Gross Profit
Cisco Systems, Inc. Gross Profit increased by 1.1% to $10.08B in Q2 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.6%, from $9.28B to $10.08B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Gross Profit shows an upward trend with a 3.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Higher gross profit indicates a strong ability to command premium pricing and manage production costs effectively.
Detailed definition
The profit a company makes after deducting the costs associated with making and selling its products, or the costs assoc...
Peer comparison
Premium hardware brands aim for higher gross profit margins than commodity electronics manufacturers.
gross_profitHistorical Data
| Q1 '21 | 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 | Q2 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $8.19B | $8.34B | $8.05B | $8.05B | $8.12B | $8.03B | $8.35B | $8.43B | $9.23B | $9.75B | $9.56B | $8.22B | $8.27B | $8.78B | $9.12B | $9.11B | $9.28B | $9.28B | $9.75B | $9.97B | $10.08B |
| QoQ Change | — | +1.9% | -3.5% | -0.0% | +0.9% | -1.2% | +4.0% | +1.0% | +9.6% | +5.6% | -2.0% | -14.0% | +0.7% | +6.1% | +3.9% | -0.1% | +1.8% | +0.0% | +5.0% | +2.3% | +1.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -0.8% | -3.8% | +3.6% | +4.7% | +13.7% | +21.5% | +14.5% | -2.5% | -10.4% | -9.9% | -4.6% | +10.9% | +12.1% | +5.7% | +6.8% | +9.5% | +8.6% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | $5.01B | $5.47B | $5.74B | $5.55B | $5.68B | $6.00B | $6.00B | $5.82B |
| Europe Middle East And Africa | $2.41B | $2.43B | $2.52B | $2.75B | $2.66B | $2.61B | $2.72B | $3.17B |
| Asia Pacific Japan And China | $1.26B | $1.37B | $1.33B | $1.32B | $1.37B | $1.42B | $1.41B | $1.37B |
| Total | $8.27B | $8.78B | $9.12B | $9.11B | $9.28B | $9.28B | $9.75B | $9.97B |
Geographic Breakdown
| Segment | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | $5.97B | $4.93B | $5.01B | $5.74B | $5.55B | $5.68B | $6.00B | $5.82B |
| Europe Middle East And Africa | $2.55B | $2.37B | $2.41B | $2.52B | $2.75B | $2.66B | $2.72B | $3.17B |
| Asia Pacific Japan And China | $1.33B | $1.23B | $1.26B | $1.33B | $1.32B | $1.37B | $1.41B | $1.37B |
| Total | $9.56B | $8.22B | $8.27B | $9.12B | $9.11B | $9.28B | $9.75B | $9.97B |
Americas, Asia Pacific Japan And China, Europe Middle East And Africa were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cisco Systems, Inc.'s gross profit?
- Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) reported gross profit of $10.08B in Q2 2026.
- How has Cisco Systems, Inc.'s gross profit changed year-over-year?
- Cisco Systems, Inc.'s gross profit increased by 8.6% year-over-year, from $9.28B to $10.08B.
- What is the long-term trend for Cisco Systems, Inc.'s gross profit?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Cisco Systems, Inc.'s gross profit has grown at a 3.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $31.89B to $36.79B.
- What does gross profit mean?
- The money left over from sales after paying for the direct cost of goods sold.