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Cisco Systems Inc. Q1 2026 Earnings Analysis

Reported on 2025-11-18 / Fiscal Quarter Q1 2026
Revenue Up YoY Sequential Improvement Margin Improving EPS Up YoY Strong Quarter
Cisco Systems Inc. delivered a constructive Q1 2026, with growth supported by improving profitability.

Revenue grew 7.5% year over year and rose 1.4% sequentially. Margins improved from the previous quarter, suggesting stronger cost discipline and operational efficiency. Cisco Systems Inc. also posted year-over-year earnings growth, reinforcing a more resilient operating profile.

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Source: Company filings / processed earnings data
Revenue
$14.9B
YoY: 7.5284%
QoQ: 1.4312%
Net Income
$2.9B
YoY: 5.4961%
QoQ: 12.16%
EPS (Diluted)
$0.72
YoY: 5.88%
Net Margin
19.2%
YoY: -0.37 pts
QoQ: 1.84 pts
Gross Margin
65.5%
Operating Margin
22.6%
Growth

Revenue trend

Revenue growth stayed positive, supporting a healthier topline trend.

Profitability

Margin and earnings quality

Margins improved from last quarter, suggesting that cost controls are starting to offset topline weakness.

Investor Focus

What matters next

Investors will continue watching execution quality.

Revenue & YoY Growth

Quarterly

Revenue trend and year-over-year growth across recent reported quarterly periods.

Net Income & Net Margin

Quarterly

Net income and net margin trend over recent reported quarterly periods.

Revenue Analysis

Cisco Systems Inc. reported $14.9B in revenue for Q1 2026, up 7.5% YoY and up 1.4% QoQ. Positive year-over-year growth suggests healthier revenue momentum.

Revenue Snapshot
Current Quarter $14.9B
Previous Quarter $14.7B
Same Quarter Last Year $13.8B
YoY Change +7.5%
QoQ Change +1.4%

Profitability Analysis

Net income came in at $2.9B, up 5.5% YoY and up 12.2% QoQ. Net margin was 19.2%. Sequential margin improvement suggests stronger operating discipline despite a mixed revenue environment.

Profitability Snapshot
Net Income $2.9B
EPS $0.72
Net Margin 19.2%
QoQ Margin Change +1.8 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

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What was Cisco Systems Inc.'s revenue in Q1 2026?

Cisco Systems Inc. reported revenue of $14.9B in Q1 2026.

What was Cisco Systems Inc.'s net income in Q1 2026?

Cisco Systems Inc. reported net income of $2.9B in Q1 2026.

How did Cisco Systems Inc.'s revenue change year over year?

Cisco Systems Inc.'s revenue increased by 7.5% year over year in Q1 2026.

What was Cisco Systems Inc.'s net margin in Q1 2026?

Cisco Systems Inc.'s net margin was 19.2% in Q1 2026.

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Data Source & Methodology

Financial data is sourced from company filings and internal processed earnings data.

YoY and QoQ values are derived from reported quarterly figures when not directly available.

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