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<ul><li>Palo Alto Networks recently discussed their fourth quarter financial results, detailing both positive achievements and certain challenges.</li><li>The company reported a significant growth trajectory, crossing the $10 billion revenue mark, a first for a dedicated cybersecurity company.</li><li>This milestone reflects the successful execution of a long-term strategy focused on preemptive cybersecurity advancements tailored to match the evolving market landscape.</li></ul>

Palo Alto Networks recently discussed their fourth quarter financial results, detailing both positive achievements and certain challenges.The company reported a significant growth trajectory, crossing the $10 billion revenue mark, a first for a dedicated cybersecurity company.This milestone reflects the successful execution of a long-term strategy focused on preemptive cybersecurity advancements tailored to match the evolving market landscape.

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<ul><li>Palo Alto Networks (PANW) announced 1QFY26 (Jul year-end) results: revenue was up 15.7% YoY to US$2.5bn, 0.5% ahead of Bloomberg consensus, and non-GAAP net income reached US$662mn, up 21.5% YoY and 4% better than consensus.</li><li>Post results, we lift FY26-28E revenue/non-GAAP net profit by 0- 1%/2% each to factor in better-than-expected product revenue growth and operating efficiency improvement.</li><li>For FY26E, we are anticipating 14/18% growth in revenue/non-GAAP NP (was 14/15%), and an unchanged FCF margin at 38.4%. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) announced 1QFY26 (Jul year-end) results: revenue was up 15.7% YoY to US$2.5bn, 0.5% ahead of Bloomberg consensus, and non-GAAP net income reached US$662mn, up 21.5% YoY and 4% better than consensus.Post results, we lift FY26-28E revenue/non-GAAP net profit by 0- 1%/2% each to factor in better-than-expected product revenue growth and operating efficiency improvement.For FY26E, we are anticipating 14/18% growth in revenue/non-GAAP NP (was 14/15%), and an unchanged FCF margin at 38.4%. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

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<a href="https://smartkarma.com/entities/palo-alto-networks-inc">Palo Alto Networks</a> is a global cybersecurity leader, transitioning from a hardware-centric firewall provider to a comprehensive, platform-based security company with significant recurring revenue from subscriptions and support.</li>
 <li>The company is pursuing an aggressive growth strategy through both organic innovation and strategic acquisitions, aiming to consolidate the fragmented cybersecurity market and establish itself as the vendor of choice for enterprise security.</li>
 <li>While the company exhibits a strong growth trajectory, robust cash flow, and an expanding market opportunity, its shares trade at a premium valuation, reflecting high expectations for future performance and successful integration of acquired companies.</li>
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Palo Alto Networks is a global cybersecurity leader, transitioning from a hardware-centric firewall provider to a comprehensive, platform-based security company with significant recurring revenue from subscriptions and support.
  The company is pursuing an aggressive growth strategy through both organic innovation and strategic acquisitions, aiming to consolidate the fragmented cybersecurity market and establish itself as the vendor of choice for enterprise security.
  While the company exhibits a strong growth trajectory, robust cash flow, and an expanding market opportunity, its shares trade at a premium valuation, reflecting high expectations for future performance and successful integration of acquired companies.
This content is AI-generated and displayed for general informational purposes only. Please verify independently before use.

Primer: Palo Alto Networks (PANW US) - Sep 2025

<ul><li>Palo Alto Networks recently discussed their fourth quarter financial results, detailing both positive achievements and certain challenges.</li><li>The company reported a significant growth trajectory, crossing the $10 billion revenue mark, a first for a dedicated cybersecurity company.</li><li>This milestone reflects the successful execution of a longterm strategy focused on preemptive cybersecurity advancements tailored to match the evolving market landscape.</li></ul>

Palo Alto Networks recently discussed their fourth quarter financial results, detailing both positive achievements and certain challenges.The company reported a significant growth trajectory, crossing the $10 billion revenue mark, a first for a dedicated cybersecurity company.This milestone reflects the successful execution of a longterm strategy focused on preemptive cybersecurity advancements tailored to match the evolving market landscape.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/palo-alto-networks-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7886:1" rel="noopener">Palo Alto Networks (PANW US)</a> is acquiring <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cyberark-software-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27151:1" rel="noopener">CyberArk Software Ltd (CYBR US)</a> in a $25B stock-and-cash deal, with shareholders receiving $45 plus 2.2005 PANW shares per CYBR share.</li>
<li>The transaction is expected to close in the second half of Palo Alto’s fiscal 2026 (February–July 2026), subject to customary regulatory approvals and CyberArk shareholder consent.</li>
<li>Upon completion, the deal will trigger significant passive flows, with an upweight of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/palo-alto-networks-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7886:1" rel="noopener">Palo Alto Networks (PANW US)</a> and the removal of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cyberark-software-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27151:1" rel="noopener">CyberArk Software Ltd (CYBR US)</a> from relevant indices.</li>
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Palo Alto Networks (PANW US) is acquiring CyberArk Software Ltd (CYBR US) in a $25B stock-and-cash deal, with shareholders receiving $45 plus 2.2005 PANW shares per CYBR share.
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of Palo Alto’s fiscal 2026 (February–July 2026), subject to customary regulatory approvals and CyberArk shareholder consent.
Upon completion, the deal will trigger significant passive flows, with an upweight of Palo Alto Networks (PANW US) and the removal of CyberArk Software Ltd (CYBR US) from relevant indices.


Palo Alto's $25B CyberArk Deal: Major US and Global Index Implications Ahead

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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. provides network security solutions. The Company offers firewalls that identify and control applications, scan content to stop threats, prevent data leakage, integrated application, user, and content visibility. Palo Alto Networks serves customers worldwide.

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