Cash from financing is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders.
For the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026,
Cisco Systems paidCHF2,057 Mil more to buy back shares than it received from issuing new shares.
It receivedCHF944 Mil from issuing more debt.
It paidCHF0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
It spentCHF1,307 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
It receivedCHF814 Mil on other financial activities.
In all, Cisco SystemsspentCHF1,606 Mil on financial activities for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026.
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) Cash Flow from Financing Explanation
Cash from financing contains six items:
1. Issuance of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. Issuance of stock represents the cash inflow from offering common stock, which is the additional capital contribution to the entity during the period.
Cisco Systems's issuance of stock for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF0 Mil.
2. Repurchase of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. It can also use cash to buy back shares. Repurchase of stock represents the cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period.
Cisco Systems's repurchase of stock for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF-2,057 Mil.
3. Net Issuance of Debt:
Net issuance of debt is the cash a company received or spent through debt related activities such as debt issuance or debt repayment. If a company pays down its debt during the period, this number will be negative. If a company issued more debt, it receives cash and this number is positive.
Cisco Systems's net issuance of debt for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF944 Mil.
Cisco Systems receivedCHF944 Mil from issuing more debt.
4. Net Issuance of Preferred Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new preferred shares. It can also use cash to buy back preferred shares. If this number is positive, it means that the company has received more cash from issuing preferred shares than it has paid to buy back preferred shares. If this number is negative, it means that company has paid more cash to buy back preferred shares than it has received for issuing preferred shares.
Cisco Systems's net issuance of preferred for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF0 Mil.
Cisco Systems paidCHF0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
5. Cash Flow for Dividends:
Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.
Cisco Systems's cash flow for dividends for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF-1,307 Mil.
Cisco Systems spentCHF1,307 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
6. Other Financing:
Money spent or earned by company from other financial activities.
Cisco Systems's other financing for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF814 Mil.
Cisco Systems receivedCHF814 Mil on other financial activities.
Cisco Systems Cash Flow from Financing Related Terms
Cisco Systems Cash Flow from Financing Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cisco Systems's Cash Flow from Financing can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Cisco Systems Cash Flow from Financing Calculation
This is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders. In the calculation of free cash flow, cash from financing is not calculated because it is not related to operating activities.
Cisco Systems's Cash from Financing for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Financing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-8,977 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Cash Flow from Financing of CHF-8,977 Mil mean?
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) has a Cash Flow from Financing of CHF-8,977 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for Cisco Systems and its competitors.
Is Cisco Systems' Cash Flow from Financing too high?
Cisco Systems' current Cash Flow from Financing is CHF-8,977 Mil. Overall, Cisco Systems has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cisco Systems' Cash Flow from Financing compare to CIEN and MSI?
Cisco Systems' Cash Flow from Financing of CHF-8,977 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Financing for a Hardware company?
A good Cash Flow from Financing depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Cash Flow from Financing should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Financing mean?
A high Cash Flow from Financing can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for Cisco Systems and its competitors. Cisco Systems's current Cash Flow from Financing is CHF-8,977 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cisco Systems stock overvalued right now?
Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) has a current Cash Flow from Financing of CHF-8,977 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF55.97, compared to a current price of CHF91.24 — trading 63% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Financing is CHF-8,977 Mil. Cisco Systems' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Financing calculated?
Cash Flow from Financing is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO), the current Cash Flow from Financing is CHF-8,977 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Cisco Systems (XSWX:CSCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cisco Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF91.24 is trading 63% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF55.97.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CSCO:
Cash Flow from Financing: CHF-8,977 Mil
GF Value™: CHF55.97 vs. price of CHF91.24 (63% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:CSCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cisco Systems is the largest provider of networking equipment in the world and one of the largest software companies in the world. Its largest businesses are selling networking hardware and software (where it has leading market shares) and cybersecurity software such as firewalls. It also has collaboration products, like its Webex suite, and observability tools. It primarily outsources its manufacturing to third parties and has a large sales and marketing staff—25,000 strong across 90 countries. Overall, Cisco employs 80,000 people and sells its products globally.
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