Cisco Shares Fall 1.37% as Trading Volume Surges 72.07% to $2.69 Billion Ranking 25th in Market Activity

Cisco (CSCO) closed August 13, 2025, down 1.37% as trading volume surged 72.07% to $2.69 billion, ranking 25th in market activity. The stock has gained 19% year-to-date amid evolving AI infrastructure dynamics.

The company reported fiscal Q4 results exceeding estimates, with adjusted EPS at $0.99 (vs. $0.98 expected) and revenue of $14.67 billion (vs. $14.62 billion expected). Networking revenue rose 12% to $7.63 billion, while security revenue totaled $1.95 billion, below StreetAccount's $2.11 billion forecast. Management guided for $14.65-$14.85 billion in Q1 revenue and $59-$60 billion for fiscal 2026, aligning with consensus expectations.

Cisco highlighted strong AI infrastructure momentum, with web-scale customer orders doubling past $1 billion. Strategic initiatives include a Stargate data center collaboration in the Middle East and AI-optimized hardware launches. The $25 billion Splunk acquisition reinforces its shift toward software/services revenue streams, though integration challenges remain. Institutional sentiment appears mixed, with technical indicators showing a B+ accumulation rating despite recent price declines.

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