Bloomberg Intelligence: Deere Cuts Profit Outlook, U.S Retail Sales Drop
Feb 15, 2024
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Bloomberg Intelligence analysts and experts discuss Deere's disappointing profit outlook and U.S retail sales. They also analyze the market, commercial real estate, and cognitive biases in financial decision-making. The podcast covers Cisco's business model, AI growth, and potential shift to Ethernet.
Cisco's recent earnings report showed a decline in revenue and a cut in estimates, reflecting the challenges faced by the company in the current market environment.
The shift towards cloud computing and the increasing popularity of software-defined networking have impacted the demand for hardware products, causing Cisco's stock performance to lag behind software-focused companies.
Deep dives
Cisco reports earnings with lower revenue and cuts estimates
Cisco's recent earnings report showed a decline in revenue and a cut in estimates, reflecting the challenges faced by the company in the current market environment. The company announced a 5% reduction in operating expenses as part of its efforts to adjust to the changing landscape. Cisco's stock has been underperforming compared to other tech giants, partly due to its heavy reliance on hardware sales and slower growth compared to software-focused companies. The acquisition of Splunk is expected to provide opportunities for recurring revenues and boost future earnings growth.
The challenges of hardware-focused tech companies
Cisco, as a hardware-focused tech company, faces challenges in the ever-evolving tech landscape. While software-focused companies have seen significant growth in recent years, hardware companies like Cisco have struggled to keep pace. The shift towards cloud computing and the increasing popularity of software-defined networking have impacted the demand for hardware products. Additionally, Cisco's heavy reliance on corporate IT customers means that their sales growth is tied to corporate spending on networking equipment. As a result, Cisco's stock performance has not been on par with software-focused companies.
The AI component in Cisco's business
Cisco has been incorporating AI (artificial intelligence) in its business offerings, with a focus on networking and server-related equipment. The company has seen some success in this area, with a significant increase in bookings and orders related to cloud customers. However, AI-related sales still represent a relatively small percentage of the company's total revenue, at around 2%. To drive further growth in this field, Cisco is exploring opportunities to expand its AI offerings and capture a larger share of the market.
Future prospects for Cisco
While Cisco faces challenges in its hardware-focused business, there are opportunities for growth and improvement. The integration of the Splunk acquisition could potentially have a positive impact on Cisco's recurring revenue streams and overall earnings growth. As the company continues to adapt to the changing tech landscape and invest in AI-related technologies, there is potential for Cisco to enhance its market position and regain momentum in terms of stock performance. However, it will be crucial for Cisco to navigate the evolving market demands and successfully execute its strategic initiatives in order to capitalize on these opportunities.
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Christopher Ciolino, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior US Machinery Analyst, joins to discuss Deere earnings. Mari Shor, Senior Equity Analyst at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, breaks down U.S Retail Sales. David Kudla, Founder, CEO, and Chief Investment Strategist at Mainstay Capital Management, discusses his outlook for the markets. Scott Kelley, Founder and CEO at Aetos Capital Real Estate, and Abigail Doolittle, Bloomberg News Markets Reporter, discuss the latest in U.S commercial real estate. Woo Jin Ho, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Technology Analyst, joins to break down Cisco's earnings.