Is Cisco Systems (CSCO) a 'Buy' Ahead of Its Upcoming Earnings Announcement?
Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.
Analysts are expecting CSCO to deliver quarterly earnings of $0.97 per share, which would reflect growth of 11.5% relative to the same quarter in the prior year. Projected revenues of $14.6 billion would mark a 7% improvement versus the year-ago period.
Cisco has beaten earnings estimates in each of the past four quarters, sporting a 3.9% average earnings surprise over that timeframe. Cisco's business has evolved with subscription revenues accounting for more than half of total revenues.
Strong demand for Cisco's products in developing AI infrastructure has been a game changer. The company has inked strategic alliances with most major technology companies globally.
Our proprietary Earnings ESP does not conclusively predict another beat for Wednesday's announcement. As always, investors should exercise caution as stocks can be volatile surrounding earnings releases.
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