Cash & Equivalents

Current Assets

Cisco Systems, Inc. Cash & Equivalents decreased by 11.2% to $7.46B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 12.8%, from $8.56B to $7.46B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows a downward trend with a -4.9% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2006
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase signals improved liquidity and the ability to fund operations or acquisitions without debt; a decrease may indicate heavy capital expenditure or shareholder returns.

Detailed definition

Represents the most liquid assets on the balance sheet, including physical currency and short-term instruments with matu...

Peer comparison

Peer tech giants like Alphabet or Apple maintain massive cash reserves to navigate market volatility and fund R&D.

Metric ID: cash_and_equivalents

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$7.35B$9.18B$7.62B$6.73B$6.95B$7.08B$7.29B$9.01B$8.04B$10.12B$9.60B$13.72B$8.91B$7.51B$9.07B$8.56B$8.16B$8.35B$8.40B$7.46B
QoQ Change+24.8%-17.0%-11.7%+3.3%+1.8%+3.0%+23.5%-10.7%+25.8%-5.1%+42.8%-35.0%-15.8%+20.7%-5.6%-4.6%+2.3%+0.6%-11.2%
YoY Change-5.4%-22.8%-4.3%+33.8%+15.7%+43.0%+31.7%+52.2%+10.8%-25.8%-5.6%-37.6%-8.4%+11.2%-7.3%-12.8%
Range$6.73B$13.72B
CAGR+0.3%
Avg YoY Growth+4.3%
Median YoY Growth-4.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s cash & equivalents?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) reported cash & equivalents of $7.46B in Q1 2026.
How has Cisco Systems, Inc.'s cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
Cisco Systems, Inc.'s cash & equivalents decreased by 12.8% year-over-year, from $8.56B to $7.46B.
What is the long-term trend for Cisco Systems, Inc.'s cash & equivalents?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Cisco Systems, Inc.'s cash & equivalents has grown at a -4.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $10.82B to $8.40B.
What does cash & equivalents mean?
Money in the bank and investments that can be turned into cash almost instantly.

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