EBITDA for Cisco (CSCO)
According to Cisco's latest reported financial statements, the company's current EBITDA (TTM) is $17.00B USD. EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It is a common proxy for operating cash generation that strips out non-cash charges (depreciation and amortization) and capital structure effects (interest, taxes). Useful for comparing companies with different leverage and asset bases — see operating income and net income for fully GAAP figures.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
CSCO
Currently viewingEBITDASwitch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$17.00B
YoY change
-2.3%
5Y CAGR
-1.2%
Peak year (2023)
$17.47B
Cumulative EBITDA
$325.54B
EBITDA history chart for Cisco (CSCO) from 1988 to 2025
EBITDA history table for Cisco (CSCO) from 1988 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EBITDA | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15.38B | -2.3% | ||
| 2024 | $15.75B | -9.9% | ||
| 2023 | $17.47B | +4.0% | ||
| 2022 | $16.79B | +7.9% | ||
| 2021 | $15.56B | -4.9% | ||
| 2020 | $16.36B | -5.6% | ||
| 2019 | $17.33B | +7.2% | ||
| 2018 | $16.17B | +5.1% | ||
| 2017 | $15.38B | -1.9% | ||
| 2016 | $15.68B | +10.3% | ||
| 2015 | $14.21B | +11.8% | ||
| 2014 | $12.71B | -10.3% | ||
| 2013 | $14.16B | +9.2% | ||
| 2012 | $12.96B | +18.5% | ||
| 2011 | $10.94B | -9.4% | ||
| 2010 | $12.07B | +23.1% | ||
| 2009 | $9.81B | -20.2% | ||
| 2008 | $12.29B | +9.2% | ||
| 2007 | $11.25B | +24.0% | ||
| 2006 | $9.07B | +0.3% | ||
| 2005 | $9.04B | +20.7% | ||
| 2004 | $7.49B | +18.1% | ||
| 2003 | $6.34B | +30.1% | ||
| 2002 | $4.88B | +247.8% | ||
| 2001 | $1.40B | -65.8% | ||
| 2000 | $4.10B | +21.9% | ||
| 1999 | $3.36B | +40.1% | ||
| 1998 | $2.40B | +30.2% | ||
| 1997 | $1.84B | +20.2% | ||
| 1996 | $1.53B | +98.4% | ||
| 1995 | $772.92M | +49.0% | ||
| 1994 | $518.90M | +87.2% | ||
| 1993 | $277.15M | +103.6% | ||
| 1992 | $136.10M | +96.7% | ||
| 1991 | $69.20M | +207.6% | ||
| 1990 | $22.50M | +221.4% | ||
| 1989 | $7.00M | +1066.7% | ||
| 1988 | $600,000 | — |
EBITDA values are taken from Cisco's reported income 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
Cisco (CSCO) most recent annual EBITDA stands at $15.38B (2025) – edged down 2.3% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Cisco EBITDA produced a CAGR of -1.2% – with a net decline across the window.
Between 2023 and 2025, Cisco EBITDA declined 12.0%, falling from $17.47B to $15.38B.
2023 marks the peak EBITDA at $17.47B, with the historical low of $600,000 recorded in 1988.
Among 8 Technology peers, Cisco (CSCO) ranks 7th; the peer median for EBITDA is $89.57B.
Cisco EBITDA by Year
Cisco EBITDA 2025: $15.38B
Cisco EBITDA in 2025 was $15.38B, edged down 2.3% below 2024.
Cisco EBITDA 2024: $15.75B
Cisco EBITDA in 2024 was $15.75B, declined 9.9% below 2023.
Cisco EBITDA 2023: $17.47B
Cisco EBITDA in 2023 was $17.47B, edged up 4.0% from 2022. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Cisco EBITDA 2022: $16.79B
Cisco EBITDA in 2022 was $16.79B, grew 7.9% from 2021.
Cisco EBITDA 2021: $15.56B
Cisco EBITDA in 2021 was $15.56B.
See more financial history for Cisco (CSCO).
Sector peers — EBITDA
Companies in the same sector as Cisco, ranked by their latest EBITDA.
| Company | EBITDA | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $2.75T | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $160.16B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $144.55B | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $144.43B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $34.71B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $18.49B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $12.55B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $7.28B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cisco's EBITDA?
- Latest reported EBITDA for Cisco (CSCO) is $17.00B (period ending January 24, 2026).
How has Cisco EBITDA changed year-over-year?
- Cisco (CSCO) EBITDA changed -2.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Cisco EBITDA?
- Cisco (CSCO) EBITDA compound annual growth rate is -1.2% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Cisco EBITDA hit its highest annual value?
- Cisco EBITDA reached its highest annual value of $17.47B in 2023.
What was Cisco EBITDA in 2024?
- Cisco (CSCO) EBITDA in 2024 was $15.75B.
What was Cisco EBITDA in 2025?
- Cisco (CSCO) EBITDA in 2025 was $15.38B.
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