Palo Alto Networks reported revenue of $112.4 million for the fourth quarter of its fiscal year 2013, up 49% compared with $75.6 million in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2012. GAAP net loss for the fiscal fourth quarter was $15.8 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $4.6 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2012.
“Demand was strong in the fourth quarter across all theaters and verticals resulting in 11 percent sequential revenue growth and 49 percent year-over-year growth,” said Mark McLaughlin, president and chief executive officer of Palo Alto Networks. “In fiscal 2013, we grew revenue by 55 percent and added over 4,800 customers as Palo Alto Networks continues to significantly outpace the competition and cement its position as the global leader in next generation security.”
For fiscal year 2013, total revenue grew 55 percent to $396.1 million, compared with $255.1 million in fiscal 2012. GAAP net loss was $29.2 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, in fiscal 2013, compared with net income of $0.7 million, or $0.00 per diluted share, in fiscal 2012. Non-GAAP net income for fiscal 2013 was $16.0 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, compared with non-GAAP net income of $14.7 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, in fiscal 2012. Non-GAAP results for fiscal year 2013 include $3.6 million of expenses related to IP litigation, which on a tax effected basis was $0.03 per diluted share.
