Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)

US — Technology Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol PANW
  • Rev/Share 13.3434
  • Book/Share 10.8713
  • PB 17.6676
  • Debt/Equity 0.1115
  • CurrentRatio 0.8953
  • ROIC 0.0624

 

  • MktCap 128072276000.0
  • FreeCF/Share 3.6689
  • PFCF 52.4843
  • PE 103.2039
  • Debt/Assets 0.0366
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.2006

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 3

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Initiation PANW Roth Capital -- Neutral -- $210 May 15, 2025
Upgrade PANW HSBC Securities Reduce Hold -- $156 April 10, 2025
Initiation PANW Stephens -- Equal Weight -- $205 April 1, 2025
Resumed PANW Morgan Stanley -- Overweight -- -- March 18, 2025
Downgrade PANW Deutsche Bank Buy Hold -- -- Jan. 8, 2025
Downgrade PANW BTIG Research Buy Neutral -- -- Jan. 8, 2025
Downgrade PANW Guggenheim Neutral Sell -- $130 Jan. 6, 2025
Initiation PANW Exane BNP Paribas -- Outperform -- $410 Oct. 8, 2024

News

The Big 3: PANW, ADSK, DDOG
ADSK, DDOG, PANW
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral

@ProsperTradingAcademy's Scott Bauer turns to software on today's Big 3. Scott explains his perspective behind example options trades on Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Autodesk (ADSK), and Datadog (DDOG).

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Can AI-Driven Platform Momentum Keep Aiding PANW's FCF Growth?
PANW
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Palo Alto Networks' FCF margin rose to 25.3% in Q3 as AI platforms drive scale and multi-product deals build long-term momentum.

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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
PANW
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Palo Alto (PANW). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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Palo Alto Networks vs. Okta: Which Cybersecurity Stock is a Smart Buy?
OKTA, PANW
Published: July 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Palo Alto Networks PANW and Okta OKTA are both U.S.-based cybersecurity companies that specialize in protecting enterprises from evolving digital threats. While PANW focuses broadly on next-gen firewalls, cloud security and AI-driven threat detection, OKTA focuses on identity and access management, providing cloud-based solutions that help businesses safeguard user data.

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Is It Worth Investing in Palo Alto (PANW) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
PANW
Published: July 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

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PANW's Platformization Gains Speed: Can it Multiply the Customer Base?
PANW
Published: July 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Palo Alto Networks' platform strategy accelerates with big wins and just 2% penetration, leaving major room for customer expansion.

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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
PANW
Published: June 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Palo Alto (PANW) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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CRWD, PANW & ZS Growth Show Cybersecurity is Here to Stay
CRWD, PANW
Published: June 27, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

"Cybersecurity is going to continue to grow," says Alex Hammerstone. Companies like CrowdStrike (CRWD), Palo Alto Networks (PANW), and ZScaler (ZS) have seen tremendous growth over the last year, a trend Alex says will continue with larger companies looking to boost online security.

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PANW's Prisma AIRS: Does it Give an Edge in AI Model Security?
PANW
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Palo Alto Networks bets big on Prisma AIRS to secure AI models end-to-end, aiming to anchor its $15 billion ARR platform strategy.

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BB vs. PANW: Which Cybersecurity Stock is the Smarter Pick Now?
BB, PANW
Published: June 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

BB's strong government ties, cost cuts, and lower valuation make it a compelling cybersecurity play over PANW now.

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Why Is Palo Alto (PANW) Up 10.2% Since Last Earnings Report?
PANW
Published: June 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Palo Alto (PANW) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
PANW
Published: June 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Palo Alto (PANW) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Will Prisma Access Browser be Key to PANW's SASE Expansion?
PANW
Published: June 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Palo Alto Networks' SASE ARR surges 36% as Prisma Access Browser drives seat growth and builds a strong nine-figure sales pipeline.

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The Big 3: PANW, UNH, TSCO
PANW, TSCO, UNH
Published: June 12, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

Dan Deming is watching how market momentum is impacting individual stocks on today's Big 3. He sees Palo Alto Networks (PANW) holding bullish optimism with cybersecurity trends holding firm, UnitedHealth (UNH) forming a "staircase higher" after its 50% plunge, and Tractor Supply's (TSCO) long-term opportunity.

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Is Cortex XSIAM Emerging as a Core Growth Engine for PANW?
PANW
Published: June 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Palo Alto Networks' Cortex XSIAM sees 200% ARR growth and $1B in bookings as it redefines SIEM with cloud-native, AI-powered tools.

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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
PANW
Published: June 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Palo Alto (PANW) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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PANW vs. CYBR: Which Cybersecurity Stock is the Better Buy Now?
CYBR, PANW
Published: June 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CYBR gains ground on PANW with standout earnings, AI-powered tools and expanding market reach.

