Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: PANW) is a global enterprise cybersecurity leader headquartered in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2005 by firewall pioneer Nir Zuk. In fiscal year 2026 (ended July 31, 2026), Palo Alto Networks generated $11.48 billion in total revenue (+24.5% year-over-year), $9.10 billion in Next-Generation Security Annualized Recurring Revenue (+63% YoY), $695 million in GAAP operating income, $307 million in net income, and $4.55 billion in operating cash flow. Its three-platform consolidation architecture spans Strata and Prisma Access network/SASE firewalls (including Prisma AIRS for AI runtime protection), Prisma Cloud code-to-cloud security, and Cortex XSIAM AI-driven security operations. Serving over 70,000 enterprise and government organizations globally with $21.2 billion in remaining performance obligations, Palo Alto Networks anchors multi-vendor security platformization.