Palo Alto Networks Inc

PANW

176.200USD

-7.540-4.10%

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Palo Alto Networks Inc's Score

Industry at a Glance

Industry Ranking

83 / 485

Overall Ranking

166 / 4540

Industry

Software & IT Services

Support & Resistance

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Palo Alto Networks Inc Highlights

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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. provides comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI)-powered security solutions across network, cloud, security operations and AI. The Company focuses on four areas: Network Security, Cloud Security, Security Operations and Threat Intelligence and Advisory Services (Unit 42). Its network security platform comprises ML-powered firewalls, AI Runtime Security, and a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) framework, which includes Prisma Access, Prisma SD-WAN, and Prisma Access Browser to secure remote workforces and branch offices. Its Cloud security is delivered via Prisma Cloud, a Code to Cloud platform that protects applications, data, GenAI environments, and the cloud-native stack throughout the development lifecycle. Its Unit 42 division provides intelligence-led consulting, incident response, managed detection and response, and threat hunting services. Its Prisma AIRS is an AI security platform which secures applications, agents, models and data.

High Growth

The company's revenue has grown steadily over the past 3 years, averaging 33.79% year-on-year.

High Profit Growth

The company's net income leads the industry, with the latest annual income totaling USD 9.22B.

Overvalued

The company’s latest PE is 110.23, at a high 3-year percentile range.

Institutional Buying

The latest institutional holdings are 590.73M shares, increasing 3.15% quarter-over-quarter.

Held by Ken Fisher

Star Investor Ken Fisher holds 7.25K shares of this stock.

Higher Market Activity

The company has more investor interest, with a 20-day turnover ratio of 1.14.

Analyst Rating

Based on 55 analysts

Buy

Current Rating

230.158

Target Price

+27.74%

Upside Space

Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.

The current financial score of Palo Alto Networks Inc is 8.58, ranking 60 out of 485 in the Software & IT Services industry. Its financial status is stable, and its operating efficiency is high. Its latest quarterly revenue reached 2.47B, representing a year-over-year increase of 15.67%, while its net profit experienced a year-over-year increase of 4.76%.

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Industry at a Glance

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8.58

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Financials

7.11

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10.00

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Operational Efficiency

10.00

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Growth Potential

8.36

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Shareholder Returns

7.41

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The current valuation score of Palo Alto Networks Inc is 4.06, ranking 475 out of 485 in the Software & IT Services industry. Its current P/E ratio is 110.23, which is 702.30% below the recent high of 884.38 and 267.54% above the recent low of -184.68.

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4.06

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Industry Ranking 83/485

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The current earnings forecast score of Palo Alto Networks Inc is 7.93, ranking 198 out of 485 in the Software & IT Services industry. The average price target is 230.00, with a high of 325.00 and a low of 131.00.

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Industry at a Glance

Previous score

7.93

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0

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Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.

The current price momentum score of Palo Alto Networks Inc is 6.98, ranking 144 out of 485 in the Software & IT Services industry. Currently, the stock price is trading between the resistance level at 194.21 and the support level at 175.25, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.

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Industry at a Glance

Previous score

7.11

Change

-0.13

Support & Resistance

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Institutional Confidence

Currency: USD Updated: 2026-01-28

The current institutional shareholding score of Palo Alto Networks Inc is 7.00, ranking 146 out of 485 in the Software & IT Services industry. The latest institutional shareholding proportion is 84.75%, representing a quarter-over-quarter increase of 1.83%. The largest institutional shareholder is The Vanguard, holding a total of 64.96M shares, representing 9.32% of shares outstanding, with 0.55% decrease in holdings.

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Industry at a Glance

Previous score

7.00

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0

Institutional Shareholding

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Shareholder Activity

Name

Shares Held

Chg %

The Vanguard Group, Inc.

Star Investors

64.96M

+1.95%

BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.

36.03M

+3.20%

State Street Investment Management (US)

29.74M

+1.73%

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC

22.01M

+2.69%

Invesco Capital Management (QQQ Trust)

15.64M

+11.53%

Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.

15.45M

+1.81%

JP Morgan Asset Management

9.74M

-4.96%

BofA Global Research (US)

9.39M

+12.47%

Managed Account Advisors LLC

8.07M

-1.67%

UBS Financial Services, Inc.

7.60M

+18.81%

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The U.S. Dollar Index is currently in a neutral state, which has a neutral effect on the Software & IT Services domestic-focused industry. The Dollar Index (DXY) measures the value of the U.S. dollar against a basket of major currencies, including the euro, yen, pound sterling, Canadian dollar, Swedish krona, and Swiss franc. The current risk assessment score of Palo Alto Networks Inc is 7.87, ranking 59 out of 485 in the Software & IT Services industry. The company's beta value is 0.75. This indicates that the stock tends to underperform the index during upward trending markets but experiences smaller declines during downward trending markets. Palo Alto Networks Inc’s latest ESG disclosure is at an average level in the Software & IT Services industry, showing no material impact on overall risk.

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