Palo Alto Networks to Announce Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Rhea-AI Summary

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) will release fiscal second quarter 2026 results for the period ending January 31, 2026, after U.S. markets close on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

A video webcast to discuss results will be held Feb 17 at 1:30 p.m. PT (4:30 p.m. ET). According to the company, the live webcast is available in the Investors section and a replay will be posted three hours after the event and archived for one year.

News Market Reaction – PANW

-5.23%

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-5.23% News Effect

On the day this news was published, PANW declined 5.23%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Earnings release date: February 17, 2026 Quarter end date: January 31, 2026 Webcast time PT: 1:30 p.m. +3 more

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Earnings release date February 17, 2026 Fiscal Q2 2026 results to be released after U.S. market close

Quarter end date January 31, 2026 Fiscal second quarter 2026 period end

Webcast time PT 1:30 p.m. Video webcast to discuss fiscal Q2 2026 results (Pacific time)

Webcast time ET 4:30 p.m. Video webcast to discuss fiscal Q2 2026 results (Eastern time)

Replay delay 3 hours Replay available three hours after webcast conclusion

Replay archive period 1 year Webcast replay archived on investor relations site

Market Reality Check

Price: $148.92 Vol: Volume 4,942,211 is below...

normal vol

$148.92 Last Close

Volume Volume 4,942,211 is below 20-day average 6,403,428 ahead of the earnings date. normal

Technical Shares at 175.42 are trading below the 200-day MA of 193.65, well under the 52-week high 223.61.

Peers on Argus

PANW is down 0.88% while cybersecurity peers are mixed: CRWD (-0.26%), FTNT (+0....

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PANW is down 0.88% while cybersecurity peers are mixed: CRWD (-0.26%), FTNT (+0.5%), NET (+3.48%), SNPS (-0.57%), ZS (+0.43%). This points to stock-specific factors rather than a broad sector move.

Common Catalyst Several cybersecurity names, including PANW and CRWD, released earnings date and conference call scheduling headlines, highlighting a calendar-driven news cycle.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 29 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 29	AI acquisition	Positive	-4.1%	Completion of Chronosphere acquisition to unify observability and security for AI era.
Jan 15	Clinical project update	Positive	-1.7%	Advancement of a silver-gold project toward Phase I drilling with permits secured.
Dec 19	AI cloud partnership	Positive	+0.5%	Expanded Google Cloud partnership and multibillion-dollar AI and cloud agreement.
Dec 16	Security report release	Positive	+0.7%	State of Cloud Security 2025 report highlighting AI-driven cloud attack surface expansion.
Nov 21	Investor conference	Positive	-1.2%	Announcement of presentation at UBS Global Technology and AI Conference.

Pattern Detected

Recent history shows multiple instances where seemingly positive strategic or AI-related announcements were followed by negative price reactions, suggesting a pattern of selling into good news.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, Palo Alto Networks has emphasized strategic expansion and AI-driven initiatives. It completed the Chronosphere acquisition on 2026-01-29, but shares fell 4.1%. Earlier AI-focused partnerships with Google Cloud on 2025-12-19 and an AI-driven cloud security report on 2025-12-16 saw modest positive reactions under 1%. An investor conference announcement on 2025-11-21 coincided with a 1.17% decline. Today’s earnings date notice fits into this pattern of regular, strategically focused communications.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock moved -5.2% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite this being onl...

Analysis

The stock moved -5.2% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite this being only an earnings date notice would fit a pattern where the stock has sometimes declined after ostensibly positive updates, such as the 4.1% drop following the Chronosphere acquisition closing. Pre-announcement, shares traded below the 200-day MA at 175.42 versus 193.65, suggesting a cautious setup. Any sharp downside move could reflect existing skepticism about upcoming results rather than this scheduling news alone.

Key Terms

video webcast

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video webcast technical

"Palo Alto Networks will host a video webcast that day at 1:30 p.m."

A video webcast is a live or recorded online presentation that combines video, audio and often slides to deliver corporate updates, earnings calls, product demonstrations or investor briefings to a remote audience. Investors treat webcasts as a direct window into company leadership and performance—like watching a live TV briefing—because they reveal tone, explanations and Q&A that help assess strategy and make quicker investment decisions.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, announced today that it will release the financial results for its fiscal second quarter 2026, ending January 31, 2026, after U.S. markets close on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Palo Alto Networks will host a video webcast that day at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern time) to discuss the results.

A live video webcast will be accessible from the "Investors" section of the Palo Alto Networks website at investors.paloaltonetworks.com. A replay of the event will be available three hours after the conclusion of the webcast and archived for one year. Prior to commencement of the fiscal second quarter 2026 financial results webcast on February 17, 2026, a financial results press release will be accessible from the Palo Alto Networks website.

About Palo Alto Networks

As the global AI and cybersecurity leader, Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) is dedicated to protecting our digital way of life via continuous innovation. Trusted by more than 70,000 organizations worldwide, we provide comprehensive AI-powered security solutions across network, cloud, security operations and AI, enhanced by the expertise and threat intelligence of Unit 42. Our focus on platformization allows enterprises to streamline security at scale, ensuring protection fuels innovation. Explore more at www.paloaltonetworks.com.

Palo Alto Networks and the Palo Alto Networks logo are trademarks of Palo Alto Networks, Inc. in the United States or in certain jurisdictions throughout the world. All other trademarks, trade names, or service marks used or mentioned herein belong to their respective owners. Any unreleased services or features (and any services or features not generally available to customers) referenced in this or other press releases or public statements are not currently available (or are not yet generally available to customers) and may not be delivered when expected or at all. Customers who purchase Palo Alto Networks applications should make their purchase decisions based on services and features currently generally available.

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FAQ

When will Palo Alto Networks (PANW) report fiscal Q2 2026 results?

Palo Alto Networks will report fiscal Q2 2026 after U.S. markets close on Feb 17, 2026. According to the company, the results cover the quarter ending Jan 31, 2026, and a press release will be posted on the investor website prior to the webcast.

What time is the Palo Alto Networks (PANW) fiscal Q2 2026 webcast on February 17, 2026?

The webcast starts at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern time) on Feb 17, 2026. According to the company, the live video webcast is accessible from the Investors section of the Palo Alto Networks website.

Where can investors watch the Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Q2 2026 earnings webcast?

Investors can watch the live webcast on the Palo Alto Networks investor website at investors.paloaltonetworks.com. According to the company, a replay will be available three hours after the webcast and archived for one year.

Will Palo Alto Networks (PANW) release a press release before the Q2 2026 webcast?

Yes. A financial results press release will be accessible on the company's website prior to the webcast on Feb 17, 2026. According to the company, the press release will precede the live discussion of results.

How long will the Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Q2 2026 webcast replay remain available?

The webcast replay will be archived for one year following the event. According to the company, the replay becomes available three hours after the conclusion of the live Feb 17, 2026 webcast.