Cisco Systems, Inc.
Cisco is a global leader in networking, security, collaboration, and observability technologies designed to power and secure the Internet. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of hardware, software, and services that enable digital transformation, modern infrastructure, and AI-ready data centers. Its core value proposition centers on securely connecting everything to help customers achieve digital resilience and operational efficiency.
Financials
Based on Q3 2026 filing
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Networking
primaryThe core business providing infrastructure for data, voice, and video services across campus and data center environments. It includes switching, routing, wireless, and compute solutions integrated with software-as-a-service and licensing models.
Catalyst 9000, Nexus 9000, Cisco DNA, Meraki, Cisco Silicon One, Cisco 8000 series routers, Cisco Smart Switches (9350, 9610), Cisco N9300 Series
Enterprise, Public Sector, Service Providers, Webscale Providers
Security
majorA comprehensive security platform covering network security, identity management, and threat intelligence. It focuses on integrating security into the network fabric and providing AI-driven threat detection and response.
Cisco Hypershield, Cisco Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Splunk Enterprise Security, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
Global Enterprises, Government Agencies, Small and Mid-market Businesses
Services
majorTechnical support and professional consulting services that help customers plan, design, implement, and optimize their technology investments throughout the product lifecycle.
Cisco Technical Support, Cisco Professional Services, Technical Assistance Centers (TAC)
All product customers
Collaboration
moderateSoftware and hardware solutions designed to enable hybrid work and distributed team productivity through unified communications and contact center platforms.
Webex suite, Webex Contact Center, Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS)
Enterprise, Healthcare, Education, Remote Workers
Observability
moderateSolutions providing end-to-end visibility across applications, networks, and multi-cloud infrastructures to ensure digital experience health and performance.
ThousandEyes, AppDynamics, Splunk Observability, Cisco Observability Suite
IT Operations, DevOps Teams, Cloud-native Businesses
Business Overview
Competitive Position
Cisco is a dominant market leader in networking infrastructure and is aggressively pivoting toward a software-and-services model with a heavy emphasis on AI-integrated security and observability.
Geographies
Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, Japan, China
Customer Segments
Enterprise, Public Sector, Service Providers, Webscale, Small and Medium Business
Upstream Dependencies
Contract manufacturers, Independent third-party component suppliers, Semiconductor foundries, Software and IP licensors
Downstream Customers
Global 2000 Enterprises, Federal and Local Governments, Telecommunications Carriers, Cloud Service Providers, Educational Institutions
Competitors & Partners
Competitors
Arista Networks
ANET
Networking and data center switching
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
PANW
Cybersecurity and network security
Fortinet
FTNT
Network security
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
HPE
Networking and server infrastructure
Ciena
CIEN
Competitor in routing, switching, and optical networking
Zoom Video Communications, Inc.
ZM
Collaboration and video conferencing
Broadcom Inc.
AVGO
Competitor in networking hardware and software
Marvell Technology, Inc.
MRVL
Competitor in networking silicon
Zscaler
ZS
Networking and security appliance vendor
Datadog, Inc.
DDOG
Competitor in log management and security analytics
Nvidia
NVDA
AI infrastructure and networking silicon
Ubiquiti Inc.
UI
Competitor in enterprise WLAN and switching
F5, Inc.
FFIV
Competitor in networking and application security.
Partners
Subsidiaries
Splunk Inc.
Acquired leader in security analytics and observability
ThousandEyes
Network assurance and internet visibility platform
AppDynamics
Application performance management and observability
Meraki
Cloud-managed networking and security
Cisco Systems, Inc. FAQ
Common questions about Cisco Systems, Inc.
Cisco is a global leader in networking, security, collaboration, and observability technologies designed to power and secure the Internet. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of hardware, software, and services that enable digital transformation, modern infrastructure, and AI-ready data centers. Its core value proposition centers on securely connecting everything to help customers achieve digital resilience and operational efficiency.
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) has a market capitalization of $474.59B and trades on NASDAQ.
Cisco Systems, Inc. generated $60.7B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $12.0B, representing a net margin of 19.7%. Gross margin stands at 64.3%, with free cash flow of $11.8B. These figures are based on the Q2 2026 filing.
Cisco Systems, Inc.'s key competitors include Arista Networks, Inc., Palo Alto Networks, Inc., Fortinet, Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Cisco Systems, Inc. has approximately 84,900 employees.