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Palo Alto Networks Inc. (PANW) Stock

Palo Alto Networks Inc. Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

Palo Alto Networks Inc. (PANW), a prominent company in the technology sector within the computer peripheral equipment, nec industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NASDAQ.Currently, the stock is trading at $192.55. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $142.01 and $208.39. This places the current price at 92.4% of its 52-week high and 35.6% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 84,556. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for this stock is US6974351057.

Market Cap

$136.45B

52-Week High

$208.39

-7.60% from high

52-Week Low

$142.01

+35.59% from low

Avg Daily Volume

84,556

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

117.61

Above market average

Forward P/E

54.64

Earnings expected to grow

PEG Ratio

2.49

Potentially overvalued

Price to Book

18.50

EV/EBITDA

79.01

EPS (TTM)

$1.74

Price to Sales

15.38

Beta

0.97

Less volatile than market

How is PANW valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Palo Alto Networks Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 117.61, which is above the market average of approximately 20. This premium valuation suggests investors expect above-average growth or the company has competitive advantages justifying the higher multiple. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 54.64 is lower than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to grow over the next year. The PEG ratio of 2.49 indicates a premium valuation even accounting for growth.
What is PANW's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 0.97, Palo Alto Networks Inc. is less volatile than the overall market. This means when the market moves up or down by 10%, this stock typically moves less than 10% in the same direction. Lower beta stocks are often preferred by conservative investors seeking stability. The price-to-book ratio of 18.50 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

14.00%

Operating Margin

9.80%

Return on Equity

21.20%

Return on Assets

3.10%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

15.30%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-5.10%

How profitable and efficient is PANW's business model?
Palo Alto Networks Inc. achieves a profit margin of 14.00%, meaning it retains $14.00 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This represents a solid margin typical of well-run businesses, showing the company can effectively balance revenue generation with cost control. The operating margin of 9.80% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 21.20% and ROA at 3.10%, the company generates strong returns on invested capital.
What are PANW's recent growth trends?
Palo Alto Networks Inc.'s revenue grew by 15.30% year-over-year, showing steady progress in growing the business. This positive trajectory indicates the company maintains competitive positioning in its markets. Earnings decreased by 5.10% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT, NEC industry averages for proper context.

Company Size & Market

Shares Outstanding

666.80M

Book Value/Share

$10.86

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is PANW's market capitalization and position?
Palo Alto Networks Inc. has a market capitalization of $136.45B, classifying it as a large-cap stock ($10B-$200B). Large-caps are typically industry leaders with established business models, offering a balance of stability and growth potential. They often provide dividend income and are core holdings in institutional portfolios. With 666.80M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a major player in the COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT, NEC industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
How does PANW's price compare to its book value?
Palo Alto Networks Inc.'s book value per share is $10.86, while the current stock price is $192.55, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 17.73. This high P/B ratio indicates significant intangible assets, strong brand value, or high growth expectations. Technology and consumer brand companies often trade at elevated P/B ratios due to intellectual property and competitive advantages not reflected on the balance sheet. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$212.14

10.17% upside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

11

Buy

28

Hold

14

Sell

2

Strong Sell

0

How reliable are analyst predictions for PANW?
55 analysts cover PANW with 71% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The strong bullish consensus may already be priced in. The consensus target of $212.14 implies 10.2% upside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
What is the Wall Street consensus on PANW?
Current analyst recommendations:11 Strong Buy, 28 Buy, 14 Hold, 2 Sell, 0The bullish tilt suggests optimism about future prospects, though investors should conduct independent research.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Jul 1, 2025, 02:44 AM

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