Record Order Growth
Total product orders grew 20% year-over-year, or 9% on an organic basis, demonstrating strong demand across various sectors despite an uncertain macro environment.
AI Infrastructure Orders Surpass Expectations
AI infrastructure orders from web-scale customers exceeded $600 million in Q3, bringing the year-to-date total to over $1 billion, surpassing the original fiscal year '25 target a quarter early.
Strong Shareholder Returns
Cisco returned $3.1 billion in capital to shareholders in Q3 through share repurchases and dividends, with a total of $9.6 billion returned year-to-date.
Security Orders Growth
Security orders grew in high double digits in Q3, including a large multiyear deal with a major financial services company for Splunk's security and observability platforms.
New Strategic Partnerships
Cisco announced new partnerships and investments in AI infrastructure, including collaborations with NVIDIA, Saudi Arabia's HUMAIN, and others to enhance AI capabilities.
Positive Financial Performance
Total revenue was $14.1 billion, up 11% year-over-year, with non-GAAP earnings per share at $0.96, exceeding guidance expectations.