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Cisco Stock Surges on AI Hopes & Q4 Earnings
14 Aug
Summary
- Cisco's stock is up over 50% year-to-date.
- Q4 EPS expected to jump over 100% year-over-year.
- Analysts maintain a 'Moderate Buy' rating with high targets.
Cisco Systems (CSCO) is seeing strong investor demand as it prepares to release its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings today after market close. Options data suggest traders foresee a post-earnings surge, potentially pushing the stock to near all-time highs.
As of August 14, 2026, CSCO has already climbed over 50% since the start of the year. Technical indicators show the stock trading well above major moving averages, with an RSI signaling robust buying pressure. Analysts maintain a consensus 'Moderate Buy' rating, with some price targets indicating a potential over 20% rally in the next twelve months.
The company's valuation, with a forward P/E multiple around 30x, is supported by its growth prospects. Earnings per share (EPS) for Q4 are projected at $0.35, a more than 100% year-over-year increase. Revenue is expected to grow approximately 14% year-over-year to $16.8 billion.
Additionally, Cisco Systems offers a dividend yield of 1.36%, making it an attractive long-term investment. The company is also noted as a beneficiary of the artificial intelligence (AI) trend, adding to its appeal.
