Palo Alto Networks Inc
Close on Oct 19, 2026
- Market cap
- $285.89B
- P/E (TTM)
- 867.4
- Dividend yield
- –
About Palo Alto Networks
Computer Peripheral Equipment, NEC, SIC 3577
Palo Alto Networks provides artificial intelligence-powered cybersecurity and observability solutions designed to secure modern digital operations. The company consolidates enterprise defenses across core platforms: Network and AI Security, which provides secure access service edge, next-generation firewalls, cloud services, and artificial intelligence protection tools; Cortex, which powers unified security operations, extended detection and response, cloud native application protection, and cloud observability; and Idira, which secures human, machine, and autonomous agent identities using intelligent privilege controls. Palo Alto Networks also delivers specialized threat intelligence, consulting, and incident response through Unit 42. Its offerings protect enterprise users, developers, system administrators, and third-party contractors across corporate locations, data centers, and multi-cloud networks.
The enterprise maintains a global presence, delivering security coverage and traffic inspection across more than 100 locations worldwide. Palo Alto Networks is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Summary of the business section of Palo Alto Networks's latest annual report, written by StockData.
Company profile
Company
- Legal name
- Palo Alto Networks Inc
- Founded
- 2005
- Headquarters
- Santa Clara, CA
- Address
- 3000 Tannery Way 95054
- Phone
- (408) 753-4000
- Website
- www.paloaltonetworks.com
- Employees
- 8,014, Jul 31, 2020
- Industry
- Computer Peripheral Equipment, NEC
- Incorporated in
- Delaware
- Fiscal year ends
- July 31
- Auditor
- Ernst& Young LLP, San Mateo, California
Stock & identifiers
- Ticker
- PANW
- Exchange
- Nasdaq
- IPO date
- Jul 20, 2012
- Shares outstanding
- 818M, Aug 31, 2026
- Public float
- $123.40B, Jan 31, 2026
- Filer category
- Large accelerated filer
- Stock splits
- 2-for-1, Dec 16, 2024; 2-for-1, Dec 12, 2024; 3-for-1, Sep 14, 2022; 3-for-1, Sep 13, 2022
- SEC CIK
- 1327567
- CUSIP
- 697435105
- ISIN
- US6974351057
- LEI
- 549300QXR2YVZV231H43
- EIN
- 20-2530195
Executives and directors
Officers and directors who filed ownership reports (Forms 3, 4, 5) in the last two years
| Name | Position | Shares owned |
|---|---|---|
| Nikesh Arora | Chief Executive Officer, Director | 375,304 |
| Lee Klarich | EVP Chief Product & Tech Ofcr, Director | 938,414 |
| Nir Zuk | EVP, Chief Technology Officer, Director | 3,213,616 |
| Dipak Golechha | EVP, Chief Financial Officer | 117,750 |
| Josh D. Paul | Chief Accounting Officer | 79,695 |
| William D. Jenkins Jr | President | 148,217 |
| Aparna Bawa | Director | 6,321 |
| James J. Goetz | Director | 315,080 |
| John P. Key | Director | 10,000 |
| Helle Thorning-Schmidt | Director | 5,687 |
| Mark A. Goodburn | Director | 5,728 |
| John Donovan | Director | 39,112 |
| Lorraine Twohill | Director | 44,481 |
| Carl M. Eschenbach | Director | 22,123 |
| Mary Pat McCarthy | Director | 55,023 |
| Ralph Hamers | Director | 5,171 |
| Helene D. Gayle | Director | 13,050 |
CEO pay and shareholder return
Pay versus performance table from the proxy statement
| Fiscal year | CEO total pay | CEO pay actually paid | Other executives (avg) | Value of $100 invested | Peer group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Nikesh Arora | $99.74M | $267.47M | $23.54M | $407 | $281 |
| FY2024 Nikesh Arora | $58.04M | $105.28M | $16.32M | $381 | $227 |
| FY2023 Nikesh Arora | $151.43M | $266.37M | $12.15M | $293 | $168 |
| FY2022 Nikesh Arora | $10.41M | $208.51M | $8.06M | $195 | $132 |
| FY2021 Nikesh Arora | $23.28M | $219.73M | $10.28M | $156 | $140 |
“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.
Employees
Headcount reported in annual reports
“As of July 31, 2020, we had 8,014 employees.”
Corporate history
Events identified from SEC filings
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2025 | Merger | Registration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4) |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Listing | Registration of securities on an exchange (Form 8-A) |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Delisting | Notice of delisting from exchange (Form 25) |
| Oct 12, 2021 | Listing notice | Notice of delisting or failure to satisfy a listing rule (8-K Item 3.01) |
| Apr 11, 2014 | Acquisition / sale | Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01) |
| Jul 20, 2012 | IPO | Initial public offering priced (424B4 prospectus) |
| Jul 9, 2012 | Listing | Registration of securities on an exchange (Form 8-A) |