Stock Analysis on Net

Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW)

$24.99

Net Profit Margin
since 2012

Microsoft Excel

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Calculation

Palo Alto Networks Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, calculation

Microsoft Excel

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-07-31).

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The financial data over the analyzed periods reveals significant fluctuations in net income, revenue, and net profit margin, indicating varying profitability and growth phases.

Net Income (Loss)
Net income exhibits a highly volatile pattern, beginning with a modest profit in 2012, followed by successive years of substantial losses peaking around 2014 to 2021. Starting from 2022, there is a marked recovery with positive net income reported, reaching substantial profit levels particularly in 2023, before slightly declining in the subsequent years but remaining profitable.
Revenue
Revenue demonstrates consistent and robust growth over the entire period, increasing steadily year over year. The growth trend accelerates notably from 2014 onwards, reflecting expanding business operations and market penetration. Revenue approximately triples from 2012 to 2023 and continues to grow significantly into 2025.
Net Profit Margin
The net profit margin correlates with the net income trend, initially low and slightly positive in 2012, then turning deeply negative in the years 2013 through 2021. Margins start to improve in 2022, turning positive and achieving strong profitability margins in 2023, although a decline is observed in the final forecasted year, 2025. The margin swings suggest a transition from loss-making periods to sustained profitability coinciding with revenue growth.

Overall, the data indicates a company that underwent several years of losses despite growing revenues, likely due to high operating costs, investments, or other expenses impacting profitability. The turning point appears around 2021-2022, where profitability improves markedly alongside rising revenues, implying operational efficiencies or scaling effects that enable better margin realization. The positive net profit margin in recent years, accompanied by strong revenue growth, reflects enhanced financial health and potential for sustained earnings going forward.


Comparison to Competitors

Palo Alto Networks Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-07-31).


Comparison to Sector (Software & Services)

Palo Alto Networks Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to sector (software & services)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-07-31).


Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)

Palo Alto Networks Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-07-31).