Cisco Systems has introduced an AI-powered hologram agent designed to transform the in-store customer experience. The agent uses advanced computer vision and natural language processing to interact with shoppers in real time, offering personalized product recommendations, inventory checks and payment processing without human intervention. In pilot deployments at three major U.S. department stores, the hologram agent handled over 10,000 customer interactions in its first month, delivering an average satisfaction score of 4.7 out of 5. Cisco projects that retailers using the technology could see a 15% increase in add-on sales and a 20% reduction in labor costs for frontline staff.

During the third quarter, CFC Planning Co. LLC raised its position in Cisco by 7.8%, adding 6,705 shares to reach a total holding of 92,640 shares, now representing 5.2% of its portfolio. At quarter end, that stake was valued at approximately $6.34 million. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its holding by 49.5% to 74,187 shares, while Revolve Wealth Partners LLC added 2,474 shares for a 37.0% increase. Collectively, institutional and hedge fund ownership stands at 73.3%, underscoring sustained confidence among professional investors.

In its latest quarter, Cisco reported revenue of $14.88 billion, up 7.5% year-over-year, and non-GAAP earnings per share of $1.00, beating analyst forecasts by $0.02. The company’s net margin reached 18.4% and return on equity was 27.3%. Management set full-year fiscal 2026 EPS guidance at a range of 4.080–4.140 and Q2 EPS guidance at 1.010–1.030. Cisco also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.41 per share, payable January 21, representing a 2.2% yield and a payout ratio of 61.7%. These results and the raised guidance underscore resilience in core networking and growing momentum in software-and-subscription services.