Of 63 guidance figures from Palo Alto Networks's earnings releases that Stock Atlas has scored against the reported result, 43 came in above the guide, 10 in range and 10 below. It met or beat its own guidance 84% of the time.
| Period | Measure | Guided | Reported | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | Revenue | $11.41B to $11.43B | $11.48B | above |
| Q4 FY26 | Revenue | $3.35B to $3.35B | $3.41B | above |
| Q3 FY26 | Revenue | $2.94B to $2.94B | $3.00B | above |
| Q2 FY26 | Revenue | $2.57B to $2.59B | $2.59B | above |
| Q1 FY26 | Revenue | $2.45B to $2.47B | $2.47B | above |
| FY2025 | Revenue | $9.17B to $9.19B | $9.22B | above |
| Q4 FY25 | Revenue | $2.49B to $2.51B | $2.54B | above |
| Q3 FY25 | Revenue | $2.26B to $2.29B | $2.29B | in range |
Above means the reported figure beat the top of the range, in range that it landed inside it or on a point guide, below that it missed. Every guide and revision, and screens across companies, are in the research platform.
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Stock Atlas, “Palo Alto Networks (PANW) guidance record”, stockatlas.com/companies/PANW/guidance/, data as of 3 November 2026. Links to this page are welcome.