Does the media favor CRWD or PANW?

In the previous week, Palo Alto Networks had 18 more articles in the media than CrowdStrike. MarketBeat recorded 50 mentions for Palo Alto Networks and 32 mentions for CrowdStrike. Palo Alto Networks' average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat CrowdStrike's score of 0.58 indicating that Palo Alto Networks is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment CrowdStrike 15 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 3 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Palo Alto Networks 39 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer FTNT or PANW?

In the previous week, Palo Alto Networks had 7 more articles in the media than Fortinet. MarketBeat recorded 50 mentions for Palo Alto Networks and 43 mentions for Fortinet. Palo Alto Networks' average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat Fortinet's score of 0.98 indicating that Palo Alto Networks is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Fortinet 25 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Palo Alto Networks 39 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher valuation & earnings, GOOG or PANW?

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Palo Alto Networks. Alphabet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Palo Alto Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Alphabet $402.84B 10.41 $132.17B $13.11 26.40 Palo Alto Networks $10.61B 27.56 $1.13B $1.22 294.00

Does the media favor GOOG or PANW?

In the previous week, Alphabet had 158 more articles in the media than Palo Alto Networks. MarketBeat recorded 208 mentions for Alphabet and 50 mentions for Palo Alto Networks. Palo Alto Networks' average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat Alphabet's score of 0.76 indicating that Palo Alto Networks is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Alphabet 117 Very Positive mention(s) 18 Positive mention(s) 45 Neutral mention(s) 25 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Palo Alto Networks 39 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, GOOGL or PANW?

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Palo Alto Networks. Alphabet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Palo Alto Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Alphabet $402.84B 10.43 $132.17B $13.11 26.45 Palo Alto Networks $10.61B 27.56 $1.13B $1.22 294.00

Does the media prefer GOOGL or PANW?

In the previous week, Alphabet had 148 more articles in the media than Palo Alto Networks. MarketBeat recorded 198 mentions for Alphabet and 50 mentions for Palo Alto Networks. Palo Alto Networks' average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat Alphabet's score of 0.89 indicating that Palo Alto Networks is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Alphabet 124 Very Positive mention(s) 12 Positive mention(s) 36 Neutral mention(s) 22 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Palo Alto Networks 39 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer META or PANW?

In the previous week, Meta Platforms had 131 more articles in the media than Palo Alto Networks. MarketBeat recorded 181 mentions for Meta Platforms and 50 mentions for Palo Alto Networks. Palo Alto Networks' average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat Meta Platforms' score of 0.70 indicating that Palo Alto Networks is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Meta Platforms 107 Very Positive mention(s) 12 Positive mention(s) 31 Neutral mention(s) 25 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Palo Alto Networks 39 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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PANW vs. CRWD, FTNT, GOOG, GOOGL, and META

Should you buy Palo Alto Networks stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Palo Alto Networks with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Palo Alto Networks include CrowdStrike (CRWD), Fortinet (FTNT), Alphabet (GOOG), Alphabet (GOOGL), and Meta Platforms (META). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Palo Alto Networks compare to CrowdStrike?

CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) and Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk and valuation.

Palo Alto Networks has a net margin of 7.95% compared to CrowdStrike's net margin of -0.89%. Palo Alto Networks' return on equity of 10.53% beat CrowdStrike's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
CrowdStrike	-0.89%	2.29%	0.94%
Palo Alto Networks	7.95%	10.53%	4.76%

CrowdStrike currently has a consensus target price of $180.63, suggesting a potential downside of 11.05%. Palo Alto Networks has a consensus target price of $327.74, suggesting a potential downside of 8.63%. Given Palo Alto Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Palo Alto Networks is more favorable than CrowdStrike.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
CrowdStrike	2 Sell rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)	35 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.66
Palo Alto Networks	1 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	40 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.84

71.2% of CrowdStrike shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.8% of Palo Alto Networks shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of CrowdStrike shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Palo Alto Networks shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Palo Alto Networks has higher revenue and earnings than CrowdStrike. CrowdStrike is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Palo Alto Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
CrowdStrike	$4.81B	42.97	-$162.50M	-$0.05	N/A
Palo Alto Networks	$10.61B	27.56	$1.13B	$1.22	294.00

In the previous week, Palo Alto Networks had 18 more articles in the media than CrowdStrike. MarketBeat recorded 50 mentions for Palo Alto Networks and 32 mentions for CrowdStrike. Palo Alto Networks' average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat CrowdStrike's score of 0.58 indicating that Palo Alto Networks is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
CrowdStrike	15 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Palo Alto Networks	39 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

CrowdStrike has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Palo Alto Networks has a beta of 0.91, indicating that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Palo Alto Networks beats CrowdStrike on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Palo Alto Networks compare to Fortinet?

