Indefinite- lived intangible impairment
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Indefinite- lived intangible impairment increased by 49.1% to $1.71B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 14.4%, from $1.50B to $1.71B. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Indefinite- lived intangible impairment shows an upward trend with a 13.6% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase in impairment charges signals a decline in the value of the company's intangible assets, potentially indicating poor acquisition outcomes or changing market conditions.
Detailed definition
This represents the gross value of indefinite-lived intangible assets, excluding goodwill, that have been subject to imp...
Peer comparison
Varies significantly based on M&A history; companies with frequent acquisitions often show higher volatility in this metric.
other_intangible_assets_gross_excluding_goodwillHistorical Data
| Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $798.90M | $798.90M | $830.00M | $834.70M | $834.70M | $834.70M | $1.01B | $1.01B | $1.02B | $1.49B | $1.50B | $1.50B | $1.17B | $1.15B | $1.71B |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +3.9% | +0.6% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +21.3% | +0.1% | +0.1% | +46.9% | +0.4% | +0.1% | -22.0% | -1.8% | +49.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +4.5% | +4.5% | +22.0% | +21.5% | +21.6% | +78.6% | +47.8% | +47.9% | +15.3% | -22.9% | +14.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s indefinite- lived intangible impairment?
- Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) reported indefinite- lived intangible impairment of $1.71B in Q4 2025.
- How has Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s indefinite- lived intangible impairment changed year-over-year?
- Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s indefinite- lived intangible impairment increased by 14.4% year-over-year, from $1.50B to $1.71B.
- What is the long-term trend for Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s indefinite- lived intangible impairment?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s indefinite- lived intangible impairment has grown at a 13.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $798.90M to $1.17B.
- What does indefinite- lived intangible impairment mean?
- The total value of non-goodwill intangible assets that have been written down due to a loss in value.