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About Cisco Systems

Cisco Systems is the largest provider of networking equipment in the world and one of the largest software companies in the world. Its largest businesses are selling networking hardware and software (where it has leading market shares) and cybersecurity software such as firewalls. It also has collaboration products, like its Webex suite, and observability tools. It primarily outsources its manufacturing to third parties and has a large sales and marketing staff—25,000 strong across 90 countries. Overall, Cisco employs 80,000 people and sells its products globally.

Ticker

$CSCO

Sector

Communication
Primary listing

Employees

86,200

Cisco Systems Metrics

BasicAdvanced
$278B
26.95
$2.61
0.99
$1.62
2.33%

What the Analysts think about Cisco Systems

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Cisco Systems stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

Cisco’s fiscal Q4 FY25 revenue rose 8% year over year to $14.67 billion, surpassing analysts’ estimates and coming in at the high end of guidance, demonstrating robust demand for its networking solutions. (Reuters)
AI infrastructure orders from webscale customers totaled over $2 billion in fiscal 2025, more than doubling the original $1 billion target and underscoring Cisco’s strategic leadership in AI-ready networking hardware. (Reuters)
Cisco’s fiscal Q1 FY26 revenue outlook of $14.65 billion to $14.85 billion topped the StreetAccount consensus of $14.62 billion, reflecting management’s confidence in sustained demand amid a complex macro environment. (Reuters)
A recently disclosed vulnerability in Cisco ASA 5500-X Series firewalls has prompted an emergency directive from U.S. CISA, exposing potential reputational and remediation cost risks if customers are compromised. (Reuters)
The OECD warns that the full impact of heightened U.S. tariffs has yet to materialize, suggesting that Cisco’s margins and supply-chain costs could face further pressure as inventory buffers unwind. (Reuters)
Cisco’s FY2026 revenue guidance of $59 billion to $60 billion aligns with Wall Street estimates and falls short of some analysts’ expectations above $61 billion, indicating a conservative outlook that may cap upside potential. (Bloomberg Law)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 29 Sept 2025.

Cisco Systems Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
$37B
-39.75%
Net income
$45B
107.52%
Profit margin
37.65%
6.78%

Cisco Systems Earnings Performance

Company profitability
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
$3.69
$2.85
$2.45
$2.42
-
Expected
$3.55
$2.61
$2.05
$2.31
$3.94
Surprise
3.94%
9.20%
19.51%
4.63%
-
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