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Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) 주식

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Cisco Systems

Cisco Systems is the largest provider of networking equipment in the world and one of the largest software companies in the world. Its largest businesses are selling networking hardware and software (where it has leading market shares) and cybersecurity software such as firewalls. It also has collaboration products, like its Webex suite, and observability tools. It primarily outsources its manufacturing to third parties and has a large sales and marketing staff—25,000 strong across 90 countries. Overall, Cisco employs 80,000 people and sells its products globally.

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시스코 시스템즈(NASDAQ:CSCO) 주가는 수요일(14일) 회계연도 3분기 실적을 발표한 후 목요일(15일) 상승세를 보였다. 실적 발표는 흥미진진한 실적 시즌 중에 이루어졌으며 애널리스트들이 주목한 내용은 다음과 같다.

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목요일(15일) 미국 증시는 혼조세를 보였다. 주요 지수는 투자자들이 4월 관세 인상으로 인한 소비자 부담과 디플레이션 압력의 징후를 보여주는 새로운 경제 데이터를 소화하면서 장중 소폭 상승세를 나타냈다.
4월 소매판매는 예상치를 약간 웃도는 0.1% 증가에 그쳤지만, GDP와 더 밀접한 관련이 있는 근원 소매판매는 0.3% 감소해 기저 소비가 약화되고 있음을 시사했다.
생산자 물가지수는 전월 대비 0.5% 하락하여 상승할 것이라는 예상과 달리 2020년 4월 이후 가장 큰 폭의 하락세를 기록했다.
신중한 시장 분위기를 반영하듯 필수소비재와 유틸리티 섹터가 상승을 주도하며 방어주가 시장수익률 상회했다.

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목요일(15일) 아침 미국 지수 선물이 하락세를 보이는 가운데, 오늘 투자자들의 관심을 받을 만한 주식은 다음과 같다. 알리바바, 시스코, 디어 앤 컴퍼니, 부트 반 홀딩스 및 월마트

목요일 주목해야 할 주식: 알리바바, 시스코, 디어 앤 컴퍼니, 부트 반 홀딩스 및 월마트

Cisco Systems Inc

In the current session, the stock is trading at $64.19, after a 4.73% spike. Over the past month, Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) stock increased by 15.24%, and in the past year, by 33.40%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

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<h3>A Look at Cisco Systems P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 89.77 in the Communications Equipment industry, Cisco Systems Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 26.88. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

P/E Ratio Insights for Cisco Systems

Shares of Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) were climbing in early trading on Thursday, after the company Wednesday reported its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45422303/cisco-shares-climb-after-q3-eps-revenue-beat-estimates-details">fiscal third-quarter results</a>.
The announcement came amid an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">exciting earnings season</a>. Here are some key analyst takeaways.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/628b6bab3547bd000104dc00/mike-genovese">Analyst Mike Genovese</a> reaffirmed a Buy rating, while raising the price target from $63 to $74.
Cisco Systems reported revenues and earnings of $14.15 billion and 96 cents per share, ahead of estimates, with the outperformance being driven by networking, Genovese said in the note. Gross margins were also better than expected, with a lower-than-expected tariff impact, higher productivity and Splunk margin expansion, he added.
The midpoint of the fourth-quarter revenue guidance came in at $14.60 billion, around $200 million higher than expected, the analyst stated. Cisco Systems is outperforming peer Arista Networks Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) in the AI cycle, as "it has become more responsive to Hyper Scale customer needs," he further wrote.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5a1c4e20efacff00015a984c/michael-ng">Analyst Michael Ng</a> maintained a Neutral rating and price target of $63.
Networking and Collaboration revenue came in higher than expected, more than offsetting the miss in Security, Ng said. Cisco Systems recorded webscale AI orders of more than $600 million, accelerating from $350 million in the previous quarter, he added.
Enterprise orders grew by 22%, driven by Splunk, the analyst stated. "Tariff headwinds were more moderate than expected given the pause in reciprocal tariffs and semiconductor &amp; select product exemptions," he further wrote.
CSCO Price Action: Shares of Cisco Systems had risen by 5.74% to $64.81 at the time of publication on Thursday.
Read More: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/05/45262278/under-armour-faces-tough-road-ahead-says-analyst">&nbsp;Cisco Is Targeting A Multi-Billion-Dollar Security Shake-Up—And It Starts With Killing The Firewall</a>
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Cisco Systems Posts Q3 Beat; Is Outperforming Arista Networks In The AI Cycle, Analysts Say

