PANW 📈 Palo Alto Networks - Overview

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US6974351057

PANW: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Security, Firewall, Threat Intelligence

Palo Alto Networks Inc is a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, offering a comprehensive range of products and services designed to protect organizations from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. The company's network security platforms, including Prisma Access and Strata Cloud Manager, provide a robust security services edge (SSE) solution and network security management capabilities. Additionally, its cloud security solutions, such as Prisma Cloud and Code to Cloud platform, enable organizations to secure their cloud-native applications and infrastructure. The company also offers virtual firewalls, including VM-Series and CN-Series, which provide inline network security for multi- and hybrid-cloud environments.

The company's security operation solutions, available through the Cortex platform, leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to enhance security operations. This includes Cortex XSIAM, an AI-driven security operations platform, as well as Cortex XDR, which provides advanced threat detection and response capabilities. Furthermore, Cortex XSOAR offers security orchestration, automation, and response, while Cortex Xpanse provides attack surface management. The company also offers threat intelligence and advisory services under the Unit 42 name, providing organizations with valuable insights and expertise to inform their cybersecurity strategies.

Palo Alto Networks Inc offers a range of subscription services, covering areas such as threat prevention, malware and persistent threat protection, URL filtering, laptop and mobile device protection, DNS security, Internet of Things (IoT) security, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security. The company also provides professional services, including architecture design and planning, implementation, configuration, and firewall migration, as well as education services, such as certifications and training programs. Its support services are designed to ensure that customers receive timely and effective assistance in resolving any issues that may arise. The company sells its products and services through a combination of channel partners and direct sales to medium to large enterprises, service providers, and government entities across various industries.

With a strong focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, Palo Alto Networks Inc has established itself as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to protect their networks, clouds, and applications from cyber threats. The company's commitment to research and development has enabled it to stay ahead of the evolving threat landscape, providing customers with the advanced security capabilities they need to stay secure. Incorporated in 2005 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Palo Alto Networks Inc is a leading player in the cybersecurity industry, with a global presence and a reputation for excellence. Its common stock is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol PANW, and the company is classified as a systems software provider within the GICS sub-industry.

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PANW Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 127,244m
Sector Technology
Industry Software - Infrastructure
GiC Sub-Industry Systems Software
IPO / Inception 2012-07-20

PANW Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 93.8%
Fundamental 82.5%
Dividend -
Rel. Strength Industry -3.75
Analysts 4.22/5
Fair Price Momentum 219.80 USD
Fair Price DCF 224.83 USD

PANW Dividends

No Dividends Paid

PANW Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 80.7%
Growth Correlation 12m 67.8%
Growth Correlation 5y 95.5%
CAGR 5y 37.00%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y 3.52
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.65
Alpha -4.02
Beta 1.15
Volatility 61.60%
Current Volume 13346.4k
Average Volume 20d 5840.7k
What is the price of PANW stocks?
As of December 21, 2024, the stock is trading at USD 186.78 with a total of 13,346,442 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -4.98%, over one month by -4.92%, over three months by +9.83% and over the past year by +24.11%.
Is Palo Alto Networks a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW) is currently (December 2024) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 82.47 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of PANW as of December 2024 is 219.80. This means that PANW is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +17.68% (Margin of Safety).
Is PANW a buy, sell or hold?
Palo Alto Networks has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.22. Therefor, it is recommend to buy PANW.
  • Strong Buy: 29
  • Buy: 12
  • Hold: 11
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 2
What are the forecast for PANW stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, PANW Palo Alto Networks will be worth about 245.6 in December 2025. The stock is currently trading at 186.78. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +31.49%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 409.9 119.5%
Analysts Target Price 279.8 49.8%
ValueRay Target Price 245.6 31.5%