— Fundamental Stock Analysis and Report Card
Located in San Jose, CA, US. Cisco Systems, Inc. is a leading global technology company focused on designing, producing, and marketing Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking equipment, software, and associated products within the communications and information technology industries. The company operates extensively across major regions including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific, specifically covering Japan and China. Its comprehensive product lineup features switching solutions for both enterprise campuses and data centers. Cisco's enterprise routing segment is crucial for securely and reliably interconnecting public, private, wired, and mobile networks, ensuring vital connectivity across corporate campuses, data centers, and branch offices. Additionally, the company provides a range of wireless products offering seamless indoor and outdoor roaming for voice, video, and data applications. Security forms a significant pillar of its offerings, encompassing network defense, identity and access management, secure access service edge (SASE), alongside threat intelligence, detection, and response capabilities. For collaboration, Cisco delivers the Webex Suite, dedicated devices, contact center platforms, and communication platform-as-a-service (CPaaS). These end-to-end collaboration solutions are adaptable, available in cloud, on-premise, or hybrid environments, facilitating clients' migration to cloud-based systems. Moreover, their observability suite provides network assurance, monitoring, and analytics. Beyond its product portfolio, Cisco offers extensive customer support and services, including technical assistance, advanced professional services, and advisory consulting. The company serves a broad clientele, from small and large businesses to public institutions, governmental agencies, and service providers. Products and services are distributed directly by Cisco, as well as through a diverse network of system integrators, service providers, other resellers, and distributors. Cisco Systems, Inc. also engages in strategic collaborations with other industry players. Founded in 1984, the company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Revenue, earnings and profitability.
Strong revenue growth and earnings can attract investors, driving the stock price up. Profitability indicates the company's efficiency and sustainability, which impacts investor confidence. Poor performance in these areas can lead to a decrease in stock price.
Revenue History
Earnings History
Margins
Income & Cash Flow analysis.
An income statement shows what a company earned and spent over a period — revenue at the top, costs and expenses in between, and net income at the bottom. A cash flow statement tracks the actual cash moving in and out, across operations, investing, and financing. Read together, they show whether reported earnings are backed by real cash.
Q3 2026 Total ($) | Q3 2026 Margin (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 15.8b +1.7b +12.0% | |
| Gross Income | 10.1b +802.0m +8.6% | 64% -1.9pp -3.0% |
| EBITDA | 5.0b +1.1b +26.9% | 32% +3.7pp +13.3% |
| Operating Income | 4.0b +758.0m +23.7% | 25% +2.4pp +10.5% |
| Net Income | 3.4b +882.0m +35.4% | 21% +3.7pp +20.9% |
| Earnings Per Share | 0.85 +0.2 +34.9% | |
| Operating Cash Flow | 3.8b -300.0m -7.4% | 24% -5.0pp -17.3% |
| Free Cash Flow | 3.6b -231.0m -6.1% | 23% -4.3pp -16.1% |
| Research & Development | 2.4b +42.0m +1.8% | 15% -1.5pp -9.1% |
What are the analysts saying?
Analyst Consensus aggregates Wall Street recommendations into buy/hold/sell counts, while the Fundamental Scorecard grades the company on six financial ratios (P/B, P/E, D/E, ROA, ROE, DCF) plus an overall score. The two measure different things and can point in different directions.