Cisco Systems, Inc.(CSCO)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosCisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q3
while the 37.1% EPS growth in 2026Q3 is compelling, the current P/E of 44.62 and the compression of the current ratio to 0.92 warrant caution regarding valuation and liquidity.
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 13, 2026 | $1.06vs $1.03+2.9% | $15.8Bvs $15.6B+1.8% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 | $1.04vs $1.02+2.0% | $15.3Bvs $15.1B+1.6% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 12, 2025 | $1.00vs $0.98+1.8% | $14.9Bvs $14.8B+0.7% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 | $0.99vs $0.98+1.3% | $14.7Bvs $14.6B+0.4% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $111.79 | $440.61B | 43.84 | 5.3% | 17.97% | 22.06% | 1.44% | |
| $43.45 | $57.53B | -974.10 | 14.06% | 3.9% | 6.11% | — | |
| $166.46 | $209.6B | 60.53 | 28.6% | 38.32% | 30.58% | — | |
| $21.45 | $586.52M | -18.82 | 2.91% | -5.77% | -7.97% | — | |
| $30.02 | $4.03B | -532.27 | 2.05% | 1.3% | 21.07% | — | |
| $418.91 | $59.3B | 492.84 | 18.79% | 7.87% | 15.65% | — |
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
May 13, 2026·SEC
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Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) reported $60.75B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 1383% increase from $4.10B in 1996.
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) grew revenue by 5.3% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is profitable, generating $11.96B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (18.0% net margin).
Yes, Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.44%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) has a return on equity (ROE) of 22.1%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) generated $12.62B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
