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CSCO
Cisco Systems, Inc.
$79.02
1.09
(1.4%)
| Exchange: | NASDAQ |
| Market Cap: | 312.215B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 40M |
About The Company
| Sector: | Technology | |||||
| Industry: | Communication Equipment | |||||
| CEO: | Charles H. Robbins | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 90400 | |||||
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| Website: | https://www.cisco.com |
Cisco Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells Internet Protocol based networking and other products related to the communications and information technology industry in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, Japan, and China. The company also offers switching portfolio encompasses campus switching as well as data center switching; enterprise routing portfolio interconnects public and private wireline and mobile networks, delivering highly secure, and reliable connectivity to campus, data center and branch networks; and wireless products include indoor and outdoor wireless coverage designed for seamless roaming use of voice, video, and data applications. In addition, it provides security, which comprising network security, identity and access management, secure access service edge, and threat intelligence, detection, and response offerings; collaboration products, such as Webex Suite, collaboration devices, contact center, and communication platform as a service; end-to-end collaboration solutions that can be delivered from the cloud, on-premise or within hybrid cloud environments allowing customers to transition their collaboration solutions from on-premise to the cloud; and observability offers network assurance, monitoring and analytics and observability suite. Further, the company offers a range of service and support options for its customers, including technical support and advanced services and advisory services. It serves businesses of various sizes, public institutions, governments, and service providers. The company sells its products and services directly, as well as through systems integrators, service providers, other resellers, and distributors. Cisco Systems, Inc. has strategic alliances with other companies. Cisco Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 56,998,000 | 53,803,000 | 56,654,000 |
| Gross Profit | 35,753,000 | 34,828,000 | 36,790,000 |
| EBITDA | 17,471,000 | 15,747,000 | 15,378,000 |
| Operating Income | 15,031,000 | 12,181,000 | 11,760,000 |
| Net Income | 12,613,000 | 10,320,000 | 10,180,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 101,852,000 | 124,413,000 | 122,564,000 |
| Total Liabilities | 57,499,000 | 78,956,000 | 75,448,000 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 44,353,000 | 45,457,000 | 47,116,000 |
| Total Debt | 9,411,000 | 32,232,000 | 28,093,000 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 10,314,000 | 9,023,000 | 8,346,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 19,886,000 | 10,880,000 | 14,193,000 |
| Capital Expenditure | -849,000 | -670,000 | -905,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | 19,037,000 | 10,210,000 | 13,288,000 |
| Net Income | 12,613,000 | 10,320,000 | 10,453,000 |
| Net Change in Cash | 3,048,000 | -2,785,000 | -677,000 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2028 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 65,580,012.107 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 65,612,275.882 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 65,596,143.995 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 19,899,060.794 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 19,908,850.650 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 19,903,955.722 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 16,016,227.884 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 19,652,328.924 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 17,834,278.404 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 15,137,399.293 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 15,144,846.527 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 15,141,122.910 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 4.510 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 4.920 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 4.010 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 10 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 4 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Robust Financial Performance: Cisco reported a strong Q2 FY2025 revenue of $14 billion, reflecting consistent growth as highlighted in the earnings call transcript. High gross profit margins (grossProfitMarginTTM) and net profit margins (netProfitMarginTTM) indicate operational efficiency and profitability compared to industry benchmarks (industry_avg_priceToEarningsRatioTTM).
- Strong Cash Flow Generation: Significant free cash flow (freeCashFlowYieldTTM and freeCashFlow from cash flow statements) supports Cisco’s ability to fund innovation, pay dividends (dividendYieldTTM), and manage debt (debtToEquityRatioTTM), providing financial stability.
- Market Leadership in Technology Sector: As a key player in the networking and communications industry (industryName, sectorName), Cisco benefits from a strong market position, bolstered by a large market capitalization (mktCap) and a global workforce (fullTimeEmployees).
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| Open: | 76.72 | Previous Close: | 77.93 | |
| Day Low: | 76.54 | Day High: | 79.1 | |
| Year Low: | 52.11 | Year High: | 88.19 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 79.23 | Price Avg 200: | 73.26 | |
| Volume: | 12.055M | Average Volume: | 23.792M |
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