Summary:
- Cisco Systems (CSCO, Financial) is poised to showcase strong third-quarter earnings with expectations of a 5% EPS rise.
- Analysts foresee an 11% revenue increase, fueled by AI and networking demand.
- Wall Street's average price target suggests a potential upside of 10.32%.
Anticipating Cisco Systems' Earnings Growth
Cisco Systems (CSCO) is on investors' radars as it prepares to announce its third-quarter earnings next Wednesday. The market is abuzz with the anticipation of a solid performance, as earnings per share (EPS) are projected to climb 5% to $0.92. Meanwhile, revenue is expected to surge by 11% to a remarkable $14.06 billion. This anticipated growth is primarily driven by heightened AI orders and a rising demand for networking solutions, although the looming impact of tariffs remains a potential challenge.
Insights from Wall Street Analysts
Wall Street analysts have set their sights on Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO, Financial) with a range of one-year price targets. An average target price of $68.44 has been projected by 17 analysts, with estimates ranging from a high of $80.00 to a low of $55.43. This average target hints at a potential upside of 10.32% from the current price of $62.04. For more in-depth estimates, visit the Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO) Forecast page.
Brokerage Recommendations
According to consensus from 24 brokerage firms, Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO, Financial) receives an average brokerage recommendation of 2.3, signifying an "Outperform" rating. This scale operates from 1 to 5, where 1 correlates to a Strong Buy and 5 to a Sell, placing Cisco in a favorable light among analysts.
Evaluating GF Value Projections
GuruFocus' proprietary metric, the GF Value, estimates Cisco Systems Inc's (CSCO, Financial) value at $55.62 one year from now. This suggests a downside of 10.34% from the current trading price of $62.035. The GF Value considers the stock's historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance forecasts. For further data and insights, explore the Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO) Summary page.
