Cisco (CSCO) Teams Up with Nvidia to Power AI-Driven Networking Transformation!

We recently published a list of Top 9 AI Ratings and News Updates on Wall Street’s Radar. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) stands against other top AI ratings and news updates on Wall Street’s radar.

Despite AI’s potential to transform our lives for the better, security threats associated with the technology continue to make headlines. North Korea’s Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of newly developed AI-powered suicide drones and called for increased production. Kim Jong Un had reportedly said that unmanned control and AI capability should be prioritized in modern arms development.

Elsewhere, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey banned Chinese AI tools over data security concerns.

“When it comes to the threat posed by the Chinese government, Alabama takes no chances. Our citizens’ information must be protected in the strongest possible ways, which is why we are not only putting a ban on these two Chinese AI companies within our state government but also safeguarding our state’s IT infrastructure from any foreign country of concern,” she said.

Bill Gates also recently reiterated concerns about AI replacing most jobs. He believes the rate of advancements in AI could mean that the technology could replace many professions, including doctors and teachers.

“It’s very profound and even a little bit scary — because it’s happening very quickly, and there is no upper bound,” Gates said in a recent interview. However, he noted that certain types of jobs will likely never be replaced by AI. He said last year that he remains optimistic about the overall benefits of AI, like “breakthrough treatments for deadly diseases, innovative solutions for climate change, and high-quality education for everyone.”

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Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 84

Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) is a technology firm that designs, builds, and markets networking software and hardware, as well as telecommunications equipment for global clients.

On March 26th, Melius Research Ben Reitzes highlighted three reasons for favouring the stock. He highlighted recent deals with Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA), which gives Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) “a shot to be on the right side of AI in the enterprise.” The analyst added that a major campus switch refresh in H2 2025 “should bode well for a pickup in networking orders.” He noted that the company’s security strategy is “finally taking hold,” which the firm believes would help the multiple.  “In short, Cisco is attractively priced and could be in the early innings of rerating,” the analyst wrote in a note to investors. The brokerage maintained a “Buy” rating on the stock with a 12-month stock price target of $79 per share.

Overall, CSCO ranks 3rd on our list of top AI ratings and news updates on Wall Street’s radar. While we acknowledge the potential of CSCO as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than CSCO but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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