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Apr 30, 2022

Cisco Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Cisco's Q3 2022 earnings were reported, showing flat revenue and increased EPS.

Key Takeaways

Cisco reported flat revenue of $12.8 billion year over year. GAAP EPS increased by 7% to $0.73, and Non-GAAP EPS increased by 5% to $0.87. The company saw solid demand with product order growth up 8% year over year and progress on business model transformation with total Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) at $22.4 billion, up 11% year over year.

Revenue was flat at $12.8 billion year over year.

GAAP EPS increased 7% year over year to $0.73.

Non-GAAP EPS increased 5% year over year to $0.87.

Product order growth was up 8% year over year.

Total Revenue
$12.8B
Previous year: $12.8B
+0.2%
EPS
$0.87
Previous year: $0.83
+4.8%
Gross Margin (GAAP)
63.3%
Previous year: 63.9%
-0.9%
Gross Margin (Non-GAAP)
65.3%
Previous year: 66%
-1.1%
Operating Margin (GAAP)
28.1%
Previous year: 27.1%
+3.7%
Gross Profit
$8.12B
Previous year: $8.19B
-0.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$6.95B
Previous year: $7.35B
-5.4%
Free Cash Flow
$3.56B
Previous year: $3.71B
-4.1%
Total Assets
$92.8B
Previous year: $93.9B
-1.2%

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Forward Guidance

Cisco expects a revenue decline of (1)% to (5.5)% year over year for Q4 FY 2022. Non-GAAP EPS is expected to be between $0.76 and $0.84. For the full fiscal year 2022, revenue is expected to grow by 2% to 3%, with Non-GAAP EPS between $3.29 and $3.37.

Positive Outlook

  • Non-GAAP gross margin rate is expected to be 64% - 65% for Q4 FY 2022.
  • Non-GAAP operating margin rate is expected to be 31.5% - 33.5% for Q4 FY 2022.
  • Full year revenue is expected to grow by 2% to 3%.
  • Q4 FY22 Non-GAAP EPS to be between $0.76 and $0.84.
  • Full year Non-GAAP EPS is expected to be between $3.29 and $3.37.

Challenges Ahead

  • Revenue is expected to decline by (1)% to (5.5)% year over year for Q4 FY 2022.
  • GAAP EPS is estimated to be $0.60 to $0.70 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.
  • The guidance does not include the effects of any future acquisitions/divestitures.
  • The guidance does not include the effects of asset impairments.
  • The guidance does not include the effects of restructurings.

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