CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. (CSCO) Return on equity 2017–2026
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. (CSCO) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
26.4%FY2026 · since FY2017: 14.5% → 26.4%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 26.4% | +4.7 pp |
| FY2025 | 21.7% | -1.0 pp |
| FY2024 | 22.7% | -5.7 pp |
| FY2023 | 28.4% | -1.3 pp |
| FY2022 | 29.7% | +4.0 pp |
| FY2021 | 25.7% | -3.9 pp |
| FY2020 | 29.6% | -5.0 pp |
| FY2019 | 34.6% | +34.4 pp |
| FY2018 | 0.3% | -14.3 pp |
| FY2017 | 14.5% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice
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