10-QPeriod: Q1 FY2019

CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Oct 27, 2018

Filed November 20, 2018For Securities:CSCO

Summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) reported strong performance in its first fiscal quarter of 2019, with total revenue increasing by 8% year-over-year to $13.1 billion. This growth was broad-based across product categories and geographic segments, indicating healthy demand for its networking and collaboration solutions. The company also saw a significant improvement in profitability, with operating income as a percentage of revenue increasing by 6.4 percentage points to 29.1%, driven by revenue growth, improved gross margins, and a substantial reduction in general and administrative expenses due to a litigation settlement. Key financial highlights include a 9% increase in product revenue and a 3% increase in service revenue. Gross margin improved by 1.1 percentage points to 62.3%, attributed to productivity gains and a favorable product mix. The company also reported strong operating cash flow of $3.8 billion. Cisco returned significant capital to shareholders through $5.1 billion in stock repurchases and $1.5 billion in dividends, underscoring its commitment to capital return. The company also successfully adopted new accounting standards, including ASC 606, which accelerated revenue recognition for certain arrangements.

Financial Highlights

56 data points
Beta

Revenue

$13.07B

62.3% Gross Margin

Net Income

$3.55B

27.1% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.77

Total Assets

$105.43B

Cash & Equivalents

$8.49B

Free Cash Flow

$3.55B

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$13.07B
Cost of Revenue$4.93B
Gross Profit$8.15B
R&D Expenses$1.61B
Operating Expenses$4.34B
Operating Income$3.81B
Interest Expense$221.00M
Net Income$3.55B
EPS (Basic)$0.78
EPS (Diluted)$0.77
Shares Outstanding (Basic)4.57B
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)4.61B

Key Highlights

  • 1Total revenue increased by 8% to $13.1 billion compared to the prior year's first quarter.
  • 2Product revenue grew by 9%, with strong performance in Infrastructure Platforms (up 9%), Applications (up 18%), and Security (up 11%).
  • 3Gross margin percentage improved to 62.3% from 61.2%, driven by productivity improvements and favorable product mix.
  • 4Operating income increased significantly by 38% to $3.8 billion, with operating income as a percentage of revenue rising to 29.1%.
  • 5General and administrative expenses decreased by 62% due to a benefit from a $400 million litigation settlement with Arista.
  • 6The company generated $3.8 billion in cash from operating activities.
  • 7Cisco returned $6.5 billion to shareholders through stock repurchases ($5.1 billion) and dividends ($1.5 billion).

Frequently Asked Questions

Cisco reported a strong 8% year-over-year increase in total revenue, reaching $13.1 billion for the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. Product revenue increased by 9%, and service revenue grew by 3%.

Profitability saw a significant improvement. Gross margin increased to 62.3%, and operating income grew by 38% to $3.8 billion. Operating income as a percentage of revenue expanded to 29.1%, up from 22.7% in the prior year quarter. This was driven by revenue growth, better gross margins, and a substantial reduction in general and administrative expenses due to a litigation settlement.

Cisco is committed to returning capital to shareholders. In the first quarter of fiscal 2019, the company repurchased $5.1 billion of its common stock and paid $1.5 billion in dividends, demonstrating a continued focus on capital return.

Cisco adopted ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, using the modified retrospective method. This adoption accelerated revenue recognition for certain software arrangements and sales to two-tier distributors. The adoption resulted in a $276 million increase in total revenue and a $2.3 billion transition adjustment to retained earnings in the first quarter of fiscal 2019.