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Jan 31, 2023

Palo Alto Networks Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Palo Alto Networks' financial performance improved with revenue and billings increasing, and GAAP net income turning positive.

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.

Total Revenue
$1.66B
Previous year: $1.32B
+25.7%
EPS
$1.05
Previous year: $0.58
+81.0%
Gross Profit
$1.19B
Previous year: $912M
+30.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.35B
Previous year: $1.92B
-30.0%
Total Assets
$13.2B
Previous year: $10.4B
+26.6%

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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