Cisco (CSCO, $49.76) stock gets outperform rating from Evercore, on investor under-appreciation
Cisco Systems shares climbed, after Evercore analyst initiated an outperform rating on the stock.
Analysts at Evercore also set a $60 price target on the networking hardware and services company’ shares. The price target represents a potential 22% upside from the stock's previous closing price of $49.21.
Evercore analyst Amit Daryanani emphasized how investors are “underappreciating” Cisco's shift towards a more predictable and free-cash-flow-focused model. Daryanani suggested that investors evaluate the stock more on a free-cash-flow-based valuation versus a traditional price-to-earnings method.
Regarding the communications/networking industry as a whole, Evercore indicated that investment will be focused towards technologies that bolster growing bandwidth demands with an incremental approach to 5G products.
CSCO in downward trend: 10-day moving average broke below 50-day moving average on March 18, 2025
The 10-day moving average for CSCO crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on March 18, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 15 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on March 03, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on CSCO as a result. In of 82 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for CSCO turned negative on February 26, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 50 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 50 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
CSCO moved below its 50-day moving average on March 11, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
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 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for CSCO entered a downward trend on March 20, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where CSCO's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, of 26 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator is in the oversold zone. Keep an eye out for a move up in the foreseeable future.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where CSCO advanced for three days, in of 343 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
CSCO may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (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 Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly 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 (4.378) is normal, around the industry mean (8.106). P/E Ratio (15.201) is within average values for comparable stocks, (93.078). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (3.538) is also within normal values, averaging (1.815). Dividend Yield (0.031) settles around the average of (0.042) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (3.571) is also within normal values, averaging (17.611).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 82, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady 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 (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 Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued 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.
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a manufacturer of Internet Protocol based networking products and services related to the communications and information technology industry
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