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Cisco Systems (CSCO) Financial Results

Report publication dates, analyst consensus, and how Cisco Systems' share price reacted to previous earnings — all in one place, in English.

Updated: October 11, 2026

Share Price
118.39 USD
+3.05%
Market Cap
$466.76 bn
Next Report
November 12, 2026
confirmed date
Earnings Beat
100%
out of 4 last quarters
Average Share Price Movement
10.78%
on the session after publication
P/E Ratio
35.55
Cisco Systems' Performance vs. EstimatesThe company beat analyst forecasts in 100% of the last 4 quarters.100%above forecasts
Percentage of quarters in which Cisco Systems' earnings beat analyst consensus — from the last 4 reports.

When Cisco Systems Reports Earnings

The next Cisco Systems report is scheduled for November 12, 2026. The date is based on the company's announcement.

The expected earnings per share (EPS) is 1.32 USD. Analyst forecasts range from 1.31 to 1.34 USD. The market reacts not to the absolute earnings, but to the difference between the actual result and this forecast.

Expected revenue: 18.12 B USD.

Cisco Systems' Last Report: What the Numbers Showed

Cisco Systems' last reported quarter ended on July 31, 2026. Revenue was $17.25 billion, and net income was $3.86 billion. EPS was $1.22 compared to analysts' estimates of $1.17, exceeding expectations by 4.38%. The share price changed by -5.78% in the first session after the release.

Revenue
$17.25 bn
for the quarter
Net income
$3.86 bn
for the quarter
EPS
1.22 USD
forecast 1.17
Surprise
+4.38%
vs. consensus
Share price after report
-5.78%
next trading day
Net margin
22.37%
net income to revenue

Insider Transactions: Cisco Systems

Who from the management board, supervisory board, US Congress, or government bought and sold shares of this company — based on official filings.

Insider Buys · 12 mo.
28
≈ $28.6M
Sales · 12 mo.
57
Unique individuals
19
in the last year
Last transaction
September 24, 2026
Latest transactionsForm 4, STOCK Act, OGE, MAR
Donald Trump
$250K–$500KJuly 31, 2026
Donald Trump
$50K–$100KJuly 8, 2026
Ray Dalio
Ray Dalio · sell CSCO
Cisco Sys · Bridgewater Associates fund
$63.8M June 30, 2026
Maria Salazar
$1k–$15kSeptember 24, 2026
Maria Salazar
$15k–$50kSeptember 24, 2026
Thimaya K. Subaiya · sell CSCO
$34K on September 14, 2026
Oliver Tuszik · sell CSCO
$75K on September 14, 2026
Mark Patterson · sell CSCO
$195K on September 11, 2026
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How the stock reacted to past earnings

The company beat analyst estimates in 100% of the last 4 quarters.

The average share price change on the day after earnings release is 10.78% — regardless of direction. The largest move was 16.36%. This number says more about the risk of holding a position through an earnings report than the earnings forecast itself.

Cisco Systems Share Price Reaction to EarningsBar chart: Cisco Systems share price change in the session after the last 4 earnings releases. Increased after 2 of them, decreased after 2. Largest movement: 16.36%.+7.91%Nov 25-13.08%Feb 26+16.36%V 26-5.78%Aug 26
Cisco Systems share price change in the session after the report's release. Green bar indicates an increase, red a decrease.
EPS Forecast vs. Actual — Cisco SystemsBar chart comparing EPS forecasts with Cisco Systems' actual results over the last 4 quarters. Results were higher than forecast in 4 of them.0.981.00Q4 251.021.04Q1 261.041.06Q2 261.171.22Q3 26analyst forecastCompany earnings
Cisco Systems EPS: analyst forecast and actual result, in USD.
Cisco Systems Quarterly Results — forecast, actual, and share price behavior in the session after release. EPS values in USD.
QuarterRelease dateEPS estimateActual EPSSurpriseShare price reaction
July 31, 2026August 12, 20261.171.22+4.38%-5.78%
April 30, 2026May 13, 20261.041.06+2.29%+16.36%
January 31, 2026February 11, 20261.021.04+1.75%-13.08%
October 31, 2025November 12, 20250.981.00+1.82%+7.91%

How much this company's stock moves after earnings

Cisco Systems' share price changes by an average of 10.78% in the first session after earnings releases — based on the last 4 reports, regardless of direction. This is the 22rd highest out of 180 companies for which we calculated this statistic.

