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Palo Alto Networks Stock
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Company data
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Infrastructure
- Country
- United States
- CEO
- Nikesh Arora
- Employees
- 21,921
- Market cap
- $279.8 B
- IPO
- 20/07/2012
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is a global technology company specializing in advanced cybersecurity solutions. The core product line includes both hardware and software-based firewalls. Through the Panorama platform, the company offers a sophisticated security management solution for centralized control of physical…
Company description based on the data provider's company data, AI-assisted, created on 15/10/2026. Not investment advice.
Palo Alto Networks stock: price history
1D
-7.6%
1W
-18.3%
1M
-9.0%
6M
+103.8%
YTD
+85.7%
1Y
+66.4%
2Y
+83.3%
5Y
+304.1%
10Y
+1,263.6%
Next earnings date
Next earnings date
18/11/2026 (in 32 days)
Volatility around earnings
~96% stronger price swings than usual
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Business model & megatrends
Very robust business model with strong megatrend tailwind: wide moat, strong pricing power, predictable revenue.
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Palo Alto Networks offers a comprehensive range of cybersecurity solutions encompassing both hardware and software components. The core offering includes firewalls and the Panorama management platform for centralized control of security instances across various environments, including public and private clouds. A significant portion of revenue is generated through recurring subscriptions for specialized services such as threat protection, IoT security, and SaaS security, as well as professional support services. The company serves a broad customer segment ranging from mid-market to large enterprises, service providers, and government organizations across diverse industries. Distribution occurs through direct sales or an extensive partner network.
- Revenue model
- Mixed
- Recurring revenue
- High
- Pricing power
- Strong
- Moat
- Wide
- Moat type
- Switching costs
- Capital intensity
- Low
- Customer concentration
- Low
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Analyst assessment of Palo Alto Networks
PRICE TARGET LOW
US$290.00
CONSENSUS
US$400.05
MEDIAN
US$415.00
PRICE TARGET HIGH
US$525.00
0
STRONG BUY
64
BUY
23
HOLD
2
SELL
0
STRONG SELL
89
TOTAL · Buy
As of: 15/10/2026
Palo Alto Networks stock metrics
P/E
743.48
P/B
9.32
EV/EBITDA
181.65
RETURN ON EQUITY
-1.0%
NET MARGIN
-8.3%
DEBT/EQUITY
0.09
DIVIDEND YIELD
0.0%
AS OF
31/07/2026
Free float & liquidity
FREE FLOAT
99.0%
FLOAT SHARES
810,211,822
AVG. DAILY VOLUME (30D)
5,911,003
Insider transactions (SEC)
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Frequently asked questions about Palo Alto Networks stock
What does Palo Alto Networks do?
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is a company in the Technology sector, Software - Infrastructure industry, headquartered in United States.
The CEO is Nikesh Arora, the company employs around 21,921 people.
The IPO was on 20/07/2012; the stock trades on NASDAQ under the ticker PANW.
What do analysts say about Palo Alto Networks stock?
89 analysts rate the stock, the consensus is Buy (as of 15/10/2026).
The average price target is US$400.05, ranging from US$290.00 to US$525.00, with a median of US$415.00.
This is an external assessment, not a statement by Market Jury.
When does Palo Alto Networks report next?
The next earnings date is 18/11/2026.
Around past earnings, price swings were roughly 96% stronger than usual.
Does Palo Alto Networks pay a dividend?
No, Palo Alto Networks currently does not pay a dividend.
Which stocks are comparable to Palo Alto Networks?
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