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Cisco raises annual revenue forecast on strong AI networking demand

Cisco raised its fiscal 2027 revenue forecast to $74.8 billion–$75.8 billion, up from its previous range of $72.2 billion–$73.4 billion. The company cited strong demand for its AI networking equipment and cybersecurity tools.

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What happened

Cisco reported first-quarter revenue of about $18.5 billion, above analysts’ estimates, and raised its fiscal 2027 revenue forecast. It also raised its forecast for AI infrastructure revenue from large cloud companies to $9 billion, citing strong demand for AI networking equipment and cybersecurity tools.

Global impact / market context

The higher forecast reflects stronger demand for Cisco’s products and may matter to investors watching spending on AI infrastructure. The supplied facts do not explain the reported share-price drop or confirm its cause.

What to watch

  1. Check Cisco’s next reported revenue against its raised fiscal 2027 forecast; this shows whether sales are tracking the outlook.
  2. Check Cisco’s next update on revenue from large cloud companies building AI infrastructure; this shows whether demand supports the $9 billion forecast.
  3. Check Cisco’s next comments on demand for AI networking equipment and cybersecurity tools; this helps show whether the demand behind the higher forecast continues.

Affected assets

  • Cisco Systems, Inc.

Evidence