Cisco (CSCO) Stock Surges 17% After Strong AI Orders, Job Cuts Announced

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Cisco (CSCO) Stock Surges 17% After Strong AI Orders, Job Cuts Announced

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Cisco (CSCO) shares rose 17% in after-hours trading following financial results that topped expectations. For the fiscal fourth quarter, Cisco projected adjusted earnings per share between $1.16 and $1.18, with anticipated revenue of $16.7 billion to $16.9 billion. The company reported $15.84 billion in revenue, up 12% year-over-year, and earnings per share of $1.06, exceeding forecasts. Important to note, Cisco also announced plans to cut almost 4,000 jobs, which accounts for less than 5% of its workforce, resulting in pre-tax charges of $1 billion.

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