For investors with confidence in a specific market niche, Zacks Thematic Investment Screens has you covered with 37 dynamic investment themes. Whether you're interested in cutting-edge technology, renewable energy, or healthcare innovations, our themes are built to help you sort through the noise quickly and find the stocks that offer exposure to the trends you seek.
Let’s take a closer look at the Artificial Intelligence theme and a stock the screen returned, namely Cisco Systems CSCO.
Artificial Intelligence Screen
The Zacks Artificial Intelligence thematic screen features a diverse set of companies involved in the AI frenzy, ranging from creators of software and hardware that power AI to those applying and utilizing the technology through automation, diagnostics, cognitive tasks, and more.
Cisco Earnings Outlook
Cisco noted broad-based, record-high demand for its technology in its latest earnings release. Importantly, data center switching orders grew sizably from the year-ago period, helping reflect its important and growing role amid the buildout.
Both EPS and sales revisions have seen positive revisions for the upcoming release over recent months, with Cisco expected to see 15% YoY sales growth on 18% higher earnings.
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Bottom Line
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