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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. PANW Amortization of deferred commissions
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Where this comes from
Reported directly by Palo Alto Networks, Inc. in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:CapitalizedContractCostAmortization.
The source filing: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.’s 10-Q, filed June 3, 2026.
- Filed
- Jun 2, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- Fiscal quarter
- Q3 FY2026
- Calendar quarter
- Q2 2026
- Accession
- 0001327567-26-000015
| Line item | Nine Months Ended April 30, 2026 | Nine Months Ended April 30, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Share-based compensation for equity-based awards | 1,314 | 941 |
| Deferred income taxes | 38 | (442) |
| Depreciation and amortization | 514 | 259 |
| Amortization of deferred contract costs | 410 | 344 |
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | — | 1 |
| Change in fair value of convertible senior notes and capped calls | 38 | — |
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration liability | (120) | 20 |
| Reduction of operating lease right-of-use assets | 54 | 48 |
Item 1. Financial Statements
FAQ
- What is Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s amortization of deferred commissions?
- Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) reported amortization of deferred commissions of $149M in Q1 2026.
- How has Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s amortization of deferred commissions changed year-over-year?
- Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s amortization of deferred commissions increased by 25.2% year-over-year, from $119M to $149M.
- What is the long-term trend for Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s amortization of deferred commissions?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s amortization of deferred commissions has grown at a 12.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $298M to $480.6M.
- What does amortization of deferred commissions mean?
- This represents the systematic recognition of sales commissions that were initially capitalized as assets and are now being expensed over the expected life of the customer contract. It reflects the non-cash cost of acquiring new business that is spread out to match the revenue recognition period.
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