Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • 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
PANW
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
PANW
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?
PANW
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
PANW
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
PANW
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
PANW
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?
PANW
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
PANW
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?
PANW
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?
ALLT, PANW
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
AAPL, PANW
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?
PANW
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
PANW
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
COF, IDXX, PANW, 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?
PANW
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?
PANW
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
CRWD, OKTA, PANW
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
PANW
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
PANW
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
CRWD, FTNT, PANW, QLYS
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
PANW
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?
PANW
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?
PANW
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
PANW
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.

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Palo Alto Networks announces multibillion-dollar deal with Google Cloud
GOOG, GOOGL, PANW
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?
PANW
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?
CRWD, PANW
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
ADBE, MU, PANW, VRT
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
LNG, PANW, WMT
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?
PANW
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

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.