Palo Alto Networks Exceeds Q4 Guidance with Strong Revenue Growth
Palo Alto Networks reported strong financial results for fiscal fourth quarter and full-year 2026, exceeding guidance across key metrics. The company recorded revenue of $3.41 billion in the quarter, a 34% increase year-over-year, driven by robust performance across all regions including Americas (+33%), EMEA (+39%), and JPAC (+34%). Non-GAAP earnings per share came in at $1.02, above expectations. The company's platformization strategy continued to gain traction with Next-Generation Security (NGS) ARR reaching $9.1 billion—a 63% increase—and XSIAM ARR surpassing $700 million and Prisma AIRS exceeding $100 million in ARR. Palo Alto also added nearly $1 billion in net new NGS ARR during the quarter, with over 220 platformizations recorded. For fiscal 2027, the company expects revenue between $14.1 billion to $14.2 billion and NGS ARR of $11.075 billion to $11.175 billion. However, it warned that margin pressures may arise due to increased cloud-hosting costs as its business shifts toward SaaS offerings.
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