What is Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s software and technology licenses, net?

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) reported software and technology licenses, net of $427.00M in Q4 2025.

How has Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s software and technology licenses, net changed year-over-year?

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s software and technology licenses, net increased by 17.1% year-over-year, from $364.70M to $427.00M.

What is the long-term trend for Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s software and technology licenses, net?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s software and technology licenses, net has grown at a 0.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $421.40M to $422.00M.

What does software and technology licenses, net mean?

The net book value of the company's software and technology licenses.

Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Non-Current Assets

Software and Technology Licenses, Net

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Software and Technology Licenses, Net increased by 9.5% to $427.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 17.1%, from $364.70M to $427.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Software and Technology Licenses, Net shows relatively stable performance with a 0.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionNon-Current Assets

CategoryEfficiency

SignalHigher is better

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ4 2014

Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase suggests ongoing investment in technology and digital capabilities, which can drive long-term operational efficiency.

Detailed definition

This represents the capitalized cost of acquired software and technology licenses, net of accumulated amortization. It r...

Peer comparison

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Metric ID: software_technology_licenses_net

Historical Data

16 periods

	Q2 '21	Q2 '22	Q3 '22	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
Value	$421.40M	$312.60M	$478.10M	$555.90M	$686.10M	$321.70M	$342.60M	$326.00M	$321.40M	$352.90M	$380.20M	$364.70M	$396.90M	$422.00M	$390.00M	$427.00M
QoQ Change	—	-25.8%	+52.9%	+16.3%	+23.4%	-53.1%	+6.5%	-4.8%	-1.4%	+9.8%	+7.7%	-4.1%	+8.8%	+6.3%	-7.6%	+9.5%
YoY Change	—	-25.8%	—	—	—	+2.9%	-28.3%	-41.4%	-53.2%	+9.7%	+11.0%	+11.9%	+23.5%	+19.6%	+2.6%	+17.1%

Range$312.60M – $686.10M

CAGR+0.4%

Avg YoY Growth-4.2%

Median YoY Growth+6.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s software and technology licenses, net?: Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) reported software and technology licenses, net of $427.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s software and technology licenses, net changed year-over-year?: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s software and technology licenses, net increased by 17.1% year-over-year, from $364.70M to $427.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s software and technology licenses, net?: Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s software and technology licenses, net has grown at a 0.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $421.40M to $422.00M.
What does software and technology licenses, net mean?: The net book value of the company's software and technology licenses.