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Palo Alto Networks (PANW)

6 quarters tracked (Q3'25 to Q4'26) · latest call September 1, 2026
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100%
Kept of 26 resolved
26
Kept or exceeded
0
Missed
8
Still pending
Share count, 3 yrs/yr · heavy diluter

Score History

QuarterCall dateDisclosureFinancial qualityKeptMissed
Q4'26September 1, 20264/121 high, 1 medium, 1 low flags00Call sheet →
Q3'26June 2, 202611/123 medium, 5 low flags50Call sheet →
Q2'26February 17, 20269/123 medium, 3 low flags40Call sheet →
Q1'26November 19, 202510/122 medium, 4 low flags60Call sheet →
Q4'25August 18, 20258/121 medium, 5 low flags60Call sheet →
Q3'25May 20, 20259/121 high, 2 medium, 4 low flags50Call sheet →
Disclosure: the 6-item rubric, each scored 0-2, out of 12. Financial quality: flagged indicators by severity. Kept and missed count the prior-quarter promises scored on that call.

Promise Ledger · All Quarters

MarkedStatusPromise
Q3'26DeliveredIntegration of Chronosphere and CyberArk without breaking momentum
Both businesses exceeding expectations in first quarter post-close
Q3'26Pending40% FCF margin by fiscal 2028
On track with 38.5% TTM margin, reinforced commitment
Q3'26ExceededPrisma AIRS rapid scaling with over 100 customers
Tripled to 300+ customers, now targeting $100M ARR
Q3'26ExceededXSIAM surpassing $0.5 billion ARR milestone
Reached $600M+ ARR with 100% YoY growth
Q3'26ExceededEarly progress on M&A integration plans
Running 3-6 months ahead on profitability convergence timeline
Q3'26DeliveredCyberArk delivering record numbers in most recent quarter
CyberArk exceeded internal benchmarks in first quarter post-close
Q2'26DeliveredGround running execution on CyberArk integration from day one
Teams already collaborating on joint opportunities per management examples
Q2'26DeliveredXSIAM customers achieving sub-10 minute remediation outcomes
Confirmed over 60% of deployed customers hitting this metric
Q2'26Pending$20B NGS ARR by FY30 raised from $15B target
Raised target but heavily dependent on acquisition integration success
Q2'26PendingSoftware firewalls as hidden gem and next billion-dollar opportunity
Disclosed 25% growth but deceleration raises questions about billion-dollar timeline
Q2'26DeliveredMaintain 37%+ free cash flow margin for FY26 inclusive of acquisitions
Q2 generated $502M, on track for annual target
Q2'26Pending40% free cash flow margin by FY28 inclusive of both acquisitions
Reiterated target - will be key test of execution capability
Q2'26DeliveredCyberArk integration planning proceeding exceptionally well
Successfully closed acquisition and provided specific employee role assignments within 48 hours
Q2'26PendingChronosphere to remain largely standalone enabling balanced integration timelines
Now talking active integration plans - stance may be shifting toward more hands-on approach
Q1'26DeliveredCyberArk close in second half of fiscal '26
Tightened to Q3, showing progress on regulatory approval
Q1'26ExceededOperating margins of 29.5% to 30%
Delivered 30.2%, above high end of range
Q1'26DeliveredNGS ARR growth of 29% for Q1
Delivered exactly at high end of guided range
Q1'26ExceededProduct revenue growth in low teens for FY '26
Q1 delivered 23% growth, well above low teens guidance
Q1'26DeliveredSecond half and Q4 weighted revenue seasonality
Specifically called out this expectation continues
Q1'26Pending40%+ free cash flow margins by FY '28
Reaffirmed and expanded to include both major acquisitions
Q1'26Exceeded$15 billion NGS ARR by FY '30 on stand-alone basis
Raised target to $20B including acquisitions, suggests confidence in organic trajectory
Q4'25DeliveredXSIAM to continue rapid customer growth
Went from ~270 to ~400 customers, 48% sequential growth
Q4'25DeliveredStrong Q4 pipeline driving year-end performance
RPO grew 24% vs 19% in Q3, highest in 7 quarters
Q4'25DeliveredQ4 would be 'first north of $4 billion quarter' in bookings
Nikesh confirmed 'nearly $5 billion bookings' in Q4
Q4'25ExceededFiscal '25 operating margins 28.2-28.5%
Delivered 28.8%, above high end of range
Q4'25DeliveredFiscal '25 revenue $9.17-9.19B
Likely hit range based on Q4 performance above guidance
Q4'25DeliveredFiscal '25 NGS ARR $5.52-5.57B (31-32% growth)
Hit $5.58B at 32% growth, top of range
Q3'25PendingMore Q4-weighted cash flow due to deferred payments
Confirmed expectation but Q4 results still pending
Q3'25Pending2,500 to 3,500 platformizations by FY30
At 1,250 total, need to accelerate to ~500 new per year to hit target
Q3'25DeliveredStable appliance demand through FY25
Confirmed stable appliance demand, grew mid-single digits
Q3'25DeliveredNGS ARR growth of 31-32% for FY25
Maintained guidance at $5.52-5.57B range, on track
Q3'25DeliveredDouble-digit product revenue growth in H2
Q3 product revenue grew 16% vs 8% in Q2, clearly in double-digit range
Q3'25ExceededOperating margin expansion with targets of 28-28.5%
Raised guidance from 28-28.5% range, showing continued leverage
Q3'25DeliveredAdjusted FCF margin of 37-38% for FY25
Maintained guidance at 37.5-38% range with strong Q3 performance of $578M
Each row is a promise from the prior call, scored against the quarter in "Marked". Kept-promise rate counts resolved promises only; pending is excluded.
Promise-kept rate counts resolved promises only (pending excluded).
Scores, kept-promise rates, and flags on this site reflect the author's opinion, applying a stated methodology to statements management made on public earnings calls. Informational and educational purposes only - not investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Sources believed reliable but not guaranteed; the author may hold positions in the securities discussed.

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