# Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) — Q4-2011 Earnings Results

**Report date:** 2011-08-10 (after market close)  
**Sector:** Information Technology / Communications Equipment  
**Status:** reported  
**Source:** https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/CSCO/earnings/Q4-2011

## Post-Earnings Brief

### Headline

Cisco Beats on EPS, Stock Down 2.31%

### Key Numbers

| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $0.40 | N/A | +23.46% |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A |

### Management Commentary

**Tone:** Cautiously Optimistic

Overall, management conveyed a positive outlook despite not providing specific guidance. They emphasized the importance of ongoing innovation.

**Key quotes:**

> Management highlighted strong performance in key segments.

> They expressed confidence in the company's long-term strategy.

### Guidance Changes

No forward guidance was provided during the earnings call.

### What It Means

Cisco's earnings report shows a solid beat on EPS, which indicates better-than-expected profitability. However, the stock fell by 2.31%, likely due to a lack of revenue details and no guidance for the future. Investors may be cautious given the uncertainty in revenue expectations.

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_AI-assisted analysis from EarningsNxt. Not financial advice. View full page: https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/CSCO/earnings/Q4-2011_
