Current Assets
Cash & Equivalents
Cisco Systems, Inc. Cash & Equivalents decreased by 5.0% to $7.08B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 13.2%, from $8.16B to $7.08B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows a downward trend with a -6.7% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ3 2026May 19, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests strong liquidity and potential for investment, while a decrease may indicate heavy capital deployment or operational cash burn.
Detailed definition
This represents the most liquid assets held by the company, including currency, bank deposits, and short-term investment...
Peer comparison
Standard across all industries; peers typically maintain a balance sufficient to cover several months of operating expenses.
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cash_and_equivalentsHistorical Data
21 periods
| Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '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 | $7.08B |
| 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% | -5.0% |
| 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% | -13.2% |
Range$6.73B – $13.72B
CAGR-0.7%
Avg YoY Growth+3.2%
Median YoY Growth-5.4%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s cash & equivalents?
- Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) reported cash & equivalents of $7.08B in Q1 2026.
- How has Cisco Systems, Inc.'s cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- Cisco Systems, Inc.'s cash & equivalents decreased by 13.2% year-over-year, from $8.16B to $7.08B.
- 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 -6.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $11.81B to $8.35B.
- What does cash & equivalents mean?
- The total amount of cash and highly liquid investments the company can access immediately.