PANW- Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Technology · Software - Infrastructure
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
Analyst Ratings
BuyWall Street consensus from 50 analysts
12-Month Price Target
$395.70
Based on analyst estimates; price targets are opinions, not guarantees.
Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $366.98
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$17.64
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
N/A
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
3/10
43% score
Pays dividends
No dividend history found
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
Uninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
1.7%Return on equity - measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
2.7%Net profit margin must be positive - company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
+34.5%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
9.34×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
0.87×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$2.4B/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Nov 19, 2026
58
days
EPS (TTM)
$0.41
P/E (TTM)
895.1
Fwd P/E
75.2
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
This stock does not pay dividends.
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Final value
$426,404.61
Total invested
$130,000.00
Total interest
$296,404.61
Balance over time
Period breakdown
| Period | Balance | Invested | Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $17,270.27 | $16,000.00 | $1,270.27 |
| Year 2 | $25,267.56 | $22,000.00 | $3,267.56 |
| Year 3 | $34,064.59 | $28,000.00 | $6,064.59 |
| Year 4 | $43,741.32 | $34,000.00 | $9,741.32 |
| Year 5 | $54,385.72 | $40,000.00 | $14,385.72 |
| Year 6 | $66,094.55 | $46,000.00 | $20,094.55 |
| Year 7 | $78,974.28 | $52,000.00 | $26,974.28 |
| Year 8 | $93,141.97 | $58,000.00 | $35,141.97 |
| Year 9 | $108,726.44 | $64,000.00 | $44,726.44 |
| Year 10 | $125,869.35 | $70,000.00 | $55,869.35 |
| Year 11 | $144,726.56 | $76,000.00 | $68,726.56 |
| Year 12 | $165,469.48 | $82,000.00 | $83,469.48 |
| Year 13 | $188,286.70 | $88,000.00 | $100,286.70 |
| Year 14 | $213,385.63 | $94,000.00 | $119,385.63 |
| Year 15 | $240,994.47 | $100,000.00 | $140,994.47 |
| Year 16 | $271,364.18 | $106,000.00 | $165,364.18 |
| Year 17 | $304,770.87 | $112,000.00 | $192,770.87 |
| Year 18 | $341,518.22 | $118,000.00 | $223,518.22 |
| Year 19 | $381,940.31 | $124,000.00 | $257,940.31 |
| Year 20 | $426,404.61 | $130,000.00 | $296,404.61 |
What is compound interest?
Compound interest means that the interest you earn in one period is added to your principal, so in the next period you earn interest on a larger base. This creates exponential growth: the longer your time horizon, the more dramatic the effect.
Which rate should I use?
The S&P 500 has historically returned ~10%/year before inflation over long periods - use this for an all-equity US index fund scenario. A balanced growth portfolio (stocks + bonds) is closer to 7%. High-yield savings accounts (HYSA) are currently paying around 4-5% with FDIC insurance and zero market risk. Bonds historically return ~4% annualized.
Formula used
FV = PV × (1+r)^n + PMT × ((1+r)^n − 1) / rwhere r is the monthly rate, n is the number of months, PV is the initial investment, and PMT is the monthly contribution. Annual rates are converted to monthly viar = (1 + annual%)^(1/12) − 1.
For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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About Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
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.
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Infrastructure
Location
Santa Clara, United States
Employees
21,921
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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) stock trades at $366.98, down 1.29% on the day. With a market capitalization of $300.19 billion, PANW is a mega-cap technology stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 895.1, a forward P/E of 75.2 and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.41. Over the most recent period the company reported 35% year-over-year revenue growth and a net profit margin of 2.7%. Below you'll find PANW's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
PANW - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) a good stock to buy in 2026?
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) shows strengths such as revenue growth of 35%, while risks include a rich P/E of 895× and high leverage (debt/equity of 9.3). Whether PANW is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance - review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is PANW's stock price today?
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) trades at $366.98, down 1.29% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does PANW pay a dividend?
No. Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) does not currently pay a dividend, so the return comes entirely from share-price appreciation.
Is PANW overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 895.1×, PANW trades at a premium valuation for the technology sector. Its PEG ratio is 1.86. See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is PANW's market cap?
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) has a market capitalization of $300.19 billion, classifying it as a mega-cap stock in the Technology sector.
Disclaimer: This page - including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate - is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.