Stock-Based Compensation for Palo Alto Networks (PANW)
Stock-Based Compensation for Palo Alto Networks (PANW): headline value $1.35B · YoY +20.4%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
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
$1.35B
YoY change
+20.4%
5Y CAGR
+14.5%
Peak year (2025)
$1.30B
Latest annual
$1.30B
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Palo Alto Networks (PANW) from 2009 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Palo Alto Networks (PANW) from 2009 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.30B | +20.4% | ||
| 2024 | $1.08B | +0.1% | ||
| 2023 | $1.07B | +6.3% | ||
| 2022 | $1.01B | +13.0% | ||
| 2021 | $894.50M | +35.9% | ||
| 2020 | $658.40M | +16.0% | ||
| 2019 | $567.70M | +14.3% | ||
| 2018 | $496.70M | +4.7% | ||
| 2017 | $474.50M | +20.8% | ||
| 2016 | $392.80M | +77.5% | ||
| 2015 | $221.31M | +121.8% | ||
| 2014 | $99.77M | +128.3% | ||
| 2013 | $43.70M | +215.8% | ||
| 2012 | $13.84M | +192.4% | ||
| 2011 | $4.73M | +444.6% | ||
| 2010 | $869,000 | +132.4% | ||
| 2009 | $374,000 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from Palo Alto Networks's reported cash flow statements (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
2025's annual stock-based compensation for Palo Alto Networks (PANW) came in at $1.30B – grew 20.4% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Palo Alto Networks stock-based compensation produced a CAGR of +14.5% – with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
2025 marks the peak stock-based compensation at $1.30B, with the historical low of $374,000 recorded in 2009.
Among 8 Technology peers, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) ranks 6th; the peer median for stock-based compensation is $4.01B.
Palo Alto Networks Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Palo Alto Networks Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $1.30B
Palo Alto Networks stock-based compensation in 2025 was $1.30B, grew 20.4% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Palo Alto Networks Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $1.08B
Palo Alto Networks stock-based compensation in 2024 was $1.08B, edged up 0.1% from 2023.
Palo Alto Networks Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $1.07B
Palo Alto Networks stock-based compensation in 2023 was $1.07B, grew 6.3% from 2022.
Palo Alto Networks Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $1.01B
Palo Alto Networks stock-based compensation in 2022 was $1.01B, grew 13.0% from 2021.
Palo Alto Networks Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $894.50M
Palo Alto Networks stock-based compensation in 2021 was $894.50M.
See more financial history for Palo Alto Networks (PANW).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Palo Alto Networks, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $12.86B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $11.97B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $7.57B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $6.39B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $1.64B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $972.00M | Technology |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $0 | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $0 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Palo Alto Networks's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is $1.35B (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has Palo Alto Networks stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock-based compensation changed +20.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Palo Alto Networks stock-based compensation?
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +14.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Palo Alto Networks stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Palo Alto Networks stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $1.30B in 2025.
What was Palo Alto Networks stock-based compensation in 2024?
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $1.08B.
What was Palo Alto Networks stock-based compensation in 2025?
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $1.30B.
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