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52 Week Range
$144.15 - $223.61
Next Earnings Date
Feb 12 2026 (Estimate)
Next Earnings Date
Feb 12 2026 (Est.)
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Market Cap | $130.26B |
EV | $126.47B |
Shares Outstanding | 697.00M |
Beta | 0.79 |
Industry | Software - Infrastructure |
Analyst Rating | OUTPERFORM |
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Number of Analysts | 48 |
P/E 2026E | 48.53x |
P/Revenue 2026E | 12.37x |
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Gross Margin 2026E | 76.38% |
Net Profit Margin 2026E | 13.55% |
ROE 2026E | 30.00% |
ROCE 2025 | 17.45% |
DPS 2026E | $0.00 |
Payout Ratio 2026E | 0.00% |
Div. Yield 2026E | 0.00% |
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Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
PANW
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Infrastructure
CEO
Arora, Nikesh
Employees
16,413
Website
www.paloaltonetworks.comIPO Date
2012-07-20
Headquarters
3000 Tannery Way, Santa Clara, California, 95054, United States
The last closing price of Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is $186.78, reflecting a +0.48% change from the prior session. Last updated: December 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time
Review the recent PANW stock performance trends:Past 1 Month: Palo Alto Networks (PANW) shares have +2.18%.Past 3 Months: The stock has -10.24%.Past 6 Months: PANW shares have -6.20%. Last updated: December 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM Eastern Time
Over the last year, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) has established a 52-week price range between a high of $223.61 and a low of $144.15. This metric is essential for assessing the stock's annual volatility. Last updated: December 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM Eastern Time
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is considered a medium volatility stock. It has a beta of 0.79, which means it typically moves 0.79 times as much as the broader market. Over the past 52 weeks, PANW has traded within a $144.15 – $223.61 range. Last updated: December 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM Eastern Time
Based on current PANW analyst forecasts and market assumptions, the consensus year (December 22, 2026) price target for Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is $225.42. Relative to the current price of $186.78, this implies a positive upside of +20.62%. Price targets reflect forward-looking estimates based on information available at the time and are inherently subject to change as underlying assumptions, company fundamentals, or market conditions evolve. Last updated: December 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM Eastern Time
A $1,000 investment in Palo Alto Networks 5 years ago, when the stock was trading around $59.31, would be worth approximately $3149.42 today, based solely on share price performance (excluding dividends). This represents a total return of 214.94% over the period, equivalent to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.79%. Past performance reflects historical price movements only and does not imply future results. Last updated: December 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM Eastern Time
The current Palo Alto Networks (PANW) market capitalization is approximately $130.26B, based on its latest share price and shares outstanding. Market capitalization represents the total market value of a company's equity and is calculated by multiplying the current stock price by the number of shares outstanding. As a result, Palo Alto Networks's market cap fluctuates with changes in its share price and share count. Last updated: December 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM Eastern Time
In the most recently reported quarter, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) generated $2.47B in revenue, representing a +15.67% year over year change. For the next quarter, analyst consensus currently expects revenue of approximately $2.58B, implying an expected +14.39% year over year change. Quarterly revenue results and expectations reflect underlying demand trends, pricing dynamics, product or service mix, seasonality, and broader macroeconomic conditions. Actual results may differ from consensus estimates as new information becomes available. Last updated: December 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM Eastern Time
In the most recently reported fiscal year, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) generated net income of $1.13B, compared with $2.58B in the prior fiscal year, representing a -56.01% year over year change. For the upcoming fiscal year, analyst consensus currently estimates net income of $1.43B. Net income may be positive or negative and can fluctuate materially from year to year due to changes in operating performance, non-recurring or one-time items, accounting treatments, capital structure, and broader macroeconomic conditions. Last updated: December 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM Eastern Time
According to its latest quarterly filing, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) reported EBITDA of $835.00M, representing a +19.25% year over year change. For the upcoming quarter, analyst consensus currently expects EBITDA of $816.54M, reflecting assumptions around revenue trends, operating costs, scale efficiencies, and margin dynamics. EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure and does not account for depreciation, amortization, interest expense, taxes, or capital expenditures. As a result, it should be considered alongside other financial metrics when assessing operating performance. Actual results may differ from estimates as company-specific or macroeconomic conditions evolve. Last updated: December 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM Eastern Time
Based on the latest available data, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is currently trading at a last twelve months (LTM) P/E ratio of 53.52x. Looking forward, the stock trades at a next twelve months (NTM) P/E ratio of 47.41x, based on consensus earnings estimates. The P/E ratio reflects how much investors are willing to pay today for a dollar of earnings and can vary meaningfully over time due to changes in profitability, growth expectations, margin outlook, and earnings volatility. Last updated: December 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM Eastern Time
