Summary
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) reported its financial results for the second quarter and first six months ended January 24, 2009. The company experienced a notable decline in net sales, down 7.5% year-over-year for the quarter, largely attributed to the escalating global macroeconomic downturn affecting customer spending across various sectors. While total revenue remained relatively flat year-over-year for the first six months, net income saw a decrease due to lower revenue and compressed gross margins. Operating expenses increased as a percentage of revenue, despite cost-saving initiatives, as the company navigated challenging market conditions, particularly a significant slowdown in the enterprise and service provider markets. Despite the revenue headwinds, Cisco's balance sheet remained strong with a substantial cash and investments position of $29.5 billion. The company continued its share repurchase program, though at a reduced pace compared to the prior year. Management expressed confidence in its strategic focus on collaboration, advanced technologies, and targeted geographic markets, aiming to leverage the downturn as an opportunity to capture market share and emerge stronger. The company anticipates continued revenue declines in the near term but remains committed to its long-term strategy.
Financial Highlights
31 data points| Revenue | $9.09B |
| Cost of Revenue | $3.37B |
| Gross Profit | $5.72B |
| Operating Expenses | $3.95B |
| Operating Income | $1.77B |
| Interest Expense | $63.00M |
| Net Income | $1.50B |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.26 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.26 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 5.85B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 5.86B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net sales decreased by 7.5% year-over-year to $9.1 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2009.
- 2Net income for the quarter fell by 27% to $1.5 billion ($0.26 per diluted share) compared to the prior year.
- 3Despite declining sales, total cash, cash equivalents, and investments remained strong at $29.5 billion.
- 4The company repurchased $1.6 billion of its common stock in the first six months of fiscal 2009.
- 5Gross margin decreased due to lower product gross margins, impacted by higher sales discounts and product mix.
- 6Operating expenses increased as a percentage of revenue, primarily due to acquisition-related milestone payments and higher headcount-related expenses.
- 7The company anticipates continued year-over-year revenue declines in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 due to persistent macroeconomic challenges.