Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 1.28x as of January 2026. Operating cash flow of $554.00 Million exceeds net income of $432.00 Million, indicating high earnings quality where cash backs reported profits. Explore Palo Alto Networks Inc operating cash flow efficiency to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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Palo Alto Networks Inc Cash Flow Quality Index (2012–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Palo Alto Networks Inc across 4 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check how aggressively does Palo Alto Networks Inc reinvest cash to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Palo Alto Networks Inc (2012–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Palo Alto Networks Inc. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) total market value.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.28x | $3.72 Billion | $1.13 Billion | ▲ +159.3% |
| 2024 | 1.26x | $3.26 Billion | $2.58 Billion | ▼ -80.0% |
| 2023 | 6.32x | $2.78 Billion | $439.70 Million | ▼ -94.0% |
| 2012 | 104.98x | $77.37 Million | $737.00K | — |