Analyst forecasts for upcoming periods

The consensus is the average of many analysts' forecasts. The more analysts behind a number, the less likely it is to be a single error—but forecast agreement is never a guarantee of the actual result.

Cisco Systems Forecasts — EPS values in USD.
PeriodEPS estimateEPS a year agoChangeRevenue forecastAnalysts
Current quarter1.321.00+32.43%$18.12 bn24
Next quarter1.231.04+18.24%$17.90 bn23
Current year5.154.33+18.84%$73.17 bn28
Next year5.625.15+9.23%$78.08 bn27

Revenue and margins quarter by quarter

Margin shows how much of sales a company retains. Rising revenue with shrinking margins means growth is coming at the expense of profitability—and that's usually more interesting than sales growth alone.

Cisco Systems Revenue and MarginBar chart of Cisco Systems' quarterly revenue for the last 5 quarters; revenue is growing, the overlaid line shows net margin.Q3 25Q4 25Q1 26Q2 26Q3 2617.38%19.22%20.69%21.29%22.37%Quarterly revenueNet margin
Cisco Systems quarterly revenue in USD and net margin for the same quarter.
Cisco Systems Income Statement, Quarterly.
QuarterRevenueGross marginOperating marginNet margin
July 31, 2026$17.25 bn64.13%27.68%22.37%
April 30, 2026$15.84 bn63.63%24.99%21.29%
January 31, 2026$15.35 bn64.97%24.87%20.69%
October 31, 2025$14.88 bn65.48%23.58%19.22%
July 31, 2025$14.67 bn63.25%21.28%17.38%

Cisco Systems Dividend

The last ex-dividend date was October 2, 2026. The date of the next payment is not yet known — it depends on the resolution of the general meeting, and Yahoo only publishes the date after it has been announced.

Dividend Yield
1.46%
from the last payment
Per Share
1.68 USD
annually
Payout Ratio
49.85%
portion of profit returned to shareholders
Ex-dividend date
October 2, 2026
last known

Who Reports in the Coming Weeks

Dates from the Portevo calendar — companies in the same industry are listed first, as their earnings often move the share prices of their peers even before their own reports.

About Cisco Systems

Cisco Systems, Inc. is listed on Nasdaq under the ticker CSCO, and its headquarters are located in the United States. The company belongs to the technology sector (industry: Communication Equipment).

  • Ticker: CSCO
  • Exchange: Nasdaq
  • Trading Currency: USD
  • Sector: Technology
  • Number of Analysts Providing Estimates: 25
  • 52-Week Range: 66.81 – 130.37
  • Company website: https://www.cisco.com

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Cisco Systems report earnings?

The next report is due on November 12, 2026.

What were Cisco Systems' earnings in the last quarter?

For the quarter ended July 31, 2026: revenue $17.25 billion, net income $3.86 billion, EPS $1.22. This is +4.38% above analyst forecasts.

What is Cisco Systems' stock ticker?

CSCO — on Nasdaq. You may also see CSCO on quote services.

What is the EPS forecast for Cisco Systems?

The analyst consensus for the upcoming quarter is $1.32 per share. Individual forecasts range from $1.31 to $1.34.

How much does Cisco Systems' share price usually change after earnings?

On average, 10.78% in the session after publication, counting both directions. The largest recorded movement was 16.36%.

Does Cisco Systems usually beat analyst estimates?

In the last 4 quarters, results exceeded forecasts in 100% of cases. History does not predict the next report, but it shows how cautiously analysts approach this company.

Where can I check Cisco Systems' financial results in English?

On Portevo — the earnings calendar, analyst forecasts, surprise history, and share price reactions are available for free and without an account.

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