Cisco Stock Could Soon Wake From Its Summer Slumber

Cisco delivered FY2026 Q4 revenue growth of 18% YoY, reaching multiyear highs and beating analyst top-line expectations by $424.73 million. AI-driven networking demand is robust, with hyperscaler AI infrastructure orders up 4.5x in FY2026 and Q4 RPO growth accelerating, supporting a bullish outlook. Gross margin contracted to 66.3% due to memory costs and competition, but operating margin expanded as expense control offset headwinds, keeping profitability healthy. I reiterate my buy rating on Cisco, citing a discounted forward P/E, accelerating top-line growth, and strong positioning in AI and international infrastructure.

In mid-June, I reiterated my buy rating on Cisco Systems, Inc. ( CSCO ) for the second straight time. The analysis I conducted showed that AI-driven networking growth was accelerating and that expense control