Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

319.40
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+10.30
(+3.33%)
0.35EPS
811.03P/E
234.56BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of July 31, 2026, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 234.56B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 234.06B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap234.56B
Enterprise Value234.06B

Important Dates

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 12, 2026.

Earnings Date11/12/2026

Share Statistics

As of July 31, 2026, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. has 815.00M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding815.00M

Valuation Ratios

As of July 31, 2026, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 811.03. The price-to-sales ratio is 21.69, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 9.84.

PE Ratio811.03
PS Ratio21.69
PB Ratio9.84
P/TBV Ratio-176.21
P/FCF Ratio61.28
P/OCF Ratio54.69

Enterprise Valuation

As of July 31, 2026, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 174.13 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 23.51 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 388.35 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Palo Alto Networks, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 65.62, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 234.06B versus a market cap of 234.56B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales23.51
EV / EBITDA174.13
EV / EBIT388.35
EV / FCF65.62

Financial Position

As of July 31, 2026, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 0.87, meaning it holds 0.9x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities.

Current Ratio0.87
Quick Ratio0.73
Debt / Equity9.09
Debt / EBITDA1.61

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 1.74, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 2.09 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 0.85, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 1.61, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 567,869.15 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 17,531.25, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Return on Equity (ROE)1.74
Return on Assets (ROA)0.85
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)2.09
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)1.61
Revenue Per Employee567,869.15
Employee Count17,531.25

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. recorded 198.59M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 42.72, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 464.82M, leaving 266.23M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax198.59M
Effective Tax Rate42.72

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 74.48% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 323.15, while the 200-day moving average is 230.99.

52-Week Price Change74.48%
50-Day Moving Average323.15
200-Day Moving Average230.99

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. generated 9.96B in revenue and converted that into 266.23M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 0.35. EBITDA reached 1.34B, while operating income came in at 602.70M.

Revenue9.96B
Gross Profit7.00B
Operating Income602.70M
Pretax Income464.82M
Net Income266.23M
EBITDA1.34B
EBIT602.70M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)0.35

Balance Sheet

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As of July 31, 2026, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. holds 2.66B in cash and equivalents against 2.17B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -641.73M. Total book value stands at 23.84B, with working capital of -1.11B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents2.66B
Total Debt2.17B
Net Debt-641.73M
Equity (Book Value)23.84B
Book Value Per Share29.25
Working Capital-1.11B

Cash Flow

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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. produced 3.95B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026. After subtracting -381.57M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 3.57B - equivalent to 4.75 per share.

Operating Cash Flow3.95B
Capital Expenditures-381.57M
Free Cash Flow3.57B
FCF Per Share4.75

Margins

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. posted a gross margin of 70.36, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 6.05 and net profit margin of 2.67 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin70.36
Operating Margin6.05
Pretax Margin4.67
Profit Margin2.67
EBITDA Margin13.50

Dividends & Yields

These figures cover the twelve months ended July 31, 2026. Free cash flow yield stands at 1.63, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 0.44, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Palo Alto Networks, Inc. shareholders.

Shareholder Yield0.44
FCF Yield1.63

Stock Splits

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on December 16, 2024 with a 1:2 split ratio.

Last Split Date12/16/2024
Split Ratio1:2

Scores

As of July 31, 2026, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 8.57, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score8.57