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Palo Alto Networks (PANW): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Strong Buy32 Buy8 Hold0 Sell
Ratings of 40 analysts in the last 3 months12-month forecast
Based on 40 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $414, the highest $525, the lowest $300. The average is +21.1% from the last price of $342.
Analyst ratings 49
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatima Boolani★★★★★★★★★★#345 · hits 64% · avg +19.6% | Citi | $410 → $440+7.3% | Buy | +28.7% | Reiterated | 15.10.26on TipRanks 06:10 | −1.6%next day −6.5% | ↗ |
| Michael Turrin★★★★★★★★★★#10778 · hits 46% · avg −1.3% | Wells Fargo | $475 → $525+10.5% | Buy | +53.5% | Assigned | 12.10.26on TipRanks 07:11 | −3.5%next day −1.7% | ↗ |
| AI xAi Software - InfrastructurexAI Grok-4 | TipRanks - xAI | $417 → $467+12.0% | Buy | +36.5% | Upgrade | 12.10.26on TipRanks Oct 11 23:05 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Software - InfrastructureDeepSeek V3.2-Speciale | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $417 → $467+12.0% | Buy | +36.5% | Upgrade | 12.10.26on TipRanks Oct 11 23:05 | — | |
| AI OpenAI Software - InfrastructureOpenAI 5.2 | TipRanks - OpenAI | $411 → $461+12.2% | Buy | +34.8% | Upgrade | 12.10.26on TipRanks Oct 11 23:05 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Software - InfrastructureAnthropic Opus-4.6 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $426 → $477+12.0% | Buy | +39.5% | Reiterated | 12.10.26on TipRanks Oct 11 23:05 | — | |
| AI Google Software - InfrastructureGemini 3-pro | TipRanks - Google | $426 → $477+12.0% | Buy | +39.5% | Upgrade | 12.10.26on TipRanks Oct 11 23:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Software - InfrastructurePerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $423 → $473+11.8% | Buy | +38.3% | Reiterated | 12.10.26on TipRanks Oct 11 23:05 | — | |
| Daniel Ives★★★★★★★★★★#345 · hits 58% · avg +18.2% | Wedbush | $500 | Buy | +46.2% | Initiated | 06.10.26on TipRanks Oct 7 08:45 | +2.7%next day −3.2% · 5 days −5.3% | ↗ |
| Shaul Eyal★★★★★★★★★★#238 · hits 62% · avg +18.3% | TD Cowen | $400 → $440+10.0% | Buy | +28.7% | Reiterated | 02.10.26on TipRanks 00:30 | +1.0%next day +0.2% · 5 days +2.7% | ↗ |
| Gray Powell★★★★★★★★★★#648 · hits 58% · avg +12.0% | BTIG | $404 → $425+5.2% | Buy | +24.3% | Reiterated | 28.09.26on TipRanks 07:15 | +5.4%next day −0.8% · 5 days +2.5% | ↗ |
| Meta Marshall★★★★★★★★★★#1825 · hits 56% · avg +6.2% | Morgan Stanley | $394 → $410+4.1% | Buy | +19.9% | Reiterated | 21.09.26on TipRanks Sep 20 20:55 | +0.7%next day +0.8% · 5 days +6.5% | ↗ |
| Peter Weed★★★★★★★★★★#1023 · hits 66% · avg +14.7% | Bernstein | $253 → $351+38.7% | Hold | +2.6% | Downgrade | 17.09.26on TipRanks 06:30 | −1.3%next day −3.2% · 5 days +3.1% | ↗ |
