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Cisco Systems Inc
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Cisco Systems (CSCO) earnings history, EPS estimates, revenue forecasts and company guidance.
Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP)
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual EPS | Estimated EPS | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Nov 12, 2026 | $1.40 | $1.29 | 8.53 % |
| Q4 | Aug 12, 2026 | $1.22 | $1.13 | 7.96 % |
| Q3 | May 13, 2026 | $1.06 | $1.00 | 6.00 % |
| Q2 | Feb 11, 2026 | $1.04 | $0.94 | 10.6 % |
Quarterly Revenue (Billions)
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual Revenue | Estimated Revenue | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Nov 12, 2026 | $18.52B | $18.12B | 2.18 % |
| Q4 | Aug 12, 2026 | $17.25B | $16.83B | 2.50 % |
| Q3 | May 13, 2026 | $15.84B | $15.56B | 1.78 % |
| Q2 | Feb 11, 2026 | $15.35B | $15.12B | 1.50 % |
Cisco Systems (CSCO) last issued guidance on November 12, 2026 for Q2 2027. The company guided earnings per share in the range of $1.34 - $1.36, compared to a consensus EPS estimate of $1.2. Cisco Systems also guided revenue in the range of $18B - $18.2B for the period.
Compared to prior guidance, Cisco Systems lowered its revenue forecast from a prior range of $74.8B - $75.8B.
Cisco Systems has issued 34 guidance updates between November 16, 2022 and November 12, 2026. During this period, the company raised its outlook 15 times and lowered it 13 times, providing investors with insight into management's evolving expectations.
| Metric | Q1 '27 | Q4 '26 | Q3 '26 | Q2 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Estimate | $1.29 | $1.13 | $1.00 | $0.94 |
| Actual | $1.40 | $1.22 | $1.06 | $1.04 |
| Surprise | +8.53% | +7.96% | +6.00% | +10.6% |
| Revenue | ||||
| Estimate | $18.12B | $16.83B | $15.56B | $15.12B |
| Actual | $18.52B | $17.25B | $15.84B | $15.35B |
| Surprise | +2.18% | +2.50% | +1.78% | +1.50% |
| Metric | Q2 '27E | Q3 '27E | Q4 '27E | Q1 '28E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Consensus | $1.29 | $1.30 | $1.14 | $1.15 |
| Revenue | ||||
| Consensus | $18.09B | $18.65B | — | — |
