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NYSE:PANW

Palo Alto Networks (PANW)

279.01
-0.52 (0.19%)
as of Jun 12, 2026, 7:52:13 pm Market Open.
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star iconJun 11, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 24 opinions in the last 12 months.

Experts express mixed opinions on Palo Alto Networks (PANW), primarily focusing on its strong position in the cybersecurity market amid ongoing AI threats and spending increases in the sector. While there is optimism about the company's growth and its recent acquisition of CyberArk, many analysts suggest waiting for a more favorable entry point due to recent price movements and broader market conditions. Some believe the company is experiencing a temporary sell-off that may present a buying opportunity. Overall, there is a consensus that despite PANW's solid fundamentals, the stock may face increased volatility and pressure from valuations. Many analysts remain bullish on the long-term prospects of cybersecurity companies, although they acknowledge the need for caution in the current market climate.

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BUY

She sold Z-Scaler to add more PANW whose products are better. PANW is transitioning to offer more platform services. Shares have been lagging the past quarter, trading at -14% to peers, yet growing revenues 15% in coming years. Free cash flow is 37%. This and Crowdstrike are the tops in cyber.

BUY

The last quarter was mostly in line. The new platform will take time to transition. It's trading off, because that last quarter was not a blow-out. But cybersecurity stocks will continue to work.

BUY

His 12-month price target is $225. Likes it, and has been adding this week. It's like the "Home Hardware" of cybersecurity, covering the whole area, and catering to small- and medium-sized businesses. Wider and deeper total addressable market than other names.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Mar 12/24, Up 23.5%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with PANW has triggered its stop at $176.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Leading next generation firewall company. Salesforce very strong. However, valuation is full right now. Would wait for share price to fall before buying. Overall, a quality company. 

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Mar 12/24, Up 32.2%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with PANW is progressing well.  To account for the recent 2:1 stock split, we recommend resetting the stop to be $176 (half of the previous level).

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Mar 12/24, Up 38.5%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with PANW is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $315) to $352 at this time.

HOLD

This sector has good secular growth, lots of cybersecurity issues, governments are investing a lot. Has done very well.

COMMENT

It's grown into an extreme valuation of 135x EBITDA. You hardly see that in the market.

RISKY

Look for the continued move away from hardware to software and the cloud. Also, they must beat revenue to accelerate the strong momentum of the past 8 weeks. It's overbought this year, but it can grow into an extreme valuation in coming years. Owning this means accepting volatility. Don't be surprised with a pullback.

BUY

It makes sense in terms of global unrest and cybersecurity concerns.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Mar 12/24, Up 32.4%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with PANW is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $280) to $315 at this time.

BUY

Gets the nod as the general store of cybersecurity.

SELL

Took profits. A tactical move to raise a bit of cash for September/October.

WAIT

Was down 5% last week, but popped today with the rest of the market. Still, wait on this.

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