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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$189.18 +1.05 (+0.56%)
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Palo Alto Networks - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
12
Buy
30

Based on 44 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Palo Alto Networks in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 44 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 12 have given a hold rating, 28 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for PANW.

Consensus Price Target

$203.06
7.34% Upside
According to the 44 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Palo Alto Networks, the average price target is $203.06. The highest price target for PANW is $235.00, while the lowest price target for PANW is $130.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.34% from the current price of $189.18.
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PANW Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/6/24 to 5/6/25
1 Month Ago
4/6/24 to 4/6/25
3 Months Ago
2/6/24 to 2/5/25
1 Year Ago
5/7/23 to 5/6/24
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
28 Buy rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
29 Buy rating(s)
29 Buy rating(s)
Hold
12 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$203.06$204.27$200.85$157.41
Forecasted Upside7.34% Upside33.01% Upside7.49% Upside4.74% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

PANW Analyst Recommendations By Month

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PANW Price Targets by Month

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Palo Alto Networks Stock vs. The Competition

TypePalo Alto NetworksComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.68
2.66
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside7.94% Upside130.90% Upside18.09% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/17/2025KeyCorp
3 of 5 stars
Brandon Nispel
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$240.00 ➝ $205.00+21.21%
4/16/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Hamza Fodderwala
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$230.00 ➝ $205.00+18.72%
4/10/2025Hsbc Global Res
0 of 5 stars
S. Bersey
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UpgradeModerate Sell ➝ Hold
4/10/2025HSBC
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Stephen Bersey
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UpgradeReduce ➝ Hold$156.00-9.84%
4/1/2025Stephens
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Todd Weller
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Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$205.00+21.28%
3/31/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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Joseph Gallo
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$240.00 ➝ $215.00+28.74%
3/31/2025Truist Financial
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Joel Fishbein
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$213.00 ➝ $205.00+18.66%
3/31/2025Rosenblatt Securities
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C. Trebnick
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$235.00 ➝ $235.00+36.03%
2/25/2025Citigroup
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Fatima Boolani
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$205.00 ➝ $220.00+15.55%
2/18/2025Susquehanna
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Shyam Patil
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Boost TargetPositive ➝ Positive$217.50 ➝ $230.00+13.89%
2/14/2025UBS Group
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Roger Boyd
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$190.00 ➝ $200.00-0.01%
2/14/2025JMP Securities
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Trevor Walsh
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Boost TargetMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$208.00 ➝ $212.00+10.35%
2/12/2025Cantor Fitzgerald
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J. Ruykhaver
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$223.00 ➝ $223.00+14.07%
2/12/2025Westpark Capital
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Casey Ryan
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Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold$196.40 ➝ $196.40+0.47%
2/10/2025Royal Bank of Canada
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Matthew Hedberg
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$225.00 ➝ $225.00+13.71%
1/21/2025Scotiabank
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Patrick Colville
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Boost TargetSector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform$200.00 ➝ $225.00+22.46%
1/14/2025Loop Capital
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Yun Kim
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Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$385.00 ➝ $180.00+6.93%
1/8/2025BTIG Research
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G. Powell
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
1/8/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold$207.00 ➝ $190.00+8.26%
1/6/2025Guggenheim
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J. Difucci
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DowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$130.00 ➝ $130.00-29.06%
12/31/2024Evercore ISI
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$455.00 ➝ $230.00+26.68%
12/17/2024Barclays
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$425.00 ➝ $213.00+5.05%
11/21/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Boost TargetOutperform$212.50 ➝ $217.50+15.14%
11/21/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$200.00 ➝ $210.00+6.67%
11/21/2024Oppenheimer
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$225.00 ➝ $225.00+12.66%
11/21/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$208.00 ➝ $225.00+14.54%
11/21/2024Piper Sandler
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$165.00 ➝ $192.50-2.01%
11/21/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$200.00 ➝ $215.00+9.45%
11/21/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$195.00 ➝ $212.50+8.17%
11/21/2024Needham & Company LLC
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$192.50 ➝ $225.00+14.54%
11/21/2024Northland Securities
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 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$175.00 ➝ $185.00-5.83%
11/18/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$193.50 ➝ $224.50+15.29%
11/14/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$192.50 ➝ $220.00+10.83%
11/7/2024OTR Global
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 Reiterated RatingMixed ➝ Negative
10/8/2024BNP Paribas
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A. Degasperi
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Initiated CoverageOutperform$205.00+15.84%
10/8/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$188.00 ➝ $212.50+20.08%
8/20/2024DA Davidson
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R. Kessinger
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$190.00 ➝ $207.50+20.86%
8/20/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$182.00 ➝ $199.50+16.20%
8/16/2024Wedbush
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$187.50 ➝ $187.50+11.88%
7/18/2024Redburn Atlantic
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N. Marques
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$175.00 ➝ $162.50-2.15%
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5/29/2024Daiwa America
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M. Ueno
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
5/29/2024Argus
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J. Bonner
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$168.00 ➝ $174.00+13.71%
5/29/2024Daiwa Capital Markets
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform$175.00+13.63%
5/21/2024Macquarie
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$135.00 ➝ $142.50-10.49%
2/21/2024Mizuho
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$202.50 ➝ $175.00+29.36%
2/21/2024Capital One Financial
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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$151.00-17.51%
12/18/2023Raymond James
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
10/18/2023DZ Bank
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$155.00+18.44%
6/8/202358.com
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains
5/24/2023Wolfe Research
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 Boost TargetOutperform$105.00 ➝ $112.50+10.78%
5/24/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost TargetOutperform$117.50 ➝ $130.00+37.03%

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Should I Buy Palo Alto Networks Stock? PANW Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Palo Alto Networks pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Palo Alto Networks
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Palo Alto Networks, Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $186, reflecting a strong market position and investor interest in the cybersecurity sector.
  • The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.81, exceeding expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and effective management.
  • Revenue for the latest quarter was $2.26 billion, surpassing consensus estimates, showcasing robust demand for Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s cybersecurity solutions.
  • Analysts have a generally positive outlook, with a significant number rating the stock as a buy, suggesting confidence in future growth potential.
  • Insider ownership is relatively low at 2.50%, which may indicate that there is room for growth and less risk of insider selling impacting stock performance.

Palo Alto Networks
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Palo Alto Networks, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The stock has experienced a decrease in insider ownership, with recent sales indicating a potential lack of confidence from executives.
  • The company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is relatively high, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • Recent insider sales totaled over 1 million shares, which could signal to investors that insiders expect the stock price to decline.
  • Market volatility, as indicated by a beta of 1.07, suggests that the stock may be more susceptible to market fluctuations, increasing investment risk.
  • Despite positive earnings, the overall market sentiment can shift quickly, and any negative news could impact stock performance significantly.

PANW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 44 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Palo Alto Networks is $203.06, with a high forecast of $235.00 and a low forecast of $130.00.

44 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Palo Alto Networks in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 12 hold ratings, 28 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PANW shares.

According to analysts, Palo Alto Networks's stock has a predicted upside of 7.34% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Palo Alto Networks's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Palo Alto Networks more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Palo Alto Networks is 2.68 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.66. Learn more on how PANW compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:PANW) was last updated on 5/6/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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