Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) — Cash Flow Reinvestment Rate
Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) has a Cash Flow Reinvestment Rate of 6.28x as of January 2026, reinvesting $3.48 Billion (capex $84.00 Million plus investments $3.40 Billion) from operating cash flow of $554.00 Million. Check Palo Alto Networks Inc cash flow quality index to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
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Palo Alto Networks Inc Cash Flow Reinvestment Rate (2011–2025)
Historical reinvestment intensity for Palo Alto Networks Inc across 15 annual periods. Explore Palo Alto Networks Inc long-term investment intensity to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
Annual Cash Flow Reinvestment Rate for Palo Alto Networks Inc (2011–2025)
Year-by-year capital reinvestment analysis for Palo Alto Networks Inc. For live market cap and broader valuation context, see Palo Alto Networks Inc market capitalisation.
| Year | Reinvestment Rate | Total Reinvested (USD) | Operating CF | Capex | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.66x | $2.45 Billion | $3.72 Billion | $246.20 Million | ▲ +28.9% |
| 2024 | 0.51x | $1.67 Billion | $3.26 Billion | $156.80 Million | ▼ -49.2% |
| 2023 | 1.01x | $2.80 Billion | $2.78 Billion | $146.30 Million | ▲ +48.4% |
| 2022 | 0.68x | $1.35 Billion | $1.98 Billion | $192.80 Million | ▲ +44.9% |
| 2021 | 0.47x | $703.30 Million | $1.50 Billion | $116.00 Million | ▼ -50.9% |
| 2020 | 0.95x | $986.30 Million | $1.04 Billion | $214.40 Million | ▼ -5.0% |
| 2019 | 1.00x | $1.06 Billion | $1.06 Billion | $131.20 Million | ▲ +612.8% |
| 2018 | 0.14x | $145.90 Million | $1.04 Billion | $112.00 Million | ▼ -68.0% |
| 2017 | 0.44x | $381.90 Million | $868.50 Million | $163.40 Million | ▼ -14.6% |
| 2016 | 0.51x | $338.90 Million | $658.10 Million | $72.50 Million | ▼ -72.8% |
| 2015 | 1.90x | $663.88 Million | $350.30 Million | $33.83 Million | ▼ -28.6% |
| 2014 | 2.65x | $234.62 Million | $88.41 Million | $36.11 Million | ▲ +100.5% |
| 2013 | 1.32x | $151.56 Million | $114.52 Million | $22.44 Million | ▲ +603.0% |
| 2012 | 0.19x | $14.56 Million | $77.37 Million | $14.56 Million | ▼ -53.5% |
| 2011 | 0.40x | $13.00 Million | $32.10 Million | $13.00 Million | — |