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PALO ALTO NET (PANW)
Key Performance
More- Earnings Score: 49
- Momentum Score: 84
- True Yield: N/A
- Financial Health Score: 54
Latest Research & News
Accenture vs. Palo Alto Networks: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
The article compares Accenture and Palo Alto Networks as investment options for 2026. Accenture offers stability with an 11.3% net margin, strong balance sheet, and steady 6.5% revenue growth, while Palo Alto Networks delivers rapid 24.5% revenue growth in AI-powered cybersecurity but trades at a premium 82.9x forward P/E ratio. The analyst recommends Palo Alto Networks for its superior growth and profitability despite higher valuation.
11/10/2026, 3:50 PM • The Motley Fool
CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz announced the AI Kill Switch, a new product that gives enterprises full control over AI agents in their networks by allowing immediate termination and access control. The product addresses growing security risks from AI deployment and could accelerate enterprise AI adoption. However, CrowdStrike's stock is heavily overvalued at a P/S ratio of 46.6, making it suitable only for long-term investors willing to hold for 10+ years.
11/07/2026, 7:09 AM • The Motley Fool
Palo Alto Networks vs. Zscaler: Which Cybersecurity Stock Is a Better Buy Going Into 2027?
The article compares two leading cybersecurity stocks: Palo Alto Networks (PANW) and Zscaler (ZS). While both are high-growth companies in the expanding cybersecurity market, Palo Alto Networks is recommended as the better buy for 2027 due to its larger scale ($11.5B revenue vs. $3.4B), profitability ($307M net income vs. $63.2M net loss), and successful platformization strategy. However, both stocks trade at elevated valuations with forward P/E ratios of 75x and 41.5x respectively, and both experienced recent price declines.
11/05/2026, 11:53 PM • The Motley Fool
Tech Sell-Off: 2 Growth Stocks Investors Might Regret Not Buying on the Dip
The Nasdaq-100 has declined 9% from its peak as investors worry about the sustainability of AI spending, particularly affecting semiconductor stocks. The article identifies Zscaler and Meta Platforms as two growth stocks trading at attractive valuations during this market correction, presenting potential long-term buying opportunities for investors.
11/04/2026, 7:27 AM • The Motley Fool
Intuit vs. Palo Alto Networks: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2027?
The article compares Intuit and Palo Alto Networks as investment options for 2027. Intuit trades at a 14.3x forward P/E with 21% net margins and 13.9% revenue growth, while Palo Alto Networks trades at 87.6x forward P/E with stronger 24.5% revenue growth but lower profitability. The author recommends Intuit due to its attractive valuation and profitability despite recent stock decline, while cautioning that Palo Alto's higher valuation reflects strong growth but requires successful acquisition integration.
11/03/2026, 12:00 PM • The Motley Fool
Palo Alto Networks vs. Atlassian: Which Tech Stock Is a Better Buy for 2027?
The article compares Palo Alto Networks and Atlassian as investment options for 2027. Palo Alto Networks, trading at a forward P/E of 87, offers essential cybersecurity solutions with strong profitability and cash flow but faces high valuation risk. Atlassian, with a cheaper valuation and higher gross margins, operates in collaboration software but has reported losses for two consecutive years. The author recommends Palo Alto Networks as the better buy despite its premium valuation, citing the critical nature of cybersecurity versus the substitutability of collaboration tools.
11/03/2026, 7:55 AM • The Motley Fool
The global Industrial Control System (ICS) Security Market is projected to grow from USD 17.91 billion in 2026 to USD 38.48 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 16.5%. Growth is driven by increasing cyberattacks, industrial digitization, expanding connectivity, and regulatory requirements. Professional services are expected to hold the largest market segment, while the oil and gas sector drives significant demand for ICS security solutions.
10/29/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire
Oracle vs. Palo Alto Networks: Which Tech Stock Is the Better Buy in 2026?
The article compares Oracle and Palo Alto Networks as enterprise tech investments for 2026. Oracle, with 22% revenue growth and strong cloud infrastructure demand, trades at a forward P/E of 15x with expected 23% earnings growth. Palo Alto Networks shows 25% revenue growth but trades at a steep 94x forward P/E multiple. The author recommends Oracle due to superior earnings growth potential, massive contracted revenue backlog ($664B), and more attractive valuation, despite risks from AI demand fluctuations and high leverage.
10/28/2026, 9:07 PM • The Motley Fool
Monday.com vs. Okta: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2027?
