What is Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s d&a?

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) reported d&a of $89.00M in Q4 2025.

How has Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s d&a changed year-over-year?

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s d&a increased by 6.1% year-over-year, from $83.90M to $89.00M.

What is the long-term trend for Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s d&a?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s d&a has grown at a 7.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $252.10M to $335.70M.

The accounting process of spreading the cost of physical and intangible assets over time.

Operating

D&A

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. D&A increased by 6.2% to $89.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.1%, from $83.90M to $89.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), D&A shows an upward trend with a 7.4% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement

SectionOperating

CategoryEfficiency

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ4 2013

Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Higher levels typically reflect significant historical capital expenditures or acquisitions that are now being expensed over time.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the non-cash accounting charges used to allocate the cost of tangible assets and intangible asset...

Peer comparison

Capital-intensive hardware manufacturers generally show higher D&A relative to revenue than pure-play software companies.

Metric ID: cf_depreciation_and_amortization

Historical Data

19 periods

	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	$68.70M	$68.80M	$69.00M	$69.70M	$71.40M	$72.50M	$70.70M	$69.90M	$72.30M	$69.30M	$64.30M	$68.60M	$74.30M	$76.10M	$83.90M	$87.60M	$88.10M	$83.80M	$89.00M
QoQ Change	—	+0.1%	+0.3%	+1.0%	+2.4%	+1.5%	-2.5%	-1.1%	+3.4%	-4.1%	-7.2%	+6.7%	+8.3%	+2.4%	+10.2%	+4.4%	+0.6%	-4.9%	+6.2%
YoY Change	—	—	—	—	+3.9%	+5.4%	+2.5%	+0.3%	+1.3%	-4.4%	-9.1%	-1.9%	+2.8%	+9.8%	+30.5%	+27.7%	+18.6%	+10.1%	+6.1%

Range$64.30M – $89.00M

CAGR+5.9%

Avg YoY Growth+6.9%

Median YoY Growth+3.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s d&a?: Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) reported d&a of $89.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s d&a changed year-over-year?: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s d&a increased by 6.1% year-over-year, from $83.90M to $89.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s d&a?: Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s d&a has grown at a 7.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $252.10M to $335.70M.
What does d&a mean?: The accounting process of spreading the cost of physical and intangible assets over time.

D&A