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Loss Contingency Accrual
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Loss Contingency Accrual increased by 1.4% to $149.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.3%, from $142.80M to $149.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ2 2024
Last reportedQ2 2026Feb 18, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher legal or operational risk, while a decrease may indicate the resolution of past contingencies.
Detailed definition
This represents the estimated liability for potential losses from legal proceedings, environmental claims, or other unce...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting practice; peers report this based on their specific legal and environmental exposure profiles.
Metric ID:
other_loss_contingency_accrual_at_carrying_valueHistorical Data
9 periods
| Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $176.80M | $180.50M | $184.40M | $141.40M | $142.80M | $144.10M | $146.00M | $147.00M | $149.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +2.1% | +2.2% | -23.3% | +1.0% | +0.9% | +1.3% | +0.7% | +1.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -19.2% | -20.2% | -20.8% | +4.0% | +4.3% |
Range$141.40M – $184.40M
CAGR-8.2%
Avg YoY Growth-10.4%
Median YoY Growth-19.2%
Current Streak5 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s loss contingency accrual?
- Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) reported loss contingency accrual of $149.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s loss contingency accrual changed year-over-year?
- Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s loss contingency accrual increased by 4.3% year-over-year, from $142.80M to $149.00M.
- What does loss contingency accrual mean?
- The estimated financial reserve for potential future losses from legal or operational uncertainties.