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Deferred Revenue and Commissions
 3 Months Ended
May 03, 2026
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
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Deferred Commissions
Deferred commissions consist of incremental costs paid to our sales force to obtain customer contracts.
Changes in total deferred commissions during the periods presented are as follows (in thousands):
First Quarter of Fiscal
20262027
Beginning balance
$328,620 $419,569 
Additions45,927 85,070 
Recognition of deferred commissions(42,270)(72,390)
Ending balance$332,277 $432,249 
Of the $432.2 million total deferred commissions balance at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2027, we expect to recognize approximately 33% as sales commission expense over the next 12 months and the remainder thereafter.
There was no impairment related to capitalized commissions for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 and 2027.
Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenue primarily consists of amounts that have been invoiced but have not yet been recognized as revenue including performance obligations pertaining to subscription services.
Changes in total deferred revenue during the periods presented are as follows (in thousands):
First Quarter of Fiscal
20262027
Beginning balance
$1,795,303 $2,227,497 
Additions427,687 647,030 
Recognition of deferred revenue(395,445)(497,170)
Ending balance$1,827,545 $2,377,357 
Revenue recognized during the first quarter of fiscal 2026 and 2027 from deferred revenue at the beginning of each respective period was $340.8 million and $439.2 million.
Remaining Performance Obligations
Total remaining performance obligations (RPO) which is contracted but not recognized revenue was $3.8 billion at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2027, of which $51.4 million relates to a lessor arrangement. RPO consists of both deferred revenue and non-cancelable amounts that are expected to be invoiced and recognized as revenue in future periods. Of the $3.8 billion RPO at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2027, we expect to recognize approximately 43% over the next 12 months, and the remainder thereafter.