What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s service — total share-based compensation expense?

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) reported service — total share-based compensation expense of $82.00M in Q2 2026.

How has Cisco Systems, Inc.'s service — total share-based compensation expense changed year-over-year?

Cisco Systems, Inc.'s service — total share-based compensation expense decreased by 3.5% year-over-year, from $85.00M to $82.00M.

What is the long-term trend for Cisco Systems, Inc.'s service — total share-based compensation expense?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Cisco Systems, Inc.'s service — total share-based compensation expense has grown at a 16.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $177.00M to $327.00M.

What does service — total share-based compensation expense mean?

The non-cash cost of stock-based compensation provided to employees working in the services segment.

Service — Total share-based compensation expense

Products & Services · Total share-based compensation expense

Cisco Systems, Inc. Service — Total share-based compensation expense decreased by 6.8% to $82.00M in Q2 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 3.5%, from $85.00M to $82.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Service — Total share-based compensation expense shows an upward trend with a 16.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment

CategoryEfficiency

SignalLower is better

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ1 2016

Last reportedQ2 2026

How to read this metric

High levels relative to revenue may indicate aggressive talent retention strategies or dilution risks for shareholders.

Detailed definition

This metric quantifies the non-cash expense recognized for equity-based awards granted to employees within the services...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'Stock-Based Compensation' allocations reported by segment in the footnotes or supplemental data of public technology companies.

Metric ID: csco_segment_services_total_share_based_compensation_expense

Historical Data

21 periods

	Q2 '21	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
Value	$49.00M	$41.00M	$44.00M	$52.00M	$53.00M	$44.00M	$50.00M	$66.00M	$66.00M	$50.00M	$61.00M	$81.00M	$82.00M	$61.00M	$74.00M	$86.00M	$85.00M	$74.00M	$82.00M	$88.00M	$82.00M
QoQ Change	—	-16.3%	+7.3%	+18.2%	+1.9%	-17.0%	+13.6%	+32.0%	+0.0%	-24.2%	+22.0%	+32.8%	+1.2%	-25.6%	+21.3%	+16.2%	-1.2%	-12.9%	+10.8%	+7.3%	-6.8%
YoY Change	—	—	—	—	+8.2%	+7.3%	+13.6%	+26.9%	+24.5%	+13.6%	+22.0%	+22.7%	+24.2%	+22.0%	+21.3%	+6.2%	+3.7%	+21.3%	+10.8%	+2.3%	-3.5%

Range$41.00M – $88.00M

CAGR+10.8%

Avg YoY Growth+14.5%

Median YoY Growth+13.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s service — total share-based compensation expense?: Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) reported service — total share-based compensation expense of $82.00M in Q2 2026.
How has Cisco Systems, Inc.'s service — total share-based compensation expense changed year-over-year?: Cisco Systems, Inc.'s service — total share-based compensation expense decreased by 3.5% year-over-year, from $85.00M to $82.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Cisco Systems, Inc.'s service — total share-based compensation expense?: Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Cisco Systems, Inc.'s service — total share-based compensation expense has grown at a 16.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $177.00M to $327.00M.
What does service — total share-based compensation expense mean?: The non-cash cost of stock-based compensation provided to employees working in the services segment.