Cisco Systems, Inc. CSCO

Revenue Intelligence Report • 38 quarters of SEC filing data • Updated 2026-03-06

Cisco Systems, Inc. demonstrates strong revenue generation capabilities, with $1 of R&D spending yielding an impressive $5.50 in long-run revenue, while $1 of SG&A spending contributes $2.03. The company's latest quarterly revenue of $15.35 billion reflects a robust model accuracy of 1.5% MAPE, showcasing effective forecasting with a minimal error margin. Looking ahead, Cisco is projected to achieve $63 billion in revenue for the fiscal year, representing an 8.3% year-over-year growth, indicating a positive outlook driven by strategic investments in research and development and sales efforts. Investors can expect continued returns as the company leverages its spending efficiencies to drive future growth.

Next FY Revenue
$63.24B
+8.3% YoY
R&D Multiplier
$5.50 per $1
SG&A Multiplier
$2.03 per $1
Model Accuracy
1.5% MAPE
Holdout validation: The model predicted $15B vs the actual $15B — an error of 0.7%.

Revenue Forecast

CSCO Revenue Forecast

Quarterly Detail

QuarterModel ForecastActual95% RangeYoY GrowthStatus
Q1 2026 $15B $15B $15B – $16B +11.6% ✓ In range
Q2 2026 $16B $15B – $16B +12.4%
Q3 2026 $16B $15B – $17B +12.4%
Q4 2026 $16B $15B – $17B +6.4%
Q1 2027 $16B $15B – $17B +2.8%

How Spending Drives Revenue

CSCO Spending Timing
Reading this chart: Each line shows the cumulative revenue generated per $1 spent over subsequent quarters. The effect builds over 4-5 quarters as investments mature.

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