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Palo Alto shares rally on upbeat revenue forecast

ReutersAug 19, 2025 8:11 AM

Shares of Palo Alto Networks PANW.O up 5.7% at $186.40 in premarket trading after the company forecasted fiscal 2026 revenue and profit above Wall Street estimates

Outlook reflects strong demand for AI-powered cybersecurity solutions amid a surge in enterprise cloud adoption and modernization of security operations

Co last month announced a planned $25 billion acquisition of CyberArk, aimed at further strengthening its cybersecurity portfolio

Recent high-profile cyberattacks on firms like Microsoft, UnitedHealth, Disney, and Oracle have intensified the need for robust security platforms

Analysts at Bernstein say software firewalls drove strong next-gen security revenue; AI and cloud were softer, but annual recurring revenue signals a rebound

Raise PT to $207 from $204

8 brokerages raised their PT on co post results - data compiled by LSEG

YTD stock down ~3.2%

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