U.S. stocks traded mixed Thursday, with major indices posting timid midday gains as investors digested fresh economic data revealing signs of consumer strain and disinflationary pressure stemming <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45435725/tariffs-slow-retail-spending-as-producer-prices-post-sharpest-drop-since-2020">from April's tariff escalation.</a>
Retail sales rose just 0.1% in April, slightly above flat expectations, but core retail sales—a category tied more closely to GDP—fell 0.3%, signaling weakening underlying consumption.
Producer prices contracted by 0.5% month-over-month, defying forecasts for an increase and marking the steepest drop since April 2020. 
Defensive sectors outperformed, with consumer staples and utilities leading gains, reflecting a cautious market tone.
In tech, semiconductor stocks—tracked by the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>)—edged down 0.4%, pulling back after a three-day rally sparked by the U.S.-China trade truce.
Oil prices slid 2.2%, with WTI light crude falling to $61 per barrel. Gold climbed 1.4% to above $3,200 per ounce, paring weekly losses amid renewed demand for inflation hedges.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) was little changed, hovering around $103,436, continuing to trade in a narrow range since last Friday.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:45 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched 0.3% up to $589.95.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.4% to $422.17.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.5% to $471.29.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.3% to $207.50.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Utilities&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) outperformed, up 1.5%; the&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 0.5%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) plunged more than 15% following reports that the Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into possible Medicare fraud involving the company. The company&#8217;s shares slump since April 15 has now extended to 56%, marking the worst 21-session drop in the company&#8217;s history.</li>
<li>Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) eased 0.5%, despite beating quarterly earnings estimates as the retail giant warned about higher prices later this month due to tariffs.</li>
<li>Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) soared nearly 6% after smashing earnings estimates in Q1. </li>
<li>Dicks Sporting Goods Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>) sunk 15% after announcing the acquisition of Foot Locker Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FL#NYSE">FL</a>) for an equity value of $2.4 billion. Shares of Foot Locker Inc. skyrocketed 85%, recording their biggest one-day rise since the company went public in 1968. </li>
<li>Companies slated to report earnings after the close are Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) and Take Two Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>)</li>
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Wall Street Wavers As UNH Tumbles, Foot Locker Soars: What's Driving Markets Thursday?

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Live On CNBC, Jim Lebenthal Announces Bought More Cisco Systems

Piper Sandler analyst James Fish maintains Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $60 to $64.

Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Cisco Systems, Raises Price Target to $64

Citigroup analyst Atif Malik maintains Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $68 to $71.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Cisco Systems, Raises Price Target to $71

Morgan Stanley analyst Meta Marshall maintains Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $65 to $67.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Cisco Systems, Raises Price Target to $67

