A maker of the networking gear that connects the internet, Cisco designs and sells switches, routers, wireless systems, and security, collaboration, and observability software — including the Webex video suite and Splunk data tools — used by businesses, governments, and service providers. It was founded in 1984 by Stanford computer scientists Leonard Bosack and Sandy Lerner, who built routers to link their campus networks. The name comes from the last five letters of San Francisco, and the original logo was a stylized Golden Gate Bridge, inspired by a drive the founders took past the landmark.
Cisco reports record Q3 FY2026 revenue of $15.8B, up 12% YoY, with non-GAAP EPS of $1.06.
GAAP gross margin was 63.6% and non-GAAP gross margin was 66.0%; GAAP operating margin was 25.0% and non-GAAP operating margin was 34.2%.
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Q3 FY2026 revenue was $15.8 billion, up 12% year over year; GAAP EPS was $0.85 (up 37%) and non-GAAP EPS was $1.06 (up 10%).
Total product orders grew 35% year over year (19% excluding hyperscalers); networking product orders grew more than 50%.
AI infrastructure orders from hyperscalers reached $5.3 billion year to date; FY26 orders guidance raised to $9 billion (from $5 billion) and revenue guidance to $4 billion (from $3 billion).
Cisco announced a restructuring plan with estimated pre-tax charges up to $1 billion, with about $450 million expected in Q4 FY2026 and the rest in FY2027.
2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition · 2.05 Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Cisco appoints Nichlas A. Fink as CAO, succeeding retiring M. Victoria Wong
M. Victoria Wong will retire as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer effective May 19, 2026, and remain as Executive Advisor through July 25, 2026.
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Nichlas A. Fink, currently Vice President and Corporate Controller, will become Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer effective May 20, 2026.
Fink joined Cisco in February 2016 and has held roles including Vice President of Finance and Senior Director of Finance.
Fink is expected to receive a restricted stock unit award with a grant date fair value of $500,000.
Fink is expected to enter into a standard indemnity agreement with Cisco.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements
Cisco appoints Peter A. Shimer to board, effective April 6, 2026; director Daniel H. Schulman resigns effective May 21, 2026.
Shimer is deemed independent under Nasdaq listing standards.
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Daniel H. Schulman notified Cisco of his resignation from the Board, effective May 21, 2026, due to his new role as CEO of Verizon Communications.
Peter A. Shimer was appointed to Cisco's Board effective April 6, 2026, and will serve on the Audit Committee.
Shimer will receive standard non-employee director compensation, including a pro rata portion of the $105,000 annual cash retainer and a pro rata portion of the $270,000 initial equity award.
Shimer entered into Cisco's standard form of Indemnity Agreement.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements
Cisco shareholders approve 2005 Stock Incentive Plan amendment, increasing shares by 57.49 million
The amended plan becomes effective December 16, 2025 and will terminate at the 2030 annual meeting unless re-adopted.
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At the December 16, 2025 annual meeting, shareholders approved the amended 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, increasing authorized shares by 57,490,000.
All nine director nominees were elected, including Michael D. Capellas, Charles H. Robbins, and Daniel H. Schulman.
Shareholders approved executive compensation on an advisory basis and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers as independent auditor.
A stockholder proposal on inclusion program evaluation was rejected.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits