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Palo Alto Networks
🇺🇸 NYSE:PANW
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Jan 31

Palo Alto Networks Q2 2025 Earnings Report

Palo Alto Networks reported strong revenue growth but a decline in GAAP net income due to a prior-year tax benefit.

Key Takeaways

Palo Alto Networks delivered 14.29% year-over-year revenue growth, driven by strong adoption of Next-Generation Security solutions. Non-GAAP EPS improved, but GAAP net income declined due to a prior-year tax benefit. The company continues to expand its AI-powered security offerings, raising its operating margin and EPS outlook for FY25.

Revenue grew 14.29% YoY to $2,257,400,000.

Next-Generation Security ARR increased 37% YoY to $4,800,000,000.

GAAP net income declined 84.70% YoY due to a prior-year tax benefit.

Operating margin remained strong at 28.40%.

Total Revenue
$2.26B
Previous year: $1.98B
+14.3%
EPS
$0.81
Previous year: $1.46
-44.5%
Next-Gen Security ARR
$4.8B
Previous year: $3.5B
+37.0%
Remaining Performance Obligation
$13B
Previous year: $10.7B
+21.0%
Gross Profit
$1.66B
Previous year: $1.48B
+12.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$3.24B
Previous year: $3.37B
-3.8%
Free Cash Flow
$509M
Total Assets
$21B
Previous year: $18.3B
+14.5%

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Palo Alto Networks Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Palo Alto Networks expects continued revenue growth in Q3 FY25, with strong Next-Gen Security momentum and higher operating margins.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue guidance of $2,260,000,000 to $2,290,000,000 (+14% to +15% YoY).
  • Next-Gen Security ARR expected to grow 33% to 34% YoY.
  • RPO expected to grow 19% to 20% YoY.
  • Operating margin guidance raised to 28.0% - 28.5%.
  • AI-driven security solutions continue to gain traction.

Challenges Ahead

  • Macroeconomic uncertainty could impact enterprise spending.
  • Competition in cybersecurity remains intense.
  • Potential headwinds from FX fluctuations.
  • Slower than expected adoption in certain segments.
  • Stock-based compensation expenses remain high.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income