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Cisco Systems Inc. Q2 2023 Earnings Analysis

Reported on 2023-02-21 / Fiscal Quarter Q2 2023
Revenue Up YoY Margin Improving EPS Below Prior Year Mixed Quarter
Cisco Systems Inc. delivered a constructive Q2 2023, with growth supported by improving profitability.

Revenue grew 6.9% year over year and fell 0.3% sequentially. Margins improved from the previous quarter, suggesting stronger cost discipline and operational efficiency. Year-over-year earnings remained under pressure, showing that the recovery in profitability is still incomplete.

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Source: Company filings / processed earnings data
Revenue
$13.6B
YoY: 6.8553%
QoQ: -0.2934%
Net Income
$2.8B
YoY: -6.7272%
QoQ: 3.86%
EPS (Diluted)
$0.67
YoY: -5.63%
Net Margin
20.4%
YoY: -2.97 pts
QoQ: 0.82 pts
Gross Margin
62%
Operating Margin
24.2%
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

Investor focus is likely to remain on whether management can restore earnings momentum over coming quarters.

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 $13.6B in revenue for Q2 2023, up 6.9% YoY and down 0.3% QoQ. Positive year-over-year growth suggests healthier revenue momentum.

Revenue Snapshot
Current Quarter $13.6B
Previous Quarter $13.6B
Same Quarter Last Year $12.7B
YoY Change +6.9%
QoQ Change -0.3%

Profitability Analysis

Net income came in at $2.8B, down 6.7% YoY and up 3.9% QoQ. Net margin was 20.4%. Sequential margin improvement suggests stronger operating discipline despite a mixed revenue environment.

Profitability Snapshot
Net Income $2.8B
EPS $0.67
Net Margin 20.4%
QoQ Margin Change +0.8 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

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What was Cisco Systems Inc.'s revenue in Q2 2023?

Cisco Systems Inc. reported revenue of $13.6B in Q2 2023.

What was Cisco Systems Inc.'s net income in Q2 2023?

Cisco Systems Inc. reported net income of $2.8B in Q2 2023.

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

Cisco Systems Inc.'s revenue increased by 6.9% year over year in Q2 2023.

What was Cisco Systems Inc.'s net margin in Q2 2023?

Cisco Systems Inc.'s net margin was 20.4% in Q2 2023.

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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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