PANW
NEUTRAL
$160.32
Live
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $206.97
(+29.1%)
$139.57
52W Range
$223.61
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 01, 2026
Market cap
$130.82B
P/E
89.07
ROE
16.3%
Profit margin
13.0%
Debt/Equity
0.05
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
90%
PANW shows neutral fundamentals based on deterministic rules. Financial strength is stable (F-Score 4/9). Mixed signals with both opportunities and risks present.
Key Strengths
Low debt with D/E ratio of 0.05
Strong ROE of 16.3%
Key Risks
High valuation with P/E of 89.1
Premium vs Graham Number ($23.26)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$53.1
-66.9% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
40
Moderate
35
50
60
55
0
AI Verdict
PANW shows neutral fundamentals based on deterministic rules. Financial strength is stable (F-Score 4/9). Mixed signals with both opportunities and risks present.
Key drivers: Low debt with D/E ratio of 0.05, Strong ROE of 16.3%, High valuation with P/E of 89.1
Confidence
50%
Value
35/100
Rule-based valuation (P/E + Graham).
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
- Premium 89.1x trailing earnings multiple.
- Trades above Graham Number.
Future
50/100
Rule-based growth outlook.
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Past
60/100
Historical performance + price trend: Shares moved +193.2% over 5Y and -6.0% over 1Y.
Positives
- ROE sits at 16.3%.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
55/100
Balance sheet & liquidity (Z-Score: N/A).
Positives
- Low D/E ratio (0.05).
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Dividend
0/100
Dividend policy fallback.
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
- No regular dividend payments.
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$160.32
Analyst Target
$206.97
Upside/Downside
+29.1%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for PANW and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-03-31
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PANW
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Primary
|
+193.2% | +60.5% | -6.0% | -21.3% | +6.8% | +2.0% |
|
STX
Seagate Technology Holdings plc
Peer
|
+631.5% | +998.1% | +634.6% | +159.8% | +56.8% | +10.4% |
|
SNDK
Sandisk Corporation
Peer
|
+2458.3% | +2458.3% | +2843.4% | +557.1% | +22.2% | +8.1% |
|
QCOM
QUALCOMM Incorporated
Peer
|
+4.3% | +8.1% | -14.2% | -21.7% | -8.1% | +0.1% |
|
ARM
Arm Holdings plc
Peer
|
+82.0% | +82.0% | +3.3% | -23.2% | -7.6% | +1.2% |
PAN
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+193.2%
3Y
+60.5%
1Y
-6.0%
6M
-21.3%
1M
+6.8%
1W
+2.0%
STX
Seagate Technology Holdings plc
Peer
5Y
+631.5%
3Y
+998.1%
1Y
+634.6%
6M
+159.8%
1M
+56.8%
1W
+10.4%
SND
Sandisk Corporation
Peer
5Y
+2458.3%
3Y
+2458.3%
1Y
+2843.4%
6M
+557.1%
1M
+22.2%
1W
+8.1%
QCO
QUALCOMM Incorporated
Peer
5Y
+4.3%
3Y
+8.1%
1Y
-14.2%
6M
-21.7%
1M
-8.1%
1W
+0.1%
ARM
Arm Holdings plc
Peer
5Y
+82.0%
3Y
+82.0%
1Y
+3.3%
6M
-23.2%
1M
-7.6%
1W
+1.2%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
89.07
Forward P/E
40.36
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
12.0
P/S Ratio
13.22
EV/Revenue
12.81
EV/EBITDA
82.49
Market Cap
$130.82B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
12.96%
Operating Margin
15.5%
Gross Margin
73.5%
ROE
16.26%
ROA
3.45%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+14.9%
Earnings Growth
+60.5%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+61.8%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.05
Low debt
Current Ratio
1.04
Good
Quick Ratio
0.91
Poor
Cash/Share
$5.56
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q1 2026
Revenue
$2.6B
Gross Margin
73.6%
Op. Margin
15.3%
Net Margin
16.7%
Total Assets
$25.0B
Liabilities
$15.6B
Equity
$9.4B
Debt/Equity
1.66x
Operating CF
$0.6B
CapEx
$-0.2B
Free Cash Flow
$0.4B
FCF Yield
69%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-20
$N/A
2026-02-17
$1.03
+9.9% surprise
2025-11-19
$0.93
+4.4% surprise
2025-08-18
$0.95
+7.3% surprise
Technology Sector Comparison
