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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$272.05 -7.20 (-2.58%)
Closing price 06/5/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$268.74 -3.31 (-1.22%)
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Palo Alto Networks - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
8
Buy
39

Based on 48 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 48 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, 37 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for PANW.

Consensus Price Target

$306.59
12.70% Upside
According to the 48 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Palo Alto Networks, the average price target is $306.59. The highest price target for PANW is $375.00, while the lowest price target for PANW is $135.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 12.70% from the current price of $272.05.
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.
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PANW Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/7/25 to 6/7/26
1 Month Ago
5/8/25 to 5/8/26
3 Months Ago
3/9/25 to 3/9/26
1 Year Ago
6/7/24 to 6/7/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
37 Buy rating(s)
36 Buy rating(s)
34 Buy rating(s)
27 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$306.59$211.64$210.19$208.00
Forecasted Upside12.70% Upside1.81% Upside27.31% Upside4.21% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

PANW Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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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 CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.83
2.29
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside12.70% Upside151.06% Upside15.62% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/5/2026
Argus logo
Argus
3 of 5 stars
 Boost Target$222.00 ➝ $320.00+17.63%
6/4/2026 DowngradeHold (C)Hold (C-)
6/4/2026
HSBC Holdings plc logo
HSBC
3 of 5 stars
 Boost Target$114.00 ➝ $207.00-26.18%
6/3/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$330.00+17.68%
6/3/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$330.00+18.94%
6/3/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$320.00+7.68%
6/3/2026Reiterated RatingPositive$200.00 ➝ $350.00+17.77%
6/3/2026Set Target$340.00+21.88%
6/3/2026Reiterated RatingSector Outperform$180.00 ➝ $320.00+7.68%
6/3/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$265.00 ➝ $345.00+16.09%
6/3/2026Set Target$320.00+7.68%
6/3/2026Set TargetNeutral$183.00 ➝ $300.00+0.95%
6/3/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$285.00 ➝ $325.00+9.36%
6/3/2026Set TargetBuy$300.00 ➝ $335.00+12.73%
6/3/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$220.00 ➝ $315.00+6.00%
6/3/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$375.00+26.19%
6/3/2026Set TargetOverweight$285.00 ➝ $340.00+14.41%
6/3/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Outperform
6/3/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$255.00 ➝ $330.00+11.04%
6/3/2026Boost TargetOutperform$300.00 ➝ $340.00+21.88%
6/3/2026Boost TargetOutperform$220.00 ➝ $330.00+11.04%
6/3/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$209.00 ➝ $253.00-14.87%
6/3/2026Boost TargetOutperform$265.00 ➝ $305.00+2.63%
6/3/2026Boost TargetBuy$290.00 ➝ $360.00+21.14%
6/3/2026Boost TargetBuy$275.00 ➝ $375.00+26.19%
6/3/2026Boost TargetOverweight$253.00 ➝ $320.00+7.68%
6/3/2026 Boost TargetMarket Perform$190.00 ➝ $302.00+1.62%
6/3/2026Boost TargetBuy$275.00 ➝ $355.00+19.46%
6/3/2026 Boost TargetBuy$220.00 ➝ $350.00+17.77%
6/3/2026Boost TargetOutperform$255.00 ➝ $330.00+11.04%
6/3/2026Boost TargetOutperform$275.00 ➝ $350.00+17.77%
6/3/2026Boost TargetHold$160.00 ➝ $290.00-2.42%
6/3/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$180.00 ➝ $300.00+0.95%
6/3/2026Boost TargetBuy$190.00 ➝ $345.00+16.09%
6/3/2026Boost TargetBuy$270.00 ➝ $340.00+14.41%
6/3/2026Boost TargetOutperform$270.00 ➝ $335.00+12.73%
6/3/2026Boost TargetBuy$268.00 ➝ $333.00+12.05%
6/3/2026Boost TargetBuy$200.00 ➝ $350.00+17.77%
6/1/2026Boost TargetOverweight$200.00 ➝ $300.00+6.50%
5/27/2026 DowngradeNeutralReduce
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5/19/2026 Boost TargetEqual Weight$168.00 ➝ $248.00+0.18%
3/3/2026 UpgradeSellBuy$185.00+23.21%
2/24/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$212.00 ➝ $175.00+21.41%
2/19/2026 Lower TargetBuy$240.00 ➝ $220.00+44.40%
2/18/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Outperform$250.00+67.13%
11/20/2025Reiterated RatingHold
10/20/2025Boost TargetBuy$215.00 ➝ $240.00+12.86%
9/26/2025Initiated CoverageBuy$245.00+21.74%
7/31/2025DowngradeOverweightSector Weight
5/21/2025Reiterated RatingBuy$230.00 ➝ $230.00+18.26%
5/15/2025Initiated CoverageNeutral$210.00+10.01%
11/7/2024 Reiterated RatingMixedNegative
7/18/2024DowngradeBuyNeutral$175.00 ➝ $162.50-2.15%

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

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Palo Alto Networks
Bull Case

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

  • Recent analyst upgrades have significantly increased the target price for Palo Alto Networks, Inc., with Citigroup raising it to $340.00, indicating a potential upside of over 21% from the current stock price.
  • The company has shown strong growth, with a notable increase in demand for its cybersecurity solutions, particularly driven by advancements in AI technology.
  • Palo Alto Networks, Inc. has a solid market capitalization of approximately $228 billion, reflecting its strong position in the cybersecurity sector.
  • The stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, suggesting positive sentiment and confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The current stock price is around $280, which is significantly higher than its 52-week low of $139.57, indicating a strong recovery and growth trajectory.

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 volatility, with a recent drop of about 5.6% in a single trading session, which may raise concerns about short-term stability.
  • The price-to-earnings ratio is quite high at 154.93, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • Insider selling has been reported, with significant shares sold recently, which might indicate a lack of confidence from those closest to the company.
  • Despite positive growth, the company faces intense competition in the cybersecurity market, which could impact its market share and profitability.
  • The stock's beta of 0.94 indicates that it is less volatile than the market, but this could also mean limited upside potential compared to higher-risk investments.

PANW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 48 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Palo Alto Networks is $306.59, with a high forecast of $375.00 and a low forecast of $135.00.

48 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Palo Alto Networks in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings, 37 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PANW shares.

According to analysts, Palo Alto Networks's stock has a predicted upside of 12.70% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Palo Alto Networks's stock had 2 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

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


This page (NASDAQ:PANW) was last updated on 6/7/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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