Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Accounts Payable increased by 11.8% to $293.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 24.8%, from $234.80M to $293.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Accounts Payable shows an upward trend with a 139.4% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ3 2026Jun 3, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase can indicate improved cash flow management through extended payment terms, while a decrease may signal faster payments to vendors.

Detailed definition

This represents the short-term obligations owed to suppliers and vendors for goods or services received on credit. It is...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for assessing short-term operational liabilities across all sectors.

Metric ID: accounts_payable

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Value$27.00M$56.90M$37.60M$22.20M$128.00M$125.90M$128.30M$91.60M$132.30M$131.80M$178.80M$108.90M$116.30M$211.60M$149.30M$234.80M$232.00M$223.00M$262.00M$293.00M
QoQ Change+110.7%-33.9%-41.0%+476.6%-1.6%+1.9%-28.6%+44.4%-0.4%+35.7%-39.1%+6.8%+81.9%-29.4%+57.3%-1.2%-3.9%+17.5%+11.8%
YoY Change+125.0%+234.8%+477.9%+3.4%+4.7%+39.4%+18.9%-12.1%+60.5%-16.5%+115.6%+99.5%+5.4%+75.5%+24.8%
Range$22.20M$293.00M
CAGR+65.2%
Avg YoY Growth+83.8%
Median YoY Growth+39.4%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s accounts payable?
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) reported accounts payable of $293.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s accounts payable changed year-over-year?
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s accounts payable increased by 24.8% year-over-year, from $234.80M to $293.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s accounts payable?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s accounts payable has grown at a 139.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $60.30M to $827.70M.
What does accounts payable mean?
Money the company owes to its suppliers for goods and services.