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Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

PANW · Nasdaq · Technology, cybersecurity · United States · US GAAP · Fiscal year ends July

Latest report: Q4 FY2026, the quarter ended 31 July 2026, released 10 September 2026. Snapshot FY2026Q4_7d90d9fa.

Overview

Revenue, quarter
+34.5% year on year
Operating income, quarter
−65.4% year on year
Net income, quarter
n.m. year on year
Diluted EPS, quarter
n/aThe annual report gives the fiscal year only
Operating margin, last 4 quarters
−7.4pp year on year
Return on equity, last 4 quarters
−15.7pp year on year

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Key Findings

Findings for the latest quarter, with their history over earlier quarters.

  1. Revenue for the quarter ended 31 July 2026 was US$3.4 billion, 34.5% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.

    Strengthenedin Q4 FY2026 · stated since Q4 FY2024
    Rule: Revenue against a year earlier · Sources 10-K 2026-07, 10-Q 2026-04
    History of this finding, 9 records
    1. Q4 FY2026 StrengthenedRevenue for the quarter ended 31 July 2026 was US$3.4 billion, 34.5% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.Recorded from FY2026Q4_c26950ff · data update
    2. Q3 FY2026 StrengthenedRevenue for the quarter ended 30 April 2026 was US$3.0 billion, 31.1% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    3. Q2 FY2026 ConfirmedRevenue for the quarter ended 31 January 2026 was US$2.6 billion, 14.9% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    4. Q1 FY2026 ConfirmedRevenue for the quarter ended 31 October 2025 was US$2.5 billion, 15.7% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    5. Q4 FY2025 ConfirmedRevenue for the quarter ended 31 July 2025 was US$2.5 billion, 15.9% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    6. Q3 FY2025 StrengthenedRevenue for the quarter ended 30 April 2025 was US$2.3 billion, 15.3% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    7. Q2 FY2025 ConfirmedRevenue for the quarter ended 31 January 2025 was US$2.3 billion, 14.3% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    8. Q1 FY2025 StrengthenedRevenue for the quarter ended 31 October 2024 was US$2.1 billion, 13.9% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    9. Q4 FY2024 NewRevenue for the quarter ended 31 July 2024 was US$2.2 billion, 12.1% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · initial
  2. The company reported a net loss of US$282 million, against net income of US$254 million in the same quarter a year earlier.

    Strengthenedin Q4 FY2026 · stated since Q3 FY2026
    Rule: Net income against a year earlier · Sources 10-K 2026-07, 10-Q 2026-04
    History of this finding, 12 records
    1. Q4 FY2026 StrengthenedThe company reported a net loss of US$282 million, against net income of US$254 million in the same quarter a year earlier.Recorded from FY2026Q4_c26950ff · data update
    2. Q3 FY2026 NewThe company reported a net loss of US$177 million, against net income of US$262 million in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    3. Q3 FY2026 RetiredThe finding changed to a loss.Reconstructed · data update
    4. Q2 FY2026 NewNet income attributable to the company was US$432 million, 61.8% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    5. Q2 FY2026 RetiredThe finding changed to higher than a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    6. Q1 FY2026 WeakenedNet income attributable to the company was US$334 million, 4.8% lower than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    7. Q4 FY2025 StrengthenedNet income attributable to the company was US$254 million, 29.1% lower than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    8. Q3 FY2025 WeakenedNet income attributable to the company was US$262 million, 6.0% lower than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    9. Q2 FY2025 NewNet income attributable to the company was US$267 million, 84.7% lower than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    10. Q2 FY2025 RetiredThe finding changed to lower than a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    11. Q1 FY2025 StrengthenedNet income attributable to the company was US$351 million, 80.7% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    12. Q4 FY2024 NewNet income attributable to the company was US$358 million, 57.3% higher than in the same quarter a year earlier.Reconstructed · initial
  3. The operating margin over the last 4 quarters was 6.1%, 7.4 percentage points lower than a year earlier.

