NYSE:PANW
Palo Alto Networks (PANW)
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Technical Analysis 
Jul 2, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 23 opinions in the last 12 months.
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) has shown robust growth with an 89% stock increase this year, alongside a 31% rise in revenues and a 36% increase in Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO). However, several reviewers caution against the current price movement, indicating it has gone parabolic recently, and they recommend waiting for a better entry point, preferably below $200. The company's acquisitions, particularly CyberArk, are viewed positively, yet concerns about valuation persist, with many analysts noting that PANW's stock price is high compared to its peers. The cybersecurity sector shows long-term growth potential, especially with increasing demands driven by AI, though current market reactions have caused stocks to pull back across the sector. Overall, while PANW has solid fundamentals, there is a general sense of uncertainty in the short term, and many experts recommend a cautious approach.
Stock is expensive but what he finds exciting is that he sees a clearer runway for this company to continue to beat expectations. This is the “next generation” firewall. Applications are much more sophisticated and can get through old firewalls and initiate programs within your application. This company has come up with the ability to basically, on one pass, analyze those packets that are coming and be “application aware” and “network protocol aware” to do everything that static firewalls couldn’t do. Thinks they are 2 years ahead of the competition with that.
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(Top Pick Aug 29/12, Down 33.31%) A disappointment for him. Grew service business, but we are seeing a shift away from infrastructure stocks. IT is a service rather than licensed hardware and software. Would not have expected this to affect them this quickly. Don’t be quick to sell it.