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Cisco Systems (CSCO) is set to report its fiscal fourth quarter results after market hours on Wednesday, August 13, with sales expected to rise 7% to $14.6 billion and earnings forecasted to increase by 11% to $0.97 per share. The company’s stock has risen nearly 60% over the last year, reaching a 52-week high of $72.
In addition to financial expectations, investors are keen on updates regarding Cisco’s advancements in artificial intelligence, particularly its partnership with Nvidia to power AI data center architectures. Cisco’s Silicon One architecture is notably included in Nvidia’s Spectrum-X Ethernet platform, designed for AI applications.
Overall, Cisco’s total sales for fiscal 2025 are projected to be up 5% to $56.59 billion, with annual earnings expected to rise over 1% to $3.79. Cisco has surpassed earnings expectations for 31 consecutive quarters, averaging a 3.94% surprise over the past four quarters.
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