{"id":43964,"date":"2025-09-29T02:05:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T02:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/43964\/"},"modified":"2025-09-29T02:05:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T02:05:07","slug":"how-cisco-systems-csco-supports-shareholder-returns-through-innovation-and-networking-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/43964\/","title":{"rendered":"How Cisco Systems (CSCO) Supports Shareholder Returns Through Innovation and Networking Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/quote\/CSCO\" data-ylk=\"slk:CSCO;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CSCO<\/a>) is included among the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidermonkey.com\/blog\/11-best-telecom-dividend-stocks-to-buy-for-2025-1616268\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:11 Best Telecom Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2025;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">11 Best Telecom Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>    <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" alt=\"How Cisco Systems (CSCO) Supports Shareholder Returns Through Innovation and Networking Solutions\" loading=\"eager\" height=\"640\" width=\"960\" class=\"yf-1gfnohs loader\"\/> How Cisco Systems (CSCO) Supports Shareholder Returns Through Innovation and Networking Solutions      <\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@jpvalery?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jp Valery;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Jp Valery<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Unsplash;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) is a leading provider of networking, security, software, and cloud solutions, best known for its Internet Protocol-based routers and switches that enable data to move across networks. The stock has surged by nearly 14% since the start of 2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Artificial intelligence has become a major growth driver for Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO). In 2024, the company generated over $1 billion in AI-related revenue and is aiming to at least double that figure in 2025. A key part of this expansion was its $28 billion acquisition of Splunk, completed last year, which strengthens Cisco\u2019s ability to support customers in enhancing their networking, security, and AI capabilities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO)\u2019s dividend growth makes it an appealing option for income investors. The company\u2019s dividend growth streak spans 18 years, and the company currently offers a quarterly dividend of $0.41 per share. The stock has a dividend yield of 2.44%, as recorded on September 24.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1090901\">While we acknowledge the potential of CSCO as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. 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(NASDAQ:CSCO) is included among the 11 Best Telecom Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2025. 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