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| 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.