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Palo Alto Networks (PANW)
NASDAQ:PANW
PANW Stock Chart & Stats
$187.09
-$6.31(-3.60%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$187.09
-$6.31(-3.60%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$144.15 - $223.61
Previous CloseN/A
Volume4.51M
Average Volume (3M)5.84M
Market Cap
$130.40B
Enterprise Value$152.28B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.21B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$346.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)118.7
Beta1.37
Next Earnings
Feb 24, 2026EPS Estimate
0.94Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.93
Shares Outstanding697,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume5,029,614
30 Day Avg. Volume5,841,541
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 Cap1.17
Enterprise Value/Revenue15.93
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit21.69
Enterprise Value/Ebitda80.15
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$232.37Price Target Upside24.20% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering36
EPS Forecast (FY)3.86
Revenue Forecast (FY)$10.53B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
AcquisitionsPalo Alto Networks announced its intent to acquire Chronosphere, a platform with strong ARR growth, which should help expand development opportunities in a high-growth industry.
Financial PerformancePalo Alto Networks' revenue was up 15.7% year-over-year, surpassing Bloomberg consensus expectations.
Product GrowthSolid Next-Generation Security products revenue growth, with the number of active SASE customers and ARR showing significant year-over-year increases.
Bears Say
Acquisition RisksNegatives include two large acquisitions that add execution risks, as well as rich valuation and peak growth/margin rates.
Revenue Growth ChallengesPlatformization and new projects have failed to reverse the overarching long-term trend of decelerating revenue growth.
Valuation ConcernsThere is limited scope for estimate upgrades in fiscal years 2026-27 with the shares trading at a high price-to-earnings ratio compared to the sector's median.
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 $144.15 and its highest was $223.61 in the past 12 months.
What is Palo Alto Networks’s market cap?
Palo Alto Networks’s market cap is $130.40B.
When is Palo Alto Networks’s upcoming earnings report date?
Palo Alto Networks’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 24, 2026 which is in 68 days.
How were Palo Alto Networks’s earnings last quarter?
Palo Alto Networks released its earnings results on Nov 19, 2025. The company reported $0.93 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.891 by $0.039.
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 0.94.
How many shares outstanding does Palo Alto Networks have?
Palo Alto Networks has 697,000,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Palo Alto Networks’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Palo Alto Networks reported an EPS of $0.93 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.891. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.419%.
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:
$232.37 (24.20% Upside)
$232.37 (24.20% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PANW Sentiment 80%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.4M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $4.9M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-5.43%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
15.33%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
15.52%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is a global cybersecurity leader that provides a comprehensive suite of security solutions designed to protect digital environments. The company operates in the cybersecurity sector, focusing on areas such as network security, cloud security, endpoint protection, and threat intelligence. Its core products include the Next-Generation Firewall, Prisma Cloud, Cortex XDR, and various security subscription services that help organizations safeguard their data and applications against cyber threats.
PANW Company Deck
PANW Earnings Call
Q1 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Palo Alto Networks showcased strong financial performance and strategic growth through platformization, innovation, and key acquisitions. While emerging AI threats and integration challenges were noted, the company's proactive measures and strategic vision position it well for future opportunities.View all PANW earnings summariesPANW Revenue Breakdown
19.54% Product
80.46% Subscription and support
PANW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$232.37
▲(24.20% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.88% Insiders
27.70% Mutual Funds
14.20% Other Institutional Investors
30.98% Public Companies and Individual Investors