Cisco (CSCO) Stock News Today (Dec. 12, 2025): Record-High Milestone, AI Networking Tailwinds, and Wall Street Forecasts
Cisco shares closed at $80.25 on Wednesday, surpassing their March 2000 dot-com era peak. The stock then slipped, trading around $78.55 midday Friday after a 1.22% drop Thursday that ended a seven-day rally. Cisco reported $1.3 billion in AI infrastructure orders from hyperscalers in Q1 FY2026, more than doubling its annual target. The company is also seeing strong demand from a campus networking refresh cycle.