68) is normal, around the industry mean (6.01). P/E Ratio (19.09) is within average values for comparable stocks, (70.62). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.03) is also within normal values, averaging (6.87). CSCO's Dividend Yield (2.41) is considerably higher than the industry average of (0.33). P/S Ratio (3.57) is also within normal values, averaging (6.63).

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 19 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 31 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 69, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 52 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. CSCO’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 69 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to slightly better than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

 

 

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Sergey Savastiouk, Ph.D. has a degree in Applied Mathematics from Moscow University and has extensive experience as an entrepreneur, investor, manager, and mathematician. His professional expertise is in applied mathematics, mathematical modeling, system and pattern analysis, and software and hardware system integration. He has served as the CEO of several hi-tech start-up companies and nonprofit organizations, which has given him proven capabilities in business strategy for high-tech start-up companies, market assessment, company formation, team building, product development, marketing, and sales. He has published numerous articles in journals and magazines on related fields. As a retail investor, he spent 15 years developing his proprietary trading and quantitative algorithms (now Tickeron’s A.I.), which brought him significant returns in trading the stock market. His current work and goal in founding Tickeron is to bring professional, sophisticated stock market analysis capabilities to retail investors via an easy-to-use interface.


CSCO in +4.13% Uptrend, growing for three consecutive days on October 05, 2026

Moving higher for three straight days is viewed as a bullish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future growth. Considering data from situations where CSCO advanced for three days, in 228 of 362 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 63%.

Price Prediction Chart

Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 02, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on CSCO as a result. In 48 of 83 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 58%.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for CSCO just turned positive on October 01, 2026. Looking at past instances where CSCO's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 27 of 50 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 54%.

CSCO moved above its 50-day moving average on October 02, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator entered the overbought zone. Expect a price pull-back in the foreseeable future.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where CSCO declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 41%.

CSCO broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 02, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

The Aroon Indicator for CSCO entered a downward trend on October 01, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 13 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 75, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 24 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 32 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating outstanding price growth. CSCO’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 35 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 58 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (8.368) is normal, around the industry mean (5.894). P/E Ratio (32.054) is within average values for comparable stocks, (107.419). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.984) is also within normal values, averaging (0.778). Dividend Yield (0.016) settles around the average of (0.006) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (6.784) is also within normal values, averaging (11.937).

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 85 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO), Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:HPE), Lumentum Holdings (NASDAQ:LITE), Nokia Corp (NYSE:NOK), Ciena Corp (NYSE:CIEN), Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC).

Industry description

The Telecommunications Equipment industry produces voice and data communications equipment, which includes fiber optic delivery products, digital signal processors, high-speed voice, data and video delivery. Additionally, satellite systems, global positioning systems, wireless data systems, personal communications equipment, telephone handsets and payload equipment for satellites also fall into this category. Apple Inc., QUALCOMM Incorporated and Nokia are major global players in this segment.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Telecommunications Equipment Industry is 19.96B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 3.88K to 420.83B. CSCO holds the highest valuation in this group at 420.83B. The lowest valued company is DZSI at 3.88K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Telecommunications Equipment Industry was 4%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 6%, and the average quarterly price growth was 9%. INSG experienced the highest price growth at 28%, while CLRO experienced the biggest fall at -23%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Telecommunications Equipment Industry was -24%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -17% and the average quarterly volume growth was -57%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 53
P/E Growth Rating: 56
Price Growth Rating: 52
SMR Rating: 74
Profit Risk Rating: 75
Seasonality Score: 3 (-100 ... +100)
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