Service — Total share-based compensation
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Service — Total share-based compensation decreased by 0.3% to $32.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.3%, from $30.40M to $32.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Service — Total share-based compensation shows an upward trend with a 8.7% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Rising levels may indicate aggressive talent retention strategies or increased headcount, while high levels relative to revenue can impact reported profitability metrics.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the portion of total share-based compensation expense allocated specifically to the subscription...
Peer comparison
Comparable to 'Stock-Based Compensation' allocations found in segment reporting for technology companies with high human capital intensity.
panw_segment_subscription_and_support_total_share_based_compensationHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $23.30M | $23.70M | $26.70M | $27.70M | $27.40M | $28.40M | $28.80M | $30.70M | $32.00M | $31.90M | $30.60M | $30.70M | $30.00M | $29.70M | $30.40M | $32.30M | $32.20M | $32.10M | $32.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +1.7% | +12.7% | +3.7% | -1.1% | +3.6% | +1.4% | +6.6% | +4.2% | -0.3% | -4.1% | +0.3% | -2.3% | -1.0% | +2.4% | +6.3% | -0.3% | -0.3% | -0.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +17.6% | +19.8% | +7.9% | +10.8% | +16.8% | +12.3% | +6.3% | +0.0% | -6.3% | -6.9% | -0.7% | +5.2% | +7.3% | +8.1% | +5.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s service — total share-based compensation?
- Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) reported service — total share-based compensation of $32.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s service — total share-based compensation changed year-over-year?
- Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s service — total share-based compensation increased by 5.3% year-over-year, from $30.40M to $32.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s service — total share-based compensation?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s service — total share-based compensation has grown at a 8.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $89.30M to $124.60M.
- What does service — total share-based compensation mean?
- The non-cash expense related to stock-based awards granted to employees working in the subscription and support division.