CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
Close on Oct 19, 2026
- Market cap
- $424.62B
- P/E (TTM)
- 32.0
- Dividend yield
- 1.56%
About Cisco Systems
Computer Communications Equipment, SIC 3576
The company develops, delivers, and supports products and services centered on networking, security, collaboration, and observability. Its offerings encompass hardware, software, subscription agreements, and maintenance services. Operations are managed and reported through three core geographic segments: the Americas; Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; and Asia Pacific, Japan, and China. Customers access these offerings either directly or through global and third-party channel partners across commercial, enterprise, and institutional markets.
The company maintains an extensive global presence across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Japan, and China. Business activities, facilities, and customer relationships span multiple domestic, state, local, and foreign jurisdictions, with corporate activities and principal operations based in the United States.
Summary of the business section of Cisco Systems's latest annual report, written by StockData.
Company profile
Company
- Legal name
- CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
- Founded
- 1984
- Headquarters
- San Jose, CA
- Address
- 170 West Tasman Dr 95134-1706
- Phone
- (408) 526-4000
- Website
- cisco.com
- Employees
- 25,400, Jul 25, 2026
- Industry
- Computer Communications Equipment
- Incorporated in
- Delaware
- Fiscal year ends
- July 31
- Auditor
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, San Jose, California
Stock & identifiers
- Ticker
- CSCO
- Exchange
- Nasdaq
- Shares outstanding
- 3.94B, Aug 27, 2026
- Public float
- $294.50B, Jan 23, 2026
- Filer category
- Large accelerated filer
- Stock splits
- 2-for-1, Mar 23, 2000; 2-for-1, Jun 22, 1999; 3-for-2, Sep 16, 1998; 3-for-2, Dec 17, 1997; 2-for-1, Feb 20, 1996; 2-for-1, Mar 21, 1994; 2-for-1, Mar 22, 1993; 2-for-1, Mar 23, 1992; 2-for-1, Mar 18, 1991
- SEC CIK
- 858877
- CUSIP
- 17275R102
- ISIN
- US17275R1023
- LEI
- 549300LKFJ962MZ46593
- EIN
- 77-0059951
Executives and directors
Officers and directors who filed ownership reports (Forms 3, 4, 5) in the last two years
| Name | Position | Shares owned |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Robbins | Chair and CEO, Director | 769,779 |
| Thimaya K. Subaiya | EVP, Operations | 183,351 |
| Nichlas A. Fink | SVP, Chief Accounting Officer | 39,178 |
| Jeetendra I. Patel | President and CPO | 370,018 |
| Mark Patterson | EVP and CFO | 258,595 |
| Oliver Tuszik | EVP, Global Sales | 232,950 |
| Deborah L. Stahlkopf | EVP and Chief Legal Officer | 222,806 |
| Maria Victoria Wong | SVP & Chief Acctg Officer | 26,689 |
| Richard Scott Herren | EVP and CFO | 309,743 |
| Kevin Weil | Director | 9,196 |
| Marianna Tessel | Director | 37,831 |
| Kristina M. Johnson | Director | 63,645 |
| Peter A. Shimer | Director | 0 |
| Michael D. Capellas | Director | 190,047 |
| Mark Garrett | Director | 40,409 |
| Sarah Rae Murphy | Director | 19,306 |
| Daniel H. Schulman | Director | 13,937 |
| Wesley G. Bush | Director | 60,653 |
| John D. Harris | Director | 28,315 |
CEO pay and shareholder return
Pay versus performance table from the proxy statement
| Fiscal year | CEO total pay | CEO pay actually paid | Other executives (avg) | Value of $100 invested | Peer group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 R. Scott Herren | $52.84M | $94.08M | $22.68M | $172 | $293 |
| FY2024 R. Scott Herren | $39.20M | $16.58M | $16.88M | $117 | $235 |
| FY2023 R. Scott Herren | $31.84M | $74.56M | $13.58M | $123 | $176 |
| FY2022 R. Scott Herren | $29.28M | $6.13M | $12.12M | $104 | $139 |
| FY2021 R. Scott Herren | $25.45M | $32.08M | $10.30M | $123 | $147 |
“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.
Employees
Headcount reported in annual reports
“As of the end of fiscal 2026, our worldwide sales and marketing functions consisted of approximately 25,400 employees, including managers, sales representatives, and technical support personnel.”
Corporate history
Events identified from SEC filings
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2024 | Acquisition / sale | Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01) |
| Mar 27, 2007 | Tender offer | Third-party tender offer for the company's shares |
| Mar 2, 2006 | Acquisition / sale | Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01) |
| Dec 5, 2000 | Merger | Registration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4) |
| May 10, 2000 | Merger | Registration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4) |
| Feb 7, 2000 | Merger | Registration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4) |
| May 17, 1999 | Merger | Registration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4) |
| Sep 29, 1998 | Merger | Registration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4) |
| Oct 29, 1996 | Deregistration | Termination of SEC registration (Form 15) |
| Jun 7, 1996 | Merger | Registration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4) |
| Feb 28, 1996 | Merger | Registration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4) |