Capital Expenditures for Cisco (CSCO)
According to Cisco's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $1.12B USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
CSCO
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Latest period
$1.12B
YoY change
+35.1%
5Y CAGR
+3.3%
Peak year (2002)
$2.64B
Cumulative capital expenditures
$29.80B
CapEx history chart for Cisco (CSCO) from 1989 to 2025
CapEx history table for Cisco (CSCO) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $905.00M | +35.1% | ||
| 2024 | $670.00M | -21.1% | ||
| 2023 | $849.00M | +78.0% | ||
| 2022 | $477.00M | -31.1% | ||
| 2021 | $692.00M | -10.1% | ||
| 2020 | $770.00M | -15.3% | ||
| 2019 | $909.00M | +9.0% | ||
| 2018 | $834.00M | -13.5% | ||
| 2017 | $964.00M | -15.9% | ||
| 2016 | $1.15B | -6.6% | ||
| 2015 | $1.23B | -3.8% | ||
| 2014 | $1.27B | +9.9% | ||
| 2013 | $1.16B | +3.0% | ||
| 2012 | $1.13B | -4.1% | ||
| 2011 | $1.17B | +16.5% | ||
| 2010 | $1.01B | +0.3% | ||
| 2009 | $1.00B | -20.7% | ||
| 2008 | $1.27B | +1.4% | ||
| 2007 | $1.25B | +62.0% | ||
| 2006 | $772.00M | +11.6% | ||
| 2005 | $692.00M | +12.9% | ||
| 2004 | $613.00M | -14.5% | ||
| 2003 | $717.00M | -72.9% | ||
| 2002 | $2.64B | +16.1% | ||
| 2001 | $2.27B | +48.7% | ||
| 2000 | $1.53B | +162.0% | ||
| 1999 | $584.00M | +40.8% | ||
| 1998 | $414.84M | +25.6% | ||
| 1997 | $330.30M | +16.8% | ||
| 1996 | $282.84M | +152.7% | ||
| 1995 | $111.92M | +87.8% | ||
| 1994 | $59.60M | +75.8% | ||
| 1993 | $33.90M | +56.9% | ||
| 1992 | $21.60M | +91.2% | ||
| 1991 | $11.30M | +175.6% | ||
| 1990 | $4.10M | +1266.7% | ||
| 1989 | $300,000 | — |
CapEx values are taken from Cisco's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
The 2025 reading of Cisco (CSCO) capital expenditures is $905.00M – surged 35.1% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Cisco capital expenditures produced a CAGR of +3.3% – with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Between 2002 and 2025, Cisco capital expenditures plunged 65.7%, falling from $2.64B to $905.00M.
2002 marks the peak capital expenditures at $2.64B, with the historical low of $300,000 recorded in 1989.
Among 8 Technology peers, Cisco (CSCO) ranks 8th; the peer median for capital expenditures is $9.38B.
Cisco Capital Expenditures by Year
Cisco Capital Expenditures 2025: $905.00M
Cisco capital expenditures in 2025 was $905.00M, surged 35.1% from 2024.
Cisco Capital Expenditures 2024: $670.00M
Cisco capital expenditures in 2024 was $670.00M, declined 21.1% below 2023.
Cisco Capital Expenditures 2023: $849.00M
Cisco capital expenditures in 2023 was $849.00M, surged 78.0% from 2022.
Cisco Capital Expenditures 2022: $477.00M
Cisco capital expenditures in 2022 was $477.00M, plunged 31.1% below 2021.
Cisco Capital Expenditures 2021: $692.00M
Cisco capital expenditures in 2021 was $692.00M.
See more financial history for Cisco (CSCO).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Cisco, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $1.29T | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $64.55B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $15.86B | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $12.71B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $6.04B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $1.51B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $974.00M | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $623.00M | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cisco's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Cisco (CSCO) is $1.12B (period ending January 24, 2026).
How has Cisco capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Cisco (CSCO) capital expenditures changed +35.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Cisco capital expenditures?
- Cisco (CSCO) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +3.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Cisco capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Cisco capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $2.64B in 2002.
What was Cisco capital expenditures in 2024?
- Cisco (CSCO) capital expenditures in 2024 was $670.00M.
What was Cisco capital expenditures in 2025?
- Cisco (CSCO) capital expenditures in 2025 was $905.00M.
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