Operating

Change in Deferred Revenue

Cisco Systems, Inc. Change in Deferred Revenue decreased by 193.7% to -$723.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 25.5%, from -$971.00M to -$723.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Change in Deferred Revenue shows a downward trend with a -5.8% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Nov 18, 2025

How to read this metric

An increase indicates strong future demand and cash inflow, while a decrease suggests revenue recognition from previously collected cash.

Detailed definition

This represents the net change in cash received from customers for goods or services that have not yet been delivered or...

Peer comparison

Common in long-term contract businesses like LNG; peers with similar business models often show significant deferred revenue balances.

Metric ID: change_in_deferred_revenue

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$37.00M$1.30B-$95.00M$297.00M$90.00M$1.04B-$78.00M$711.00M$422.00M$1.27B$259.00M$34.00M$0.00$1.01B-$971.00M$772.00M-$723.00M
QoQ Change>999%-107.3%+412.6%-69.7%>999%-107.5%>999%-40.6%+201.2%-79.6%-86.9%-100.0%-196.2%+179.5%-193.7%
YoY Change+143.2%-20.1%+17.9%+139.4%+368.9%+22.7%+432.1%-95.2%-100.0%-20.6%-474.9%-23.5%+25.5%
Range-$971.00M$1.30B
CAGR+110.2%
Avg YoY Growth+31.9%
Median YoY Growth+17.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s change in deferred revenue?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) reported change in deferred revenue of -$723.00M in Q3 2025.
How has Cisco Systems, Inc.'s change in deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
Cisco Systems, Inc.'s change in deferred revenue increased by 25.5% year-over-year, from -$971.00M to -$723.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Cisco Systems, Inc.'s change in deferred revenue?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Cisco Systems, Inc.'s change in deferred revenue has grown at a -5.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.56B to $1.30B.
What does change in deferred revenue mean?
The net change in payments received from customers for services not yet provided.