How much did Palo Alto Networks spend on buybacks in fiscal 2026?

$1.0B, according to its 10-K for the fiscal year ending Jul 31, 2026.

Is Palo Alto Networks's share count going down?

Its diluted share count changed +32.1% over five fiscal years and +17.4% over the last year.

Its filings show $1.0B remaining under its repurchase authorization as of Jul 31, 2026.

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$0bought back in the 12 months to Jul 31, 2026

Palo Alto Networks hasn’t bought back stock since Q3 2024.

Stock repurchases by quarter

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Diluted shares outstanding

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$0last quarter (Q3 2026)

−$1.8Bnet of stock compensation ($1.8B)

+17.4%diluted shares, 1 year

+32.1%diluted shares, 5 years

—dividends, 12 months

0%of free cash flow ($4.1B) spent on buybacks

$0raised by issuing stock, 12 months

$1.0Bleft under its authorization as of Jul 31, 2026

Share counts are adjusted for 2 stock splits (3-for-1, 2-for-1).

Fiscal year	Buybacks	Dividends	Stock pay	Free cash flow	Diluted shares	Filing
2026	$1.0B	—	$1.8B	$4.1B	764.0M	10-K
2025	$0	—	$1.3B	$3.5B	709.0M	10-K
2024	$567M	—	$1.1B	$3.1B	708.0M	10-K
2023	$273M	—	$1.1B	$2.6B	684.5M	10-K
2022	$892M	—	$1.0B	$1.8B	591.2M	10-K
2021	$1.2B	—	$895M	$1.4B	578.2M	10-K
2020	$1.2B	—	$658M	$821M	581.4M	10-K
2019	$330M	—	$568M	$924M	567.0M	10-K
2018	$259M	—	$497M	$926M	—	10-K
2017	$411M	—	$475M	$705M	—	10-K

Does Palo Alto Networks buy back its stock?: Palo Alto Networks hasn’t bought back stock since Q3 2024.
How much did Palo Alto Networks spend on buybacks in fiscal 2026?: $1.0B, according to its 10-K for the fiscal year ending Jul 31, 2026.
Is Palo Alto Networks's share count going down?: Its diluted share count changed +32.1% over five fiscal years and +17.4% over the last year.
Does Palo Alto Networks have a buyback authorization?: Its filings show $1.0B remaining under its repurchase authorization as of Jul 31, 2026.

Latest filing used: 10-K for the period ending Jul 31, 2026, filed Sep 10, 2026 · open on SEC.gov