When it comes to tech stocks, investors often focus on glitzy growth plays that attract a lot of attention from Wall Street. However, all that buzz can drive the prices and valuations of those stocks to record highs -- which sets them up for steep drawdowns as elevated interest rates and other macro headwinds chill the market.
Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins says he is hopeful that U.S. trade tariffs will apply pressure on impacted parties to reach a resolution on trade disputes. He added that the tech company would wait before reacting to the possible impact of levies.
Cisco (CSCO) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
Cisco Faces Growing Competition For The Hyperscalers
After achieving a solid return of 21% in 2024, Cisco Systems' NASDAQ: CSCO stock is rising again in 2025. As of the Feb. 20 close, shares have provided a total return of 10% on the year.
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
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Cisco Systems' is benefiting from an expanding security and AI portfolio that is driving order growth.
Evaluate Cisco's (CSCO) reliance on international revenue to better understand the company's financial stability, growth prospects and potential stock price performance.
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Cisco (CSCO). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.