The article compares monday.com and Okta as investment options for 2027. Monday.com, a work management platform, grew revenue 27% in 2025 but slowed to 22% in Q2 2026 and is cutting 20% of its workforce. Okta, an identity and access management provider, shows steadier growth at 12% with strong free cash flow generation of $863 million annually. Despite monday.com's lower valuation (3x sales vs. Okta's 11x), the author recommends Okta for its consistent cash generation and execution, while suggesting monday.com as a watch list candidate pending restructuring results.
10/28/2026, 9:35 AM • The Motley Fool
Neo Appoints Scott Stout as Chief Revenue Officer
Neo, an agentic software control company, appointed Scott Stout as Chief Revenue Officer to lead global revenue strategy. Stout brings over 20 years of cybersecurity experience from Cisco Security and Palo Alto Networks. Neo emerged from stealth in July with $100 million in funding to help enterprises govern AI agents and agentic software capabilities with visibility and control.
10/26/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire
Tech Sell-Off: 2 Growth Stocks Investors Might Wish They'd Bought on the Dip
AI stocks are experiencing a significant sell-off, with the Nasdaq-100 down 5.5% last week. The article identifies Duolingo and SentinelOne as potential bargain opportunities during this market downturn, as both companies are well-positioned to benefit from long-term AI adoption despite current market pressures.
10/23/2026, 8:09 AM • The Motley Fool
CrowdStrike vs. Okta: Which Cybersecurity Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
CrowdStrike and Okta are compared as cybersecurity investments for 2026. CrowdStrike posted record quarterly results with 21.7% revenue growth but reported widening net losses. Okta achieved profitability with 11.8% revenue growth and record bookings. The article recommends CrowdStrike due to faster growth and expanding AI-driven addressable market, though both companies are considered worth owning.
10/13/2026, 9:29 AM • The Motley Fool
3 Glorious Growth Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist if the Stock Market Crashes
With the S&P 500 trading at historically elevated valuations (second-highest since the dot-com bubble), rising inflation, interest rate hikes, and potential AI development slowdowns pose risks to the market. The article recommends three stocks as potential buying opportunities if a market correction occurs: Zscaler for its zero-trust cybersecurity solutions, Uber for its autonomous vehicle partnerships, and DigitalOcean for its AI data center infrastructure.
10/08/2026, 6:04 AM • The Motley Fool
Better Buy: Fortinet or Palo Alto Networks?
The Motley Fool compares two cybersecurity companies, Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks, to determine which is the better investment. The article highlights that there is one big difference between these two companies currently, though the specific details of the comparison are not fully provided in the available text.
10/05/2026, 6:11 PM • The Motley Fool
Does the Proliferation of Agentic AI Make Fortinet Stock a No Brainer?
The article discusses how the increasing demand for agentic AI is driving growth in the cybersecurity sector. Fortinet is highlighted as a potential investment opportunity, with cybersecurity stocks performing well in 2026. The article compares Fortinet with Palo Alto Networks as investment options in this growing market.
10/05/2026, 6:09 PM • The Motley Fool
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Company Profile
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. provides cybersecurity solutions in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Japan. It offers Prisma Access, a secure access service edge solution; Strata Cloud Manager, a network security management solution; and Prisma AIRS to protect customers' entire AI ecosystem. It provides a comprehensive cloud native application protection platform; and Code to Cloud platform, as well as offers VM-Series and CN-Series virtual firewalls for inline network security on multi- and hybrid-cloud environments. It provides security operation solutions through the Cortex platform that includes Cortex XSIAM, an AI-driven security operations platform; Cortex XDR to prevent, detect, and respond to cybersecurity attacks; and Cortex XSOAR for security orchestration, automation, and response; and Cortex Xpanse for attack surface management, as well as offers threat intelligence and advisory services under the Unit 42 name. It provides subscription services covering the areas of threat prevention, malware and persistent threat, URL filtering, laptop and mobile device protection, DNS security, Internet of Things security, SaaS security API, and SaaS security inline; and threat intelligence, data loss prevention, services to resolve network disruptions, and sensitive data protection. It offers professional services, including architecture design and planning, implementation, configuration, and firewall migration; education services, such as certifications, as well as online and in-classroom training; and support services. It sells its products and services through its channel partners, as well as directly to enterprises, service providers, and government entities operating in various industries, including education, energy, financial services, government entities, healthcare, Internet and media, manufacturing, public sector, and telecommunications. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Key Executives
- Nikesh Arora
- William D. Jenkins Jr.
- Lee Klarich
- Dipak Golechha
- Josh D. Paul
Current Ownership Distribution
- Institutions6.9B (66.56%)
- Mutual Funds3.4B (33.26%)
- Insiders18.9M (0.18%)
- Other0 (0.00%)