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Cisco (CSCO, $57.27) beats Q4 earnings expectations

Cisco (CSCO, $57.27) beats Q4 earnings expectations

Cisco Systems  posted fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded analysts’ expectations.

The telecom and networking company’s fourth-quarter non-GAAP earnings came in at 84 cents a share, above analysts’ expectation of 83 cents a share Revenue of $13.1 billion with also topped analysts’ estimate of $13.04 billion.

“We continue to see great momentum in our business as customers are looking to modernize their organizations for agility and resiliency,” said CEO Chuck Robbins. “The demand for Cisco technology is strong with our Q4 performance marking the highest product order growth in over a decade."

Cisco expects first-quarter earnings to range between 79 cents and 81 cents a share, compared to FactSet forecast of 81 cents per share.

The company projects revenue for the quarter to grow between 7.5% and 9.5% year-over-year, compared to analysts’ estimates of 7.7% growth.

Looking further ahead, Cisco projects full-year earnings in the range of $3.38 to $3.45 a share, compared to analyst forecast of $3.41 a share.

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CSCO in downward trend: price may drop because broke its higher Bollinger Band on August 04, 2026

CSCO broke above its upper Bollinger Band on August 04, 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 A.I.dvisor looked at 53 similar instances where the stock broke above the upper band. In of the 53 cases the stock fell afterwards. This puts the odds of success at .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on August 13, 2026. 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 August 14, 2026. 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 49 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 49 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 August 13, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

The 10-day moving average for CSCO crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on August 20, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 17 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 .

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 .

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 63 cases where CSCO's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where CSCO advanced for three days, in of 361 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 335 cases where CSCO Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

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 77, placing this stock better than average.

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 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 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 Valuation Rating of (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 (8.598) is normal, around the industry mean (6.295). P/E Ratio (32.955) is within average values for comparable stocks, (66.221). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.012) is also within normal values, averaging (1.153). Dividend Yield (0.015) settles around the average of (0.016) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (6.911) is also within normal values, averaging (12.028).

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO), Lumentum Holdings (NASDAQ:LITE), Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:HPE), 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 20.66B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 1.59K to 432.53B. CSCO holds the highest valuation in this group at 432.53B. The lowest valued company is ABILF at 1.59K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Telecommunications Equipment Industry was -5%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -2%, and the average quarterly price growth was 7%. LITE experienced the highest price growth at 10%, while MOBBW experienced the biggest fall at -14%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Telecommunications Equipment Industry was 3%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -31% and the average quarterly volume growth was 12%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

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

Valuation Rating: 52
P/E Growth Rating: 54
Price Growth Rating: 51
SMR Rating: 74
Profit Risk Rating: 77
Seasonality Score: -15 (-100 ... +100)
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