Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) shares appreciated in the quarter along with strength in the information technology sector. The company continues to migrate its business from larger one-time sales toward subscription services, which makes the company significantly more stable and predictable. Over time, we think the shares will be awarded a significantly higher valuation as others recognize the company’s transformation to increased recurring fees, something we have already seen in Microsoft and Oracle.
From Yacktman Fund (Trades, Portfolio)'s third-quarter 2017 shareholder commentary.
