Why Palo Alto Networks matters
Palo Alto Networks reported fiscal Q4 2026 revenue of $3.41 billion, up 34%, and Next-Generation Security ARR of $9.10 billion, up 63%, on September 1, 2026. It completed the roughly $25 billion CyberArk acquisition on February 11, 2026, adding identity security for human, machine and AI agent identities, after buying Protect AI in 2025 to build out Prisma AIRS. Prisma AIRS reached about $120 million in ARR with 800-plus customers in the quarter.
The numberNext-Generation Security ARR reached $9.10B, up 63%, in fiscal Q4 2026 (Sept 1, 2026)
On The All Things AI 100
Listed under Security. Securing AI, and using AI to secure everything else.
Quick answers
- What does Palo Alto Networks do?
- Cybersecurity platform company spanning network, cloud, security operations, AI security and identity. Palo Alto Networks reported fiscal Q4 2026 revenue of $3.41 billion, up 34%, and Next-Generation Security ARR of $9.10 billion, up 63%, on September 1, 2026.
- What AI capabilities does Palo Alto Networks offer?
- Palo Alto Networks applies Precision AI across Strata network security, Prisma cloud security, and Cortex security operations. Cortex XSIAM correlates alerts, investigates incidents, and automates response for security teams. AI Access Security and Prisma AIRS help customers monitor and control how employees and applications use generative AI. Cortex AgentiX lets teams build and run agents for security workflows.
- Why is Palo Alto Networks on The All Things AI 100?
- Palo Alto Networks is listed under Security. Securing AI, and using AI to secure everything else. Next-Generation Security ARR reached $9.10B, up 63%, in fiscal Q4 2026 (Sept 1, 2026).
- Where is Palo Alto Networks based, and who owns it?
- Palo Alto Networks is based in Santa Clara, CA, was founded in 2005 and is public (NASDAQ: PANW).