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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$294.88
-0.70 (-0.24%)
(As of 12/29/2023 ET)
Today's Range
$291.95
$296.72
50-Day Range
$237.00
$313.86
52-Week Range
$132.22
$318.00
Volume
2.07 million shs
Average Volume
3.75 million shs
Market Capitalization
$92.98 billion
P/E Ratio
167.55
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$279.67

Palo Alto Networks MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.88 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
5.2% Downside
$279.67 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
5.20% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
-0.58
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
1.41mentions of Palo Alto Networks in the last 14 days
Based on 8 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$123.29 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
26.37%
From $2.73 to $3.45 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.51 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

97th out of 589 stocks

Computer Peripheral Equipment, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry

4th out of 11 stocks


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About Palo Alto Networks Stock (NASDAQ:PANW)

Palo Alto Networks Inc is a leading cybersecurity company that provides advanced security solutions to businesses, governments and organizations worldwide. Founded in 2005, Palo Alto Networks has become a market leader in next-generation firewall technology and cloud-based security solutions.

The company's mission is to protect its customers from cyber threats by providing innovative security solutions that are easy to use and deploy. Palo Alto Networks offers various products and services to protect networks, endpoints and cloud-based applications from advanced cyber attacks.

Palo Alto Networks' flagship product is its Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) which provides advanced security features such as intrusion prevention, application control and threat prevention. The NGFW is designed to provide real-time visibility and control over network traffic, enabling businesses to detect and prevent cyber attacks before they cause harm.

In addition to its NGFW product line, Palo Alto Networks offers a range of cloud-based security solutions. Its Prisma Cloud platform provides comprehensive security for cloud-based applications and data. Palo Alto Network has also developed the Cortex XDR platform, which provides endpoint detection and response (EDR) capabilities. This platform allows businesses to detect and respond to cyber threats stopping a hacker before they reach critical infrastructure.

Palo Alto Networks' solutions are trusted by some of the world's largest and most security-conscious organizations, including government agencies, financial institutions and healthcare providers. The company has developed a reputation for delivering innovative and effective security solutions and it has been recognized by industry analysts for its leadership in the cybersecurity market.

Palo Alto Networks' financial profile offers consistent revenue growth and profitability. The company has a strong balance sheet. This is coupled with ample cash and cash equivalents available for use. Palo Alto Networks has consistently generated positive cash flow from operations and has no long-term debt, providing a  financial foundation for future growth.

Palo Alto Networks' growth strategy focuses on expanding its product offerings and increasing its market share in the cybersecurity market. The company has made a number of strategic acquisitions in recent years, including Demisto, a security orchestration and automation company and Twistlock, a container security company. These acquisitions have allowed Palo Alto Networks to broaden its product portfolio and enter new markets.

In addition to its organic growth initiatives, Palo Alto Networks is also focused on expanding its global footprint. The company has offices and infrastructure in more than 150 countries and has offices and operations in key markets worldwide. Palo Alto Networks' global presence allows it to serve diverse customers and tap into new markets for growth.

Palo Alto Networks is a leading cybersecurity company with a strong financial profile and a proven track record of delivering innovative and effective security solutions. With its focus on expanding its product offerings and global footprint, the company is positioned for continued growth in the cybersecurity market.

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
11/15/2023
Today
12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
2/20/2024
Fiscal Year End
7/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry
Communications Equipment
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:PANW
CUSIP
69743510
Fax
N/A
Employees
13,948
Year Founded
2005

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$279.67
High Stock Price Target
$350.00
Low Stock Price Target
$225.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-5.2%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.88
Research Coverage
40 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$439.70 million
Pretax Margin
11.30%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$6.89 billion
Cash Flow
$4.00 per share
Book Value
$6.88 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
304,895,000
Market Cap
$92.98 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.17

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PANW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Palo Alto Networks stock right now?

40 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Palo Alto Networks in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 35 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PANW shares.
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What is Palo Alto Networks' stock price target for 2024?

40 brokerages have issued 12 month price objectives for Palo Alto Networks' shares. Their PANW share price targets range from $225.00 to $350.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $279.67 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 5.2%.
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How have PANW shares performed in 2023?

