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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Earnings

Palo Alto Networks earnings release dates, analyst consensus, and share price reactions to past earnings—all in one place, in English.

Updated: October 11, 2026

Share Price
418.78 USD
+5.09%
Market Cap
$342.56 bn
Next Report
November 19, 2026
estimated date
Earnings Beat
100%
out of 4 last quarters
Average Share Price Movement
9.35%
on the session after publication
P/E Ratio
1,046.95
Palo Alto Networks' track record against estimatesThe company beat analyst forecasts in 100% of the last 4 quarters.100%above forecasts
Percentage of quarters Palo Alto Networks beat analyst consensus—out of 4 most recent reports.

When Palo Alto Networks reports earnings

The next Palo Alto Networks earnings report is scheduled for November 19, 2026. This date has not yet been confirmed by the company and may change.

The expected earnings per share (EPS) is 0.97 USD. Analyst forecasts range from 0.95 to 1.01 USD. The market reacts not to the absolute earnings, but to the difference between the actual result and this forecast.

Expected revenue: 3.31 B USD.

Palo Alto Networks' last earnings report: what the numbers showed

Palo Alto Networks' last reported quarter ended on July 31, 2026. Revenue was $3.41 billion, and net income was -$282.00 million. EPS reached $1.02 compared to analyst estimates of $0.98—beating expectations by 4.35%. On the first trading day after the release, the share price changed by -14.04%.

Revenue
$3.41 bn
for the quarter
Net income
-282.00 million USD
for the quarter
EPS
1.02 USD
forecast 0.98
Surprise
+4.35%
vs. consensus
Share price after report
-14.04%
next trading day
Net margin
-8.27%
net income to revenue

Insider Transactions: Palo Alto Networks

Who from the management board, supervisory board, US Congress, or government bought and sold shares of this company — based on official filings.

Insider Buys · 12 mo.
36
≈ $50.8M
Sales · 12 mo.
57
Unique individuals
21
in the last year
Last transaction
October 9, 2026
Latest transactionsForm 4, STOCK Act, OGE, MAR
Donald Trump
$500K–$1MJuly 20, 2026
Josh Gottheimer
Josh Gottheimer · buy PANW
$1K–$15KJuly 16, 2026
Palo Alto Networks · Duquesne Family Office fund
$39.8M June 30, 2026
Aparna Bawa · sell PANW
Palo Alto Networks · indirectly
$103kOctober 9, 2026
Josh D. Paul · sell PANW
$158kOctober 1, 2026
Aparna Bawa · sell PANW
Palo Alto Networks · indirectly
$102K on September 24, 2026
Dipak Golechha · sell PANW
$10.8MSeptember 24, 2026
James J Goetz · sell PANW
Palo Alto Networks · indirectly
$7.5MSeptember 17, 2026
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How the stock reacted to past earnings

The company beat analyst estimates in 100% of the last 4 quarters.

The average share price change on the day after earnings release is 9.35% — regardless of direction. The largest move was 14.04%. This number says more about the risk of holding a position through an earnings report than the earnings forecast itself.

Palo Alto Networks Share Price Reaction to EarningsBar chart: Palo Alto Networks share price change on the trading day after its 4 most recent earnings releases. The price rose after 0 of them and fell after 4. The largest move was 14.04%.-7.93%Nov 25-8.75%Feb 26-6.67%June 26-14.04%Sep 26
Palo Alto Networks share price change on the trading day after the report's release. Green bars indicate an increase, red bars a decrease.
EPS Forecast vs. Actual — Palo Alto NetworksBar chart comparing earnings per share forecasts with Palo Alto Networks' actual results over the past 4 quarters. Results exceeded forecasts in 4 of them.0.890.93Q4 250.941.03Q1 260.800.85Q2 260.981.02Q3 26analyst forecastCompany earnings
Palo Alto Networks earnings per share: analyst forecast and actual result, in USD.
Palo Alto Networks quarterly earnings — forecast, actual, and share price movement on the trading day after release. EPS values in USD.
QuarterRelease dateEPS estimateActual EPSSurpriseShare price reaction
July 31, 2026September 1, 20260.981.02+4.35%-14.04%
April 30, 2026June 2, 20260.800.85+6.62%-6.67%
January 31, 2026February 17, 20260.941.03+9.88%-8.75%
October 31, 2025November 19, 20250.890.93+4.36%-7.93%

