What is Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s short-term investments?

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) reported short-term investments of $747.00M in Q1 2026.

How has Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s short-term investments changed year-over-year?

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s short-term investments decreased by 18.5% year-over-year, from $916.80M to $747.00M.

What is the long-term trend for Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s short-term investments?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s short-term investments has grown at a -11.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.03B to $635.00M.

What does short-term investments mean?

Investments that can be easily converted to cash within one year.

Current Assets

Short-Term Investments

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Short-Term Investments increased by 97.6% to $747.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 18.5%, from $916.80M to $747.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Short-Term Investments shows a downward trend with a -11.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionCurrent Assets

CategoryLiquidity

SignalHigher is better

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ4 2021

Last reportedQ3 2026Jun 3, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate effective management of idle cash, whereas a decline might signal cash being used for operations or acquisitions.

Detailed definition

These are marketable securities and other financial instruments that are expected to be converted into cash within one y...

Peer comparison

Large-cap technology companies often hold significant short-term investment portfolios to optimize returns on excess cash.

Metric ID: short_term_investments

Historical Data

17 periods

	Q4 '21	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	Q1 '26	Q2 '26	Q3 '26
Value	$1.03B	$1.52B	$1.74B	$2.00B	$1.97B	$1.25B	$1.40B	$1.59B	$1.52B	$1.04B	$1.11B	$1.01B	$916.80M	$635.00M	$1.14B	$378.00M	$747.00M
QoQ Change	—	+47.6%	+14.5%	+15.2%	-1.8%	-36.2%	+11.8%	+13.3%	-4.5%	-31.2%	+6.2%	-9.2%	-8.9%	-30.7%	+80.2%	-67.0%	+97.6%
YoY Change	—	+47.6%	—	—	—	-17.2%	-19.2%	-20.6%	-22.8%	-16.8%	-21.0%	-36.6%	-39.6%	-39.2%	+3.2%	-62.4%	-18.5%

Range$378.00M – $2.00B

CAGR-7.6%

Avg YoY Growth-20.2%

Median YoY Growth-20.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s short-term investments?: Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) reported short-term investments of $747.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s short-term investments changed year-over-year?: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s short-term investments decreased by 18.5% year-over-year, from $916.80M to $747.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s short-term investments?: Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s short-term investments has grown at a -11.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.03B to $635.00M.
What does short-term investments mean?: Investments that can be easily converted to cash within one year.