Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Earnings History
Earnings Pressure37 years of earnings data (1989–2025) · 5-year EPS trend is negative
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Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Earnings Overview
As of June 20, 2026, Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $11.96B, reflecting +0.4% year-over-year growth. The company earned $3.00 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 18.0%.
Looking at the long-term picture, CSCO's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -0.7%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $12.61B in fiscal 2023.
Cisco Systems, Inc. maintains industry-leading profitability with a gross margin of 64.9%, operating margin of 20.8%, and net margin of 18.0%. This margin structure demonstrates strong pricing power and operational efficiency. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including HPE ($1.52B net income, 0.2% margin), ANET ($3.72B net income, 39.0% margin), NTGR (-$40M net income, -4.7% margin), CSCO has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare CSCO vs HPE →
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CSCO Historical Earnings Data (1989–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10.18B | -1.4% | $11.76B | $2.55 | 18.0% | 20.8% |
| 2024 | $10.32B | -18.2% | $12.18B | $2.54 | 19.2% | 22.6% |
| 2023 | $12.61B | +6.8% | $15.03B | $3.07 | 22.1% | 26.4% |
| 2022 | $11.81B | +11.5% | $13.97B | $2.82 | 22.9% | 27.1% |
| 2021 | $10.59B | -5.6% | $12.83B | $2.50 | 21.3% | 25.8% |
| 2020 | $11.21B | -3.5% | $13.62B | $2.64 | 22.7% | 27.6% |
| 2019 | $11.62B | +10464.5% | $14.22B | $2.61 | 22.4% | 27.4% |
| 2018 | $110M | -98.9% | $12.31B | $0.02 | 0.2% | 25.0% |
| 2017 | $9.61B | -10.5% | $11.97B | $1.90 | 20.0% | 24.9% |
| 2016 | $10.74B | +19.6% | $12.66B | $2.11 | 21.8% | 25.7% |
| 2015 | $8.98B | +14.4% | $10.77B | $1.75 | 18.3% | 21.9% |
| 2014 | $7.85B | -21.3% | $9.35B | $1.49 | 16.7% | 19.8% |
| 2013 | $9.98B | +24.2% | $11.34B | $1.86 | 20.5% | 23.3% |
| 2012 | $8.04B | +23.9% | $10.46B | $1.49 | 17.5% | 22.7% |
| 2011 | $6.49B | -16.4% | $7.67B | $1.17 | 15.0% | 17.8% |
| 2010 | $7.77B | +26.6% | $9.16B | $1.33 | 19.4% | 22.9% |
| 2009 | $6.13B | -23.8% | $7.32B | $1.05 | 17.0% | 20.3% |
| 2008 | $8.05B | +9.8% | $9.44B | $1.31 | 20.4% | 23.9% |
| 2007 | $7.33B | +31.4% | $8.62B | $1.17 | 21.0% | 24.7% |
| 2006 | $5.58B | -2.8% | $7.00B | $0.89 | 19.6% | 24.6% |
| 2005 | $5.74B | +30.4% | $7.42B | $0.87 | 23.1% | 29.9% |
| 2004 | $4.40B | +23.0% | $6.29B | $0.62 | 20.0% | 28.5% |
| 2003 | $3.58B | +89.0% | $4.88B | $0.50 | 19.0% | 25.9% |
| 2002 | $1.89B | +286.7% | $2.92B | $0.25 | 10.0% | 15.4% |
| 2001 | -$1.01B | -138.0% | -$2.00B | $-0.14 | -4.5% | -9.0% |
| 2000 | $2.67B | +27.3% | $3.23B | $0.36 | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| 1999 | $2.10B | +55.3% | $2.98B | $0.29 | 17.2% | 24.6% |
| 1998 | $1.35B | +28.7% | $2.10B | $0.20 | 16.0% | 24.9% |
| 1997 | $1.05B | +14.8% | $1.63B | $0.17 | 16.3% | 25.3% |
| 1996 | $913M | +116.9% | $1.40B | $0.15 | 22.3% | 34.2% |
| 1995 | $421M | +33.7% | $643M | $0.16 | 21.3% | 32.5% |
| 1994 | $315M | +83.1% | $488M | $0.06 | 25.3% | 39.3% |
| 1993 | $172M | +103.8% | $264M | $0.04 | 26.5% | 40.6% |
| 1992 | $84M | +95.4% | $129M | $0.02 | 24.9% | 38.1% |
| 1991 | $43M | +210.8% | $66M | $0.01 | 23.6% | 36.1% |
| 1990 | $14M | +231.0% | $22M | $0.01 | 19.9% | 30.8% |
| 1989 | $4M | - | $7M | $0.01 | 15.2% | 24.9% |
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CSCO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CSCO stock.
What is CSCO earnings per share (EPS)?
CSCO trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $3.00, reflecting +0.4% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -0.7%. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s net income?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) trailing twelve-month net income is $12.0B as of 2025. Earnings grew +0.4% year-over-year. Cisco Systems, Inc. has been profitable for 24 consecutive years.
Is CSCO profitable?
Yes, CSCO is profitable with a TTM net income of $12.0B and a net profit margin of +18.0%. Cisco Systems, Inc. has generated profits for 24 consecutive years.
What is CSCO's earnings growth rate?
CSCO compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +0.4%, 3-Year: -3.3%, 5-Year: -0.7%, 10-Year: +3.8%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2025.
What are CSCO's profit margins?
Cisco Systems, Inc. net profit margin is +18.0%, operating margin is +20.8%, and gross margin is +64.9%. Above-average net margins reflect strong pricing power and competitive moat. Return on Equity is +22.1%.
Is CSCO growing earnings?
CSCO earnings growth is slowing. Current YoY EPS growth of +0.4% trails the 5-year CAGR of -0.7%. TTM net income is $12.0B.
What was CSCO's best earnings year?
Cisco Systems, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $12.6B, achieved in fiscal year 2023. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were CSCO's earnings last quarter?
CSCO's most recent reported quarter was Q3 2026. Net income was $3.4B with diluted EPS of $0.85. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.