Palo Alto Networks Q4 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Palo Alto Networks reported a 27% year-over-year increase in fiscal fourth-quarter revenue, reaching $1.6 billion. The company achieved GAAP profitability for the first time in four years, with net income of $3.3 million, or $0.03 per share. The board of directors approved a three-for-one stock split.
Fiscal fourth quarter revenue grew 27% year over year to $1.6 billion.
Fiscal fourth quarter billings grew 44% year over year to $2.7 billion.
Remaining performance obligation grew 40% year over year to $8.2 billion.
GAAP net income for the fiscal fourth quarter 2022 was $3.3 million, or $0.03 per basic and diluted share.
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Forward Guidance
Palo Alto Networks provided financial outlook for the fiscal first quarter and fiscal year 2023. For the fiscal first quarter 2023, the company expects total revenue in the range of $1.535 billion to $1.555 billion, representing year-over-year growth of between 23% and 25%. For the fiscal year 2023, the company expects total revenue in the range of $6.85 billion to $6.90 billion, representing year-over-year growth of 25%.
Positive Outlook
- Total billings in the range of $1.68 billion to $1.70 billion, representing year-over-year growth of between 22% and 23% for Q1 2023.
- Total revenue in the range of $1.535 billion to $1.555 billion, representing year-over-year growth of between 23% and 25% for Q1 2023.
- Diluted non-GAAP net income per share in the range of $2.03 to $2.06, using 108 million to 110 million shares outstanding for Q1 2023.
- Total billings in the range of $8.95 billion to $9.05 billion, representing year-over-year growth of between 20% and 21% for FY 2023.
- Total revenue in the range of $6.85 billion to $6.90 billion, representing year-over-year growth of 25% for FY 2023.
Challenges Ahead
- Guidance excludes share-based compensation-related charges.
- Guidance excludes acquisition-related costs.
- Guidance excludes amortization expense of acquired intangible assets.
- Guidance excludes litigation-related charges, including legal settlements.
- Guidance excludes restructuring and other costs.
Revenue & Expenses
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