--- title: "Cisco lifts AI orders forecast to $9B, cuts 4,000 jobs" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286612020.md" description: "Cisco has raised its fiscal 2026 AI infrastructure orders forecast to $9 billion due to increased hyperscaler demand. The company will also cut nearly 4,000 jobs, less than 5% of its workforce, to focus on AI and growth areas. Following these announcements, Cisco's shares reached record highs, increasing its market value by approximately $75 billion." datetime: "2026-05-15T20:37:18.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/286612020.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286612020.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/286612020.md) --- # Cisco lifts AI orders forecast to $9B, cuts 4,000 jobs Record AI forecast: Cisco raised its fiscal 2026 AI infrastructure orders outlook to $9 billion, citing surging hyperscaler demand. Strategic job cuts: The company will cut nearly 4,000 roles, less than 5% of its staff, to reallocate funds toward AI and growth areas. Investor reaction: Shares soared to record highs, adding about $75 billion in market value following strong earnings and the AI pivot. ### Related Stocks - [CSCO.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/CSCO.US.md) - [CSCS.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/CSCS.US.md) - [CSCL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/CSCL.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [BUZZ-Street View: Cisco's beat-and-raise quarter pushes all the right buttons](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286389369.md) - [Cisco after hours stock 20% price surge - here's why (cutting ~4000 jobs)](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286327065.md) - [Cisco Announces Restructuring to Refocus on AI Growth](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286316117.md) - [Cisco CEO says tech is entering a 'networking supercycle' as stock pops 14% on strong AI demand](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286433582.md) - [Cisco CEO Warns AI Infrastructure Players Without Silicon Will 'Struggle To Be Relevant'](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286424318.md)