PANW Q2 FY2026: Platformization and AI Security Gain Momentum

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What changed

Relative to the prior-quarter analysis, the current analysis adds Koi and Venafi to the strategic roadmap, reports rapid Prisma AIRS adoption and record platformization activity, and emphasizes 119% net retention among platformized customers. The core growth narrative remains centered on AI security, SASE, and cross-platform expansion.

Guidance delta

Management's guidance sentiment was raised; the analysis points to continued high-single-digit revenue growth and margin expansion through FY2026.

Key takeaways

• Revenue and next-generation security ARR grew at double-digit rates, according to the supplied analysis.
• Platformization activity reached a record, with 119% net retention among platformized customers.
• Prisma AIRS and AgentiX are scaling as core parts of the AI-security growth narrative.
• CyberArk, Chronosphere, and Koi broaden the platform across identity, observability, and endpoint AI security.
• Operating margin remained above 30% for the third consecutive quarter.

Management priorities

• Scale AgentiX for autonomous AI-driven incident response.
• Integrate Koi endpoint capabilities into XDR and Prisma AIRS.
• Expand quantum-security subscriptions and integrate Venafi technology.
• Continue platformization across network, cloud, identity, and observability.
• Pursue joint go-to-market opportunities with CyberArk.