| Steven Wahrhaftig★★★★★★★★★★#11208 · hits 25% · avg −12.8% | Wedbush | $340 → $400+17.6% | Buy | +17.0% | Initiated | 10.09.26on TipRanks 16:40 | −3.2%next day +13.5% · 5 days +10.1% | ↗ |
| Paul Chew★★★★★★★★★★#459 · hits 63% · avg +19.1% | Phillip Securities | $320 → $346+8.1% | Hold | +1.2% | Downgrade | 07.09.26on TipRanks 06:08 | +1.7%next day −0.1% · 5 days +12.4% | ↗ |
| Saiyi He★★★★★★★★★★#1586 · hits 52% · avg +8.2% | CMB International Securities | $300 → $389+29.8% | Buy | +13.7% | Reiterated | 03.09.26on TipRanks 10:45 | 0.0%next day +0.8% · 5 days +0.8% | ↗ |
| Gabriela Borges★★★★★★★★★★#817 · hits 59% · avg +13.8% | Goldman Sachs | $371 → $390+5.1% | Buy | +14.0% | Reiterated | 02.09.26on TipRanks 17:50 | 0.0%next day +0.8% · 5 days +0.8% | ↗ |
| Adam Borg★★★★★★★★★★#582 · hits 66% · avg +15.2% | Stifel Nicolaus | $415 | Buy | +21.3% | Reiterated | 02.09.26on TipRanks 10:45 | −9.7%next day 0.0% · 5 days +4.0% | ↗ |
| Brad Zelnick★★★★★★★★★★#560 · hits 66% · avg +9.3% | Deutsche Bank | $350 → $430+22.9% | Buy | +25.7% | Assigned | 02.09.26on TipRanks 09:25 | −9.7%next day 0.0% · 5 days +4.0% | ↗ |
| Todd Weller CFA★★★★★★★★★★#3888 · hits 54% · avg +11.4% | Stephens | $400 | Hold | +17.0% | Assigned | 02.09.26on TipRanks 09:20 | −9.7%next day 0.0% · 5 days +4.0% | ↗ |
| Nehal Chokshi★★★★★★★★★★#190 · hits 58% · avg +25.4% | Northland Securities | $297 → $360+21.2% | Hold | +5.3% | Reiterated | 02.09.26on TipRanks 09:15 | −9.7%next day 0.0% · 5 days +4.0% | ↗ |
| Adam Tindle★★★★★★★★★★#2378 · hits 51% · avg +5.8% | Raymond James | — | Hold | — | Reiterated | 02.09.26on TipRanks 09:10 | −9.7%next day 0.0% · 5 days +4.0% | ↗ |
| Gregg Moskowitz★★★★★★★★★★#704 · hits 60% · avg +10.0% | Mizuho Securities | $415 | Buy | +21.3% | Reiterated | 02.09.26on TipRanks 09:10 | −9.7%next day 0.0% · 5 days +4.0% | ↗ |
| Imtiaz Koujalgi★★★★★★★★★★#894 · hits 68% · avg +20.9% | Roth MKM | $300 | Hold | −12.3% | Assigned | 02.09.26on TipRanks 08:20 | −9.7%next day 0.0% · 5 days +4.0% | ↗ |
| Jonathan Ruykhaver★★★★★★★★★★#124 · hits 64% · avg +24.8% | Cantor Fitzgerald | $425 | Buy | +24.3% | Reiterated | 02.09.26on TipRanks 08:10 | −9.7%next day 0.0% · 5 days +4.0% | ↗ |
| Ittai Kidron★★★★★★★★★★#866 · hits 55% · avg +9.8% | Oppenheimer | $400 → $450+12.5% | Buy | +31.6% | Reiterated | 02.09.26on TipRanks 07:45 | −9.7%next day 0.0% · 5 days +4.0% | ↗ |
| Shyam Patil★★★★★★★★★★#779 · hits 56% · avg +10.4% | Susquehanna | $350 → $415+18.6% | Buy | +21.3% | Reiterated | 02.09.26on TipRanks 07:40 | −9.7%next day 0.0% · 5 days +4.0% | ↗ |
| Keith Bachman★★★★★★★★★★#1304 · hits 53% · avg +8.0% | BMO Capital | $415 | Buy | +21.3% | Reiterated | 02.09.26on TipRanks 07:35 | −9.7%next day 0.0% · 5 days +4.0% | ↗ |
| Junaid Siddiqui★★★★★★★★★★#379 · hits 74% · avg +31.2% | Truist Financial | $435 | Buy | +27.2% | Reiterated | 02.09.26on TipRanks 07:30 | −9.7%next day 0.0% · 5 days +4.0% | ↗ |
