Income Statement
Quarterly Data

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Palo Alto Networks Inc., consolidated income statement (quarterly data)

US$ in thousands

3 months ended:	Jul 31, 2025	Apr 30, 2025	Jan 31, 2025	Oct 31, 2024	Jul 31, 2024	Apr 30, 2024	Jan 31, 2024	Oct 31, 2023	Jul 31, 2023	Apr 30, 2023	Jan 31, 2023	Oct 31, 2022	Jul 31, 2022	Apr 30, 2022	Jan 31, 2022	Oct 31, 2021	Jul 31, 2021	Apr 30, 2021	Jan 31, 2021	Oct 31, 2020	Jul 31, 2020	Apr 30, 2020	Jan 31, 2020	Oct 31, 2019
Product	573,900)	452,700)	421,500)	353,800)	480,500)	391,000)	390,700)	341,100)	507,400)	388,100)	352,900)	330,000)	408,100)	351,500)	308,000)	295,500)	339,400)	288,900)	254,700)	237,300)	305,600)	280,900)	246,500)	231,200)
Subscription and support	1,962,400)	1,836,300)	1,835,900)	1,785,000)	1,709,000)	1,593,800)	1,584,400)	1,537,000)	1,445,900)	1,332,800)	1,302,200)	1,233,400)	1,142,400)	1,035,200)	1,008,900)	951,900)	879,900)	785,000)	762,200)	708,700)	644,800)	588,500)	570,200)	540,700)
Revenue	2,536,300)	2,289,000)	2,257,400)	2,138,800)	2,189,500)	1,984,800)	1,975,100)	1,878,100)	1,953,300)	1,720,900)	1,655,100)	1,563,400)	1,550,500)	1,386,700)	1,316,900)	1,247,400)	1,219,300)	1,073,900)	1,016,900)	946,000)	950,400)	869,400)	816,700)	771,900)
Product	(136,200)	(100,700)	(101,300)	(75,000)	(104,700)	(77,900)	(88,200)	(77,400)	(104,300)	(93,400)	(100,500)	(120,100)	(142,800)	(126,000)	(97,800)	(88,900)	(88,800)	(81,900)	(75,600)	(62,200)	(87,300)	(73,300)	(68,700)	(65,100)
Subscription and support	(542,800)	(518,600)	(497,900)	(479,100)	(469,000)	(435,700)	(410,900)	(395,400)	(402,500)	(381,400)	(365,700)	(341,800)	(349,500)	(314,500)	(307,500)	(291,700)	(270,100)	(248,700)	(232,000)	(215,600)	(203,100)	(185,000)	(164,400)	(152,600)
Cost of revenue	(679,000)	(619,300)	(599,200)	(554,100)	(573,700)	(513,600)	(499,100)	(472,800)	(506,800)	(474,800)	(466,200)	(461,900)	(492,300)	(440,500)	(405,300)	(380,600)	(358,900)	(330,600)	(307,600)	(277,800)	(290,400)	(258,300)	(233,100)	(217,700)
Gross profit	1,857,300)	1,669,700)	1,658,200)	1,584,700)	1,615,800)	1,471,200)	1,476,000)	1,405,300)	1,446,500)	1,246,100)	1,188,900)	1,101,500)	1,058,200)	946,200)	911,600)	866,800)	860,400)	743,300)	709,300)	668,200)	660,000)	611,100)	583,600)	554,200)
Research and development	(503,500)	(494,500)	(505,700)	(480,400)	(494,800)	(457,200)	(447,900)	(409,500)	(414,400)	(413,700)	(404,100)	(371,800)	(363,800)	(355,400)	(359,000)	(339,500)	(325,300)	(311,000)	(266,700)	(237,400)	(215,900)	(196,300)	(185,400)	(170,500)
Sales and marketing	(829,300)	(792,500)	(758,300)	(720,100)	(742,300)	(718,700)	(673,000)	(660,500)	(664,000)	(639,500)	(625,500)	(615,000)	(570,600)	(543,600)	(528,800)	(505,900)	(489,800)	(448,000)	(427,400)	(388,600)	(391,200)	(388,400)	(374,900)	(365,700)
General and administrative	(27,300)	(163,900)	(153,800)	(97,700)	(140,300)	(118,600)	(301,500)	(120,100)	(114,600)	(114,200)	(119,400)	(99,500)	(108,400)	(94,800)	(97,700)	(104,100)	(105,700)	(94,700)	(104,000)	(86,700)	(70,700)	(82,900)	(76,200)	(69,800)
Operating expenses	(1,360,100)	(1,450,900)	(1,417,800)	(1,298,200)	(1,377,400)	(1,294,500)	(1,422,400)	(1,190,100)	(1,193,000)	(1,167,400)	(1,149,000)	(1,086,300)	(1,042,800)	(993,800)	(985,500)	(949,500)	(920,800)	(853,700)	(798,100)	(712,700)	(677,800)	(667,600)	(636,500)	(606,000)
Operating income (loss)	497,200)	218,800)	240,400)	286,500)	238,400)	176,700)	53,600)	215,200)	253,500)	78,700)	39,900)	15,200)	15,400)	(47,600)	(73,900)	(82,700)	(60,400)	(110,400)	(88,800)	(44,500)	(17,800)	(56,500)	(52,900)	(51,800)
Interest expense	(200)	(700)	(900)	(1,200)	(300)	(2,300)	(2,800)	(2,900)	(5,700)	(7,800)	(6,900)	(6,800)	(6,900)	(6,800)	(6,800)	(6,900)	(41,400)	(41,000)	(40,700)	(40,200)	(31,400)	(19,400)	(19,000)	(18,900)
Other income (expense), net	94,800)	92,400)	85,300)	83,300)	80,900)	76,800)	84,700)	70,300)	68,700)	60,100)	51,400)	26,000)	8,800)	1,900)	(100)	(1,600)	(500)	1,000)	(500)	2,400)	800)	8,100)	10,800)	16,200)
Income (loss) before income taxes	591,800)	310,500)	324,800)	368,600)	319,000)	251,200)	135,500)	282,600)	316,500)	131,000)	84,400)	34,400)	17,300)	(52,500)	(80,800)	(91,200)	(102,300)	(150,400)	(130,000)	(82,300)	(48,400)	(67,800)	(61,100)	(54,500)
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes	(338,000)	(48,400)	(57,500)	(17,900)	38,700)	27,600)	1,611,400)	(88,400)	(88,800)	(23,200)	(200)	(14,400)	(14,000)	(20,700)	(12,700)	(12,400)	(17,000)	5,300)	(12,300)	(9,900)	(10,500)	(7,000)	(12,600)	(5,100)
Net income (loss)	253,800)	262,100)	267,300)	350,700)	357,700)	278,800)	1,746,900)	194,200)	227,700)	107,800)	84,200)	20,000)	3,300)	(73,200)	(93,500)	(103,600)	(119,300)	(145,100)	(142,300)	(92,200)	(58,900)	(74,800)	(73,700)	(59,600)

