Cisco Systems (CSCO) delivered a strong fiscal Q3 with order growth "solid across the board," BofA Securities said Thursday in a note.
Product orders grew 20% from a year earlier, or 9% excluding Splunk, with Telcos and Cloud orders up 32% and Enterprise orders gaining 22%, the report said.
Artificial intelligence infrastructure orders expanded by $600 million in Q3, bringing the year-to-date total to $1.3 billion, potentially exceeding the fiscal 2025 target of $1 billion by 60% to 90%, the report said.
BofA raised earnings estimates to $3.78 a share from $3.71 for 2025 with 2026 up to $4 from $3.94.
BofA maintained its buy rating on Cisco's stock with a $76 price objective.
Cisco's shares jumped 7% in recent trading Thursday.
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