Cisco stock slides nearly 10% after earnings as memory costs hit margins
Cisco Systems shares dropped 9.7% to $77.27 after the company warned of further margin pressure from rising memory prices, despite raising its full-year revenue outlook. Adjusted gross margin for the quarter fell to 67.5%, below estimates, and Cisco forecast more declines next quarter. Revenue reached $15.3 billion, with non-GAAP earnings at $1.04 per share. Investors are watching cost controls and updates from Cisco Live.