Is Cisco Attractive for Shareholders after Q1 Earnings?

Cisco (CSCO) ended the first quarter of fiscal 2019 with an operating cash flow of $3.8 billion, which includes the receipt of $0.4 billion relating to a litigation settlement with Arista Networks. Cash flow from operations increased 22% year-over-year in the quarter. Cash and cash equivalents were $8.4 billion at the end of October 2018, compared with $8.9 billion at the end of July 2018. The company’s long-term debt fell to $18.3 billion at the end of October 27 from $20.3 billion at the end of July 28.