Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)
NASDAQ: PANW · Real-Time Price · USD
323.79
-1.84 (-0.57%)
At close: Jul 24, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
324.55
+0.76 (0.23%)
After-hours: Jul 24, 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 $333.5. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 3.00% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $162.34 (-49.86%) and the highest is $433 (+33.73%).
Price Target: $333.5 (+3.00%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target
ChartAnalyst 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 | 11 |
| Hold | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert W. Baird | Robert W. Baird | Buy Maintains $320 → $400 | Buy | Maintains | $320 → $400 | +23.54% | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Rosenblatt Securities | Rosenblatt Securities | Buy Maintains $355 | Buy | Maintains | $355 | +9.64% | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Argus Research | Argus Research | Buy Maintains $320 → $425 | Buy | Maintains | $320 → $425 | +31.26% | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Goldman Sachs | Buy Reiterates $330 → $371 | Buy | Reiterates | $330 → $371 | +14.58% | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Buy Maintains $320 → $387 | Buy | Maintains | $320 → $387 | +19.52% | Jul 21, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
11.42B
from 9.22B
Increased by 23.87%
Revenue Next Year
13.81B
from 11.42B
Increased by 20.90%
EPS This Year
3.77
from 3.34
Increased by 12.98%
EPS Next Year
4.12
from 3.77
Increased by 9.32%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.