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Palo Alto Networks's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €-0.19.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €1.08.
During the past 12 months, Palo Alto Networks's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 19.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 38.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 35.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 32.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, Palo Alto Networks's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 99.50% per year. The lowest was 11.50% per year. And the median was 40.50% per year.
Palo Alto Networks (FRA:5AP) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Palo Alto Networks Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Palo Alto Networks Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Palo Alto Networks's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Palo Alto Networks Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
FRA:5AP vs PLTR, ORCL, CRWD: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Palo Alto Networks's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Palo Alto Networks PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Palo Alto Networks's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Palo Alto Networks's PE Ratio falls into.
Palo Alto Networks Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Palo Alto Networks's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1.04
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €1.04 mean?
Palo Alto Networks (FRA:5AP) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €1.04 as of Apr. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Palo Alto Networks and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Palo Alto Networks ranks #451 out of 2075 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is Palo Alto Networks' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Palo Alto Networks' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.04. Based on the distribution chart, Palo Alto Networks ranks #451 out of 2075 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Palo Alto Networks has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palo Alto Networks' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to PLTR and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Palo Alto Networks ranks #451 out of 2075 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Palo Alto Networks in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.50. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Software company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Software companies is 12.50, based on 2,075 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Palo Alto Networks and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palo Alto Networks's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palo Alto Networks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palo Alto Networks (FRA:5AP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €182.27, compared to a current price of €329.45 — trading 80.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.04. Palo Alto Networks' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Palo Alto Networks (FRA:5AP), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.04 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Palo Alto Networks (FRA:5AP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palo Alto Networks stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €329.45 is trading 80.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €182.27.
GuruFocus considers Palo Alto Networks to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:5AP:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): €1.04
GF Value™: €182.27 vs. price of €329.45 (80.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5AP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Palo Alto Networks is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, and security operations. The California-based firm has more than 80,000 enterprise customers across the world, including more than three-fourths of the Global 2000.
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