    Strengthenedin Q4 FY2026 · stated since Q3 FY2026
    Rule: Operating margin against a year earlier · Sources 10-Q 2025-10, 10-Q 2026-01, 10-Q 2026-04 and 1 more
    History of this finding, 10 records
    1. Q4 FY2026 StrengthenedThe operating margin over the last 4 quarters was 6.1%, 7.4 percentage points lower than a year earlier.Recorded from FY2026Q4_c26950ff · data update
    2. Q3 FY2026 NewThe operating margin over the last 4 quarters was 9.6%, 1.5 percentage points lower than a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    3. Q3 FY2026 RetiredThe finding changed to lower than a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    4. Q2 FY2026 WeakenedThe operating margin over the last 4 quarters was 14.4%, 3.4 percentage points higher than a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    5. Q1 FY2026 WeakenedThe operating margin over the last 4 quarters was 13.2%, 4.1 percentage points higher than a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    6. Q4 FY2025 StrengthenedThe operating margin over the last 4 quarters was 13.5%, 5.0 percentage points higher than a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    7. Q3 FY2025 WeakenedThe operating margin over the last 4 quarters was 11.1%, 2.1 percentage points higher than a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    8. Q2 FY2025 StrengthenedThe operating margin over the last 4 quarters was 11.0%, 3.0 percentage points higher than a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    9. Q1 FY2025 WeakenedThe operating margin over the last 4 quarters was 9.1%, 1.0 percentage points higher than a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    10. Q4 FY2024 NewThe operating margin over the last 4 quarters was 8.5%, 2.9 percentage points higher than a year earlier.Reconstructed · initial
  4. Return on equity over the last 4 quarters was 1.7%, against 17.5% a year earlier.

    Weakenedin Q4 FY2026 · stated since Q2 FY2025
    Rule: Return on equity against a year earlier · Sources 10-K 2026-07, 10-Q 2025-10, 10-Q 2026-01 and 2 more
    History of this finding, 10 records
    1. Q4 FY2026 WeakenedReturn on equity over the last 4 quarters was 1.7%, against 17.5% a year earlier.Recorded from FY2026Q4_c26950ff · data update
    2. Q3 FY2026 StrengthenedReturn on equity over the last 4 quarters was 4.8%, against 21.2% a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    3. Q2 FY2026 WeakenedReturn on equity over the last 4 quarters was 16.3%, against 23.4% a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    4. Q1 FY2026 WeakenedReturn on equity over the last 4 quarters was 15.3%, against 67.7% a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    5. Q4 FY2025 WeakenedReturn on equity over the last 4 quarters was 17.5%, against 74.5% a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    6. Q3 FY2025 WeakenedReturn on equity over the last 4 quarters was 21.2%, against 85.9% a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    7. Q2 FY2025 NewReturn on equity over the last 4 quarters was 23.4%, against 89.5% a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    8. Q2 FY2025 RetiredThe finding changed to lower than a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    9. Q1 FY2025 WeakenedReturn on equity over the last 4 quarters was 67.7%, against 45.8% a year earlier.Reconstructed · data update
    10. Q4 FY2024 NewReturn on equity over the last 4 quarters was 74.5%, against 44.9% a year earlier.Reconstructed · initial
  5. Free cash flow over the last 4 quarters was US$4.1 billion, and operating cash flow was 14.8 times net income attributable to the company.

    Interpretation. Operating cash flow paid for all capital expenditure, and the rest is free for dividends, share buybacks or debt repayment.

    Strengthenedin Q4 FY2026 · stated since Q4 FY2024
    Rule: Free cash flow · Sources 10-Q 2025-10, 10-Q 2026-01, 10-Q 2026-04 and 1 more
    History of this finding, 9 records
    1. Q4 FY2026 StrengthenedFree cash flow over the last 4 quarters was US$4.1 billion, and operating cash flow was 14.8 times net income attributable to the company.Recorded from FY2026Q4_c26950ff · data update
    2. Q3 FY2026 StrengthenedFree cash flow over the last 4 quarters was US$3.8 billion, and operating cash flow was 5.0 times net income attributable to the company.Reconstructed · data update
    3. Q2 FY2026 ConfirmedFree cash flow over the last 4 quarters was US$3.6 billion, and operating cash flow was 3.1 times net income attributable to the company.Reconstructed · data update
    4. Q1 FY2026 StrengthenedFree cash flow over the last 4 quarters was US$3.7 billion, and operating cash flow was 3.6 times net income attributable to the company.Reconstructed · data update
    5. Q4 FY2025 StrengthenedFree cash flow over the last 4 quarters was US$3.5 billion, and operating cash flow was 3.3 times net income attributable to the company.Reconstructed · data update
    6. Q3 FY2025 ConfirmedFree cash flow over the last 4 quarters was US$3.0 billion, and operating cash flow was 2.6 times net income attributable to the company.Reconstructed · data update
    7. Q2 FY2025 ConfirmedFree cash flow over the last 4 quarters was US$2.9 billion, and operating cash flow was 2.5 times net income attributable to the company.Reconstructed · data update
    8. Q1 FY2025 ConfirmedFree cash flow over the last 4 quarters was US$3.1 billion, and operating cash flow was 1.2 times net income attributable to the company.Reconstructed · data update
    9. Q4 FY2024 NewFree cash flow over the last 4 quarters was US$3.1 billion, and operating cash flow was 1.3 times net income attributable to the company.Reconstructed · initial
  6. Cash and short-term investments exceeded total debt by US$1.3 billion at 31 July 2026.

