Equity
Share Repurchase Authorization Limit
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Share Repurchase Authorization Limit remained flat by 0.0% to $1.00B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $1.00B to $1.00B. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Share Repurchase Authorization Limit shows a downward trend with a -14.0% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ2 2026Feb 18, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher limits suggest strong cash flow and management's belief that the stock is undervalued.
Detailed definition
This is the maximum dollar value or share count authorized by the Board of Directors for the repurchase of the company's...
Peer comparison
Common among mature, cash-generative companies seeking to optimize their capital structure.
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share_repurchase_authorization_limitHistorical Data
14 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $676.10M | $915.00M | $1.00B | $750.00M | $750.00M | $316.70M | $1.00B | $500.00M | $500.00M | $1.00B | $1.00B | $1.00B | $1.00B | $1.00B |
| QoQ Change | — | +35.3% | +9.3% | -25.0% | +0.0% | -57.8% | +215.8% | -50.0% | +0.0% | +100.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | +35.3% | — | — | — | -68.3% | +33.3% | -33.3% | — | +215.8% | +0.0% | +100.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% |
Range$316.70M – $1.00B
CAGR+12.8%
Avg YoY Growth+31.4%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak6 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s share repurchase authorization limit?
- Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) reported share repurchase authorization limit of $1.00B in Q4 2025.
- How has Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s share repurchase authorization limit changed year-over-year?
- Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s share repurchase authorization limit decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $1.00B to $1.00B.
- What is the long-term trend for Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s share repurchase authorization limit?
- Over 2 years (2021 to 2024), Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s share repurchase authorization limit has grown at a -14.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $676.10M to $500.00M.
- What does share repurchase authorization limit mean?
- The maximum amount the company is allowed to spend on buying back its own stock.