Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)
NASDAQ: PANW · Real-Time Price · USD
357.53
+9.47 (2.72%)
At close: Jul 6, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
358.94
+1.41 (0.39%)
After-hours: Jul 6, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Palo Alto Networks Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 55 analysts polled by S&P Global, Palo Alto Networks stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $318.32. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 10.97% lower than the current stock price, while the lowest is $162.34 (-54.59%) and the highest is $433 (+21.11%).
Price Target: $318.32 (-10.97%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Palo Alto Networks stock is "Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to outperform the market over the next twelve months.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 32 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Buy | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Hold | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 56 | 57 | 56 | 54 | 55 | 55 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Blair | William Blair | Buy Maintains n/a | Buy | Maintains | n/a | n/a | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Reiterates $420 | Buy | Reiterates | $420 | +17.47% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| BTIG | BTIG | Buy Reiterates $333 → $380 | Buy | Reiterates | $333 → $380 | +6.28% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Bernstein | Bernstein | Buy Maintains $253 | Buy | Maintains | $253 | -29.24% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Robert W. Baird | Buy Maintains $320 | Buy | Maintains | $320 | -10.50% | Jun 25, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
11.42B
from 9.22B
Increased by 23.87%
Revenue Next Year
13.79B
from 11.42B
Increased by 20.74%
EPS This Year
3.77
from 3.34
Increased by 12.96%
EPS Next Year
4.12
from 3.77
Increased by 9.17%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 11.5B | ||
| Avg | 11.4B | ||
| Low | 11.4B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 24.3% | ||
| Avg | 23.9% | ||
| Low | 23.8% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 3.82 | ||
| Avg | 3.77 | ||
| Low | 3.63 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 14.3% | ||
| Avg | 13.0% | ||
| Low | 8.7% |