Company / Operating Cash Flow
Palo Alto Networks Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$3.7B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.0B / $3.7B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+14.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#24 of 307
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 307 Information Technology companies, Palo Alto Networks is in the top 8% for operating cash flow. Operating Cash Flow has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $1.0B in FY2022 to $3.7B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$3.7B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +29.1%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from $2.8B to $3.7B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +53.1%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +29.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+93.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Palo Alto Networks's operating cash flow has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +29.1%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 14.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #24 out of 307 companies in the Information Technology sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.84 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $3.7B | +14.1% |
| FY2024 | $3.3B | +17.3% |
| FY2023 | $2.8B | +168.2% |
| FY2022 | $1.0B | -1.9% |
| FY2021 | $1.1B | +1.7% |
| FY2020 | $1.0B | +19.5% |
| FY2019 | $868.8M | -16.3% |
| FY2018 | $1.0B | +19.5% |
| FY2017 | $868.8M | +31.9% |
| FY2016 | $658.6M | +86.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026