CSCO Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how CSCO performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, CSCO sees a -0.53% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.64% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.18%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
CSCO Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
13.84B
-5.64%
1.46%
Gross Margin
63.98%
-1.11%
2.53%
Operating Margin
24.05%
-19.81%
19.12%
Net Margin
19.59%
-21.01%
23.60%
EPS
0.68
-23.60%
25.93%
No Data Available
CSCO Earnings Analysis
Cisco Systems Inc Corporation (CSCO.O) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Strong Demand Growth: Demand growth in the Nexus portfolio saw three out of six products growing over 100% year over year, indicating strong market performance despite geopolitical risks.
AI Orders Surge: Cisco secured $700 million in AI orders this year, with approximately half attributed to silicon and systems, showcasing robust demand in the AI sector.
Enterprise Orders Surge: Enterprise orders increased by over $1 billion in Q2 compared to Q1, reflecting a 29% growth quarter over quarter, demonstrating strong recovery in enterprise demand.
Gross Margin Stability: Cisco's gross margin for the past quarter was reported at 68.7%, with expectations to maintain a range of 67% to 68% for the upcoming quarter, indicating stable profitability.
Security Product Adoption: The company reported significant success in deploying security products, with over 1,000 customers using Cisco Secure Access and XDR, each supporting over 1 million enterprise users, highlighting strong adoption of security solutions.
Negative
Gross Margin Decline Forecast: Gross margin guidance for Q3 is projected to decline to between 67% to 68%, down from 68.7% in the previous quarter, primarily due to the anticipated impact of proposed tariffs.
Customer Demand Hesitance: There is no evidence of customer demand being pulled ahead in response to the tariff environment, indicating potential hesitance in enterprise spending.
Declining Performance Concerns: Splunk's performance was noted to be down 11% year over year, raising concerns about its growth trajectory despite being profitable ahead of expectations.
Tariff Impact on Pricing: The company is facing a fluid tariff environment, with built-in costs from proposed tariffs that could impact future pricing and demand.
Enterprise Order Deceleration: Despite strong order momentum, there are indications that enterprise orders may have decelerated sequentially, suggesting potential weakness in future growth.
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CSCO Earning Call Sentiment
Earnings call transcript: Cisco Q1 2025 beats earnings forecast, stock surges
CSCO.O
0.03%Positive
The earnings call presents a mixed picture: while there is strong growth in ARR and AI orders, and a positive outlook for security growth and webscale demand, the decrease in gross margin and lack of a shareholder return plan are concerning. The Q&A reveals uncertainty about AI adoption and tariff impacts, which could affect future performance. The absence of specific shareholder returns and the drop in gross margin suggest a cautious market response, leading to a neutral sentiment.