    Weakenedin Q4 FY2026 · stated since Q4 FY2024
    Rule: Net debt or net cash · Sources 10-K 2026-07
    History of this finding, 9 records
    1. Q4 FY2026 WeakenedCash and short-term investments exceeded total debt by US$1.3 billion at 31 July 2026.Recorded from FY2026Q4_f98c2768 · data update
    2. Q3 FY2026 WeakenedCash and short-term investments exceeded total debt by US$1.8 billion at 30 April 2026.Reconstructed · data update
    3. Q2 FY2026 StrengthenedCash and short-term investments exceeded total debt by US$4.5 billion at 31 January 2026.Reconstructed · data update
    4. Q1 FY2026 StrengthenedCash and short-term investments exceeded total debt by US$4.2 billion at 31 October 2025.Reconstructed · data update
    5. Q4 FY2025 ConfirmedCash and short-term investments exceeded total debt by US$2.9 billion at 31 July 2025.Reconstructed · data update
    6. Q3 FY2025 StrengthenedCash and short-term investments exceeded total debt by US$2.9 billion at 30 April 2025.Reconstructed · data update
    7. Q2 FY2025 ConfirmedCash and short-term investments exceeded total debt by US$2.7 billion at 31 January 2025.Reconstructed · data update
    8. Q1 FY2025 StrengthenedCash and short-term investments exceeded total debt by US$2.7 billion at 31 October 2024.Reconstructed · data update
    9. Q4 FY2024 NewCash and short-term investments exceeded total debt by US$1.6 billion at 31 July 2024.Reconstructed · initial

Records before Q4 FY2026 are reconstructed from the latest snapshot. Ledger: findings.json. Correction of 19 October 2026: Annalist did not capture the convertible notes that Palo Alto Networks reports as current and non-current. Where the company also reports the total of its notes, the 2 add up to it exactly. Total debt was missing at 21 balance sheet dates from 31 October 2020 to 31 July 2026: US$3.12 billion to US$3.68 billion until April 2023 and US$1.77 billion at 31 July 2026. Its 10-Q filings for 31 October 2025 and 31 January 2026 report no debt, and those dates now carry nil debt. Records 69 and 70 cite figures that the correction changed. Records 71 to 93 state the corrected findings, among them net cash of US$1.3 billion at 31 July 2026 and lease-adjusted debt of 0.7 times adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2026, in the minimal band. Records 71 to 88 are reconstructed from the corrected snapshot. Correction of 20 October 2026: The quarters of Palo Alto Networks now come from one set of filings each, and share-based compensation of 7 quarters now comes from the cash flow statement in place of a note. Record 99 states the corrected credit finding: lease-adjusted debt of 0.7 times adjusted EBITDA over the 4 quarters to 31 July 2026. Records 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12, 13, 14, 19, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 42, 43, 49, 50, 57, 58, 73, 75, 77, 79 and 97 cite figures that the correction changed. Correction of 22 October 2026: Changes against a year earlier compared 2 figures of different bases where a stock split, a spin-off or a restatement came between the 2 periods. 17 growth values of Palo Alto Networks changed, among them diluted earnings per share growth for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, minus 12.5% before the correction and 76.8% on one basis. Records 11, 30 and 31 cite figures of 2 bases; on one basis their changes differ from their texts by up to 0.1 percentage points.

Credit, liquidity, earnings quality and score findings: Analysis.

Data

Source documents24 documents, latest Form 10-K, period ended 31 July 2026List
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SnapshotFY2026Q4_7d90d9fa

Corporate Events

  1. Acquisitions paid in cash31 July 2026

    Paid US$4.7 billion in cash for business acquisitions in fiscal 2026, 19.8% of total assets at the start of the year.

    Source 10-K 2026-07
  2. Acquisitions paid in cash31 July 2025

    Paid US$1.1 billion in cash for business acquisitions in fiscal 2025, 5.3% of total assets at the start of the year.

    Source 10-K 2026-07
  3. Stock split14 February 2025

    The filing reported a stock split of 2 for 1.

    Source 10-Q 2025-01
  4. Stock split18 November 2022

    The filing reported a stock split of 3 for 1.

