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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$371.59 -11.26 (-2.94%)
As of 08/28/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

Palo Alto Networks - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
6
Buy
41

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, 6 have given a hold rating, 40 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for PANW.

Consensus Price Target

$368.42
-0.85% Downside
According to the 48 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Palo Alto Networks, the average price target is $368.42. The highest price target for PANW is $475.00, while the lowest price target for PANW is $175.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.85% from the current price of $371.59.
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
8/30/25 to 8/30/26
1 Month Ago
7/31/25 to 7/31/26
3 Months Ago
6/1/25 to 6/1/26
1 Year Ago
8/30/24 to 8/30/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
40 Buy rating(s)
40 Buy rating(s)
35 Buy rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$368.42$331.48$238.23$211.52
Forecasted Upside-0.85% Downside-0.11% Downside-20.72% Downside11.02% 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

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Palo Alto Networks Stock vs. The Competition

TypePalo Alto NetworksTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.85
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-0.85% Downside403.69% Upside13.05% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/28/2026
Joseph Gallo
2 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy$335.00 ➝ $450.00+17.54%
8/26/2026
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BTIG Research
3 of 5 stars
Gray Powell
Gray Powell
2 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy$380.00+11.80%
8/25/2026
Brian Essex
1 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$326.00 ➝ $384.00+9.43%
8/24/2026Boost TargetBuy$340.00 ➝ $400.00+11.72%
8/20/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$335.00 ➝ $415.00+15.57%
8/19/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$300.00 ➝ $390.00+8.32%
8/19/2026Set TargetOutperform$305.00 ➝ $415.00+15.26%
8/19/2026Set TargetBuy$375.00 ➝ $435.00+16.27%
8/19/2026Set TargetBuy$330.00 ➝ $415.00+10.92%
8/19/2026Boost TargetOverweight$340.00 ➝ $425.00+13.59%
8/18/2026 Set Target$415.00+10.44%
8/17/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$420.00 ➝ $475.00+23.61%
8/17/2026Set Target$400.00+4.09%
8/17/2026Boost TargetBuy$360.00 ➝ $400.00+5.53%
8/14/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$330.00 ➝ $434.00+9.60%
8/12/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Outperform
8/12/2026Boost TargetMarket Outperform$320.00 ➝ $415.00+8.88%
8/5/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$315.00 ➝ $370.00+1.00%
8/4/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$350.00 ➝ $400.00+15.23%
7/21/2026Set Target$425.00+26.32%
7/16/2026 Set TargetEqual WeightOverweight$421.00+18.92%
7/15/2026Boost TargetBuy$245.00 ➝ $430.00+19.97%
7/8/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$415.00+29.48%
7/7/2026Boost TargetBuy$350.00 ➝ $425.00+18.87%
7/1/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform
7/1/2026Boost TargetOutperform$330.00 ➝ $380.00+11.43%
6/29/2026 Boost TargetBuy$185.00 ➝ $433.00+42.34%
6/16/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
6/4/2026 DowngradeHold (C)Hold (C-)
6/4/2026 Boost Target$114.00 ➝ $207.00-26.18%
6/3/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$330.00+17.68%
6/3/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$320.00+7.68%
6/3/2026Reiterated RatingPositive$200.00 ➝ $350.00+17.77%
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%
6/3/2026Boost TargetOutperform$300.00 ➝ $340.00+21.88%
6/3/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$209.00 ➝ $253.00-14.87%
6/3/2026Boost TargetBuy$290.00 ➝ $360.00+21.14%
6/3/2026 Boost TargetMarket Perform$190.00 ➝ $302.00+1.62%
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6/3/2026Boost TargetBuy$275.00 ➝ $355.00+19.46%
6/3/2026 Boost TargetBuy$220.00 ➝ $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%
5/27/2026 DowngradeNeutralReduce
2/24/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$212.00 ➝ $175.00+21.41%
11/20/2025Reiterated RatingHold
10/20/2025Boost TargetBuy$215.00 ➝ $240.00+12.86%
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

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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 Friday, August 28, 2026. 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 company recently reported strong quarterly earnings, exceeding analysts' expectations with earnings per share of $0.85, indicating robust financial performance.
  • Revenue growth of over 31% year-over-year demonstrates the company's ability to expand its market presence and attract new customers.
  • Palo Alto Networks, Inc. has a favorable return on equity of 10.53%, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • Analysts have set a consensus price target of approximately $365.87, indicating potential upside for investors based on current market conditions.
  • The current stock price is around $341, reflecting a strong position in the cybersecurity market, which is increasingly critical as cyber threats evolve.

Palo Alto Networks
Bear Case

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

  • The company's high P/E ratio of 278.12 may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • Despite strong revenue growth, the current ratio of 0.86 suggests potential liquidity issues, as the company may struggle to cover short-term liabilities.
  • The beta of 0.91 indicates that the stock is less volatile than the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities.
  • With a net margin of 7.95%, there may be concerns about profitability, especially in a competitive industry where margins can be tight.
  • Recent analyst ratings show a mix of opinions, with one "Sell" rating among predominantly "Buy" ratings, indicating some uncertainty in market sentiment.

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 $368.42, with a high forecast of $475.00 and a low forecast of $175.00.

48 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Palo Alto Networks in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings, 40 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating 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 downside of -0.85% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Palo Alto Networks's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

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


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Palo Alto Networks analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/28/2026.
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