U.S. stocks were lower, with the Nasdaq Composite falling around 100 points on Thursday.
Shares of Deere &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>) rose sharply during Wednesday's session following better-than-<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DE/earnings">expected quarterly results.</a>
Deere posted quarterly earnings of $6.64 per share, beating market estimates of $5.59 per share. The company's quarterly sales came in at $12.76 billion versus expectations of $10.79 billion.
Deere shares jumped 4.9% to $521.76 on Thursday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today&#8217;s session.
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<li>Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FL#NYSE">FL</a>) shares gained 82.7% to $23.51 after DICK&#8217;s Sporting Goods agreed to acquire the company. Also, the company issued preliminary Q1 non-GAAP EPS results.</li>
<li>Ibotta, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBTA#NYSE">IBTA</a>) jumped 20.8% to $60.57 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and Needham raised its price target on the stock from $60 to $70.</li>
<li>Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOOT#NYSE">BOOT</a>) gained 17% to $154.79 after the company issued first-quarter guidance with its midpoint above estimates and announced a $200 million share repurchase program.</li>
<li>DLocal Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLO#NASDAQ">DLO</a>) gained 15.7% to $11.79 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter EPS and sales.</li>
<li>NV5 Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVEE#NASDAQ">NVEE</a>) rose 15.4% to $21.76 after the company announced a merger agreement with Acuren.</li>
<li>Gaotu Techedu Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOTU#NYSE">GOTU</a>) gained 15.3% to $4.38 after the company reported a year-over-year increase in first-quarter sales results.</li>
<li>Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGC#NASDAQ">RGC</a>) rose 13.7% to $390.00.</li>
<li>VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEON#NASDAQ">VEON</a>) rose 13.3% to $55.46 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter EPS and sales.</li>
<li>NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTES#NASDAQ">NTES</a>) gained 13.1% to $121.13 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings and sales.</li>
<li>Nextracker Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXT#NASDAQ">NXT</a>) rose 11.6% to $61.42 following upbeat quarterly results.</li>
<li>STERIS plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STE#NYSE">STE</a>) gained 7.8% to $245.31 following strong quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) jumped 5.7% to $64.81 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and raised its FY25 guidance.</li>
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Deere Posts Upbeat Earnings, Joins Foot Locker, Boot Barn, Cisco And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Thursday

Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) shares are rising on the heels of the company&#8217;s better-than-expected quarterly results. Several analysts raised price targets following the report. Here&#8217;s a look at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45422303/cisco-shares-climb-after-q3-eps-revenue-beat-estimates-details">what&#8217;s going on</a>.
What To Know: Cisco reported fiscal third-quarter results that came in above analyst expectations. The company said it&#8217;s seeing &#8220;clear demand&#8221; for its technologies driven by momentum with AI, which is being fueled by its secure networking portfolio and global partnerships. 
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<li>Q3 Revenue: $14.15 billion, versus estimates of $14.08 billion</li>
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<li>Q3 Adjusted EPS: 96 cents, versus estimates of 92 cents</li>
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&#8220;Another quarter of solid execution in&nbsp;Q3&nbsp;drove revenue, margins and EPS above our&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;ranges. Our innovation positions us well for future growth and our operational discipline is generating strong cash flows, enabling us to deliver significant shareholder returns,&#8221; said&nbsp;Scott Herren, CFO of Cisco. 
Cisco guided for fourth-quarter revenue of $14.5 billion to $14.7 billion versus estimates of $14.58 billion, and adjusted earnings of 96 cents to 98 cents per share versus estimates of 95 cents per share, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Cisco also raised its full-year revenue guidance from a range of $56 to $56.5 billion to a new range of $56.5 to $57 billion, and bumped up its full-year adjusted earnings forecast from $3.68 to $3.74 to a new range of $3.77 to $3.79. Analysts are anticipating full-year revenue of $56.47 billion and full-year adjusted earnings of $3.73 per share. 
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Analyst Changes: Following the print, multiple analysts lifted price targets on the stock. 
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<li>Wells Fargo analyst Aaron Rakers upgraded Cisco from Equal-Weight to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Overweight</a> and raised the price target from&nbsp;$72&nbsp;to&nbsp;$75.</li>
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<li>Rosenblatt analyst Mike Genovese maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from&nbsp;$63&nbsp;to&nbsp;$74.</li>
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<li>JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from&nbsp;$70&nbsp;to&nbsp;$73.</li>
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<li>Barclays analyst Tim Long maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from&nbsp;$61&nbsp;to&nbsp;$66.</li>
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CSCO Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/csco">Cisco shares</a> are up year-to-date, but are still trading below 52-week highs of $66.50 reached in February. The stock was up 5.39% at $64.60 at the time of publication Thursday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Cisco Systems Stock Is Rising Thursday: What's Fueling The Move?

