What is Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s contingent consideration for a business acquisition?

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) reported contingent consideration for a business acquisition of $0.00 in Q4 2025.

How has Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s contingent consideration for a business acquisition changed year-over-year?

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s contingent consideration for a business acquisition decreased by 100.0% year-over-year, from $1.30B to $0.00.

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Contingent consideration for a business acquisition

Year-over-year, this metric declined by 100.0%, from $1.30B to $0.00. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement

SectionOther

CategoryRisk

SignalLower is better

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ1 2023

Last reportedQ2 2026Feb 18, 2026

How to read this metric

Changes in this value reflect adjustments to expectations regarding the performance of acquired entities.

Detailed definition

The estimated fair value of future payments to be made to sellers of acquired businesses, contingent upon the achievemen...

Peer comparison

Standard for companies with active M&A programs; reflects the structure of earn-out agreements.

Metric ID: other_business_combination_contingent_consideration

Historical Data

12 periods

	Q1 '23	Q2 '23	Q3 '23	Q4 '23	Q3 '24	Q4 '24	Q1 '25	Q2 '25	Q3 '25	Q4 '25	Q1 '26	Q2 '26
Value	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	-$649.00M	$1.30B	-$1.30B	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
QoQ Change	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	+300.0%	-200.0%	+100.0%	—	—
YoY Change	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	+100.0%	-100.0%

Range-$1.30B – $1.30B

Avg YoY Growth+0.0%

Median YoY Growth+0.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s contingent consideration for a business acquisition?: Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) reported contingent consideration for a business acquisition of $0.00 in Q4 2025.
How has Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s contingent consideration for a business acquisition changed year-over-year?: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s contingent consideration for a business acquisition decreased by 100.0% year-over-year, from $1.30B to $0.00.
What does contingent consideration for a business acquisition mean?: Future payments promised to sellers of acquired companies if they meet certain goals.