Cisco Rises 33% in a Month: Here’s Why You Should Buy the Stock

Cisco Systems CSCO shares have risen 33.4% in a month, outperforming the broader Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s return of 10.4%. The company has been benefiting from a strong AI push despite stiff competition from the likes of Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE, Broadcom AVGO and Arista Networks ANET. While shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise have returned 21.7%, Broadcom and Arista Networks have dropped 1.2% and 13.9%, respectively. All three stocks have lagged CSCO over the same timeframe. So, should investors buy CSCO stock now? Let’s find out.

CSCO Stock’s Price Performance

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CSCO’s Prospects Ride on Strong AI Networking Demand

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