NYSE$PANW

Palo Alto Networks · Q1 2023 earnings

Q1 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Palo Alto Networks' Q1 2023 financial results were reported, demonstrating strong growth and profitability.

Palo Alto Networks reported a strong fiscal first quarter 2023, with revenue growing 25% year over year to $1.6 billion. The company exceeded top-line guidance, generated $1.2 billion in free cash flow, and expanded operating margins.

  • Fiscal first quarter revenue grew 25% year over year to $1.6 billion.
  • Fiscal first quarter billings grew 27% year over year to $1.7 billion.
  • Remaining performance obligation grew 38% year over year to $8.3 billion.
  • GAAP net income for the fiscal first quarter 2023 was $20.0 million, or $0.06 per diluted share.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.56B

Previous: $1.25B+25.3%
EPS (adj)

$0.83

Previous: $0.55+50.9%
Free Cash Flow

$1.2B

No prior period
Net Income

$20M

Previous: -$104M+119.3%
Operating Income

$15.2M

Previous: -$82.7M+118.4%
Gross Profit

$1.1B

Previous: $867M+27.1%
Cash & Equivalents

$2.07B

Previous: $2.27B-9.1%
Total Assets

$12.5B

Previous: $10.4B+20.3%
Stock-Based Comp

$266M

Previous: $259M+2.7%

Revenue & EPS history

Palo Alto Networks · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.56B

Q1 2023+25.3%vs Q1 2022
Beat estimate in 10 of 15 quarters(67%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Palo Alto Networks · $1.56B total across 2 segments · Q1 2023

  • Subscription and Support
    $1.23B
  • Product
    $330M+11.7%

Forward guidance

Palo Alto Networks provided guidance for the fiscal second quarter 2023 and raised guidance for the fiscal year 2023.

Tailwinds

  • Total billings in the range of $1.94 billion to $1.99 billion, representing year-over-year growth of between 21% and 24% for Q2 2023.
  • Total revenue in the range of $1.63 billion to $1.66 billion, representing year-over-year growth of between 24% and 26% for Q2 2023.
  • Diluted non-GAAP net income per share in the range of $0.76 to $0.78, using 320 million to 326 million shares outstanding for Q2 2023.
  • Total billings in the range of $8.95 billion to $9.10 billion, representing year-over-year growth of between 20% and 22% for fiscal year 2023.
  • Total revenue in the range of $6.85 billion to $6.91 billion, representing year-over-year growth of between 25% and 26% for fiscal year 2023.

Headwinds

  • Guidance for non-GAAP financial measures excludes share-based compensation-related charges.
  • Guidance excludes acquisition-related costs.
  • Guidance excludes amortization expense of acquired intangible assets.
  • Guidance excludes litigation-related charges, including legal settlements.
  • Guidance excludes restructuring and other costs.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2023

Historical avgQ1 2023

+1.4%

Avg return

Earnings day

+1.2%

Avg return

5 days after

+1.7%

Avg return

30 days after

58%

32 / 55 earnings

Positive

+20.2%

Q4 2021

Best reaction

-28.5%

Q2 2024

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q2 2026-0.9%-11.8%-0.3%
Q1 2026-4.9%-6.8%-6.5%
Q4 2025-1.3%+5.5%+16.8%
Q3 2025-6.9%-4.0%+2.4%
Q2 2025-0.9%+1.6%-9.7%
Q1 2025+2.5%-0.4%-3.7%
Q4 2024+10.1%+5.0%-1.3%
Q3 2024-2.0%+1.2%-0.3%
Q2 2024-28.5%-23.0%-21.5%
Q1 2024-7.2%-0.2%+17.7%
Q4 2023+16.0%+13.5%+15.7%
Q3 2023+6.4%+10.2%+29.7%
Q2 2023+10.9%+10.2%+14.5%
Q1 2023+5.3%+7.9%-5.1%
Q4 2022+10.9%+9.2%-0.0%
Q3 2022+9.1%+8.8%+8.4%
Q2 2022-0.9%+18.2%+29.0%
Q1 2022+3.2%+3.7%+3.2%
Q4 2021+20.2%+25.5%+29.5%
Q3 2021+8.0%+8.8%+10.8%
Q2 2021-4.8%-9.7%-19.1%
Q1 2021+13.5%+12.9%+25.0%
Q4 2020-3.1%-5.4%-11.2%
Q3 2020+1.5%-1.4%-1.6%
Q2 2020-18.9%-24.0%-31.7%
Q1 2020-10.7%-8.0%-6.1%
Q4 2019+6.5%+6.1%+5.7%
Q3 2019-4.8%-8.3%-5.0%
Q2 2019+9.0%+5.0%+1.9%
Q1 2019-2.0%+0.4%+4.3%
Q4 2018+2.4%+5.4%-2.9%
Q3 2018-2.5%-4.7%+0.2%
Q2 2018+4.6%+6.8%+6.9%
Q1 2018+4.7%+5.5%+3.3%
Q4 2017+10.4%+8.5%+8.5%
Q3 2017+18.8%+20.1%+14.4%
Q2 2017-25.2%-24.9%-26.3%
Q1 2017-13.4%-12.3%-21.8%
Q4 2016-5.9%+2.6%+10.3%
Q3 2016-10.9%-10.5%-16.4%
Q2 2016+15.4%
Q1 2016+6.9%
Q4 2015+6.6%
Q3 2015+1.5%
Q2 2015+4.7%
Q1 2015+10.4%
Q4 2014+9.7%
Q3 2014+5.1%
Q2 2014+1.8%
Q1 2014+9.3%
Q4 2013+7.0%
Q3 2013-11.4%
Q2 2013+1.1%
Q1 2013-1.5%
Q4 2012-5.9%
Q3 2012
Q2 2011
Q1 2011
Q4 2011
Q3 2011

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