Palo Alto Networks Inc. (PANW)
NASDAQ: PANWTechnologyComputer peripheral equipmentUSD
At close: Oct 8, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
Pre-market: 401.49 +0.75%
PANW stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $325.97B
- P/E (TTM)
- 996.25
- Forward P/E
- 81.68
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.40
- Dividend yield
- None
- 52-week range
- 139.57 – 432.33
- Day range
- 395.80 – 411.89
- Volume / Avg
- 4.40M / 6.14M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 818.00M
52-week range
PANW stock today
On Oct 8, PANW ended the session at $398.50, shedding $7.07 (1.74%), versus the S&P 500's 0.47% decline. At this level, PANW sits near the top of its 52-week range of $139.57 to $432.33: 7.8% below the high, set on Oct 6, 2026 and 185.5% above the low. PANW is up 116.3% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+13.5%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 83.0%.
At 996.3x trailing earnings, Palo Alto Networks trades above the peer-group median of 36.3x. Its forward P/E of 81.7x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
About Palo Alto Networks
Company profilePalo Alto Networks, Inc. provides cybersecurity solutions in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Japan. It offers Prisma Access, a secure access service edge solution; Strata Cloud Manager, a network security management solution; and Prisma AIRS to protect customers' entire AI ecosystem.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Computer peripheral equipment
- CEO
- Mr. Nikesh Arora C.F.A.
- Headquarters
- Santa Clara, CA
- Employees
- 21,921
- Website
- paloaltonetworks.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2026, Palo Alto Networks generated $11.48 billion in revenue, up 24.5% from fiscal 2025, its 15th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $307.0 million (-72.9% year over year), for a net margin of 2.7% versus a median of 6.4% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 70.4% (down from 73.4%) and operating margin 6.1%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $11.48B | $9.22B | $8.03B | $6.89B | $5.50B |
| Growth | +24.50% | +14.87% | +16.46% | +25.29% | +29.26% |
| Net income | $307.00M | $1.13B | $2.58B | $439.70M | $-267.00M |
| EPS (diluted) | $0.40 | $1.60 | $3.64 | $0.64 | $-0.90 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (55 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$396.92-0.40%
- Strong buy 10
- Buy 32
- Hold 11
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 1
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Last reported (Q4 2026)
- Sep 10, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $-0.46 vs —
PANW news
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Palo Alto Networks peers
Technology sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTNTFortinet Inc. | 189.10 | -0.10% | $138.75B | vs PANW |
| LOGILogitech International S.A. | 101.50 | -0.67% | $14.53B | vs PANW |
| CRSRCorsair Gaming Inc. | 13.09 | -3.68% | $1.42B | vs PANW |
| EVLVEvolv Technologies Holdings Inc. Class A | 4.58 | -2.35% | $823.81M | vs PANW |
| MITKMitek Systems Inc. | 17.07 | -2.23% | $770.24M | vs PANW |
| SSYSStratasys Ltd. | 8.05 | -2.31% | $705.08M | vs PANW |
| XRXXerox Holdings Corporation | 2.92 | -2.99% | $383.44M | vs PANW |
| IMMRImmersion Corporation | 7.14 | -1.65% | $237.09M | vs PANW |
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Palo Alto Networks stock FAQ
What is Palo Alto Networks's stock price today?
PANW last traded at $398.50 as of Oct 8, 4:00 PM EDT, down 1.74% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Palo Alto Networks pay a dividend?
No. Palo Alto Networks does not currently pay a regular cash dividend.
What is PANW's P/E ratio?
PANW trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 996.25 and a forward P/E of 81.68, compared with a median of 36.3 for its closest peers.
Is Palo Alto Networks in the S&P 500?
Yes. Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is Palo Alto Networks's CEO?
Mr. Nikesh Arora C.F.A. is the chief executive officer of Palo Alto Networks Inc., which has about 21,921 employees.
Has PANW ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent PANW stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Dec 16, 2024, one of 2 splits on record.
What is the PANW 52-week high?
The 52-week high for PANW is $432.33 and the 52-week low is $139.57. The stock is currently 7.8% below its high.