10 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Analysts have recently evaluated Cisco Systems and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $68.9, accompanied by a high estimate of $75.00 and a low estimate of $60.00. A 2.96% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $71.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747314041_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
A clear picture of Cisco Systems's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>Tim Long</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Samik Chatterjee</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Genovese</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aaron Rakers</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amit Daryanani</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Genovese</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Samik Chatterjee</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Atif Malik</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Fish</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Atif Malik</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Cisco Systems. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Cisco Systems compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Cisco Systems's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Cisco Systems's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CSCO/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Cisco Systems analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Cisco Systems Better</h2>
Cisco Systems is the largest provider of networking equipment in the world and one of the largest software companies in the world. Its largest businesses are selling networking hardware and software (where it has leading market shares) and cybersecurity software such as firewalls. It also has collaboration products, like its Webex suite, and observability tools. It primarily outsources its manufacturing to third parties and has a large sales and marketing staff—25,000 strong across 90 countries. Overall, Cisco employs 80,000 people and sells its products globally.
<h3>Key Indicators: Cisco Systems's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, Cisco Systems showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 9.38% as of 31 January, 2025. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Cisco Systems's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 17.35%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Cisco Systems's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 5.35%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Cisco Systems's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.98% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.68.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Expert Outlook: Cisco Systems Through The Eyes Of 10 Analysts

Barclays analyst Tim Long maintains Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $61 to $66.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Cisco Systems, Raises Price Target to $66

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Needham cut Endava plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAVA#NYSE">DAVA</a>) price target from $22 to $18. Needham analyst Mayank Tandon maintained a Buy rating. Endava shares closed at $15.64 on Wednesday. See <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DAVA/analyst-ratings">how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo increased the price target for Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) from $72 to $75. Wells Fargo analyst Aaron Rakers upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight. Cisco shares closed at $61.29 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CSCO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Rosenblatt boosted Nexxen International Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEXN#NASDAQ">NEXN</a>) price target from $15 to $16. Rosenblatt analyst Barton Crockett maintained a Buy rating. Nexxen International shares closed at $11.62 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NEXN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Needham raised the price target for Ibotta, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBTA#NYSE">IBTA</a>) from $60 to $70. Needham analyst Bernie McTernan maintained a Buy rating. Ibotta shares closed at $50.13 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IBTA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group slashed the price target for Grove Collaborative Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GROV#NYSE">GROV</a>) from $2 to $1.2. Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey downgraded the stock from Outperform to Market Perform. Grove Collaborative shares closed at $1.19 on Wednesday. See how other analysts vie<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GROV/analyst-ratings">w this stock</a>.</li>
<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co. raised Sanara MedTech Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTI#NASDAQ">SMTI</a>) price target from $51 to $53. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Yi Chen maintained a Buy rating. Sanara MedTech shares settled at $31.30 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMTI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Canaccord Genuity slashed Annovis Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANVS#NASDAQ">ANVS</a>) price target from $26 to $17. Canaccord Genuity analyst Sumant Kulkarni maintained a Buy rating. Annovis Bio shares closed at $1.69 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ANVS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Chardan Capital cut Metagenomi, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGX#NASDAQ">MGX</a>) price target from $13 to $12. Chardan Capital analyst Geulah Livshits maintained a Buy rating. Metagenomi shares closed at $1.50 on Wednesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MGX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group increased the price target for Levi Strauss &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>) from $19 to $21. Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintained an Outperform rating. Levi Strauss shares settled at $17.53 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LEVI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan raised Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) price target from $70 to $73. JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee maintained an Overweight rating. Cisco shares closed at $61.29 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CSCO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Pre-Market Outlook

