Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)
NASDAQ: PANW · Real-Time Price · USD
370.27
-4.77 (-1.27%)
At close: Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
373.21
+2.94 (0.79%)
Pre-market: Oct 16, 2026, 4:06 AM 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 $398.52. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 7.63% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $190 (-48.69%) and the highest is $525 (+41.79%).
Price Target: $398.52 (+7.63%)
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 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 | Sep '26 | Oct '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
| Buy | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Hold | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citi | Citi | Buy Reiterates $410 → $440 | Buy | Reiterates | $410 → $440 | +18.83% | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Reiterates $475 → $525 | Buy | Reiterates | $475 → $525 | +41.79% | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Yorkville Ives & Co | Yorkville Ives & Co | Buy Initiates $500 | Buy | Initiates | $500 | +35.04% | Oct 7, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | TD Cowen | Buy Reiterates $400 → $440 | Buy | Reiterates | $400 → $440 | +18.83% | Oct 2, 2026 |
| BTIG | BTIG | Buy Reiterates $404 → $425 | Buy | Reiterates | $404 → $425 | +14.78% | Sep 28, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
14.17B
from 11.48B
Increased by 23.46%
Revenue Next Year
16.23B
from 14.17B
Increased by 14.49%
EPS This Year
4.19
from 3.84
Increased by 9.14%
EPS Next Year
4.88
from 4.19
Increased by 16.41%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.