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PANW Stock Chart & Stats
$167.85
-$6.31(-3.60%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$167.85
-$6.31(-3.60%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$139.57 - $368.80
Previous CloseN/A
Volume4.51M
Average Volume (3M)7.20M
Market Cap
$292.32B
Enterprise Value$142.59K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.11B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.07B
Price to Earnings (P/E)293.0
Beta1.32
Next Earnings
Aug 24, 2026EPS Estimate
0.98Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.19
Shares Outstanding815,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume7,193,452
30 Day Avg. Volume7,196,542
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.76
Price to Book (P/B)14.70
Price to Sales (P/S)12.47
P/FCF Ratio33.15
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$337.92Price Target Upside101.32% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering41
EPS Forecast (FY)3.77
Revenue Forecast (FY)$11.42B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationPANW's operating cash flow scaled materially to $4.22B TTM with free cash flow of $4.38B TTM. Durable cash conversion funds sustained R&D, integrations and capital returns, reducing financing risk and enabling multi-year investment in product and platform expansion without sacrificing balance sheet flexibility.
Revenue Scale & Gross MarginsMulti-year revenue growth to $10.61B TTM combined with persistently high gross margins (~69–74%) creates durable unit economics. Scale supports recurring subscription expansion, funds AI/security R&D, and provides operating leverage that helps absorb cyclical cost pressures and sustain profitability over the medium term.
Platformization & Customer RetentionStrong platform adoption (2,280 platformized customers) and 120% net retention indicate effective cross-sell and high customer stickiness. Platformization drives higher ARPU, predictable recurring revenue and lower churn, reinforcing a competitive moat and multi-year expansion potential within existing enterprise accounts.
Bears Say
Elevated Stock‑based CompensationSBC at 17% of revenue, largely M&A-driven, materially elevates non-GAAP adjustments and dilutes shareholders. Even if temporary, elevated SBC increases operating expense run-rate and suppresses GAAP profitability and EPS metrics for roughly 12–18 months, complicating margin comparability and per‑share growth.
Supply‑chain & Component Cost PressureMemory and storage cost inflation and component scarcity force hardware price hikes and can compress margins. Because hardware still supports product attach and new deployments, ongoing supply pressures risk margin variability, potential customer pushback and uneven hardware-led revenue contributions over the next several quarters.
Acquisition Integration & Run‑rate ExpensesManagement expects a full year of CyberArk and Chronosphere expenses next fiscal year despite early synergies. Continued integration, migration work and recurring acquisition costs raise near-term operating expenses and execution risk, potentially tempering margin expansion even as strategic capabilities are absorbed.
Palo Alto Networks News
PANW FAQ
What was Palo Alto Networks’s price range in the past 12 months?
Palo Alto Networks lowest stock price was $139.57 and its highest was $368.80 in the past 12 months.
What is Palo Alto Networks’s market cap?
Palo Alto Networks’s market cap is $292.32B.
When is Palo Alto Networks’s upcoming earnings report date?
Palo Alto Networks’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 24, 2026 which is in 34 days.
How were Palo Alto Networks’s earnings last quarter?
Palo Alto Networks released its earnings results on Jun 02, 2026. The company reported $0.85 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.793 by $0.057.
Is Palo Alto Networks overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Palo Alto Networks’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Palo Alto Networks pay dividends?
Palo Alto Networks does not currently pay dividends.
What is Palo Alto Networks’s EPS estimate?
Palo Alto Networks’s EPS estimate is 0.98.
How many shares outstanding does Palo Alto Networks have?
Palo Alto Networks has 815,000,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Palo Alto Networks’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Palo Alto Networks reported an EPS of $0.85 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.793. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.636%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Palo Alto Networks?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PANW
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Palo Alto Networks Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$337.92 (101.32% Upside)
$337.92 (101.32% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PANW Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 2.4M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $8.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
78.08%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
110.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is a global leader in providing advanced cybersecurity solutions. The company's core product line includes both hardware and software-based firewalls. It also offers Panorama, a sophisticated security management platform designed for centralized control of these firewall deployments, whether they are physical appliances, virtual instances, or situated in public or private cloud environments. Additionally, the firm provides virtual system upgrades to enhance the capacity of its physical firewall units. Complementing its core products, Palo Alto Networks delivers an extensive range of subscription services. These encompass robust threat prevention, protection against malware and advanced persistent threats, URL filtering, and security for both laptop and mobile devices. Further specialized subscriptions include DNS security, Internet of Things (IoT) security, SaaS security (via API and inline methods), threat intelligence, and data loss prevention. Beyond its product and subscription offerings, the company extends various expert services, such as cloud security, secure access solutions, security analytics and automation tools, and specialized cybersecurity consulting, often integrated with threat intelligence. Its professional services cover critical areas like architectural design and planning, system implementation, configuration, and seamless firewall migration. Educational resources, including certifications and both online and in-classroom training, are also available, alongside comprehensive support services. Palo Alto Networks distributes its security solutions both directly and through an extensive network of channel partners. Its diverse clientele primarily comprises medium to large-scale enterprises, service providers, and governmental organizations across a wide array of industries. These sectors include education, energy, financial services, healthcare, internet and media, manufacturing, the broader public sector, and telecommunications. Established in 2005, Palo Alto Networks maintains its corporate headquarters in Santa Clara, California.
PANW Revenue Breakdown
19.54% Product
80.46% Subscription and support

PANW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$337.92
▲(101.32% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.74% Insiders
15.20% Mutual Funds
1.09% Other Institutional Investors
54.45% Public Companies and Individual Investors