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Levi Strauss To Rally Around 20%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Thursday

JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee maintains Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $70 to $73.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Cisco Systems, Raises Price Target to $73

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Jefferies analyst Alejandro Demichelis upgraded Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. &#8211; Petrobras (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBR#NYSE">PBR</a>) from Hold to Buy and announced a $15.3 price target. Petrobras Brasileiro shares closed at $12.15 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/pbr/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Mitchell Kapoor upgraded the rating for CytomX Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTMX#NASDAQ">CTMX</a>) from Neutral to Buy and maintained the price target of $5. CytomX Therapeutics shares closed at $2.38 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ctmx/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Scotiabank analyst Konark Gupta upgraded the rating for CAE (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAE#TSX">CAE</a>) from Sector Perform to Sector Outperform and announced a C$42 price target. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/cae/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Aaron Rakers upgraded Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raises the price target from $72 to $75. Cisco shares closed at $61.29 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/csco/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Upgrades

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This CytomX Therapeutics Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 4 Upgrades For Thursday

Rosenblatt analyst Mike Genovese maintains Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $63 to $74.

Rosenblatt Maintains Buy on Cisco Systems, Raises Price Target to $74

Wells Fargo analyst Aaron Rakers upgrades Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raises the price target from $72 to $75.

Wells Fargo Upgrades Cisco Systems to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $75

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Cisco Systems shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 financial results, raised its FY25 guidance, and issued Q4 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates.

