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PANW Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
Palo Alto Networks · Technology · Software - Infrastructure
PANW live signal snapshot
PANW last traded at $334.47, up 2.48% on the session, trading 22.6% below its 52-week high of $432.33 and 139.6% above its 52-week low of $139.57. Stock Pulse 247's AI model currently rates PANW a HOLD, at 67% model confidence. The technical signals aren't aligned enough for a directional call yet. Short-term momentum is deteriorating: the 5-, 10- and 20-day moving averages are stacked downward and price is holding below the 50-day average. The model's one-month path points toward roughly $339.16 (1.4% from here).
On the 14-day relative strength index, PANW reads 33.4, drifting toward the 30 line that marks oversold conditions. Its MACD line is below its signal line with a negative histogram (-4.31) — downward momentum is accelerating. The 50-day moving average ($367.81) sits 33.4% above the 200-day ($275.81) — a "golden cross" structure that typically supports the longer-term uptrend.
The average 12-month target from 50 Wall Street analysts is $400.00 (range $190.00–$525.00) — 19.6% upside from where PANW trades now. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 42 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 1 Sell/Strong Sell (and 12 Hold).
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About Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) is a software - infrastructure company in the technology sector, headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, United States. Palo Alto Networks, Inc. provides cybersecurity solutions in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Japan. It has a market value of about $273.7 billion and roughly 21,921 full-time employees. Its beta of 0.97 means it has historically moved roughly in line with the market.
PANW performance vs. the market
Year to date, PANW has gained 81.6%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the technology sector fund XLK (+21.1%). On a one-year view it is up 54.5%, 43.0 points better than the S&P 500. The last month (−15.8%) continues the three-month decline (−15.5%).
| Period | PANW | Sector (XLK) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −15.8% | −11.2% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | −15.5% | −8.6% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | +81.6% | +21.1% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | +54.5% | +18.0% | +11.5% |
Palo Alto Networks financials at a glance
In the quarter ended Apr 30, 2026, Palo Alto Networks reported revenue of $3.0 billion and a net loss of $177 million (a -5.9% net margin). Revenue was up 34.5% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 836.2 on trailing earnings of $0.40 per share. Trailing free cash flow was $4.2 billion, and total debt equals 9% of shareholders' equity.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | $3.0B | −$177M |
| Jan 31, 2026 | $2.6B | $432M |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $2.5B | $334M |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $2.5B | $254M |
PANW vs. its peers
Against 5 of its largest technology peers, PANW's +81.6% year-to-date return beats 4 of them. The strongest of the group this year is CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD, +95.5%).
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks (PANW) | $334.47 | +81.6% | 836.2 | HOLD |
| Microsoft (MSFT) | $521.13 | +7.8% | 27.2 | SELL |
| Palantir Technologies (PLTR) | $172.40 | −3.0% | 121.4 | HOLD |
| Oracle (ORCL) | $128.38 | −34.1% | 20.1 | HOLD |
| CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) | $229.06 | +95.5% | 3,817.7 | HOLD |
| Cloudflare (NET) | $315.00 | +59.8% | — | BUY |
PANW stock: common questions
What is the PANW stock price target?
50 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $400.00, in a range of $190.00–$525.00, versus a recent price of $334.47. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $339.16 over the next month.
Is PANW a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates PANW a HOLD at 67% confidence. Among analysts, 42 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 12 Hold and 1 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has PANW stock performed this year?
Year to date, PANW has gained 81.6%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the technology sector fund XLK (+21.1%). On a one-year view it is up 54.5%, 43.0 points better than the S&P 500. The last month (−15.8%) continues the three-month decline (−15.5%).
What is PANW's 52-week high and low?
PANW has traded between $139.57 and $432.33 over the past 52 weeks; at $334.47 it is 22.6% below its 52-week high of $432.33 and 139.6% above its 52-week low of $139.57.
What sector is PANW in, and who are its peers?
PANW is in the technology sector (software - infrastructure). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include Microsoft (MSFT), Palantir Technologies (PLTR), Oracle (ORCL), CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD).
How accurate is the PANW forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines PANW's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.