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Palo Alto Networks Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Fiscal Q3 2026 revenue rose 31% year-over-year to $3.0 billion, driven by strong organic growth, AI-driven cybersecurity demand, and contributions from recent acquisitions including CyberArk, Chronosphere, and Koi Security.
Next-Generation Security (NGS) ARR surged 60% year-over-year to $8.13 billion, with $1.6 billion from acquired entities and RPO at $18.4 billion, up 36%.
Major acquisitions expanded the platform in identity security, observability, and endpoint security, with integration ahead of synergy targets and a workforce increase of over 4,000 employees.
Platformization momentum reflected in 2,280 total platformized customers and a 120% net retention rate.
AI and platformization strategies are driving customer wins, expanding the addressable market, and accelerating demand for real-time, unified cybersecurity solutions.
Financial highlights
Q3 2026 total revenue was $3.0 billion, up 31% year-over-year; product revenue $594 million and subscription/support revenue $2.4 billion, both up 31%.
NGS ARR reached $8.13 billion, up 60% year-over-year, with organic NGS ARR up 28% and $1.6 billion from acquisitions.
Gross margin for Q3 was 75.8% non-GAAP and 67.6% GAAP, with product gross margin at 78.8%.
Adjusted free cash flow for Q3 was $910 million, up 57% year-over-year; trailing 12-month adjusted free cash flow margin at 38.5%.
Non-GAAP operating margin was 21.3–27.1% for Q3; GAAP operating margin was -6.1%.
Diluted non-GAAP EPS was $0.85, $0.05 above guidance; GAAP net loss per share was $0.22 due to acquisition costs.
Outlook and guidance
Raised FY26 guidance: NGS ARR of $8.90–$8.95 billion (59–60% growth), RPO of $20.9–$21.0 billion (32–33% growth), revenue of $11.415–$11.425 billion (24% growth).
Q4 2026 revenue expected at $3.345–$3.355 billion (32% growth); non-GAAP EPS $0.96–$0.98.
FY26 non-GAAP operating margin expected at 28.9–29.2%; adjusted free cash flow margin at 37.5%.
Confident in reaching 40% free cash flow margin by fiscal 2028.
Guidance includes expectations for increased operating expenses and integration costs in the near term.
- Q2 revenue up 15% to $2.6B, margins above 30%, and major acquisitions completed.PANW
Q2 202618 Feb 2026 - Shareholders approved annual director elections and key strategic AI security initiatives.PANW
AGM 20253 Feb 2026 - AI-driven automation, real-time protection, and unified security platforms define the next era.PANW
Hello Tomorrow | What’s Next in AI Security3 Feb 2026 - Integrated platforms and AI security are reshaping cybersecurity amid rapid market evolution.PANW
Bank of America Global Technology Conference 20253 Feb 2026 - Integrated security platforms and innovation drive growth, efficiency, and margin expansion.PANW
BofA Securities 2024 Global Technology Conference31 Jan 2026 - Double-digit revenue and ARR growth, led by platformization and AI innovation, with robust FY25 outlook.PANW
Q4 202423 Jan 2026 - Platformization and SaaS drive growth as cybersecurity shifts to board-level priority.PANW
Citi's 2024 Global TMT Conference22 Jan 2026 - Platform-led strategy, AI-driven security, and robust growth outlook fuel industry leadership.PANW
Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference21 Jan 2026 - Q1 revenue up 14% to $2.14B, NGS ARR up 40%, FY25 guidance raised, stock split announced.PANW
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