Current Liabilities

Contract Liabilities

Cisco Systems, Inc. Contract Liabilities decreased by 0.4% to $12.15B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.0%, from $11.91B to $12.15B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Contract Liabilities shows an upward trend with a 6.5% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ3 2026May 19, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests strong future revenue visibility and customer demand, while a decrease may indicate faster fulfillment or slowing sales.

Detailed definition

This represents the obligation to transfer goods or services to a customer for which the company has already received co...

Peer comparison

Common in companies with long-term service contracts or subscription-based diagnostic models; peers with high recurring revenue often show higher balances.

Metric ID: contract_liabilities

Historical Data

21 periods
 Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Value$9.40B$10.02B$10.06B$10.05B$10.04B$10.48B$10.44B$10.82B$11.01B$11.64B$11.85B$11.76B$11.72B$12.23B$11.89B$11.80B$11.91B$12.36B$12.17B$12.20B$12.15B
QoQ Change+6.6%+0.4%-0.1%-0.0%+4.3%-0.4%+3.6%+1.8%+5.7%+1.8%-0.7%-0.3%+4.3%-2.8%-0.8%+1.0%+3.8%-1.6%+0.3%-0.4%
YoY Change+6.9%+4.6%+3.8%+7.7%+9.6%+11.1%+13.5%+8.7%+6.5%+5.0%+0.3%+0.3%+1.6%+1.1%+2.4%+3.5%+2.0%
Range$9.40B$12.36B
CAGR+5.3%
Avg YoY Growth+5.2%
Median YoY Growth+4.6%

Product Breakdown

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SegmentQ4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Services$15.26B$14.56B$14.76B$14.82B$15.29B$14.72B$15.03B$15.14B
Product$13.49B
Total$12.23B$11.89B$11.80B$11.91B$12.36B$12.17B$12.20B$12.15B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s contract liabilities?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) reported contract liabilities of $12.15B in Q1 2026.
How has Cisco Systems, Inc.'s contract liabilities changed year-over-year?
Cisco Systems, Inc.'s contract liabilities increased by 2.0% year-over-year, from $11.91B to $12.15B.
What is the long-term trend for Cisco Systems, Inc.'s contract liabilities?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Cisco Systems, Inc.'s contract liabilities has grown at a 6.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $9.04B to $12.36B.
What does contract liabilities mean?
Money received from customers for products or services that have not yet been delivered.