Revenue Trends: The total revenue demonstrates a consistent upward trend over the periods analyzed. From October 2019 to October 2023, revenue increased from approximately $772 million to $2.54 billion, indicating strong growth. Both product revenue and subscription and support revenue contributed to this increase, with subscription and support consistently accounting for a larger portion of total revenue.
Product Revenue: Product revenue showed growth from October 2019, peaking notably in mid-2023 with values exceeding $500 million in July 2023. However, it exhibited periods of volatility and a slight decline following peaks, suggesting fluctuations possibly linked to seasonal factors or changes in product sales cycles.
Subscription and Support Revenue: Subscription and support revenue experienced steady growth throughout the period. Beginning at approximately $541 million in October 2019, it rose consistently, reaching nearly $2 billion by October 2024. This reflects a growing and stable recurring revenue base, important for long-term financial strength.
Cost of Revenue: The cost of revenue increased progressively, corresponding with the revenue growth. Both product cost of revenue and subscription and support cost of revenue rose, though product-related costs showed more significant fluctuations. This increase is consistent with scaling business operations to support revenue growth.
Gross Profit: Gross profit followed an upward trajectory, increasing from $554 million in October 2019 to over $1.85 billion by October 2024. This increase indicates improved profitability in core operations and effective management of cost structures relative to revenue growth.
Operating Expenses: Operating expenses steadily rose, with research and development (R&D), sales and marketing, and general and administrative costs all increasing. R&D expenses grew significantly, reflecting ongoing investment in innovation. Sales and marketing expenses also increased to support expanding revenue streams. Notably, general and administrative expenses saw spikes in some periods which could be linked to specific events or restructuring efforts.
Operating Income (Loss): Operating income shifted from negative values in earlier periods to positive territory starting around mid-2022. This transition from losses to profits indicates enhanced operational efficiency and successful scaling of the business. The rise to over $497 million by October 2024 demonstrates strong operating leverage.
Interest Expense and Other Income: Interest expense remained relatively stable and low throughout the periods, generally under $50 million, contributing minimally to overall expenses. Other income showed a marked increase, especially from late 2021 onwards, contributing positively to income before taxes, with values growing from modest figures to nearly $95 million by late 2024.
Income Before Income Taxes and Taxes: Income before taxes mirrored the increase in operating income, shifting from negative to strong positive results, notably surging after 2021. The provision for income taxes fluctuated with occasional unusual spikes or benefits, particularly a large benefit noted around early 2024, which likely impacted net income significantly.
Net Income: Net income improved substantially, moving from consistent losses through 2019 and 2020 to positive net income from about early 2022. Subsequently, net income surged sharply, reaching over $1.74 billion in early 2024 before stabilizing somewhat but remaining near peak positive levels. This change signals successful overall profitability improvements and possibly favorable tax impacts or extraordinary items.
Summary of Financial Health: The data reflects a company in growth and transformation, moving from early losses to strong profitability supported by growing subscription revenue and controlled operational costs. Investment in R&D and marketing continues to expand, underpinning future growth prospects. Improved operating margins and increasing net income highlight enhanced financial performance over the analyzed periods.

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