Palo Alto Networks' stock was trading at $139.54 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, PANW stock has increased by 111.3% and is now trading at $294.88.
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When is Palo Alto Networks' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, February 20th 2024.
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How were Palo Alto Networks' earnings last quarter?

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November, 15th. The network technology company reported $0.63 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.48 by $0.15. The network technology company earned $1.88 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.84 billion. Palo Alto Networks had a net margin of 8.52% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 48.58%.

When did Palo Alto Networks' stock split?

Palo Alto Networks's stock split before market open on Wednesday, September 14th 2022. The 3-1 split was announced on Monday, August 22nd 2022. The newly issued shares were payable to shareholders after the market closes on Tuesday, September 13th 2022. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 300 shares after the split.

What guidance has Palo Alto Networks issued on next quarter's earnings?

Palo Alto Networks updated its second quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Monday, December, 11th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 1.290-1.310 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 1.250. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.0 billion-$2.0 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.0 billion.

How do I buy shares of Palo Alto Networks?

Shares of PANW stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does Palo Alto Networks have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Palo Alto Networks: 3375 Scott Blvd LLC, Aporeto, Aporeto Inc., CGNX Networks Private Limited, CloudGenix, CloudGenix Inc., Cortex XSOAR, Cyber Secdo Ltd, Demisto (UK) Limited, Evident.io, Evident.io Inc., Evident.io Pty. Ltd., Expanse, LightCyber, LightCyber B.V., LightCyber Inc., PA Networks Costa Rica LLC SRL, PAN Demisto LLC, PAN II LLC, PAN LLC, Palo Alto Networks (APAC Holdings) B.V., Palo Alto Networks (Australia) Pty Ltd, Palo Alto Networks (Austria) GmbH, Palo Alto Networks (Brasil) Ltda., Palo Alto Networks (Canada Technology) Inc., Palo Alto Networks (Canada) Inc., Palo Alto Networks (Czech) S.R.O., Palo Alto Networks (EU) B.V., Palo Alto Networks (Finland) Oy, Palo Alto Networks (GEO) B.V., Palo Alto Networks (Germany) GmbH, Palo Alto Networks (Iberia) S.L., Palo Alto Networks (India) Private Limited, Palo Alto Networks (India) Technologies Private Limited, Palo Alto Networks (Israel Analytics) Ltd., Palo Alto Networks (Israel Services) Ltd., Palo Alto Networks (Israel) Ltd. (f/k/a Cyvera), Palo Alto Networks (Italy) S.R.L, Palo Alto Networks (Malaysia) LLC, Palo Alto Networks (Mexico) S. de R.L. de C.V., Palo Alto Networks (Netherlands) B.V., Palo Alto Networks (New Zealand) Unlimited, Palo Alto Networks (Norway) AS, Palo Alto Networks (Poland) sp. z o.o., Palo Alto Networks (QFC) LLC, Palo Alto Networks (Rus) LLC, Palo Alto Networks (Singapore) Holding Company Pte. Ltd., Palo Alto Networks (Singapore) PTE. LTD., Palo Alto Networks (Switzerland) GmbH, Palo Alto Networks (UK Holding 1) Limited, Palo Alto Networks (UK Holding 2) Limited, Palo Alto Networks (UK) Limited, Palo Alto Networks Belgium B.V.B.A., Palo Alto Networks Denmark ApS, Palo Alto Networks FZ LLC, Palo Alto Networks Financial Services LLC, Palo Alto Networks Holdings B.V., Palo Alto Networks International Inc., Palo Alto Networks K.K. (Kabushiki Kaisha), Palo Alto Networks Korea Ltd. - Yuhan Hoesa (YH), Palo Alto Networks L.L.C., Palo Alto Networks Management LLC, Palo Alto Networks Public Sector LLC, Palo Alto Networks Saudi Arabia LLC, Palo Alto Networks Venture Fund LLC, Palo Alto Security Limited, PureSec Inc., PureSec Pty Ltd, RedLock, RedLock Inc., SecDo Inc., The Crypsis Group, Twistlock, Twistlock Europe Limited, Twistlock Inc., Twistlock Ltd., Xseer Inc., ZingBox, Zingbox Inc., and Zingbox Japan G.K..
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This page (NASDAQ:PANW) was last updated on 12/31/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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