Palo Alto Networks Stock Forecast
NASDAQ: PANWTechnologyComputer peripheral equipmentUSD
At close: Oct 8, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 399.61 +0.28%
PANW analyst consensus
Consensus (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.
What analysts say
According to 55 Wall Street analysts covering Palo Alto Networks (2026-10-07), 42 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 11 rate it a hold and 2 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "buy". The average 12-month price target is $396.92, with a high estimate of $475.00 and a low estimate of $190.00. The average target implies downside of 0.4% from the current price of $398.50.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 150.0%, a wide range that reflects significant disagreement among analysts. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for PANW.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 10 | 18% |
| Buy | 32 | 58% |
| Hold | 11 | 20% |
| Sell | 1 | 2% |
| Strong sell | 1 | 2% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-07.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $190.00 | -52.32% |
| Average target | $396.92 | -0.40% |
| High target | $475.00 | +19.20% |