Operating
Change in AR
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Change in AR decreased by 260.0% to -$1.62B in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 9.2%, from -$1.49B to -$1.62B. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Change in AR shows a downward trend with a -5.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
A decrease is generally positive as it indicates faster collection of cash from customers.
Detailed definition
This measures the change in the amount of money owed to the company by customers for goods or services delivered on cred...
Peer comparison
Standard metric for all companies; peers in medical devices monitor this closely to manage working capital cycles.
Metric ID:
change_in_accounts_receivableHistorical Data
15 periods
| Q1 '21 | Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $97.40M | $473.70M | -$428.40M | $140.10M | $288.40M | $901.90M | -$904.40M | $1.02B | -$1.05B | $482.20M | -$180.90M | $903.20M | -$1.49B | $1.01B | -$1.62B |
| QoQ Change | — | +386.3% | -190.4% | +132.7% | +105.9% | +212.7% | -200.3% | +212.7% | -203.0% | +145.9% | -137.5% | +599.3% | -264.5% | +168.2% | -260.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +196.1% | +90.4% | -111.1% | +13.1% | -16.1% | — | — | -11.4% | -41.5% | +12.3% | -9.2% |
Range-$1.62B – $1.02B
CAGR+123.4%
Avg YoY Growth+13.6%
Median YoY Growth-9.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s change in ar?
- Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) reported change in ar of -$1.62B in Q3 2025.
- How has Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s change in ar changed year-over-year?
- Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s change in ar decreased by 9.2% year-over-year, from -$1.49B to -$1.62B.
- What is the long-term trend for Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s change in ar?
- Over 2 years (2021 to 2024), Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s change in ar has grown at a -5.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $172.40M to $154.30M.
- What does change in ar mean?
- The change in money owed to the company by customers for past sales.