Does the media refer more to CRWD or PANW?

In the previous week, Palo Alto Networks had 35 more articles in the media than CrowdStrike. MarketBeat recorded 140 mentions for Palo Alto Networks and 105 mentions for CrowdStrike. Palo Alto Networks' average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat CrowdStrike's score of 0.23 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 28 Very Positive mention(s) 17 Positive mention(s) 26 Neutral mention(s) 17 Negative mention(s) 5 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Palo Alto Networks 58 Very Positive mention(s) 15 Positive mention(s) 35 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor PANW or FTNT?

In the previous week, Palo Alto Networks had 109 more articles in the media than Fortinet. MarketBeat recorded 140 mentions for Palo Alto Networks and 31 mentions for Fortinet. Fortinet's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Palo Alto Networks' score of 0.83 indicating that Fortinet is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Palo Alto Networks 58 Very Positive mention(s) 15 Positive mention(s) 35 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Fortinet 21 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, PANW or GOOG?

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 Palo Alto Networks $10.61B 20.90 $1.13B $1.22 222.99 Alphabet $402.84B 11.00 $132.17B $13.11 27.90

Does the media prefer PANW or GOOG?

In the previous week, Alphabet had 107 more articles in the media than Palo Alto Networks. MarketBeat recorded 247 mentions for Alphabet and 140 mentions for Palo Alto Networks. Palo Alto Networks' average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Alphabet's score of 0.80 indicating that Palo Alto Networks is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Palo Alto Networks 58 Very Positive mention(s) 15 Positive mention(s) 35 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Alphabet 157 Very Positive mention(s) 15 Positive mention(s) 40 Neutral mention(s) 30 Negative mention(s) 4 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable valuation and 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 11.08 $132.17B $13.11 28.11 Palo Alto Networks $10.61B 20.90 $1.13B $1.22 222.99

Does the media refer more to GOOGL or PANW?

In the previous week, Alphabet had 99 more articles in the media than Palo Alto Networks. MarketBeat recorded 239 mentions for Alphabet and 140 mentions for Palo Alto Networks. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Palo Alto Networks' score of 0.83 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Alphabet 158 Very Positive mention(s) 10 Positive mention(s) 36 Neutral mention(s) 30 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Palo Alto Networks 58 Very Positive mention(s) 15 Positive mention(s) 35 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor PANW or META?

In the previous week, Meta Platforms had 75 more articles in the media than Palo Alto Networks. MarketBeat recorded 215 mentions for Meta Platforms and 140 mentions for Palo Alto Networks. Meta Platforms' average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Palo Alto Networks' score of 0.83 indicating that Meta Platforms is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Palo Alto Networks 58 Very Positive mention(s) 15 Positive mention(s) 35 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Meta Platforms 139 Very Positive mention(s) 11 Positive mention(s) 27 Neutral mention(s) 28 Negative mention(s) 5 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 risk, dividends, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation.

In the previous week, Palo Alto Networks had 35 more articles in the media than CrowdStrike. MarketBeat recorded 140 mentions for Palo Alto Networks and 105 mentions for CrowdStrike. Palo Alto Networks' average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat CrowdStrike's score of 0.23 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	28 Very Positive mention(s)	17 Positive mention(s)	26 Neutral mention(s)	17 Negative mention(s)	5 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Palo Alto Networks	58 Very Positive mention(s)	15 Positive mention(s)	35 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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%

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	35.37	-$162.50M	-$0.19	N/A
Palo Alto Networks	$10.61B	20.90	$1.13B	$1.22	222.99

CrowdStrike presently has a consensus price target of $687.61, suggesting a potential upside of 2.47%. Palo Alto Networks has a consensus price target of $306.59, suggesting a potential upside of 12.70%. Given Palo Alto Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly 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)	36 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Palo Alto Networks	1 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	37 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

71.2% of CrowdStrike shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.8% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.7% of CrowdStrike 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 endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

CrowdStrike has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Palo Alto Networks has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its stock price is 6% 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?

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

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
Palo Alto Networks	7.95%	10.53%	4.76%
Fortinet	27.49%	160.08%	19.96%

79.8% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.7% of Fortinet shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.6% of Fortinet shares are owned by company 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 a beta of 0.94, indicating that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fortinet has a beta of 1.11, indicating that its share price is 11% more volatile than the broader market.

Palo Alto Networks presently has a consensus target price of $306.59, indicating a potential upside of 12.70%. Fortinet has a consensus target price of $102.69, indicating a potential downside of 29.02%. Given Palo Alto Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Palo Alto Networks is more favorable than Fortinet.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Palo Alto Networks	1 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	37 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
Fortinet	4 Sell rating(s)	24 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.14

Fortinet has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
Palo Alto Networks	$10.61B	20.90	$1.13B	$1.22	222.99
Fortinet	$6.80B	15.59	$1.85B	$2.59	55.86

In the previous week, Palo Alto Networks had 109 more articles in the media than Fortinet. MarketBeat recorded 140 mentions for Palo Alto Networks and 31 mentions for Fortinet. Fortinet's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Palo Alto Networks' score of 0.83 indicating that Fortinet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Palo Alto Networks	58 Very Positive mention(s)	15 Positive mention(s)	35 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Fortinet	21 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Fortinet beats Palo Alto Networks on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Palo Alto Networks compare to Alphabet?

