Palo Alto NetworksPANW
PANW
About: Palo Alto Networks is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, and security operations. The California-based firm has more than 80,000 enterprise customers across the world, including more than three fourths of the Global 2000.
Employees: 15,758
0
Funds holding %
of 7,407 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 15 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
3,362% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 1,835 | Existing positions reduced: 53
265% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 332 | Existing positions closed: 91
78.19% more ownership
Funds ownership: 76.13% [Q3] → 154.32% (+78.19%) [Q4]
19% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 59 [Q3] → 70 (+11) [Q4]
11% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $83.7B [Q3] → $93.2B (+$9.58B) [Q4]
10% more funds holding
Funds holding: 2,033 [Q3] → 2,227 (+194) [Q4]
50% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $3.95B | Put options by funds: $7.94B
Research analyst outlook
15 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$156
7%
downside
Avg. target
$213
27%
upside
High target
$240
43%
upside
15 analyst ratings
12 positive
80%
3 neutral
20%
0 negative
0%
Keybanc Brandon Nispel 47% 1-year accuracy 9 / 19 met price target | 22%upside $205 | Overweight Maintained | 17 Apr 2025 |
Morgan Stanley Hamza Fodderwala 67% 1-year accuracy 20 / 30 met price target | 22%upside $205 | Overweight Maintained | 16 Apr 2025 |
HSBC Stephen Bersey 78% 1-year accuracy 7 / 9 met price target | 7%downside $156 | Hold Upgraded | 10 Apr 2025 |
Stephens & Co. Todd Weller 50% 1-year accuracy 2 / 4 met price target | 22%upside $205 | Equal-Weight Initiated | 1 Apr 2025 |
Jefferies Joseph Gallo 57% 1-year accuracy 12 / 21 met price target | 28%upside $215 | Buy Maintained | 31 Mar 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 32 articles about PANW published over the past 30 days
Neutral
The Motley Fool
1 day ago
4 Top Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy in April
Amid the historic stock market turbulence at the start of 2025, the importance of cybersecurity hasn't wavered. Regardless of economic headwinds or policy shifts, an ongoing rise in online threats ranging from data breaches, phishing scams, and ransomware to attacks on digital infrastructure continues to be a priority for businesses to manage across all sectors.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Palo Alto (PANW) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
Positive
Benzinga
3 days ago
Direxion's Palo Alto Networks-Centric Bull And Bear ETFs — Primed For The Digital Battleground?
Among contemporary market segments, cybersecurity holds much relevance and potential. Sure, the front-facing technology sphere generates the headlines while gold is currently hogging the spotlight.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why
In the most recent trading session, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) closed at $169.98, indicating a +0.97% shift from the previous trading day.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
Should You Forget Apple and Buy These 2 Tech Stocks Instead?
Apple (AAPL 3.95%) is often considered a reliable blue chip tech stock. But since the beginning of 2025, its stock has sunk nearly 30% amid fears of higher tariffs.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
Why CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, and Fortinet Stocks Rallied This Week
Shares of cybersecurity leaders CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD 0.92%), Palo Alto Networks (PANW -1.31%), and Fortinet (FTNT 0.51%) rallied 13%, 6%, and 13%, respectively, this week as of noon ET on Friday, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Positive
Benzinga
1 week ago
EXCLUSIVE: Stephanie Link Is Buying These 5 'Best In Breed' Stocks As Markets Whipsaw
Hightower Advisors' Stephanie Link has been holding her nose and buying stocks in recent weeks as markets unwind amid tariff uncertainty.
Neutral
CNBC Television
1 week ago
Final Trades: Vertex, Robinhood, Palo Alto and Crowdstrike
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch in this volatile markets.
Negative
Investors Business Daily
1 week ago
This AI Startup Could Be Next In Palo Alto Networks Acquisition Playbook
Palo Alto stock dipped amid a report the cybersecurity firm may acquire artificial intelligence startup ProtectAI for around $650 million. The post This AI Startup Could Be Next In Palo Alto Networks Acquisition Playbook appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.
Positive
Benzinga
1 week ago
Meta, IBM, Palo Alto Networks: Why Stephanie Link Is Doubling Down On These Tariff-Proof Tech Titans
As tariffs and trade war chatter send shivers down tech's spine, Stephanie Link of Hightower Advisors sees opportunity – especially in software and services names with recurring revenue and minimal exposure to global shocks.
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