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is currently scheduled to report its next earnings results on February 11, 2026. Earnings dates are subject to change and may be updated by the company with limited notice. Investors typically monitor upcoming earnings releases closely, as they can result in increased volatility depending on reported results, forward guidance, and management commentary. Last updated: December 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM Eastern Time
In the most recently reported quarter, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) revenue was $2.47B, compared with analyst consensus expectations of $2.46B, representing a +0.50% revenue surprise versus expectations. Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter were $0.93, compared with consensus estimates of $0.89, resulting in an +4.49% EPS surprise. Revenue and EPS surprises may be positive or negative and can influence near-term stock performance depending on expectations, forward guidance, and broader market and sector conditions. For a detailed history of analyst expectations versus reported results, view the full estimates vs. actuals track record here: 👉 Estimates vs. Actuals Last updated: December 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM Eastern Time
Palo Alto Networks's (PANW) earnings reports, including quarterly and annual financial statements, are available through the company's official regulatory filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On Gainify, you can access Palo Alto Networks's full set of filings, including earnings releases, Form 10-Q, Form 10-K, and other disclosures, in one place: Palo Alto Networks SEC Filings These filings provide detailed information on Palo Alto Networks's financial performance and are considered the primary source of verified financial data for publicly traded companies.
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) does not currently pay a dividend. Over the last twelve months (LTM), the company paid $0.00 per share in dividends, and no dividend payments are currently expected over the next twelve months (NTM). Companies that do not pay dividends typically prioritize reinvesting cash into growth initiatives, capital expenditures, debt reduction, or strategic investments, though dividend policy may change in the future. Last updated: December 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM Eastern Time
Analyst assessments of whether Palo Alto Networks (PANW) consensus price target is overvalued or undervalued are generally expressed relative to consensus valuation frameworks and price targets, rather than as an absolute judgment. Current share price: $186.78 Consensus price target: $225.42 Implied return: +20.62% An implied return above current levels indicates that, on average, analysts view the stock as trading below their estimated fair value. Conversely, an implied return below current levels suggests the stock may be fully valued or priced above consensus expectations. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Last updated: December 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM Eastern Time
Based on the latest available analyst coverage, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) currently carries a Outperform consensus rating. Analysts' average PANW price target is $225.42. Relative to the current share price of $186.78, this suggests a potential price change of approximately +20.62%. Analyst views are forward-looking estimates and should not be considered investment advice. Last updated: December 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM Eastern Time
Like other publicly traded stocks, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) shares are bought and sold on stock exchanges such as Nasdaq and other supported markets, depending on the listing. The most common way to buy shares is through an online brokerage account. To get started, you typically need to: Open an account with a licensed stock brokerComplete the broker's verification processFund your accountPlace a buy order for Palo Alto Networks (PANW) shares Trading involves risk, and investors should consider their financial objectives and risk tolerance before investing.
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Palo Alto Networks trades under the ticker symbol PANW on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The ticker PANW is used to identify the company's common stock across trading platforms, market data providers, and regulatory filings.
As of the most recently reported period, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) employs approximately 16,413 people worldwide. Reported employee figures may fluctuate over time due to hiring activity, restructuring, automation initiatives, or changes in business strategy. Headcount data is typically disclosed in company filings and reflects full-time employees unless otherwise stated. Last updated: December 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM Eastern Time
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) operates in a highly competitive market with companies that often have different business models, geographic exposure, and end markets. While no two companies are identical, the following firms are generally considered the closest Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock peers based on overlapping products, services, and competitive dynamics: - CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) - Fortinet (FTNT) - Zscaler (ZS) - ServiceNow (NOW) - Okta (OKTA) - Datadog (DDOG) - Snowflake (SNOW) - SentinelOne (S) - Cloudflare (NET) - Tenable Holdings (TENB) These peers may differ in size, business mix, financial profile, and strategic focus, but they are commonly referenced due to overlapping markets, customer segments, or competitive positioning relative to Palo Alto Networks.
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