Operating

Contingent consideration fair value adjustments

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Contingent consideration fair value adjustments 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
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026Nov 20, 2025

How to read this metric

Increases often signal that acquired assets are performing better than expected, requiring higher future payouts, while decreases may suggest lower-than-anticipated success in R&D milestones.

Detailed definition

This reflects the periodic adjustments to the fair value of earn-out provisions or milestone payments related to past bu...

Peer comparison

Standard for R&D-heavy firms that frequently acquire biotech companies with milestone-based deal structures.

Metric ID: operating_business_combination_contingent_consideration__7f0be7

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%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s contingent consideration fair value adjustments?
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) reported contingent consideration fair value adjustments of -$13.00M in Q3 2025.
How has Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s contingent consideration fair value adjustments changed year-over-year?
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s contingent consideration fair value adjustments decreased by 316.7% year-over-year, from $6.00M to -$13.00M.
What does contingent consideration fair value adjustments mean?
Changes in the estimated cost of future payments owed to sellers of acquired companies based on performance milestones.