PANW Stock Chart & Stats
$5711.00
-$119.00(-2.04%)
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Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2,404.10 - $6,498.99
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)1.00K
Market Cap
$4.61T
Enterprise Value$142.59K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.11B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.07B
Price to Earnings (P/E)272.1
Beta-0.10
Next Earnings
Aug 24, 2026EPS Estimate
17.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.19
Shares Outstanding815,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume220
30 Day Avg. Volume1,004
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 CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5,999.85Price Target Upside― Downside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering42
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationSustained, large-scale free cash flow provides durable financial flexibility: funds R&D, strategic M&A, share repurchases and debt service without depending on external financing. Consistent cash conversion across years underpins reinvestment and long-term margin resilience.
Recurring Revenue & PlatformizationHigh retention and multi-product adoption create durable revenue visibility and expanding lifetime value. Platformization reduces churn, drives cross-sell, and supports higher recurring mix, stabilizing top-line growth and enabling margin lift as more revenue shifts to software and services.
Stronger Balance SheetMaterial deleveraging and a larger equity base improve financial optionality for sustained investment, M&A and capital returns. A conservative capital structure lowers refinancing risk and supports multi-year strategic initiatives without jeopardizing liquidity or credit flexibility.
Bears Say
Acquisition-related GAAP ChargesTransaction and integration charges reduce reported profitability and can persist near-term, complicating earnings comparability. Prolonged GAAP hit may pressure reported margins and EPS, affecting perceived operating performance despite healthy underlying cash generation.
Elevated Stock-based CompHigh SBC increases operating expense and shareholder dilution during an extended integration phase. Even if non-GAAP adjustments smooth appearance, elevated SBC as a revenue percentage can weigh on long-term per‑share metrics until comp normalizes in ~12–18 months.
Supply-chain & Integration RiskPersistent component inflation and remaining product migrations introduce execution and margin risk. Hardware cost pressure or customer pushback, plus multi-quarter migration work, can compress gross margins and divert engineering/sales resources, impacting operational leverage.
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 $2404.10 and its highest was $6498.99 in the past 12 months.
What is Palo Alto Networks’s market cap?
Palo Alto Networks’s market cap is $4.61T.
When is Palo Alto Networks’s upcoming earnings report date?
Palo Alto Networks’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 24, 2026 which is in 29 days.
How were Palo Alto Networks’s earnings last quarter?
Palo Alto Networks released its earnings results on Jun 02, 2026. The company reported $14.883 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $13.885 by $0.998.
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 17.09.
How many shares outstanding does Palo Alto Networks have?
Palo Alto Networks has 815,000,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Palo Alto Networks’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Palo Alto Networks reported an EPS of $14.883 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $13.885. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.562%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Palo Alto Networks?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MX:PANW
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Palo Alto Networks Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$5,999.85 (― Downside)
$5,999.85 (― Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MX:PANW Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $153.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 79%
Bearish news 21%
Bearish news 21%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
63.45%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
110.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is a global leader in providing advanced cybersecurity solutions. The company's core product line includes both hardware and software-based firewalls. It also offers Panorama, a sophisticated security management platform designed for centralized control of these firewall deployments, whether they are physical appliances, virtual instances, or situated in public or private cloud environments. Additionally, the firm provides virtual system upgrades to enhance the capacity of its physical firewall units. Complementing its core products, Palo Alto Networks delivers an extensive range of subscription services. These encompass robust threat prevention, protection against malware and advanced persistent threats, URL filtering, and security for both laptop and mobile devices. Further specialized subscriptions include DNS security, Internet of Things (IoT) security, SaaS security (via API and inline methods), threat intelligence, and data loss prevention. Beyond its product and subscription offerings, the company extends various expert services, such as cloud security, secure access solutions, security analytics and automation tools, and specialized cybersecurity consulting, often integrated with threat intelligence. Its professional services cover critical areas like architectural design and planning, system implementation, configuration, and seamless firewall migration. Educational resources, including certifications and both online and in-classroom training, are also available, alongside comprehensive support services. Palo Alto Networks distributes its security solutions both directly and through an extensive network of channel partners. Its diverse clientele primarily comprises medium to large-scale enterprises, service providers, and governmental organizations across a wide array of industries. These sectors include education, energy, financial services, healthcare, internet and media, manufacturing, the broader public sector, and telecommunications. Established in 2005, Palo Alto Networks maintains its corporate headquarters in Santa Clara, California.
PANW Revenue Breakdown
19.54% Product
80.46% Subscription and support

PANW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$5,999.85

