Current Assets

Cash & Equivalents

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Cash & Equivalents increased by 35.5% to $4.17B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 86.2%, from $2.24B to $4.17B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows a downward trend with a -5.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ2 2026Feb 18, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate strong liquidity and financial flexibility; lower levels may signal potential cash flow issues.

Detailed definition

This represents the most liquid assets held by the company, including cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term inve...

Peer comparison

A universal metric for assessing a company's immediate financial health.

Metric ID: cash_and_equivalents

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Value$1.89B$1.88B$2.28B$1.93B$2.43B$2.12B$2.07B$1.35B$2.00B$1.14B$2.50B$1.79B$1.38B$1.55B$2.29B$2.24B$2.40B$2.28B$3.08B$4.17B
QoQ Change-0.6%+21.2%-15.4%+25.9%-12.4%-2.4%-34.8%+47.9%-42.9%+118.6%-28.4%-22.8%+11.9%+48.2%-2.4%+7.1%-4.8%+34.9%+35.5%
YoY Change+28.2%+13.0%-9.0%-29.9%-17.6%-46.2%+20.5%+32.3%-30.9%+35.4%-8.2%+25.0%+73.3%+47.3%+34.1%+86.2%
Range$1.14B$4.17B
CAGR+18.1%
Avg YoY Growth+15.9%
Median YoY Growth+22.8%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s cash & equivalents?
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) reported cash & equivalents of $4.17B in Q4 2025.
How has Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s cash & equivalents increased by 86.2% year-over-year, from $2.24B to $4.17B.
What is the long-term trend for Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s cash & equivalents?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s cash & equivalents has grown at a -5.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.96B to $2.28B.
What does cash & equivalents mean?
Cash and highly liquid assets that can be converted to cash within 90 days.