Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)

NASDAQ: PANW · Real-Time Price · USD
148.92
-0.48 (-0.32%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
148.50
-0.42 (-0.28%)
After-hours: Feb 27, 2026, 7:59 PM EST
Market Cap121.52B -5.9%
Revenue (ttm)9.89B +15.4%
Net Income1.28B +2.2%
EPS1.80 +1.7%
Shares Out 816.00M
PE Ratio82.69
Forward PE41.24
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume9,404,468
Open147.17
Previous Close149.40
Day's Range143.67 - 148.99
52-Week Range139.57 - 223.61
Beta0.75
AnalystsBuy
Price Target216.83 (+45.6%)
Earnings DateFeb 17, 2026

About PANW

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. provides cybersecurity solutions in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Japan. It offers Prisma Access, a secure access service edge solution; Strata Cloud Manager, a network security management solution; and Prisma AIRS to protect customers’ entire AI ecosystem. It provides a comprehensive cloud native application protection platform; and Code to Cloud platform, as well as offers VM-Series and CN-Series virtual firewalls for inline network security on multi- and hybrid-cloud environment... [Read more]

Sector Technology
IPO Date Jul 20, 2012
Employees 16,068
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol PANW
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In fiscal year 2025, Palo Alto Networks's revenue was $9.22 billion, an increase of 14.87% compared to the previous year's $8.03 billion. Earnings were $1.13 billion, a decrease of -56.01%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 39 analysts, the average rating for PANW stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $216.83, which is an increase of 45.60% from the latest price.

Price Target
$216.83
(45.60% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Palo Alto Networks: Organic Growth Begins To Normalize, Q3 EPS Miss Driven By Share Dilution

Palo Alto's forward guidance for 2H FY2026 includes M&A contributions, but its organic revenue remains resilient. The Rule of 40 is expected to remain on track for 2H FY2026 based on organic revenue g...

4 days ago - Seeking Alpha

CrowdStrike, Datadog and other cybersecurity stocks slide after Anthropic's AI tool launch

Shares of cybersecurity companies including CrowdStrike and Datadog slumped on Monday, as investors weighed the potential impact of artificial intelligence startup Anthropic's new security tool on the...

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5 days ago - Reuters

How Low Can Palo Alto Networks Stock Go?

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) shares have decreased by 18.1% over the last 21 trading days. This recent decline is attributed to worries about reduced profit guidance resulting from acquisition integratio...

5 days ago - Forbes

Cybersecurity stocks drop for a second day as new Anthropic tool fuels AI disruption fears

Cybersecurity stocks dropped for a second day as the threat of AI to the industry loomed large with Anthropic's latest AI tool that can scan code for vulnerabilities. Investors are worried these new t...

Other symbols: CRWDIHAKNETNTSKOKTASZS
5 days ago - CNBC

'AI Ghost Trade' Fears Slam CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Stock — But Dan Ives Sees Winners

Cybersecurity stocks are getting hit by what Wedbush Securities' Dan Ives calls an "AI Ghost Trade" — but the firm believes investors are misreading the threat.

Other symbols: CRWD
5 days ago - Benzinga

5 Oversold Stocks to Buy Before They Rebound

In this episode of The Morning Filter, co-hosts Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski unpack what the Supreme Court's ruling on the Trump Administration's emergency tariffs may mean for markets. They also ...

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5 days ago - Morningstar

Palo Alto Networks: Strong Growth Acceleration

Palo Alto Networks offers robust exposure to the fast-growing cybersecurity sector, with recent results showing double-digit revenue and margin expansion. PANW's Next Generation Security business driv...

7 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Software Stocks Are Finally Stabilizing. They Could Bounce Back.

Any trader that wants large gains must take some risk. The risk is worth taking in software right now.

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8 days ago - Barrons

MSFT Stock vs. PANW: Choosing The Best Growth Engine For Your Portfolio

Palo Alto Networks stock (NASDAQ: PANW) have tumbled 18% over the past month, triggered largely by management lowering its fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $3.65–$3.70 (down from the previous $3.8...

