Cisco: Tactical Buy For Me, Maybe Not For You (Rating Upgrade)

  • Cisco Systems, Inc.'s price history is volatile, making it a risky long-term hold, but current technicals suggest breakout potential in the short to medium term. Recent growth is driven by the Splunk acquisition and AI partnerships, with Q3 product orders up 20% YoY and strong cash flow generation. Valuation is attractive at 16x forward earnings, offering upside if management executes well and revenue growth sustains beyond current catalysts.