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CISCO BOMBSHELL: AI DRIVES A NEW ERA, BUT STOCK PLUNGES!

Hold onto your wallets! Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) just dropped a jaw-dropping earnings report for Q4—way better than anyone expected! With their pockets stuffed thanks to insane demand for AI-powered products, you’d think their stock would soar, right? Think again! After the announcement sent shockwaves this Wednesday, the stock initially tanked, only to claw back during after-hours chaos!

STOCK SOARS TO NEW HEIGHTS—THEN CRASHES!

Just last week, Cisco celebrated a historic high, bouncing back from the April slump like a phoenix! The stock skyrocketed over 50% in just one year! Talk about a comeback! Investors were riding high on the wave of excitement, convinced Cisco was poised to dominate the AI infrastructure game. With groundbreaking innovations rolling out, the tech titan has locked in on advanced security and customer-friendly operations.

EARNINGS THAT SHATTERED EXPECTATIONS!

Get this: Cisco’s adjusted earnings exploded to $0.99 per share—up from $0.87 last year, smashing predictions! The raw numbers are unreal: net income surged to $2.8 billion—that’s $0.71 per share! Revenue hit $14.7 billion, soaring from last year’s $13.64 billion. Clearly, orders from eager markets are flooding in, showcasing just how hungry customers are for Cisco’s offerings.

But there’s more! For FY25, Cisco’s AI infrastructure orders from major players shot up to TWO TIMES their original targets! For the first quarter of FY26, they’re predicting revenue between $14.65 billion and $14.85 billion. With adjusted earnings estimated at $0.97 to $0.99 per share, they believe they’re just getting started! Cisco even dished out $2.9 billion back to shareholders through buybacks and dividends, proving their cash flow is as robust as ever!

A GLIMPSE INTO A FUTURE DOMINATED BY AI!

Get ready for FY26: Cisco’s eyeing revenues of $59 billion to $60 billion! They’re dead set on building the infrastructure that will define the AI age! Their ambitious AI strategy isn’t about standing still—it’s about catering to the enormous demand for AI training infrastructure, enterprise clouds, and AI network connectivity.

SCANDAL REVEALED!

During the earnings call, Cisco’s management hinted at game-changing innovations in core networking and advanced security, where every single product isn’t just a standalone sensation but a powerhouse that multiplies the value for customers! They’re even leveraging GenAI to amp up customer experiences with smart support systems.

Despite the excitement, shares dipped on Thursday afternoon after opening at $65.05—but the average price over the past year was just $59.91. The future is here, folks! Will Cisco rise to the occasion or crumble under pressure? Buckle up, because the ride is just beginning!