Cash on Hand for Palo Alto Networks (PANW)
According to Palo Alto Networks's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $4.54B USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$4.54B
YoY change
+12.6%
5Y CAGR
-5.0%
Peak year (2020)
$3.75B
Latest annual
$2.90B
Cash on Hand history chart for Palo Alto Networks (PANW) from 2010 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Palo Alto Networks (PANW) from 2010 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.90B | +12.6% | ||
| 2024 | $2.58B | +7.9% | ||
| 2023 | $2.39B | -34.2% | ||
| 2022 | $3.63B | +25.3% | ||
| 2021 | $2.90B | -22.6% | ||
| 2020 | $3.75B | +33.7% | ||
| 2019 | $2.80B | -17.6% | ||
| 2018 | $3.40B | +147.5% | ||
| 2017 | $1.38B | +7.0% | ||
| 2016 | $1.29B | +62.9% | ||
| 2015 | $788.98M | +2.1% | ||
| 2014 | $772.50M | +84.1% | ||
| 2013 | $419.62M | +30.1% | ||
| 2012 | $322.64M | +696.3% | ||
| 2011 | $40.52M | +115.1% | ||
| 2010 | $18.84M | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Palo Alto Networks's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) reported cash and short-term investments of $2.90B – grew 12.6% year-over-year.
Palo Alto Networks cash and short-term investments has grown for 2 consecutive years, with a -5.0% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
Palo Alto Networks cash and short-term investments peaked at $3.75B in 2020; the latest annual figure is $2.90B in 2025 (22.5% below peak).
The dataset's maximum cash and short-term investments sits at $3.75B (2020); the minimum reading of $18.84M dates to 2010.
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) sits 9th of 8 Technology peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $35.44B.
Palo Alto Networks Cash on Hand by Year
Palo Alto Networks Cash on Hand 2025: $2.90B
Palo Alto Networks cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $2.90B, grew 12.6% from 2024.
Palo Alto Networks Cash on Hand 2024: $2.58B
Palo Alto Networks cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $2.58B, grew 7.9% from 2023.
Palo Alto Networks Cash on Hand 2023: $2.39B
Palo Alto Networks cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $2.39B, plunged 34.2% below 2022.
Palo Alto Networks Cash on Hand 2022: $3.63B
Palo Alto Networks cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $3.63B, grew 25.3% from 2021.
Palo Alto Networks Cash on Hand 2021: $2.90B
Palo Alto Networks cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $2.90B.
See more financial history for Palo Alto Networks (PANW).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
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| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $3.06T | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $94.56B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $62.56B | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $54.70B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $16.18B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $13.32B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $10.55B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $10.31B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Palo Alto Networks's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is $4.54B (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has Palo Alto Networks cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Palo Alto Networks (PANW) cash and short-term investments changed +12.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Palo Alto Networks cash and short-term investments?
- Palo Alto Networks (PANW) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is -5.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Palo Alto Networks cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- Palo Alto Networks cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $3.75B in 2020.
What was Palo Alto Networks cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- Palo Alto Networks (PANW) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $2.58B.
What was Palo Alto Networks cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- Palo Alto Networks (PANW) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $2.90B.
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