CIS fundamentals
Key facts
Cisco Systems, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of Internet Protocol-based networking products and services related to the communications and information technology industry. The firm operates through the following geographical segments: the Americas, EMEA, and APJC. Its products include the following categories: Secure, Agile Networks, Internet for the Future, Collaboration, End-to-End Security, Optimized Application Experiences, and Other Products. The company was founded by Sandra Lerner and Leonard Bosack in 1984 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.
Valuation
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Growth and Profitability
Company’s recent performance and margins
Revenue breakdown
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Estimates
Revenue and Earnings forecasts and estimates accuracy
Dividends
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Financial health
Financial position and solvency of the company