Boston, MA 01\/16\/2013 (wallstreetpr) – Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO)<\/b> occupies an important position in the heart of many technology investors. The company is also exposed to a lot of market forces which impact on its performance. Of late its performance has been affected by intense competition in emerging markets. In view of this challenge, the company reported weak revenue and earnings in the last quarter and even predicted gloom for the current quarter.<\/p>\n
As a result, analysts lowered their price targets on the stock, thus sending shares down the valley. However, the real situation is not as gloomy as it may have been made to look. Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) has shown unique strength that should allow it to overcome any foreseeable weaknesses in its operations.<\/p>\n
We can see that the company has managed a growth rate of 8 percent in the saturated North American market. That the company can register such impressive performance in a mature market indicates strong fundamentals within the company.<\/p>\n
Source of trouble<\/b><\/p>\n
The trouble that Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) is currently having is penetration of emerging markets, more so China and India. In China, the company is confronted by the opposition of Huawei, a domestic competitor that is selling cheap networking equipment and solutions. However, there are still numerous growth prospects for Cisco in China given that its devices are trusted by leading telecoms operators in the market.<\/p>\n
India is not quite a problem for Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO). The company controls about 60 percent of the market\u2019s networking solution. Cisco is looking for impressive growth in India in the coming years in segments such as telecoms and ENT. The downside in India is the weak rupee.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/b><\/p>\n
As much as Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) may seem to be under pressure due to competition, the company\u2019s superior technology and good reputation put it ahead of the park. Moreover, the company boasts solid financial position which is important when it comes to mounting a strong market campaign.<\/p>\n
Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO)\u2019s strength can be seen in multiple areas such as growing dividend, impressive revenue growth and solid free cash flow position.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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