U.S. stock futures were lower on Thursday after mostly closing higher on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading lower in premarket.
Wednesday saw a positive momentum in tech stocks led by Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) following the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/05/45405067/saudi-arabia-bets-big-on-ai-teams-up-with-aws-and-nvidia">deals with Saudi Arabia</a>, strong earnings from Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) and CoreWeave Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>). 
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who last year sparked &#8220;Jensanity&#8221; among attendees, will headline this year&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/05/45426637/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-expected-to-unveil-new-ai-alliances-at-computex-2025-as-geopolitical-pressures-persist-over-tech-sector">annual Computex trade show</a>, which will run from May 20–23 in Taipei, reported Reuters. His keynote is expected to spotlight Nvidia&#8217;s deepening partnerships with Taiwanese firms like Foxconn and Quanta. 
Investors assessed the economic impacts of a tariff pause with China and await the Producer Price Index data slated to be released today.
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.50% and the two-year bond was at 4.03%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool&#8217;</a>s projections show markets pricing a 91.7% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its June meeting. 
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<td>Change (+/-)</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.42%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.81%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>-0.63%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-0.35%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was down 0.68% to $583.57, while the QQQ declined 0.87% to $514.18, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Driven by renewed risk appetite after U.S.-China trade negotiation progress, information technology and communication services sectors led gains on Wednesday, bucking the broader negative trend where health care, materials, and real estate stocks saw the biggest losses.
Overall, U.S. stocks settled mixed, with the S&amp;P 500 extending its gains for a third session, up over 4% week-to-date, while the Dow added around 2% and the Nasdaq surged over 6% for the week.
Notably, Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) shares climbed significantly. Separately, U.S. mortgage applications saw a modest increase of 1.1%.
The Dow Jones index declined 89 points or 0.21% to 42,051.06, whereas the S&amp;P 500 index rose 0.10% to 5,892.58. Nasdaq Composite ended 0.72% higher at 19,146.81, and the small-cap gauge, Russell 2000, dropped 0.88% to 2,083.80.
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<td>Value</td>
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>0.72%</td>
<td>19,146.81</td>
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<td>0.10%</td>
<td>5,892.58</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.21%</td>
<td>42,051.06</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.88%</td>
<td>2,083.80</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
According to Scott Wren, the senior global market strategist at Wells Fargo, despite having a bit of a surprise in the outcome in terms of the U.S.-China trade talks, &#8220;The bottom line is that many uncertainties remain.&#8221;
&#8220;The U.S. is in the early stages of trade negotiations. Given that, our guidance is to continue to lean toward higher-quality large- and mid-cap U.S. equities. In fixed income, we favor exposure to investment-grade corporates and essential-service municipal bonds in the three-to-seven-year maturity range,&#8221; he said.
He highlighted that the market bounce back hinged on a variety of factors, including better-than-expected earnings and, particularly, guidance during the first-quarter reporting season as well as expectations that some trade deals would be announced (i.e., last week's U.K. deal).
It also has helped that much of the reported data covering April has so far continued to show U.S. economic resilience, he explained.
Talking about the U.S.-China deal, he said, &#8220;Of course, as always, the devil is in the details, and a deal has not officially been inked. A lot can happen between now and then.&#8221;
Meanwhile, the analysts at BlackRock said that &#8220;We eye opportunities from mega forces,&#8221; adding that &#8220;We still see tariffs causing further contractions in quarterly activity but the cumulative impact may be more limited.&#8221;
&#8220;We still see supply disruptions upping inflation and hitting growth, but also a path to avoiding a U.S. contraction over 2025 as a whole. Mega forces, greater fiscal spending, and higher interest rates are driving select opportunities,&#8221; the note added.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Thursday:
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<li>The initial jobless claims data for the week ended May 10 will be out by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>April&#8217;s U.S. retail sales, core and headline producer price index, May&#8217;s Empire State manufacturing survey, and Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey will also be announced at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Fed Chairman Jerome Powell will speak at 8:40 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>April&#8217;s industrial production and capacity utilization will be out by 9:15 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>March&#8217;s business inventories data and May&#8217;s home builder confidence index will be released by 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Fed Governor Michael Barr will speak at 2:05 p.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) fell 1.12% as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $1.37 per share on revenue of $33.21 billion, before the opening bell.</li>
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<li>Deere &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>) was down 0.24% as Wall Street expects it to report earnings before the opening bell. It is expected to post earnings of $5.58 per share on revenue of $10.79 billion.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) was 0.43% higher as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of 58 cents per share on revenue of $165.88 billion, before the opening bell.</li>
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Networking and communications giant Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) is laying the groundwork to upend a core pillar of enterprise cybersecurity, that is, the humble firewall.
What Happened: During its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45422303/cisco-shares-climb-after-q3-eps-revenue-beat-estimates-details">third quarter earnings</a> call on Wednesday, the company signaled a radical shift in the architecture of its products by embedding security directly into the network infrastructure. 
Cisco's new HyperShield system, together with its latest smart network switch, shows the company is moving away from selling traditional firewall boxes. Instead, it's starting to build security features directly into the network itself, so threats can be blocked as data flows through, without needing any additional hardware.
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&#8220;The majority of our new HyperShield enterprise customers are bundling it with our new N9300 smart switch because of our unique ability to embed security directly into the fabric of the network,&#8221; said CEO Chuck Robbins.
Robbins cites a conversation with a Fortune 100 CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) for this move, who reportedly said, &#8220;If you can't define an architecture that has me removing every physical firewall from my infrastructure, then I don't want to talk to you,&#8221; while speaking with Cisco&#8217;s senior leadership.
Why It Matters: The removal of separate, physical firewall devices altogether has major implications for the cybersecurity industry, especially for legacy firewall vendors, a segment that is worth $22.87 billion in 2025, according <a href="https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/hardware-firewall-market">to</a> a report by Mordor Intelligence.
The company released its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45422303/cisco-shares-climb-after-q3-eps-revenue-beat-estimates-details">third quarter results</a> on Wednesday, reporting $14.15 billion in revenue, beating street estimates at $14.08 billion, with a profit of $0.96 per share, against consensus figures at $0.92.
Price Action: Cisco shares were down 0.79% on Wednesday, trading at $61.29, but are up 3.03% after hours, following the company&#8217;s earnings release. 
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Cisco Is Targeting A Multi-Billion-Dollar Security Shake-Up—And It Starts With Killing The Firewall

