Palo Alto Networks Q3 2025: Unpacking Contradictions in AI Integration, Revenue Growth, and Cybersecurity Strategy

AI and cybersecurity integration, product revenue growth and market transition, AI imperative in cybersecurity are the key contradictions discussed in Palo Alto Networks' latest 2025Q3 earnings call.



Revenue and Next-Generation Security ARR Growth:
- Palo Alto Networks reported total revenue of $2.29 billion and next-generation security ARR of $5.09 billion, reflecting a 15% revenue growth and 34% year-over-year increase in ARR.
- Growth was driven by strong performance in network security, cloud security, and security operations, with a focus on AI-powered solutions.

Product Revenue and Software Mix:
- Product revenue increased by 16% year-over-year, with software revenue approaching 40% of total product revenue.
- This was due to the transformation from hardware to software solutions, accelerated by increased adoption of AI and cloud technologies.

Platformization and Customer Adoption:
- Over 90 net new platformization deals were closed in Q3, with approximately 1,250 platformizations within the top 5,000 customers, representing nearly 70% year-on-year growth in platformized customers.
- This growth was driven by the integration of XSIAM and other AI-powered solutions, which provide significant cost savings and operational efficiencies.

AI and Network Security Momentum:
- Software firewall ARR grew approximately 20% year-over-year, with SASE ARR increasing by 36% year-over-year, contributing to overall ARR growth.
- The growth in these areas is attributed to AI-driven cloud adoption and the expansion of security requirements for remote workforces and hybrid IT environments.