Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol PANW
  • Rev/Share 13.3434
  • Book/Share 10.8713
  • PB 16.8361
  • Debt/Equity 0.1115
  • CurrentRatio 0.8953
  • ROIC 0.0624

 

  • MktCap 122044404000.0
  • FreeCF/Share 3.6689
  • PFCF 50.0141
  • PE 98.3465
  • 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
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
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

Palo Alto Networks agrees to buy CyberArk for $25 billion
CYBR, PANW
Published: July 30, 2025 by: TechCrunch
Sentiment: Positive

Cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks announced on Wednesday its intent to acquire identity management and security company CyberArk for $25 billion. The deal, a mix of cash and stock, marks Palo Alto's entrance into the identity security space, according to a company press release.

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Why Palo Alto Networks Is Buying CyberArk for $25B
CYBR, PANW
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Bloomberg Technology
Sentiment: Positive

The leaders of Palo Alto Networks and CyberArk say their $25 billion deal will allow for faster global growth. Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora and CyberArk Executive Chair Udi Mokady join Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.

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Palo Alto Networks Stock Down 14% On Dubious $25 Billion CyberArk Buy
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Published: July 30, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

Santa Clara, Calif.-based cybersecurity platform provider Palo Alto Networks stock has lost 14% of its peak value since inking a deal to acquire Newton, Mass.

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Why Palo Alto Networks plans to purchase CyberArk in a $25 billion deal
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Published: July 30, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral

Palo Alto Networks' stock was falling Wednesday after the announcement of a splashy deal that would give the cybersecurity giant a foothold in the identity business, which stands to benefit from AI.

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Palo Alto Plans CyberArk Buyout: Can This Boost PANW's Identity Edge?
PANW
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

PANW eyes a $20B CYBR buyout to plug its identity gap and push deeper into the fast-growing IAM market.

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Why Does Palo Alto Networks Want To Buy CyberArk?
CYBR, PANW
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Israel-based cybersecurity firm CyberArk in a deal that could be valued at up to $20 billion, per The Wall Street Journal. The news sent CyberArk shares up over 13%, although Palo Alto's stock dropped by nearly 5%.

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Palo Alto Networks to Buy CyberArk in $25 Billion Deal
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Published: July 30, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

The deal is expected to close in the second half of Palo Alto's fiscal 2026.

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Palo Alto Networks to acquire CyberArk in $25 billion deal
CYBR, PANW
Published: July 30, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

Palo Alto Networks is acquiring Israeli identity security provider CyberArk in a deal valued at roughly $25 billion. The California-based cybersecurity company will pay $45 a share for CyberArk

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Palo Alto to scoop up CyberArk for $25 billion to tackle AI-era threats
CYBR, PANW
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Palo Alto Networks said on Wednesday it would buy Israeli cybersecurity firm CyberArk Software for about $25 billion, deepening its push to become a one-stop shop for businesses seeking protection from rising AI-driven threats.

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Palo Alto Networks Announces Agreement to Acquire CyberArk, the Identity Security Leader
CYBR, PANW
Published: July 30, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Will Create the End-to-End Security Platform for the AI Era NEWS SUMMARY: Will accelerate Palo Alto Networks' platform strategy by establishing Identity Security as a new core platform. CyberArk extends Identity Security to all users by advancing the vision that every identity, human, machine and AI requires deep security for access across the modern enterprise.

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Palo Alto Networks to Announce Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results on Monday, August 18, 2025
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Published: July 30, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

SANTA CLARA, Calif. , July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, announced today that it will release the financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025, ending July 31, 2025, after U.S. markets close on Monday, August 18, 2025.

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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note
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Published: July 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) closed at $193.84 in the latest trading session, marking a -5.21% move from the prior day.

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Palo Alto Networks in talks to acquire CyberArk for $20B – WSJ
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Published: July 29, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Neutral

Palo Alto Networks Inc (NYSE:PANW, ETR:5AP) is reportedly in discussions to acquire CyberArk Software (NASDAQ:CYBR) in a deal worth about $20 billion, a move that analysts say could reshape the cybersecurity landscape and accelerate Palo Alto's strategy to become an end-to-end platform provider. Shares of CyberArk surged 11.5% on Tuesday afternoon following the Wall Street Journal report, while Palo Alto shares dropped around 5%.

