10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2019

CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Apr 27, 2019

Filed May 21, 2019For Securities:CSCO

Summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) reported solid financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2019, reflecting revenue growth and improved profitability. Total revenue increased by 4% year-over-year to $12.96 billion, driven by a 4% rise in product revenue and a 2% increase in service revenue. This growth was supported by strong performance in Infrastructure Platforms, Applications, and Security product categories. The company also saw an improvement in gross margin percentage, up 0.8 percentage points to 63.1%, attributed to productivity gains and the divestiture of a lower-margin business. Financially, Cisco demonstrated strong operational cash flow generation and continued its commitment to returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. The company's balance sheet remained robust with a significant cash and investments balance. While facing a competitive and evolving market, Cisco is strategically investing in innovation and prioritizing areas like security and applications to drive future profitable growth.

Financial Highlights

56 data points
Beta

Revenue

$12.96B

63.1% Gross Margin

Net Income

$3.04B

23.5% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.69

Total Assets

$97.29B

Cash & Equivalents

$10.27B

Free Cash Flow

$4.10B

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$12.96B
Cost of Revenue$4.79B
Gross Profit$8.17B
R&D Expenses$1.66B
Operating Expenses$4.66B
Operating Income$3.51B
Interest Expense$211.00M
Net Income$3.04B
EPS (Basic)$0.70
EPS (Diluted)$0.69
Shares Outstanding (Basic)4.37B
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)4.42B

Key Highlights

  • 1Total revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 increased by 4% to $12.96 billion compared to the prior year.
  • 2Product revenue saw a 4% increase, with Infrastructure Platforms, Applications, and Security showing growth.
  • 3Gross margin percentage improved by 0.8 percentage points to 63.1%, driven by productivity improvements and business mix.
  • 4Operating income as a percentage of revenue increased by 2.0 percentage points to 27.1%, reflecting improved operational efficiency.
  • 5Diluted earnings per share (EPS) rose by 23% to $0.69.
  • 6Cash flow from operating activities was strong at $11.9 billion for the first nine months of fiscal 2019.
  • 7The company continued its capital return program, repurchasing $6.02 billion of stock and paying $1.52 billion in dividends during the third quarter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cisco reported a 4% increase in total revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2019, reaching $12.96 billion, up from $12.46 billion in the same period last year. This growth was primarily driven by an increase in product revenue.

The Infrastructure Platforms category saw a 5% revenue increase, Applications grew by 9%, and Security experienced strong growth of 21%. Other Products revenue declined due to the divestiture of the Service Provider Video Software Solutions (SPVSS) business.

Cisco is focused on accelerating innovation, increasing the value of the network, and transforming its business model to focus more on software and subscriptions. Key priority areas include security and applications, while maintaining leadership in infrastructure platforms and services.

Cisco continued its commitment to returning capital through cash dividends and substantial stock repurchases. In the third quarter of fiscal 2019, the company repurchased $6.02 billion of its common stock and paid $1.52 billion in dividends.