Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)
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- symbol PANW
- Rev/Share 14.0747
- Book/Share 12.7614
- PB 13.7461
- Debt/Equity 0.0399
- CurrentRatio 0.9854
- ROIC 0.0535
- MktCap 119984244181.0
- FreeCF/Share 5.799
- PFCF 30.4722
- PE 106.6149
- Debt/Assets 0.0147
- DivYield 0
- ROE 0.1485
- Rating B
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 1
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 4
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | PANW | Guggenheim | Sell | Neutral | -- | -- | Jan. 5, 2026 |
| Downgrade | PANW | HSBC Securities | Hold | Reduce | -- | $157 | Nov. 21, 2025 |
| Upgrade | PANW | BTIG Research | Neutral | Buy | -- | $248 | Oct. 13, 2025 |
| Reiterated | PANW | BMO Capital Markets | -- | Outperform | $217 | $225 | Aug. 19, 2025 |
| Upgrade | PANW | BofA Securities | Neutral | Buy | -- | $215 | Aug. 19, 2025 |
| Upgrade | PANW | Deutsche Bank | Hold | Buy | -- | $220 | Aug. 13, 2025 |
| Upgrade | PANW | Piper Sandler | Neutral | Overweight | -- | $225 | Aug. 12, 2025 |
| Downgrade | PANW | KeyBanc Capital Markets | Overweight | Sector Weight | -- | -- | July 31, 2025 |
| Initiation | PANW | Roth Capital | -- | Neutral | -- | $210 | May 15, 2025 |
| Upgrade | PANW | HSBC Securities | Reduce | Hold | -- | $156 | April 10, 2025 |
News
Investors Heavily Search Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: February 03, 2026 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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Palo Alto Networks to Announce Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Published: February 03, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, announced today that it will release the financial results for its fiscal second quarter 2026, ending January 31, 2026, after U.S. markets close on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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Time To Buy The Dip In PANW Stock?
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock should be included in your watchlist. Here's why – currently trading near $177, the stock is effectively testing a support floor that aligns with the "buying interest" pattern observed over the last decade.
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Brokers Suggest Investing in Palo Alto (PANW): Read This Before Placing a Bet
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
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Palo Alto Networks Completes Chronosphere Acquisition, Unifying Observability and Security for the AI Era
Published: January 29, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Delivers real-time visibility, monitoring, and protection for the massive data volumes that power AI-driven digital operations SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As enterprises increasingly rely on AI to run digital operations, protect assets, and drive growth, success depends on one critical factor: trusted, high-quality, real-time data.
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Palo Alto highlights quantum-safe security initiatives
Published: January 28, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Palo Alto Networks Inc (NYSE:PANW, XETRA:5AP) recently hosted its Quantum-Safe Summit, bringing together experts in quantum computing and cryptography to discuss emerging threats and protections in the era of quantum technology. The event featured John Martinis, 2025 Physics Nobel Laureate, and Dustin Moody, lead of Post-Quantum Cryptography Standardization Projects at NIST.
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Can Prisma AIRS Become Palo Alto Networks' Next Major Growth Engine?
Published: January 27, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
With deal momentum rising and integrations expanding, Prisma AIRS can emerge as a meaningful contributor to PANW's long-term growth.
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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: January 23, 2026 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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Can PANW's Secure Browser Adoption Support Long-Term SASE Growth?
Published: January 21, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Palo Alto Networks' secure browser traction is accelerating as SASE ARR tops $1.3 billion, strengthening its long-term platform growth story.
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PANW vs. ALLT: Which Network Security Stock is the Better Buy?
Published: January 19, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Allot's surging SECaaS growth and cheaper valuation give it an edge over Palo Alto Networks as network security demand accelerates.
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These 2 Computer and Technology Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.
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Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Palo Alto (PANW): Should You Buy?
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: January 12, 2026 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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Final Trades: Palo Alto Networks, Capital One, Idexx Labs and the XLB
Published: January 07, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
CNBC's “Halftime Report” Investment Committee discuss their top stocks to watch for the second half of the day's trading session.
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PANW Plunges 14% in 3 Months: Should You Hold or Fold the Stock?
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Palo Alto Networks is down nearly 14% amid slowing growth, but large AI-driven deals and discounted valuation raise the hold-or-fold question.
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Can Platformization Continue Fueling PANW's NGS ARR Growth?
Published: January 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Palo Alto Networks' platform strategy is driving strong NGS ARR growth as customers consolidate security tools across network, cloud and ops.
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3 Cybersecurity Stocks to Watch in 2026 as Identity and Endpoint Converge
Published: January 02, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Cybersecurity will be one of the most important sectors in the tech sector in 2026 and beyond. Increasingly, organizations realize that investing in cybersecurity is not a nice-to-have; it's a mandatory line item on the balance sheet.
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Palo Alto Network Stock Looks Poised for 2026 Breakout
Published: December 30, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
Palo Alto Networks Inc (NASDAQ:PANW) stock is on track to close out 2025 with a modest 2.9% lead, but has been stalling out below the $190 region since it failed to conquer the $200 level earlier this month.
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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: December 30, 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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4 Cybersecurity Stocks With Strong Demand and Durable Moats for 2026
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Cybersecurity demand is set to grow through 2026, and QLYS, FTNT, CRWD & PANW are the four stocks with strong demand signals and competitive moats.
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Palo Alto Networks: Massively Expanding Its Turf
Published: December 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Palo Alto Networks remains a buy, trading at reasonable levels amid a substantially expanded $300B TAM and strong organic execution. PANW's $3.35B Chronosphere acquisition, with $160M ARR growing triple digits, offers attractive economics and strategic entry into observability. Recent M&A, including Chronosphere and CyberArk, positions PANW to compete directly with Datadog and expand beyond core cybersecurity.
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PANW Deepens Ties With Google: Will This Enhance Prisma AIRS Adoption?
Published: December 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Palo Alto Networks deepens its Google Cloud partnership by embedding Prisma AIRS into AI services, aiming to boost adoption as AI workloads scale.
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Palo Alto (PANW) Up 0.4% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Published: December 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 Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: December 19, 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.
Read More
Palo Alto Networks announces multibillion-dollar deal with Google Cloud
Published: December 19, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive
Palo Alto Networks will migrate key internal workloads to Google Cloud as part of a new multibillion-dollar agreement. The agreement is an expansion of the companies' existing strategic partnership.
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Can Cortex XSIAM Become Palo Alto Networks' Next Major Growth Engine?
Published: December 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
PANW's Cortex XSIAM is landing bigger deals and high-spending customers, signaling it could emerge as a key growth driver.
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PANW vs. CRWD: Which Cybersecurity Stock Has an Edge Right Now?
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CrowdStrike's Falcon Flex surge and faster revenue growth give it the edge over Palo Alto Networks in the battle for cybersecurity dominance.
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Final Trades: Micron, Palo Alto Networks, Adobe and Vertiv Holdings
Published: December 12, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
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Top 3 Winter Stocks With Solid Growth Opportunities
Published: December 11, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
The winter season often marks a distinct shift in the economic landscape, presenting investors with an opportunity to recalibrate their portfolios. While the colder months can bring market volatility, they also clarify the winners in specific industries that thrive on seasonal demand.
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Wall Street Analysts Think Palo Alto (PANW) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
Published: December 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
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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