Shares of Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOOT#NYSE">BOOT</a>) rose sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BOOT/earnings">posted fourth-quarter results.</a>
The company posted downbeat earnings for its fourth quarter, but issued first-quarter guidance with its midpoint above estimates. The company also announced a $200 million share repurchase program.
Boot Barn shares jumped 14.7% to $152.31 in the pre-market trading session.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gainers</h3>
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<li>Graphjet Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTI#NASDAQ">GTI</a>) rose 189.2% to $0.2805 in pre-market trading after the company disclosed in 13D filing that its Co-Founder, CEO and CFO Aiden Lee Ping Wei reported A 48.9% stake in the company.</li>
<li>Abpro Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABP#NASDAQ">ABP</a>) surged 76.4% to $0.2912 in pre-market trading after dipping 20% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FL#NYSE">FL</a>) gained 67.8% to $21.60 in pre-market trading after WSJ reported Dick&#8217;s Sporting Goods nears deal to buy the company.</li>
<li>Incannex Healthcare Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IXHL#NASDAQ">IXHL</a>) jumped 36.7% to $0.9566 in pre-market trading. Incannex Healthcare shares jumped over 720% on Wednesday after the company completed patient dosing in the Phase 2 portion of its Phase 2/3 RePOSA study of IHL-42X for obstructive sleep apnea.</li>
<li>NuCana plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCNA#NASDAQ">NCNA</a>) surged 34.9% to $0.0467 in pre-market trading after gaining 5% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Aytu BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYTU#NASDAQ">AYTU</a>) gained 33.3% to $1.80 in pre-market trading after the company reported third-quarter financial results and beat its EPS and revenue estimates.</li>
<li>K Wave Media Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWM#NASDAQ">KWM</a>) climbed 31.9% to $3.43 in pre-market trading after gaining 4% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Innovative Solutions and Support, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISSC#NASDAQ">ISSC</a>) gained 27.6% to $9.38 in pre-market after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) gained 3.9% to $63.66 in pre-market trading after the company posted stronger-than-expected results for its third quarter and raised its fiscal 2025 guidance. The company also announced that CFO Scott Herren will retire, effective July 26.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Losers</h3>
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<li>AGM Group Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGMH#NASDAQ">AGMH</a>) shares fell 33.2% to $0.0630 in pre-market trading after the company announced a 50-for-1 share consolidation.</li>
<li>MDJM Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UOKA#NASDAQ">UOKA</a>) fell 32.3% to $0.0903 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>New Fortress Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFE#NYSE">NFE</a>) fell 31.3% to $4.66 in today's pre-market trading after the company reported a first-quarter sales miss.</li>
<li>Primega Group Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGHL#NASDAQ">PGHL</a>) shares dipped 27.2% to $0.7228 in pre-market trading after gaining over 95% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Klotho Neurosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLTO#NASDAQ">KLTO</a>) fell 25.3% to $0.2150 in pre-market trading after jumping 122% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLS#NASDAQ">SHLS</a>) shares tumbled 19.8% to $4.90 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>HWH International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWH#NASDAQ">HWH</a>) shares fell 17.3% to $1.47 in pre-market trading after gaining 48% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>TNL Mediagene (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TNMG#NASDAQ">TNMG</a>) dipped 17.2% to $0.6233 in pre-market trading after adding 5% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>DXC Technology Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXC#NYSE">DXC</a>) declined 15.8% to $13.95 in pre-market trading after the company reported fourth-quarter financial results and issued first-quarter guidance below estimates. Also, the company issued FY26 adjusted EPS guidance below estimates.</li>
<li>Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>) fell 13.4% to $5.76 in pre-market trading after the company reported worse-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
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