Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) revealed earnings for first quarter that decreased from last year but beat the Street estimates.
The company's earnings came in at $2.7 billion, or $0.65 per share. This compares with $3.0 billion, or $0.70 per share, in last year's first quarter.
Excluding items, Cisco Systems Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $3.5 billion or $0.86 per share for the period.
Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $0.84 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.
The company's revenue for the quarter rose 5.4% to $13.6 billion from $12.9 billion last year.
Cisco Systems Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :
-Earnings (Q1): $2.7 Bln. vs. $3.0 Bln. last year.
-EPS (Q1): $0.65 vs. $0.70 last year.
-Analyst Estimates: $0.84
-Revenue (Q1): $13.6 Bln vs. $12.9 Bln last year.
-Guidance:
Next quarter EPS guidance: $0.59-$0.64
Full year EPS guidance: $2.63-$2.76
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