Executive Summary
                Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO) reported robust financial results for Q2 of fiscal year 2025, with total revenues reaching $14 billion, marking a year-over-year increase of 9%. The company's earnings per share (EPS) was $0.61, despite a slight decline in net income compared to the previous quarter. Notably, subscription revenue accounted for 56% of total revenue, reflecting the growing importance of recurring revenue in Cisco's business model. CEO Chuck Robbins expressed confidence in the company's strong order growth, particularly in AI-related infrastructure, which is poised to exceed $1 billion in annual orders this fiscal year. Cisco remains focused on delivering value to shareholders, returning $2.8 billion in capital during the quarter.            
        Key Performance Indicators
Revenue
13.99B
                                                    
                                QoQ: 1.08% | YoY:9.38%                            
                                            Gross Profit
9.11B
                                                            65.12% margin
                                                    
                                QoQ: -0.11% | YoY:8.57%                            
                                            Operating Income
3.11B
                                                    
                                QoQ: 32.02% | YoY:0.16%                            
                                            Net Income
2.43B
                                                    
                                QoQ: -10.44% | YoY:-7.82%                            
                                            EPS
0.61
                                                    
                                QoQ: -10.29% | YoY:-6.15%                            
                                            Revenue Trend
Margin Analysis
Key Insights
- **Revenue:** $14 billion (up 9% YoY, up 1% QoQ)
 - **Net Income:** $2.43 billion (down 7.8% YoY, down 10.4% QoQ)
 - **EPS:** $0.61 (down 6.15% YoY, down 10.29% QoQ)
 - **Gross Margin:** 68.7% (up 200 basis points YoY)
 - **Operating Income:** $3.11 billion (up 0.16% YoY, up 32.02% QoQ)