Cisco beats on earnings, says AI infrastructure revenue will double this fiscal year - CNBC

Cisco shares rose in extended trading on Thursday after the maker of networking gear reported better-than-expected fiscal first-quarter results.

Revenue increased 24% from $14.88 billion a year earlier, Cisco said in a statement. Net income rose to $4.6 billion, or $1.14 per share, from $2.9 billion, or 72 center per share, a year ago.

Cisco is trying to gain a foothold in the artificial intelligence buildout after missing out on the early years of the generative AI boom. The company's stock price is up about 35% this year as of Thursday's close, trouncing the Nasdaq, which has gained 9% over that stretch.

Cisco raised its expectation for AI infrastructure revenue from hyperscalers to $9 billion this fiscal year, more than double the figure in fiscal 2026.

"Organizations are turning to Cisco for our trusted, market-defining technology and our expertise to help them scale, secure and optimize their environments for the agentic AI era," CEO Chuck Robbins said in the statement.

For the fiscal second quarter, Cisco said it expects revenue of between $18 billion and $18.2 billion, topping the average analyst estimate of $17.88 billion, according to LSEG. The company is projecting adjusted earnings per share of $1.34 to $1.36, beating the $1.23 average estimate.