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

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
Palo Alto Networks	$10.61B	20.90	$1.13B	$1.22	222.99
Alphabet	$402.84B	11.00	$132.17B	$13.11	27.90

In the previous week, Alphabet had 107 more articles in the media than Palo Alto Networks. MarketBeat recorded 247 mentions for Alphabet and 140 mentions for Palo Alto Networks. Palo Alto Networks' average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Alphabet's score of 0.80 indicating that Palo Alto Networks is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Palo Alto Networks	58 Very Positive mention(s)	15 Positive mention(s)	35 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Alphabet	157 Very Positive mention(s)	15 Positive mention(s)	40 Neutral mention(s)	30 Negative mention(s)	4 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Palo Alto Networks presently has a consensus target price of $306.59, indicating a potential upside of 12.70%. Alphabet has a consensus target price of $376.00, indicating a potential upside of 2.80%. Given Palo Alto Networks' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Palo Alto Networks is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Palo Alto Networks	1 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	37 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
Alphabet	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	29 Buy rating(s)	5 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.03

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
Palo Alto Networks	7.95%	10.53%	4.76%
Alphabet	37.92%	38.99%	27.41%

Palo Alto Networks has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

79.8% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.3% of Alphabet shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 13.0% of Alphabet 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.

Summary

Alphabet beats Palo Alto Networks on 11 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 businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, risk, profitability, earnings and institutional ownership.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Alphabet	$402.84B	11.08	$132.17B	$13.11	28.11
Palo Alto Networks	$10.61B	20.90	$1.13B	$1.22	222.99

Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, indicating that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Palo Alto Networks has a beta of 0.94, indicating that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

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, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Alphabet had 99 more articles in the media than Palo Alto Networks. MarketBeat recorded 239 mentions for Alphabet and 140 mentions for Palo Alto Networks. Alphabet's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Palo Alto Networks' score of 0.83 indicating that Alphabet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Alphabet	158 Very Positive mention(s)	10 Positive mention(s)	36 Neutral mention(s)	30 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Palo Alto Networks	58 Very Positive mention(s)	15 Positive mention(s)	35 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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%

Alphabet presently has a consensus target price of $413.13, suggesting a potential upside of 12.10%. Palo Alto Networks has a consensus target price of $306.59, suggesting a potential upside of 12.70%. Given Palo Alto Networks' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Palo Alto Networks is more favorable than Alphabet.

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)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.94
Palo Alto Networks	1 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	37 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

Summary

Alphabet beats Palo Alto Networks on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Palo Alto Networks compare to Meta Platforms?

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

In the previous week, Meta Platforms had 75 more articles in the media than Palo Alto Networks. MarketBeat recorded 215 mentions for Meta Platforms and 140 mentions for Palo Alto Networks. Meta Platforms' average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Palo Alto Networks' score of 0.83 indicating that Meta Platforms is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Palo Alto Networks	58 Very Positive mention(s)	15 Positive mention(s)	35 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Meta Platforms	139 Very Positive mention(s)	11 Positive mention(s)	27 Neutral mention(s)	28 Negative mention(s)	5 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Palo Alto Networks has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Meta Platforms has a beta of 1.23, suggesting that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market.

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
Palo Alto Networks	7.95%	10.53%	4.76%
Meta Platforms	32.84%	36.93%	23.09%

Palo Alto Networks presently has a consensus target price of $306.59, suggesting a potential upside of 12.70%. Meta Platforms has a consensus target price of $840.60, suggesting a potential upside of 41.75%. Given Meta Platforms' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Meta Platforms is more favorable than Palo Alto Networks.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Palo Alto Networks	1 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	37 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
Meta Platforms	1 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	35 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

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
Palo Alto Networks	$10.61B	20.90	$1.13B	$1.22	222.99
Meta Platforms	$200.97B	7.46	$60.46B	$27.51	21.56

79.8% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.9% of Meta Platforms shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Palo Alto Networks shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.5% of Meta Platforms shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Meta Platforms beats Palo Alto Networks on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Palo Alto Networks	Security Industry	Computer Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$221.72B	$65.03B	$40.75B	$12.42B
Dividend Yield	N/A	N/A	3.10%	5.34%
P/E Ratio	222.99	79.71	80.09	23.63
Price / Sales	20.90	12.14	642.75	137.68
Price / Cash	93.22	76.69	52.16	57.17
Price / Book	8.01	18.41	9.61	6.35
Net Income	$1.13B	$410.39M	$1.07B	$337.59M
7 Day Performance	-3.42%	-2.64%	-0.99%	-2.51%
1 Month Performance	48.11%	29.07%	4.53%	-0.69%
1 Year Performance	36.30%	-4.44%	158.26%	25.37%

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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	3.546 of 5 stars	$272.05 -2.6%	$306.59 +12.7%	+38.0%	$221.72B	$10.61B	222.99	16,068	Trending News Earnings Report Analyst Forecast Insider Trade
CRWD CrowdStrike	3.0066 of 5 stars	$781.87 +7.0%	$571.41 -26.9%	+44.9%	$198.29B	$4.81B	N/A	10,698	Trending News Earnings Report Analyst Forecast Insider Trade Stock Split Gap Down
FTNT Fortinet	3.1115 of 5 stars	$147.15 +6.7%	$102.69 -30.2%	+39.8%	$107.81B	$6.80B	56.81	15,109	Trending News Insider Trade
GOOG Alphabet	3.7478 of 5 stars	$372.57 -1.0%	$378.50 +1.6%	+115.4%	$4.51T	$402.84B	28.42	190,200	Trending News Analyst Forecast
GOOGL Alphabet	4.2258 of 5 stars	$376.50 -1.0%	$413.33 +9.8%	+119.1%	$4.56T	$402.84B	28.72	190,820	Trending News Analyst Forecast

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Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in PANW or GOOG?

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Which has more volatility and risk, GOOGL or PANW?

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