Cisco Beats Q4 but Stock Falls 8%: AI Orders Squeeze Margins
Cisco reported record Q4 revenue of $17.3B and $4B in AI infrastructure orders, but the stock fell 8.4% as gross-margin mix and FY27 guidance disappointed.
Analysis of company earnings, guidance, margins, cash flow, and the market’s reaction. We separate reported results from estimates and explain the operating metrics behind headline numbers.
Cisco reported record Q4 revenue of $17.3B and $4B in AI infrastructure orders, but the stock fell 8.4% as gross-margin mix and FY27 guidance disappointed.
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