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Cisco AI Orders Hit $4B as FY2027 Outlook Tops Estimates

Published 2026-08-14T02:03:45.775Z / YouTube bJAy4by13f0

Cisco reported adjusted EPS of $1.22 versus $1.17 expected, while hyperscaler AI infrastructure orders reached $4 billion for the quarter and $9.3 billion for the fiscal year.

What happened

Cisco reported adjusted EPS of $1.22 versus $1.17 expected, while hyperscaler AI infrastructure orders reached $4 billion for the quarter and $9.3 billion for the fiscal year.

Why it matters

Those AI orders are the channel linking demand to product revenue and earnings guidance. Product revenue rose 24%, and Cisco's FY2027 revenue outlook of $72.2 billion-$73.4 billion topped the $69.12 billion estimate.

What to watch

Watch Cisco's AI infrastructure orders, product revenue, FY2027 guidance range, and adjusted EPS for signs that AI demand is still supporting the outlook.

Transcript

Cisco reported adjusted EPS of $1.22 versus $1.17 expected, while hyperscaler AI infrastructure orders reached $4 billion for the quarter and $9.3 billion for the fiscal year. Those AI orders are the channel linking demand to product revenue and earnings guidance. Product revenue rose 24%, and Cisco's FY2027 revenue outlook of $72.2 billion-$73.4 billion topped the $69.12 billion estimate. Watch Cisco's AI infrastructure orders, product revenue, FY2027 guidance range, and adjusted EPS for signs that AI demand is still supporting the outlook. FreshInsight delivers source-grounded finance briefs for market professionals. Source: The Wall Street Journal Not financial advice. For information and education only.

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The Wall Street Journal

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