Palo Alto Networks delivered strong top-line growth driven by platformization and AI security adoption, complemented by operating efficiency and expanding non-GAAP operating margins. The company also announced two acquisitions, Chronosphere and CyberArk, which are expected to drive future growth.
Total revenue grew 15% year over year to $2.6 billion.
positiveNext-Generation Security ARR grew 33% year over year to $6.3 billion.
positiveRemaining performance obligation grew 23% year over year to $16.0 billion.
positiveNon-GAAP operating margin was 30.3%, an expansion from 28.4% in the prior year.
positiveGAAP net income increased to $432 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, from $267 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, in the prior year.
positiveNon-GAAP net income increased to $732 million, or $1.03 per diluted share, from $566 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, in the prior year.
positiveGAAP operating income grew to $397 million from $241 million, but the growth rate of GAAP operating income (64.7%) significantly outpaced revenue growth (15%), suggesting potential margin compression on a GAAP basis due to the significant increase in share-based compensation and acquisition-related costs.
attentionThe company is undergoing significant integration efforts for two acquisitions (Chronosphere and CyberArk), which introduces execution risk and potential for disruption.
attentionMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
| Segment | Current | Prior Yr | YoY | % Total |
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Product | N/A | — | — | — |
Subscription and support | N/A | — | — | — |
| Total Revenue | $0.00M | — | — | 100.0% |
Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.
Forward-looking guidance is subject to change and does not constitute a guarantee. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.
Continued strength in platformizations, accelerating due to AI, as customers modernize and normalize their cybersecurity stack.
Steady and strong adoption of AI security, expected to be a long-term trend.
Excited to welcome employees of Chronosphere and CyberArk to drive future growth.
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