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8 days ago - Forbes

Palo Alto Networks Announces Offer to Purchase Relating to CyberArk Software Ltd.'s 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: PANW) ("Palo Alto Networks") announced that, in connection with the closing of the transaction (the "Acquisi...

9 days ago - PRNewsWire

4 reasons why cybersecurity stocks are primed for a turnaround

Shares of most of the cybersecurity companies Jefferies covers are trading at the lowest valuations seen over the past five years.

9 days ago - Market Watch

Aeris Integrates with Palo Alto Networks to Secure the Wireless IoT Blind Spot with Agentless, Global SASE

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aeris, a leader in wireless management platforms, security services and connected vehicle programs, today announced it has completed its product integration with Palo Alto Ne...

9 days ago - Business Wire

PANW Platformization Strategy: Long-Term Tailwind Amid Short-Term Headaches

Ron Westfall calls Palo Alto Networks (PANW) a "very solid investment," even after the cybersecurity firm's post-earnings sell-off. Despite the company guiding for a full year EPS below Wall Street es...

10 days ago - Schwab Network

Palo Alto Networks' stock falls after earnings. These analysts see a good chance to buy.

Some analysts encourage investors to look past a muddy outlook and focus on the company's recent momentum and AI opportunity.

10 days ago - Market Watch

Palo Alto Networks' Deals Are Dragging on Its Profit Outlook. The Stock Is Falling

Palo Alto Networks' string of recent deals is hurting its profit outlook, weighing on its stock.

10 days ago - Investopedia

Acquisitions & EPS Outlook Rattles PANW Investors, Analysts See AI Tailwinds

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) posted a strong quarter in earnings but couldn't match that strength in its outlook. As Marley Kayden explains, recent acquisitions by the cybersecurity company cut into full...

10 days ago - Schwab Network

Palo Alto shares sink 8%, CEO defends cybersecurity's position as AI hits software stocks

Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora defended the company's strategy and tried to differentiate itself from the AI threat facing software stocks. The cybersecurity company topped Wall Street's fiscal s...

10 days ago - CNBC

Palo Alto shares fall as deal costs pile up amid AI security push

Palo Alto shares fell 6% in pre-market trading on Wednesday after the cybersecurity firm lowered its annual profit forecast on higher integration costs related to recent acquisitions, including its $2...

10 days ago - Reuters

PANW Stock: Time To Buy The Dip?

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) reported a significant earnings surprise on February 17, 2026 – revenue increased 15.7% compared to the previous year, reaching $2.5 billion, cash flow stayed strong,...

10 days ago - Forbes

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

11 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Palo Alto Networks' stock slides as underwhelming outlook overshadows AI messaging

The cybersecurity company says it's poised to benefit as AI creates “new classes of risks.”

11 days ago - Market Watch

Palo Alto Networks CEO Says Markets 'Have It Wrong' About Earnings

Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, discusses the market's reaction to the company's revised forecast and the impact of the recent CyberArk acquisition. He speaks with Ed Ludlow on "Balance of Po...

11 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Palo Alto Networks cuts annual profit forecast as deal costs bite, shares fall

Palo Alto Networks trimmed its annual profit forecast on Tuesday, signaling rising costs from recent acquisitions to enhance AI capabilities, sending the cybersecurity company's shares down around 7% ...

11 days ago - Reuters

Palo Alto Networks slumps 6% as third quarter profit guidance falls short

Palo Alto Networks topped Wall Street's fiscal second-quarter estimates. The cybersecurity company's fiscal third-quarter earnings forecast fell short of expectations.

11 days ago - CNBC

Palo Alto Networks Lifts Revenue Outlook as Second-Quarter Profit Jumps

The company said it now expects full-year revenue to come in between $11.28 billion and $11.31 billion, up from a range of $10.5 billion to $10.54 billion.

11 days ago - WSJ