Fortinet (NASDAQ:FTNT) and Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

83.7% of Fortinet shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.8% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.6% of Fortinet shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Fortinet has a net margin of 27.49% compared to Palo Alto Networks' net margin of 7.95%. Fortinet's return on equity of 160.08% beat Palo Alto Networks' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Fortinet	27.49%	160.08%	19.96%
Palo Alto Networks	7.95%	10.53%	4.76%

In the previous week, Palo Alto Networks had 7 more articles in the media than Fortinet. MarketBeat recorded 50 mentions for Palo Alto Networks and 43 mentions for Fortinet. Palo Alto Networks' average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat Fortinet's score of 0.98 indicating that Palo Alto Networks is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Fortinet	25 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Palo Alto Networks	39 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Fortinet has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Palo Alto Networks. Fortinet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Palo Alto Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Fortinet	$6.80B	17.41	$1.85B	$2.59	62.40
Palo Alto Networks	$10.61B	27.56	$1.13B	$1.22	294.00

Fortinet currently has a consensus price target of $113.97, indicating a potential downside of 29.48%. Palo Alto Networks has a consensus price target of $327.74, indicating a potential downside of 8.63%. Given Palo Alto Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Palo Alto Networks is more favorable than Fortinet.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Fortinet	5 Sell rating(s)	23 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.14
Palo Alto Networks	1 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	40 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.84

Fortinet has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Palo Alto Networks has a beta of 0.91, suggesting that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Fortinet beats Palo Alto Networks on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Palo Alto Networks compare to Alphabet?

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and risk.

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Palo Alto Networks' net margin of 7.95%. Alphabet's return on equity of 38.99% beat Palo Alto Networks' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Alphabet	37.92%	38.99%	27.41%
Palo Alto Networks	7.95%	10.53%	4.76%

In the previous week, Alphabet had 158 more articles in the media than Palo Alto Networks. MarketBeat recorded 208 mentions for Alphabet and 50 mentions for Palo Alto Networks. Palo Alto Networks' average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat Alphabet's score of 0.76 indicating that Palo Alto Networks is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Alphabet	117 Very Positive mention(s)	18 Positive mention(s)	45 Neutral mention(s)	25 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Palo Alto Networks	39 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Alphabet presently has a consensus target price of $383.44, indicating a potential upside of 10.78%. Palo Alto Networks has a consensus target price of $327.74, indicating a potential downside of 8.63%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Alphabet is more favorable than Palo Alto Networks.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Alphabet	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	27 Buy rating(s)	5 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.03
Palo Alto Networks	1 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	40 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.84

27.3% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.8% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Palo Alto Networks. Alphabet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Palo Alto Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Alphabet	$402.84B	10.41	$132.17B	$13.11	26.40
Palo Alto Networks	$10.61B	27.56	$1.13B	$1.22	294.00

Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, suggesting that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Palo Alto Networks has a beta of 0.91, suggesting that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Alphabet beats Palo Alto Networks on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Palo Alto Networks compare to Alphabet?

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment and earnings.

In the previous week, Alphabet had 148 more articles in the media than Palo Alto Networks. MarketBeat recorded 198 mentions for Alphabet and 50 mentions for Palo Alto Networks. Palo Alto Networks' average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat Alphabet's score of 0.89 indicating that Palo Alto Networks is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Alphabet	124 Very Positive mention(s)	12 Positive mention(s)	36 Neutral mention(s)	22 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Palo Alto Networks	39 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

40.0% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.8% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.6% of Alphabet shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Palo Alto Networks' net margin of 7.95%. Alphabet's return on equity of 38.99% beat Palo Alto Networks' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Alphabet	37.92%	38.99%	27.41%
Palo Alto Networks	7.95%	10.53%	4.76%

