Palo Alto Networks Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Palo Alto Networks reported a strong fiscal second quarter 2023, with revenue increasing by 26% year over year to $1.7 billion. The company's GAAP net income was $84.2 million, a significant improvement from the previous year's net loss. The remaining performance obligation grew 39% year over year to $8.8 billion.
Fiscal second quarter revenue and billings each grew 26% year over year.
Trailing 12-months GAAP net income was positive for the period ending January 31, 2023.
Remaining performance obligation grew 39% year over year.
Company raised its billings and NGS ARR guidance.
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Forward Guidance
Palo Alto Networks provided guidance for the fiscal third quarter 2023 and updated guidance for the full fiscal year 2023.
Positive Outlook
- Total billings in the range of $2.20 billion to $2.25 billion for Q3 2023.
- Total revenue in the range of $1.695 billion to $1.725 billion for Q3 2023.
- Diluted non-GAAP net income per share in the range of $0.90 to $0.94 for Q3 2023.
- Total billings in the range of $9.10 billion to $9.20 billion for fiscal year 2023.
- Total revenue in the range of $6.85 billion to $6.91 billion for fiscal year 2023.
Challenges Ahead
- Diluted non-GAAP net income per share in the range of $3.97 to $4.03 for fiscal year 2023.
- Adjusted free cash flow margin in the range of 36.5% to 37.5% for fiscal year 2023.
- Guidance excludes share-based compensation-related charges.
- Guidance excludes acquisition-related costs.
- Guidance excludes amortization expense of acquired intangible assets.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income