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Cisco Tops Q1 Estimates and Raises Full-Year Outlook

AI-driven data center investment propels demand for refreshed networking gear.

Overview

  • Revenue reached $14.88 billion and adjusted earnings were $1.00 per share, both ahead of LSEG consensus estimates.
  • The company lifted fiscal 2026 guidance to $60.2–$61.0 billion in revenue and $4.08–$4.14 in adjusted EPS, citing accelerating AI and campus refresh spending.
  • Fiscal second-quarter guidance calls for $15.0–$15.2 billion in revenue and $1.01–$1.03 in adjusted EPS, topping Wall Street forecasts.
  • Networking, Cisco’s largest unit, grew about 15% to $7.77 billion, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of overall company growth after prior declines.
  • Cisco is aligning products to AI workloads, including a recently introduced Nvidia-based Ethernet switch, and shares rose roughly 4% to 5% in after-hours trading.