How much this company's stock moves after earnings

Palo Alto Networks' share price changes by an average of 9.35% on the first trading day after earnings releases, based on the last 4 reports, regardless of direction. This ranks 33 out of 180 companies for which we calculated this statistic.

Analyst forecasts for upcoming periods

The consensus is the average of many analysts' forecasts. The more analysts behind a number, the less likely it is to be a single error—but forecast agreement is never a guarantee of the actual result.

Palo Alto Networks Forecasts — EPS values in USD.
PeriodEPS estimateEPS a year agoChangeRevenue forecastAnalysts
Current quarter0.970.93+4.46%$3.31 bn45
Next quarter0.430.61-29.36%$3.42 bn16
Current year4.193.84+9.09%$14.17 bn53
Next year2.211.58+40.25%$16.23 bn18

Revenue and margins quarter by quarter

Margin shows how much of sales a company retains. Rising revenue with shrinking margins means growth is coming at the expense of profitability—and that's usually more interesting than sales growth alone.

Palo Alto Networks Revenue and MarginBar chart of Palo Alto Networks' quarterly revenue over the past 5 quarters; revenue is growing, with the overlaid line showing net margin.Q3 25Q4 25Q1 26Q2 26Q3 2610.01%13.50%16.65%-5.90%-8.27%Quarterly revenueNet margin
Palo Alto Networks quarterly revenue in USD and net margin for the same quarter.
Palo Alto Networks Quarterly Income Statement.
QuarterRevenueGross marginOperating marginNet margin
July 31, 2026$3.41 bn67.57%5.04%-8.27%
April 30, 2026$3.00 bn67.55%-6.10%-5.90%
January 31, 2026$2.59 bn73.59%15.30%16.65%
October 31, 2025$2.47 bn74.21%12.49%13.50%
July 31, 2025$2.54 bn73.23%19.60%10.01%

Who Reports in the Coming Weeks

Dates from the Portevo calendar — companies in the same industry are listed first, as their earnings often move the share prices of their peers even before their own reports.

About Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is listed on Nasdaq under the ticker PANW, and its headquarters are in the United States. The company belongs to the technology sector (industry: Software - Infrastructure).

  • Ticker: PANW
  • Exchange: Nasdaq
  • Trading Currency: USD
  • Sector: Technology
  • Number of Analysts Providing Estimates: 50
  • 52-Week Range: 139.57 – 432.33
  • Company Website: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Palo Alto Networks release earnings?

The next report is due on November 19, 2026. This date is an estimate and may be subject to change by the company.

What were Palo Alto Networks' results last quarter?

In the quarter ended July 31, 2026: revenue 3.41 billion USD, net income -282.00 million USD, EPS 1.02 USD. This is +4.35% compared to analyst forecasts.

What is Palo Alto Networks' ticker symbol?

PANW — on Nasdaq. You may also see PANW on quote services.

What is the EPS forecast for Palo Alto Networks?

The analyst consensus for the upcoming quarter is $0.97 per share. Individual forecasts range from $0.95 to $1.01.

How much does Palo Alto Networks' share price usually change after earnings?

On average, 9.35% in the session after publication, counting both directions. The largest recorded movement was 14.04%.

Does Palo Alto Networks usually beat analyst estimates?

In the last 4 quarters, results exceeded forecasts in 100% of cases. History does not predict the next report, but it shows how cautiously analysts approach this company.

Where can I find Palo Alto Networks earnings in English?

On Portevo — the earnings calendar, analyst forecasts, surprise history, and share price reactions are available for free and without an account.

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