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Gross Margin Drivers

CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. · 2026-09-11 · Importance 20 · Surprise 24

Cisco's gross margin declined in fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 despite revenue of $17.252 billion. The reported gross-margin pressure occurred alongside broad networking demand and significant growth in AI infrastructure orders. The digest does not quantify the margin decline or identify its specific cost drivers.

Key facts

• Cisco reported a decline in gross margin in Q4 fiscal 2026. source
• Cisco reported that operating margin expanded in Q4 fiscal 2026. source