Cisco Rides AI Wave as Stock Nears Year-High – What’s Next for CSCO?
Cisco shares traded near $69 on Oct. 17, 2025, close to their 52-week high of $72.55 and up about 30% from a year ago. The company beat earnings expectations with $0.99 EPS and $14.67 billion in revenue, driven by strong AI-related orders and new chip launches. Cisco raised its dividend to $0.41 per share. Wall Street’s consensus rates the stock a “Moderate Buy” with a $74–75 price target.