10-QPeriod: Q1 FY2010

CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Oct 24, 2009

Filed November 18, 2009For Securities:CSCO

Summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) reported its first quarter fiscal year 2010 results, showing a year-over-year decrease in net sales of 13% to $9.02 billion. This decline was primarily driven by a 16.6% drop in product sales, though service revenue saw a 7.4% increase. The company noted that while sales decreased year-over-year, there was a positive sequential increase of 6% in net sales, indicating potential stabilization in a challenging economic environment. Net income for the quarter was $1.79 billion, a decrease of approximately 19% compared to the prior year, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $0.30. Despite the revenue decline, gross margin percentage improved slightly to 65.3% due to higher service margins, and operating expenses were managed effectively. The company ended the quarter with a strong cash and investments position of $35.4 billion, and it continued its share repurchase program, authorizing an additional $10 billion. Cisco also highlighted strategic initiatives focused on market adjacencies like virtualization, video, and collaboration, and ongoing investments in emerging markets. The company announced pending acquisitions of Tandberg and Starent Networks, signaling continued strategic expansion despite the prevailing economic conditions.

Financial Highlights

51 data points
Beta

Revenue

$9.02B

65.3% Gross Margin

Net Income

$1.79B

19.8% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.30

Total Assets

$68.68B

Cash & Equivalents

$4.77B

Free Cash Flow

$1.33B

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$9.02B
Cost of Revenue$3.13B
Gross Profit$5.89B
Operating Expenses$3.76B
Operating Income$2.12B
Interest Expense$114.00M
Net Income$1.79B
EPS (Basic)$0.31
EPS (Diluted)$0.30
Shares Outstanding (Basic)5.77B
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)5.87B

Key Highlights

  • 1Net sales decreased 13% year-over-year to $9.02 billion, primarily due to a 16.6% decline in product sales, while service revenue increased 7.4%.
  • 2Net income decreased by approximately 19% year-over-year to $1.79 billion, with diluted EPS at $0.30.
  • 3Gross margin percentage improved slightly to 65.3% from 64.7% in the prior year's comparable quarter, driven by higher service gross margins.
  • 4Operating expenses decreased by 10.4% year-over-year, reflecting ongoing expense management initiatives.
  • 5The company maintained a strong liquidity position with $35.4 billion in cash and investments.
  • 6Cisco announced significant pending acquisitions of Tandberg ($3.4 billion) and Starent Networks ($2.9 billion), indicating continued strategic investment.
  • 7The company authorized an additional $10 billion for its stock repurchase program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cisco's net sales decreased by 13% year-over-year to $9.02 billion in the first quarter of fiscal year 2010. This was mainly due to a 16.6% decrease in product sales, although service revenue grew by 7.4%.

The company experienced a year-over-year decline in net sales, attributing it partly to the ongoing global economic downturn. However, Cisco noted positive trends such as a smaller year-over-year sales decline compared to prior quarters and a 6% sequential increase in net sales, suggesting potential stabilization.

Cisco maintained a strong liquidity position, ending the quarter with $35.4 billion in cash and investments. The company had $10.3 billion in long-term debt outstanding and did not have any borrowings under its $2.9 billion unsecured revolving credit facility at the end of the quarter.

Yes, Cisco announced definitive agreements to acquire Tandberg ASA for an estimated $3.4 billion and Starent Networks, Corp. for approximately $2.9 billion. These acquisitions are expected to enhance Cisco's collaboration and mobile infrastructure offerings and are subject to customary closing conditions.