+3.00% for Cisco stock as it emerges as leader in 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant

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Highlights

Cisco is undertaking a major restructuring with 4,000 job cuts and up to $1 billion in charges to focus on AI capabilities.
Third-quarter revenue reached $15.84 billion, up 12% year-over-year, surpassing expectations due to strong AI networking and software demand.
CSCO trades with strong bullish momentum and overbought signals, with a near-term forecasted range of $112.00–$122.00 and high upside probability.

AI-driven restructuring and job cuts amid surging revenue

Cisco has announced a major restructuring on May 21, 2026, with approximately 4,000 job cuts, or about 5% of its workforce, as the company pivots to enhance artificial intelligence capabilities and streamline operations. This move accompanies record fiscal third-quarter results, as Cisco posted $15.84 billion in revenue, marking a 12% year-over-year increase and surpassing market expectations, demonstrating strong demand for AI-ready networking and software solutions. Management has flagged up to $1 billion in restructuring charges and noted that margins are under some pressure from the AI hardware mix, while ongoing industry recognition, such as being named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN, continues to reinforce Cisco’s reputed position.

Bullish momentum intensifies as price exceeds technical ceilings

Technically, CSCO has registered a strong upward breakout, with the price well above MA-20 ($98.74), MA-50 ($88.23), and MA-200 ($77.37). Immediate support is defined by the Ichimoku Kijun level at $100.14. On the momentum side, both MACD and ADX on daily and weekly charts signal continued buying pressure. RSI and CCI are in overbought territory, while Stoch RSI is neutral on the daily but overbought on shorter timeframes. BBP remains deeply positive and overbought, highlighting clear buyer control intraday. The Awesome Oscillator also confirms current bullish momentum. An upside gap at today’s open ($115.53 over $114.36) and trading at the session’s high ($117.79) underscore the market’s strong upward bias and increased volatility.

Sideways bias as high volatility shapes near-term outlook

Looking ahead over the next five trading days, the expected volatility band is $112.00–$122.00 relative to current levels. The probability of CSCO extending its price advance remains very high, with a sideways consolidation around current highs seen as the baseline scenario. A bullish break above $122.00 could act as a trigger for acceleration, while a slip below $112.00 support would open the door to a pullback and potential short-term reversal.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, sees Cisco’s sharp rally as driven by strong earnings and a bold AI-focused restructuring. He notes that bullish momentum dominates price action above all key moving averages, but warns that margin pressures and the scale of announced job cuts introduce notable risks. Expert remains cautious, emphasizing that the baseline scenario is sideways consolidation unless $122.00 is convincingly broken. "I am watching for either a stable hold at current highs or a rejection below $112.00 — risk management remains crucial here."

Previously it was reported that Cisco maintained a strong bullish trend, supported by positive momentum and strategic moves to bolster its position in artificial intelligence. The latest compelling breakout and solid revenue growth further strengthen this outlook, making a sustained move above $122.00 an important catalyst for potential upside in the near term.

Source of Data: CSCO Price Analysis by TU

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