Cisco collaboration posts best quarter in seven years as video devices grow 40%

Cisco's Collaboration business, which includes Webex, collaboration devices and contact center, grew 12% year over year in the company's fiscal fourth quarter, reported August 12, 2026. UC Today called it Collaboration's best quarter in seven years, with double-digit order growth and video devices up 40%. Cisco overall reported record quarterly revenue of $17.3 billion, up 18%. For comparison, UC Today noted Zoom's most recent quarterly revenue grew 5.5% and RingCentral's grew 5.9%.

For buyers, this is a sign that Cisco is investing in and selling Webex and its room hardware actively, which is relevant if you are weighing whether to stay on Webex or move. The 40% jump in video devices also points to a broader refresh cycle in meeting rooms, which can affect hardware availability and how much negotiating room a reseller has on pricing.

Cisco did not break out how much of the growth came from software, such as Webex AI Agent and contact center, versus hardware. That matters because subscriptions are recurring while device sales follow refresh cycles. If you are a Webex customer, ask your account team or advisor what is driving the growth in your segment and what the roadmap looks like for the products you actually use.

If you have a device refresh coming, get quotes early, ask about trade-in and bundle programs, and make sure new room hardware is certified for every meeting platform your organization needs to join. Cisco's next quarterly results are due in November.