Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Operating Cash Flow CAGR:-4.85%(TTM)
Operating cash flow CAGR uses precomputed cash-flow statement history (cash from operations, before capital expenditures).
Over longer horizons, Cisco Systems, Inc.'s Operating Cash Flow CAGR averages -6.22% over 3 years and -2.79% over 5 years.The TTM figure compares the trailing 12 months (sum of the latest four quarters) with the 12 months before that. Rows in the history table compare fiscal years, and the quarterly table compares single quarters; the three measure different windows and will differ. Operating cash flow CAGR measures the compound annual growth rate of the cash Cisco Systems, Inc. generates from its core business operations, before capital expenditures, computed from rolling-twelve-month cash-flow statement history.
CSCO Operating Cash Flow CAGR Chart
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)
CSCO Quarterly Operating Cash Flow Growth (YoY)
Operating Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
CSCO Operating Cash Flow CAGR History
| Year | Start OCF | End OCF | Change | % Change | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10.88B | $14.19B | +$3.31B | +30.45% | +30.45% |
| 2024 | $19.89B | $10.88B | $-9.01B | -45.29% | -45.29% |
| 2023 | $13.23B | $19.89B | +$6.66B | +50.36% | +50.36% |
| 2022 | $15.45B | $13.23B | $-2.23B | -14.42% | -14.42% |
| 2021 | $15.43B | $15.45B | +$28.00M | +0.18% | +0.18% |
| 2020 | $15.83B | $15.43B | $-405.00M | -2.56% | -2.56% |
| 2019 | $13.67B | $15.83B | +$2.17B | +15.84% | +15.84% |
| 2018 | $13.88B | $13.67B | $-210.00M | -1.51% | -1.51% |
| 2017 | $13.57B | $13.88B | +$306.00M | +2.25% | +2.25% |
| 2016 | $12.55B | $13.57B | +$1.02B | +8.11% | +8.11% |
| 2015 | $12.33B | $12.55B | +$220.00M | +1.78% | +1.78% |
| 2014 | $12.89B | $12.33B | $-562.00M | -4.36% | -4.36% |
| 2013 | $11.49B | $12.89B | +$1.40B | +12.21% | +12.21% |
| 2012 | $10.08B | $11.49B | +$1.41B | +14.01% | +14.01% |
| 2011 | $10.17B | $10.08B | $-94.00M | -0.92% | -0.92% |
| 2010 | $9.90B | $10.17B | +$276.00M | +2.79% | +2.79% |
| 2009 | $12.09B | $9.90B | $-2.19B | -18.13% | -18.13% |
| 2008 | $10.10B | $12.09B | +$1.99B | +19.65% | +19.65% |
| 2007 | $7.90B | $10.10B | +$2.21B | +27.91% | +27.91% |
| 2006 | $7.57B | $7.90B | +$331.00M | +4.37% | +4.37% |
| 2005 | $7.12B | $7.57B | +$447.00M | +6.28% | +6.28% |
| 2004 | $5.24B | $7.12B | +$1.88B | +35.90% | +35.90% |
| 2003 | $6.59B | $5.24B | $-1.35B | -20.45% | -20.45% |
| 2002 | $6.39B | $6.59B | +$195.00M | +3.05% | +3.05% |
| 2001 | $6.14B | $6.39B | +$251.00M | +4.09% | +4.09% |
| 2000 | $4.44B | $6.14B | +$1.70B | +38.37% | +38.37% |
| 1999 | $2.88B | $4.44B | +$1.56B | +54.07% | +54.07% |
| 1998 | $1.44B | $2.88B | +$1.44B | +99.74% | +99.74% |
| 1997 | $1.06B | $1.44B | +$379.40M | +35.70% | +35.70% |
Quarterly Operating Cash Flow: QoQ & YoY
| Quarter | Value | QoQ | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $3.76B | +106.2% | -7.4% |
| Q2 2026 | $1.82B | -43.3% | -18.7% |
| Q1 2025 | $3.21B | -24.1% | -12.3% |
| Q4 2025 | $4.23B | +4.4% | +13.5% |
| Q3 2025 | $4.06B | +81.0% | +2.2% |
| Q2 2025 | $2.24B | -38.8% | +177.4% |
| Q1 2024 | $3.66B | -1.8% | +54.4% |
| Q4 2024 | $3.73B | -6.1% | -37.5% |
| Q3 2024 | $3.97B | +391.5% | -23.9% |
| Q2 2024 | $808.00M | -65.9% | -82.9% |
| Q1 2023 | $2.37B | -60.3% | -40.2% |
| Q4 2023 | $5.97B | +14.3% | +62.3% |
| Q3 2023 | $5.22B | +10.1% | +42.6% |
| Q2 2023 | $4.74B | +19.6% | +92.6% |
| Q1 2022 | $3.96B | +7.8% | +15.6% |
| Q4 2022 | $3.68B | +0.4% | -18.4% |
QoQ = change vs the prior quarter; YoY = change vs the same quarter a year earlier.
About Cisco Systems, Inc.
Cisco Systems, Inc. is a leading global technology company focused on designing, producing, and marketing Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking equipment, software, and associated products within the communications and information technology industries. The company operates extensively across major regions including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific, specifically covering Japan and China. Its comprehensive product lineup features switching solutions for both enterprise campuses and data centers. Cisco's enterprise routing segment is crucial for securely and reliably interconnecting public, private, wired, and mobile networks, ensuring vital connectivity across corporate campuses, data centers, and branch offices. Additionally, the company provides a range of wireless products offering seamless indoor and outdoor roaming for voice, video, and data applications. Security forms a significant pillar of its offerings, encompassing network defense, identity and access management, secure access service edge (SASE), alongside threat intelligence, detection, and response capabilities. For collaboration, Cisco delivers the Webex Suite, dedicated devices, contact center platforms, and communication platform-as-a-service (CPaaS). These end-to-end collaboration solutions are adaptable, available in cloud, on-premise, or hybrid environments, facilitating clients' migration to cloud-based systems. Moreover, their observability suite provides network assurance, monitoring, and analytics. Beyond its product portfolio, Cisco offers extensive customer support and services, including technical assistance, advanced professional services, and advisory consulting. The company serves a broad clientele, from small and large businesses to public institutions, governmental agencies, and service providers. Products and services are distributed directly by Cisco, as well as through a diverse network of system integrators, service providers, other resellers, and distributors. Cisco Systems, Inc. also engages in strategic collaborations with other industry players. Founded in 1984, the company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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- Charles H. Robbins