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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. PANW Increase (Decrease) In Capitalized Contract Cost

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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$3.0B+31.1%
Gross profit$2.0B+21.4%
Operating income-$183.0M-184%
Net income-$177.0M-168%
EPS (diluted)-$0.22-159%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$2.4B-0.9%
Total debt$2.2B+206%
Total equity$27.7B+283%
Total assets$46.3B+110%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$871.0M+38.7%
CapEx$83.0M+22.1%
Free cash flow$788.0M+40.7%

Valuation

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Market cap$292.98B+154%
Enterprise value$292.84B+158%
P/E347.6×+246×
P/S27.6×+15.1×

Profitability

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Gross margin71.9%-1.6pp
Operating margin9.6%-1.5pp
Net margin7.9%-6.0pp
FCF margin35.8%+2.0pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity4.8%-16.3pp
Debt / equity0.1×0.0×
Current ratio0.9×0.0×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by Palo Alto Networks, Inc. in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept panw:IncreaseDecreaseInCapitalizedContractCost.

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 itemNine Months Ended April 30, 2026Nine Months Ended April 30, 2025
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable, net441669
Financing receivables, net347102
Deferred contract costs(410)(328)
Prepaid expenses and other assets(47)68
Accounts payable50119
Accrued compensation(42)(49)
Accrued and other liabilities1134

Item 1. Financial Statements

FAQ

What is Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s increase (decrease) in capitalized contract cost?
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) reported increase (decrease) in capitalized contract cost of $204M in Q1 2026.
How has Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s increase (decrease) in capitalized contract cost changed year-over-year?
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s increase (decrease) in capitalized contract cost increased by 51.1% year-over-year, from $135M to $204M.
What is the long-term trend for Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s increase (decrease) in capitalized contract cost?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s increase (decrease) in capitalized contract cost has grown at a 5.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $440.8M to $555M.
What does increase (decrease) in capitalized contract cost mean?
This represents the net change in costs incurred to obtain a contract that are capitalized as assets and amortized over the contract term. It reflects the cash outflow associated with sales commissions and other incremental costs of securing customer agreements. An increase in this balance indicates higher upfront investment in customer acquisition.

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