Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) reported that in the 4th fiscal quarter it earned profit of $3,86 bn (97 центов per share) compared with $2,55 bn (64 cents per share) a year earlier. Adjusted earnings were $1,22 per share on revenue of 99 cents. Revenue for the period increased to $17,25 bn from $14,67 bn. Profit had been expected at $1,17 per share on revenue of $16,82 bn. In the current year, Cisco Systems expects earnings in the range of $5,05-5,11 per share. Cisco forecasts fiscal 2027 revenue in the range of $72,2–73,4 bn. The average forecast of analysts surveyed by LSEG is $68,69 bn.
After the guidance was released, Cisco shares rose about 3% in after-hours trading. Since the start of 2026, the company’s stock has already gained more than 56%, as investors increasingly view Cisco as one of the beneficiaries of the large-scale investment cycle around artificial intelligence.