Shares of Cisco (CSCO) jumped as high as 7.2% in extended trading on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, after the company released its fiscal second-quarter results and boosted its full-year revenue outlook.
The networking giant’s positive forecast is fueled by robust demand for its technology solutions, particularly in the burgeoning field of AI infrastructure and security.
Key Highlights:
Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins highlighted the company’s advantageous position to leverage the increasing demand for AI, assisting customers in scaling network infrastructure, enhancing data capacity, and implementing advanced AI security measures.
Cisco CFO Scott Herren noted that Splunk’s integration positively impacted adjusted earnings per share sooner than anticipated.
Excluding Splunk, Cisco’s overall revenue would have experienced a 1% decline year-over-year.
The company’s projections for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 include revenue between $13.9 billion and $14.1 billion, with non-GAAP EPS between $0.90 and $0.92.
As of Thursday’s market close, Cisco’s stock had risen 5% in 2025, while the S&P 500 index had gained approximately 3%.
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