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Mark R. Hake, CFA

Cisco Systems Is In a Trading Range Ahead of Earnings - Shorting OTM Puts and Calls Works

Analysts have been raising price targets for Cisco Systems (CSCO), which is set to report fiscal Q4 earnings on Aug. 12 (after the market close). CSCO stock has been trading in a range for a while now. Shorting one-month out-of-the-money (OTM) puts and calls is an attractive play that has worked well for investors.

CSCO stock - last 3 months - Barchart - Aug. 7, 2026
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