Comparing PANW against 565 companies in the Technology sector
(45 bullish, 197 neutral, 323 bearish)
P/E Ratio
89.07
This Stock
vs
82.88
Sector Avg
+7.5%
(Premium)
Return on Equity (ROE)
16.26%
This Stock
vs
-33.47%
Sector Avg
-148.6%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
12.96%
This Stock
vs
-11.75%
Sector Avg
-210.3%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.05
This Stock
vs
0.74
Sector Avg
-93.4%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
14.9%
This Stock
vs
4383.21%
Sector Avg
-99.7%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.04
This Stock
vs
3.59
Sector Avg
-70.9%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PANW
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $130.82B | 89.07 | 16.3% | 13.0% | $160.32 | |
|
STX
Seagate Technology Holdings plc
|
NEUTRAL | $133.49B | 67.1 | -% | 19.6% | $595.86 | Compare |
|
SNDK
Sandisk Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $135.94B | - | -9.4% | -11.7% | $920.99 | Compare |
|
QCOM
QUALCOMM Incorporated
|
NEUTRAL | $137.54B | 25.96 | 21.5% | 12.0% | $128.78 | Compare |
|
ARM
Arm Holdings plc
|
NEUTRAL | $122.93B | 154.33 | 11.3% | 17.1% | $115.75 | Compare |
PANW
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$130.8B
P/E
89.1
ROE
16.3%
Price
$160.32
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | ARORA NIKESH | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase | 68,085 | $9,999,977 |
| 2026-03-10 | PAUL JOSHUA D. | Officer | Stock Award | 26,369 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | GOETZ JAMES JOSEPH | Director | Sale | 22,684 | $3,729,511 |
| 2026-03-02 | PAUL JOSHUA D. | Officer | Sale | 1,700 | $251,430 |
| 2026-02-12 | KLARICH LEE | Chief Technology Officer | Stock Award | 70 | - |
| 2026-02-12 | ARORA NIKESH | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 165 | - |
| 2026-01-08 | KLARICH LEE | Chief Technology Officer | Option Exercise | 92,010 | $2,967,322 |
| 2026-01-08 | KLARICH LEE | Chief Technology Officer | Sale | 120,768 | $23,070,681 |
| 2026-01-02 | JENKINS WILLIAM D JR | President | Sale | 904 | $167,068 |
| 2026-01-02 | PAUL JOSHUA D. | Officer | Sale | 800 | $147,848 |
| 2025-12-26 | JENKINS WILLIAM D JR | President | Sale | 6,218 | $1,169,423 |
| 2025-12-23 | GOLECHHA DIPAK | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 5,000 | $940,910 |
| 2025-12-10 | GOODBURN MARK A | Director | Stock Award | 4,944 | - |
| 2025-12-10 | KLARICH LEE | Officer and Director | Gift | 50,000 | - |
| 2025-12-09 | GOETZ JAMES JOSEPH | Director | Sale | 25,000 | $4,880,043 |
ARORA NIKESH
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-27
68,085 shares
·
$9,999,977
PAUL JOSHUA D.
Officer
2026-03-10
26,369 shares
GOETZ JAMES JOSEPH
Director
2026-03-06
22,684 shares
·
$3,729,511
PAUL JOSHUA D.
Officer
2026-03-02
1,700 shares
·
$251,430
KLARICH LEE
Chief Technology Officer
2026-02-12
70 shares
ARORA NIKESH
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-12
165 shares
KLARICH LEE
Chief Technology Officer
2026-01-08
92,010 shares
·
$2,967,322
KLARICH LEE
Chief Technology Officer
2026-01-08
120,768 shares
·
$23,070,681
JENKINS WILLIAM D JR
President
2026-01-02
904 shares
·
$167,068
PAUL JOSHUA D.
Officer
2026-01-02
800 shares
·
$147,848
JENKINS WILLIAM D JR
President
2025-12-26
6,218 shares
·
$1,169,423
GOLECHHA DIPAK
Chief Financial Officer
2025-12-23
5,000 shares
·
$940,910
GOODBURN MARK A
Director
2025-12-10
4,944 shares
KLARICH LEE
Officer and Director
2025-12-10
50,000 shares
GOETZ JAMES JOSEPH
Director
2025-12-09
25,000 shares
·
$4,880,043
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
48 analysts
Freedom Broker
2026-03-11
Buy
Buy
Wells Fargo
2026-03-03
Overweight
Citigroup
2026-02-19
Buy
Buy
JP Morgan
2026-02-19
Overweight
Overweight
Bernstein
2026-02-18
Outperform
Outperform
DA Davidson
2026-02-18
Buy
Buy
BMO Capital
2026-02-18
Outperform
Outperform
Baird
2026-02-18
Outperform
Outperform
RBC Capital
2026-02-18
Outperform
Outperform
Guggenheim
2026-02-18
Neutral
Neutral
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