PANW
Palo Alto Networks Inc
NASDAQ: PANW · TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE
$169.56
+1.02% today
Updated 2026-04-17
Market cap
$136.25B
P/E ratio
90.74
EPS (TTM)
$1.84
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$140 – $224
Volume
11.8M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
58
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
8.0
Growth
A5.0
Quality
C+7.0
Profitability
B+2.0
Valuation
F1/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
1.0
Altman Z-Score
Distress
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$205.96
+21.47%
12-Month target
$84.24
-50.32%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$86.11
Margin of safety
-94.93%
11 Strong Buy35 Buy10 Hold1 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $470.00M — positive
+ Revenue growth 14.90% QoQ
+ Debt/equity 0.04x — low leverage
Risks
- Piotroski 1/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 1.02 — distress zone
- 94.93% above intrinsic value
- P/E 90.74x — expensive valuation
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026 (E) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.50B | $6.89B | $8.03B | $9.22B | $9.89B | $11.5B |
| Net income | $-267.00M | $439.70M | $2.58B | $1.13B | $432.00M | — |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $1.84 | $3.77 |
| Free cash flow | $1.79B | $2.63B | $3.10B | $3.47B | $470.00M | — |
| Profit margin | -4.85% | 6.38% | 32.11% | 12.30% | 13.00% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-08 | KEY, JOHN P. | Sale | 1,572 | $173.32 |
| 2026-04-01 | PAUL, JOSH D. | Sale | 1,100 | $161.40 |
| 2026-04-01 | PAUL, JOSH D. | Sale | 947 | $160.32 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Palo Alto Networks Inc trades at $169.56. representing a P/E of 90.74x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 58/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 1/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.02, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $9.89B. with profit margins at 13.00%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $86.11.
Frequently asked questions
What is Palo Alto Networks Inc's stock price?
Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) trades at $169.56.
Is Palo Alto Networks Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 58/100 (Grade C+, Hold). DCF value $86.11.
What is the price target of Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)?
The analyst target price is $205.96, representing +21.5% upside from the current price of $169.56.
What is the intrinsic value of Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $86.11, a -94.9% margin of safety versus $169.56.
What is the future stock price of PANW by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Palo Alto Networks Inc could reach $310.10 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Palo Alto Networks Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $9.89B.
Piotroski F-Score?
1/9 — weak financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.02 — distress.
Company info
SectorTECHNOLOGY
IndustrySOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio13.77x
ROE16.30%
Beta0.77
50D MA$160.28
200D MA$186.09
Shares out0.81B
Float0.81B
Short ratio—
Avg volume11.8M
Performance
1 week+3.29%
1 month+3.01%
3 months-10.56%
YTD-8.88%
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