    Source 10-Q 2022-10

Earnings, Returns and Balance Sheet

Revenue

By quarter, US dollars

Operating Income

By quarter, US dollars

Net Income Attributable to the Company

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Margins

Last 4 quarters at each quarter end, per cent

Returns

Last 4 quarters, per cent

Free Cash Flow

Operating cash flow less capital expenditure, by quarter, US dollars

Net Debt

Total debt less cash and short-term investments, at quarter end, US dollars

Diluted Earnings per Share

By quarter, as reported

Financial Statements

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Ratios

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Source Documents

Documents of this snapshot, latest first.

DocumentDateId
Form 10-K, period ended 31 July 202610 Sep 202610-K:0001327567-26-000023
Form 10-Q, period ended 30 April 20263 Jun 202610-Q:0001327567-26-000015
Form 10-Q, period ended 31 January 202618 Feb 202610-Q:0001327567-26-000005
Form 10-Q, period ended 31 October 202520 Nov 202510-Q:0001327567-25-000035
Form 10-K, period ended 31 July 202529 Aug 202510-K:0001327567-25-000027
Form 10-Q, period ended 30 April 202521 May 202510-Q:0001327567-25-000017
Form 10-Q, period ended 31 January 202514 Feb 202510-Q:0001327567-25-000010
Form 10-Q, period ended 31 October 202421 Nov 202410-Q:0001327567-24-000040
Form 10-K, period ended 31 July 20246 Sep 202410-K:0001327567-24-000029
Form 10-Q, period ended 30 April 202421 May 202410-Q:0001327567-24-000017
Form 10-Q, period ended 31 January 202421 Feb 202410-Q:0001327567-24-000005
Form 10-Q, period ended 31 October 202317 Nov 202310-Q:0001327567-23-000032
Form 10-K, period ended 31 July 20231 Sep 202310-K:0001327567-23-000024
Form 10-Q, period ended 30 April 202324 May 202310-Q:0001327567-23-000014
Form 10-Q, period ended 31 January 202322 Feb 202310-Q:0001327567-23-000006
Form 10-Q, period ended 31 October 202218 Nov 202210-Q:0001327567-22-000038
Form 10-K, period ended 31 July 20226 Sep 202210-K:0001327567-22-000028
Form 10-Q, period ended 30 April 202220 May 202210-Q:0001327567-22-000016
Form 10-Q, period ended 31 January 202223 Feb 202210-Q:0001327567-22-000008
Form 10-Q, period ended 31 October 202119 Nov 202110-Q:0001327567-21-000040
Form 10-K, period ended 31 July 20213 Sep 202110-K:0001327567-21-000029
Form 10-Q, period ended 30 April 202121 May 202110-Q:0001327567-21-000014
Form 10-Q, period ended 31 January 202123 Feb 202110-Q:0001327567-21-000004
Form 10-Q, period ended 31 October 202019 Nov 202010-Q:0001327567-20-000041

Checks

281261 of 281 checks passed, 20 warnings
Fiscal calendar65 passedFiscal years last 350 to 380 days, quarters 80 to 125 days, and each period starts on the day after the one before. Checked at error level.
Quarters and fiscal year102 of 122 passedThe 4 quarters of every item add up to its fiscal year, or a later filing restated the year. Checked at error level; a difference that a later report explains is a warning, which does not stop publication.
Revenue, FY2024: $8,028m against $8,027m
Cost of revenue, FY2024: $2,059m against $2,059m
Gross profit, FY2024: $5,968m against $5,968m
Research and development expense, FY2024: $1,809m against $1,810m
Operating income, FY2024: $684m against $684m
Interest expense, FY2024: $8.3m against $8.0m
Filer identity1 passedThe documents are those of the company of this page. Checked at error level.
Balance sheet identity24 passedTotal assets equal total liabilities and equity at each balance sheet date. Checked at error level.
Balance sheet structure9 passedTotal assets equal liabilities, temporary equity and total equity. Checked at warning level.
Lease liabilities6 passedLease payments due, less imputed interest, equal the lease liabilities. Checked at warning level.
Quarters and 9 months18 passedThe 3 reported quarters of a fiscal year add up to the reported 9-month figure. Checked at error level.
Gross profit30 passedRevenue less cost of revenue equals reported gross profit. Checked at warning level.
Earnings per share6 passedNet income divided by average shares agrees with reported basic earnings per share. Checked at warning level.

Data Quality

How many values of this snapshot the checks prove, and how many Annalist derives, withholds and tracks as restated. Every company.

Values published1,240
Proven by a check48.3%, 599 values
Confirmed by a second document0.0%, 0 values
Derived from reported figures20.5%, 254 values
Values withheld0
Restated figures tracked177
Changes compared on one basis24
Company lines mapped0 of 0 reviewed

Citation

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