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CyberArk Stock Jumps on Report Palo Alto Is Nearing $20 Billion Takeover
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Published: July 29, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

Both companies declined to comment.

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CyberArk shares jump as much as 18% on report of Palo Alto Networks takeover talks
CYBR, PANW
Published: July 29, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

Palo Alto Networks has held talks to buy Cyberark for over $20 billion in a deal that would bring together two big players in security, according to the Wall Street Journal. Nikesh Arora, who joined as Palo Alto Networks' CEO in 2018, has been on a buying spree in recent years, but Cyberark would represent by far his biggest bet.

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Palo Alto Networks nears over $20 billion deal for CyberArk, WSJ reports
CYBR, PANW
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Palo Alto Networks is in talks to acquire CyberArk Software potentially valuing the Israeli cybersecurity provider at more than $20 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Palo Alto Networks Nears Over $20 Billion Deal for Cybersecurity Firm CyberArk
CYBR, PANW
Published: July 29, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Positive

Deal for Israeli firm would be latest in big tech's cybersecurity consolidation.

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PANW Bets Big on Secure Browsing: Is it Reshaping SASE Strategy?
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Published: July 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Palo Alto Networks leans into secure browsing as Prisma Access Browser fuels rapid SASE growth and lands a nine-figure pipeline.

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SentinelOne: Palo Alto Bonus
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Published: July 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

SentinelOne jumped on rumors of a potential bid from Palo Alto Networks. A potential $10 billion acquisition by Palo Alto Networks would be a bonus to shareholders. SentinelOne is turning profitable, forecasting 22% sales growth and positive margins, yet trades at a significant discount to slower-growing peers.

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Calls of the Day: Palo Alto Networks and Spotify
PANW, SPOT
Published: July 24, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

The Investment Committee debate the latest Calls of the Day.

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PANW's AI Threat Defense Expands: Will Protect AI be the Game Changer?
PANW
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Palo Alto Networks' Protect AI acquisition boosts Prisma AIRS with end-to-end model security as enterprise AI risks escalate.

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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
PANW
Published: July 23, 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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Raymond James' Ed Mills lists these stocks as the winners and losers in Trump's AI action plan
CRM, CRWD, NOW, NVDA, PANW, S, TEAM
Published: July 22, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Ed Mills, Raymond James Washington policy analyst, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss President Trump's AI policy blueprint and the impact of Trump's megabill.

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3 Reasons Palo Alto Networks Is Becoming a Wall Street Favorite
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Published: July 22, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Up more than 10% year-to-date (YTD) and about 20% in the past 12 months, cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks NASDAQ: PANW has weathered the initial storm of tariff uncertainty well. In a sign of support for PANW, institutional investors have taken a particular interest in the firm in recent months.

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Palo Alto Networks Completes Acquisition of Protect AI
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Published: July 22, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Extends AI security leadership with comprehensive protection for the entire AI lifecycle SANTA CLARA, Calif. , July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Palo Alto Networks® (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, today announced it has completed its acquisition of Protect AI , an innovative leader in securing Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications and models.

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Is It Worth Investing in Palo Alto (PANW) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
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Published: July 21, 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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6 Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy Now
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Published: July 21, 2025 by: Kiplinger
Sentiment: Positive

With global security spending continuing to rise, these cybersecurity stocks are worth a closer look.

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PANW Stock Trades at a Discount: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold?
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Published: July 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Palo Alto Networks trades at a discount to peers with strong long-term prospects, but slowing growth keeps it a cautious hold for now.

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Cybersecurity Stock Could Rebound to Record High
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Published: July 14, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

Palo Alto Networks Inc (NASDAQ:PANW) stock was last seen up 2% to trade at $191.11, while also sporting a 13.7% year-over-year lead.

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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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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.