Operating

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Change in fair value of contingent consideration increased by 91.6% to -$13.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 316.7%, from $6.00M to -$13.00M.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026Nov 20, 2025

How to read this metric

Increases in liability value may signal that acquired businesses are performing better than expected, requiring higher future payouts.

Detailed definition

This represents the change in the fair value of liabilities related to acquisition earn-outs or performance-based paymen...

Peer comparison

Highly relevant for companies with aggressive M&A strategies, common in the insurance brokerage sector.

Metric ID: contingent_consideration

Historical Data

13 periods
 Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$6.00M$10.00M$4.30M-$155.60M-$13.00M
QoQ Change+66.7%-57.0%<-999%+91.6%
YoY Change-316.7%
Range-$155.60M$10.00M
Avg YoY Growth-316.7%
Median YoY Growth-316.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s change in fair value of contingent consideration?
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) reported change in fair value of contingent consideration of -$13.00M in Q3 2025.
How has Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s change in fair value of contingent consideration changed year-over-year?
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s change in fair value of contingent consideration decreased by 316.7% year-over-year, from $6.00M to -$13.00M.
What does change in fair value of contingent consideration mean?
Non-cash adjustments to the estimated future cost of acquisition earn-outs.