Operating Expenses

G&A

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. G&A increased by 555.7% to $179.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 83.2%, from $97.70M to $179.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), G&A shows an upward trend with a 11.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Rising G&A as a percentage of revenue may indicate organizational bloat, while stability suggests effective cost management.

Detailed definition

General and administrative expenses cover the overhead costs of running the business, including executive salaries, lega...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense category; used to assess administrative leverage.

Metric ID: is_general_and_administrative

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$94.70M$105.70M$104.10M$97.70M$94.80M$108.40M$99.50M$119.40M$114.20M$114.60M$120.10M$301.50M$118.60M$140.30M$97.70M$153.80M$163.90M$27.30M$179.00M
QoQ Change+11.6%-1.5%-6.1%-3.0%+14.3%-8.2%+20.0%-4.4%+0.4%+4.8%+151.0%-60.7%+18.3%-30.4%+57.4%+6.6%-83.3%+555.7%
YoY Change+0.1%+2.6%-4.4%+22.2%+20.5%+5.7%+20.7%+152.5%+3.9%+22.4%-18.7%-49.0%+38.2%-80.5%+83.2%
Range$27.30M$301.50M
CAGR+15.2%
Avg YoY Growth+14.6%
Median YoY Growth+5.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s g&a?
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) reported g&a of $179.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s g&a changed year-over-year?
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s g&a increased by 83.2% year-over-year, from $97.70M to $179.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s g&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s g&a has grown at a 11.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $356.10M to $555.70M.
What does g&a mean?
The overhead costs required to manage and support the company's operations.

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