Cisco's stock jumped double digits in premarket trading on May 14, 2026, driven by a combination of analyst upgrades and growing confidence in its AI infrastructure positioning. Piper Sandler raised its price target on the stock, pointing to Cisco's strengthening role in AI networking. The company is also advancing a unified silicon strategy designed to streamline its supply chain across product lines.
A double-digit premarket move in Cisco signals that institutional money is rotating into AI infrastructure plays beyond the obvious chip names. Investors holding networking or broad tech ETFs like QQQ or XLK will feel this lift, and Cisco's upgraded price target suggests analysts see more runway ahead — not just a one-day pop.
May 14, 2026: Regular market open — watch whether Cisco holds premarket gains at the bell. Next Cisco earnings call (date TBD): management will likely address AI networking revenue growth and silicon strategy progress. Watch for any competing IPO pricing updates that could signal where investor appetite for AI infrastructure sits.
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