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Alphabet	$402.84B	10.43	$132.17B	$13.11	26.45
Palo Alto Networks	$10.61B	27.56	$1.13B	$1.22	294.00

Alphabet presently has a consensus price target of $414.11, suggesting a potential upside of 19.42%. Palo Alto Networks has a consensus price target of $327.74, suggesting a potential downside of 8.63%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Alphabet is more favorable than Palo Alto Networks.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Alphabet	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	47 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.96
Palo Alto Networks	1 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	40 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.84

Alphabet has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Palo Alto Networks has a beta of 0.91, indicating that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Alphabet beats Palo Alto Networks on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Palo Alto Networks compare to Meta Platforms?

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) and Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, risk, institutional ownership and valuation.

Meta Platforms has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Palo Alto Networks has a beta of 0.91, suggesting that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

Meta Platforms has higher revenue and earnings than Palo Alto Networks. Meta Platforms is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Palo Alto Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Meta Platforms	$214.96B	7.60	$60.46B	$27.51	23.48
Palo Alto Networks	$10.61B	27.56	$1.13B	$1.22	294.00

79.9% of Meta Platforms shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.8% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.5% of Meta Platforms shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Meta Platforms had 131 more articles in the media than Palo Alto Networks. MarketBeat recorded 181 mentions for Meta Platforms and 50 mentions for Palo Alto Networks. Palo Alto Networks' average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat Meta Platforms' score of 0.70 indicating that Palo Alto Networks is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Meta Platforms	107 Very Positive mention(s)	12 Positive mention(s)	31 Neutral mention(s)	25 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Palo Alto Networks	39 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Meta Platforms has a net margin of 32.84% compared to Palo Alto Networks' net margin of 7.95%. Meta Platforms' return on equity of 36.93% beat Palo Alto Networks' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Meta Platforms	32.84%	36.93%	23.09%
Palo Alto Networks	7.95%	10.53%	4.76%

Meta Platforms presently has a consensus price target of $830.45, suggesting a potential upside of 28.55%. Palo Alto Networks has a consensus price target of $327.74, suggesting a potential downside of 8.63%. Given Meta Platforms' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Meta Platforms is more favorable than Palo Alto Networks.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Meta Platforms	1 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	36 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.85
Palo Alto Networks	1 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	40 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.84

Summary

Meta Platforms beats Palo Alto Networks on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Palo Alto Networks	Security Industry	Computer Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$292.32B	$77.95B	$37.64B	$12.27B
Dividend Yield	N/A	N/A	3.14%	8.87%
P/E Ratio	294.00	101.67	77.48	23.92
Price / Sales	27.56	15.02	594.46	113.18
Price / Cash	118.19	89.68	45.98	59.89
Price / Book	30.66	24.48	9.30	6.18
Net Income	$1.13B	$410.39M	$1.07B	$331.73M
7 Day Performance	10.05%	6.88%	-2.62%	-2.29%
1 Month Performance	27.13%	26.88%	-2.25%	-1.62%
1 Year Performance	82.74%	22.95%	135.76%	16.86%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
PANW Palo Alto Networks	2.5865 of 5 stars	$358.68 +1.3%	$327.74 -8.6%	+83.8%	$292.32B	$10.61B	294.00	16,068	Positive News Analyst Forecast
CRWD CrowdStrike	3.2186 of 5 stars	$204.22 -1.2%	$179.28 -12.2%	+73.2%	$209.28B	$5.09B	N/A	10,698	Analyst Forecast
FTNT Fortinet	3.4481 of 5 stars	$161.77 -1.7%	$113.97 -29.6%	+55.4%	$118.87B	$7.11B	62.65	15,109	Analyst Upgrade
GOOG Alphabet	4.1045 of 5 stars	$371.40 +0.3%	$380.88 +2.6%	+92.5%	$4.49T	$402.84B	28.29	190,200	Trending News Upcoming Earnings Analyst Forecast Gap Down
GOOGL Alphabet	4.7627 of 5 stars	$371.79 +0.2%	$413.73 +11.3%	+93.7%	$4.50T	$402.84B	28.32	190,820	Trending News Upcoming Earnings Analyst Forecast Gap Down

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