Non-Current Assets

Equity Method Investments

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Equity Method Investments increased by 15.4% to $3.88B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 24.7%, from $5.15B to $3.88B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Equity Method Investments shows an upward trend with a 58.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2021
Last reportedQ3 2026Jun 3, 2026

How to read this metric

Growth indicates strategic expansion into new markets or technologies through partnerships.

Detailed definition

These are investments in other entities where the company exercises significant influence but does not have full control...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly based on the company's M&A and partnership strategy compared to peers.

Metric ID: equity_method_investments

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Value$888.30M$1.05B$2.09B$2.82B$2.71B$3.05B$2.99B$3.62B$3.50B$4.17B$4.12B$4.56B$5.15B$5.56B$5.98B$3.36B$3.88B
QoQ Change+18.4%+99.1%+34.7%-3.9%+12.5%-1.9%+21.1%-3.2%+19.1%-1.3%+10.7%+13.0%+7.8%+7.7%-43.8%+15.4%
YoY Change+18.4%+189.8%+42.7%+28.3%+29.3%+36.9%+37.8%+26.0%+47.0%+33.1%+45.2%-26.3%-24.7%
Range$888.30M$5.98B
CAGR+44.6%
Avg YoY Growth+37.2%
Median YoY Growth+33.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s equity method investments?
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) reported equity method investments of $3.88B in Q1 2026.
How has Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s equity method investments changed year-over-year?
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s equity method investments decreased by 24.7% year-over-year, from $5.15B to $3.88B.
What is the long-term trend for Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s equity method investments?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s equity method investments has grown at a 58.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $888.30M to $5.56B.
What does equity method investments mean?
Investments in other companies where the firm has significant influence but not full control.