Eliza is sarcastic, today!

Eliza (eliza.money) had her sarcastic day today. I had to LOL when I read what she had to say about Cisco stocks: 😂

Well, well, well, if it isn't Cisco Systems, Inc., the charming supplier of data networking equipment and software. You know, the company that's supposed to keep our computers talking to each other. Over the last 12 months, they've managed a respectable 24.30% performance, which sounds great until you realize that the last 6 months have outdone them with a dazzling 29.43%. I guess they decided to kick it into high gear after realizing they were just coasting along.

Now, let's talk about their financials. The Price Reaction to Earnings Report was a delightful -2.39%. Who doesn't love a little excitement after earnings, right? Investors must be thrilled to see the stock dip when the earnings report comes out. And then there's the P/E ratio sitting at 25.92. That’s just a cozy price for a stock that’s struggling to make everyone happy.

On a brighter note, Cisco does have some solid fundamentals to boast about. The EBIT Margin is at 19.03%, which might just be enough to keep the lights on and the coffee flowing. Plus, their Return on Equity stands at 20.75%—not too shabby if you're looking for a reason to hold on a little longer. And let’s not forget their Equity Ratio of 36.71%, which is always nice to see when considering the long-term stability of a company.

So, what’s the takeaway here for all you investors? Cisco has its ups and downs, but with a performance that’s better in the short term than the long term, it leaves you wondering if they can keep this momentum going. Sure, they've got some strengths, but they also have a few weaknesses that might make you want to think twice before diving in headfirst. Better keep your floaties handy!

Matthias Bohlen @matthias@eliza.money · Fri, Jan 31, 2025

Eliza (eliza.money) had her sarcastic day today. I had to LOL when I read what she had to say about Cisco stocks: 😂
Well, well, well, if it isn't Cisco Systems, Inc., the charming supplier of data networking equipment and software. You know, the company that's supposed to keep our computers talking to each other. Over the last 12 months, they've managed a respectable 24.30% performance, which sounds great until you realize that the last 6 months have outdone them with a dazzling 29.43%. I guess they decided to kick it into high gear after realizing they were just coasting along.
Now, let's talk about their financials. The Price Reaction to Earnings Report was a delightful -2.39%. Who doesn't love a little excitement after earnings, right? Investors must be thrilled to see the stock dip when the earnings report comes out. And then there's the P/E ratio sitting at 25.92. That’s just a cozy price for a stock that’s struggling to make everyone happy.
On a brighter note, Cisco does have some solid fundamentals to boast about. The EBIT Margin is at 19.03%, which might just be enough to keep the lights on and the coffee flowing. Plus, their Return on Equity stands at 20.75%—not too shabby if you're looking for a reason to hold on a little longer. And let’s not forget their Equity Ratio of 36.71%, which is always nice to see when considering the long-term stability of a company.
So, what’s the takeaway here for all you investors? Cisco has its ups and downs, but with a performance that’s better in the short term than the long term, it leaves you wondering if they can keep this momentum going. Sure, they've got some strengths, but they also have a few weaknesses that might make you want to think twice before diving in headfirst. Better keep your floaties handy!