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Palo Alto Networks Hits $5B in NGS ARR: What's Fueling the Surge?
PANW
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PANW's NGS ARR surpasses $5B with 34% growth, as AI-driven XSIAM adoption accelerates and customer counts surge.

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The Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now
CRSP, NEE, PANW
Published: June 03, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

Are you just as afraid of a market pullback right now as you are of missing out on upside? If so, you're not alone.

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Trade Tracker: Malcolm Ethridge sells Palo Alto
PANW
Published: May 28, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative

Malcolm Ethridge, Managing Partner at Capital Area Planning Group, joins CNBC's Halftime Report to explain why he's selling Palo Alto.

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3 Top Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy in May
CRWD, PANW, RBRK
Published: May 26, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

When it comes to cybersecurity, I don't know much about how it works from an experiential perspective. So, I suppose one could say I'm an outsider.

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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
PANW
Published: May 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Palo Alto (PANW) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Should Investors Buy, Sell or Hold PANW Stock Post Q3 Earnings?
PANW
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Despite Q3 earnings beat, Palo Alto Networks stock dips on margin pressure and contract shifts. However, promising long-term prospects make the stock worth holding.

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Palo Alto Networks to Present at Upcoming Investor Event
PANW
Published: May 23, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

SANTA CLARA, Calif. , May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, announced today that members of its management team will be presenting at the following financial community event: Bank of America 2025 Global Technology Conference Tuesday, June 3, 2025 8:40 a.m.

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Palo Alto Networks: NGS Offerings To Be Boosted By Moves In AI Space
PANW
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I am upgrading PANW from HOLD to BUY, citing strong Q3 results, robust guidance, and a promising AI cybersecurity strategy. NGS ARR surpassed $5B, driven by rapid adoption of AI-powered products like XSIAM. The Protect AI acquisition and platformization strategy should accelerate growth and help achieve the $15B ARR target by 2030.

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Trade Tracker: Stephanie Link buys more Palo Alto
PANW
Published: May 22, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

Stephanie Link, CIO at Hightower, joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to explain why she's buying more Palo Alto. She also discusses her Snowflake and UnitedHealth Strategies.

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Anomalous April Behind Us: Maintaining Palo Alto Networks With A Buy
PANW
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I'm doubling down on my buy rating for Palo Alto Networks, Inc. after the post-earnings pullback, and I see this as an attractive long-term entry point. Platform adoption, especially in software and AI-driven security, is accelerating, making me more confident in my long-term thesis. Despite minor misses in subscription growth, overall results beat expectations, and management raised EPS guidance, reinforcing my confidence in FY26 outperformance.

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Palo Alto Networks: Buy The Dip, Long-Term Tailwinds Ahead
PANW
Published: May 21, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Palo Alto Networks' NASDAQ: PANW stock price plunged following the Q3 release and guidance update because the results and update were as expected. News, as expected, is not a catalyst for higher share prices but can sustain an uptrend if positive.

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Palo Alto Networks Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
PANW
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PANW's Q3 results reflect strength across its Subscription & Support revenues, alongside a solid gain in Product revenues.

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Palo Alto Networks Stock Slips After Q3 Results
PANW
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative

Software stock Palo Alto Networks Inc (NASDAQ:PANW) is slipping today, down 6.2% to trade at $182.52 at last glance, after the company's fiscal third-quarter results.

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About Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)

  • IPO Date 2012-07-20
  • Website https://www.paloaltonetworks.com
  • Industry Software - Infrastructure
  • CEO Nikesh Arora
  • Employees 15758

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. provides cybersecurity solutions worldwide. The company offers firewall appliances and software; Panorama, a security management solution for the control of firewall appliances and software deployed on an end-customer's network and instances in public or private cloud environments, as a virtual or a physical appliance; and virtual system upgrades, which are available as extensions to the virtual system capacity that ships with physical appliances. It also provides subscription services covering the areas of threat prevention, malware and persistent threat, uniform resource locator filtering, laptop and mobile device protection, and firewall; and DNS security, Internet of Things security, SaaS security API, and SaaS security inline, as well as threat intelligence, and data loss prevention. In addition, the company offers cloud security, secure access, security analytics and automation, and threat intelligence and cyber security consulting; professional services, including architecture design and planning, implementation, configuration, and firewall migration; education services, such as certifications, as well as online and in-classroom training; and support services. Palo Alto Networks, Inc. sells its products and services through its channel partners, as well as directly to medium to large enterprises, service providers, and government entities operating in various industries, including education, energy, financial services, government entities, healthcare, Internet and media, manufacturing, public sector, and telecommunications. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.