| Mike Cikos★★★★★★★★★★#418 · hits 59% · avg +16.1% | Needham | $425 | Buy | +24.3% | Reiterated | 02.09.26on TipRanks 07:30 | −9.7%next day 0.0% · 5 days +4.0% | ↗ |
| Brian Essex★★★★★★★★★★#1150 · hits 55% · avg +10.1% | J.P. Morgan | $384 | Buy | +12.3% | Reiterated | 02.09.26on TipRanks 07:30 | −9.7%next day 0.0% · 5 days +4.0% | ↗ |
| Catharine Trebnick★★★★★★★★★★#6979 · hits 49% · avg +0.4% | Rosenblatt Securities | $355 → $415+16.9% | Buy | +21.3% | Reiterated | 02.09.26on TipRanks 07:10 | −9.7%next day 0.0% · 5 days +4.0% | ↗ |
| John Difucci★★★★★★★★★★#278 · hits 63% · avg +17.6% | Guggenheim | — | Hold | — | Reiterated | 02.09.26on TipRanks 06:50 | −9.7%next day 0.0% · 5 days +4.0% | ↗ |
| Rob Owens★★★★★★★★★★#194 · hits 63% · avg +19.9% | Piper Sandler | $345 → $410+18.8% | Buy | +19.9% | Reiterated | 02.09.26on TipRanks 06:50 | −9.7%next day 0.0% · 5 days +4.0% | ↗ |
| Matthew Hedberg★★★★★★★★★★#1234 · hits 54% · avg +7.8% | RBC Capital | $434 → $475+9.4% | Buy | +38.9% | Reiterated | 02.09.26on TipRanks 06:50 | −9.7%next day 0.0% · 5 days +4.0% | ↗ |
| Roger Boyd★★★★★★★★★★#2761 · hits 58% · avg +8.0% | UBS | $390 | Hold | +14.0% | Reiterated | 02.09.26on TipRanks 06:35 | −9.7%next day 0.0% · 5 days +4.0% | ↗ |
| Jonathan Ho★★★★★★★★★★#1758 · hits 55% · avg +8.6% | William Blair | — | Buy | — | Reiterated | 02.09.26on TipRanks 06:15 | −9.7%next day 0.0% · 5 days +4.0% | ↗ |
| Tal Liani★★★★★★★★★★#798 · hits 58% · avg +10.2% | Bank of America Securities | $420 | Buy | +22.8% | Reiterated | 02.09.26on TipRanks 05:15 | −9.7%next day 0.0% · 5 days +4.0% | ↗ |
| Saket Kalia★★★★★★★★★★#966 · hits 56% · avg +9.0% | Barclays | $370 → $375+1.4% | Buy | +9.6% | Reiterated | 02.09.26on TipRanks 05:05 | −9.7%next day 0.0% · 5 days +4.0% | ↗ |
| Joseph Gallo★★★★★★★★★★#603 · hits 69% · avg +18.2% | Jefferies | $450 | Buy | +31.6% | Reiterated | 02.09.26on TipRanks 03:55 | −9.7%next day 0.0% · 5 days +4.0% | ↗ |
| Rudy Kessinger★★★★★★★★★★#979 · hits 57% · avg +14.3% | D.A. Davidson | $420 | Buy | +22.8% | Reiterated | 02.09.26on TipRanks Sep 1 23:55 | −9.7%next day 0.0% · 5 days +4.0% | ↗ |
| Shrenik Kothari★★★★★★★★★★#198 · hits 68% · avg +22.3% | Robert W. Baird | $420 | Buy | +22.8% | Reiterated | 01.09.26on TipRanks Sep 2 00:25 | −4.6%next day −9.7% · 5 days −7.5% | ↗ |
| Patrick Colville★★★★★★★★★★#1680 · hits 55% · avg +8.6% | Scotiabank | $320 → $430+34.4% | Buy | +25.7% | Reiterated | 31.08.26on TipRanks 13:50 | +3.1%next day −4.6% · 5 days −11.7% | ↗ |
| Peter Levine★★★★★★★★★★#1212 · hits 60% · avg +15.1% | Evercore ISI | $320 → $415+29.7% | Buy | +21.3% | Reiterated | 31.08.26on TipRanks 09:15 | +3.1%next day −4.6% · 5 days −11.7% | ↗ |
| Yi Fu Lee★★★★★★★★★★#1093 · hits 65% · avg +27.1% | Benchmark Co. | $340 → $400+17.6% | Buy | +17.0% | Reiterated | 24.08.26on TipRanks 08:20 | −1.7%next day −3.5% · 5 days +8.4% | ↗ |
| Joseph Bonner★★★★★★★★★★#543 · hits 65% · avg +13.3% | Argus Research | $320 → $425+32.8% | Buy | +24.3% | Reiterated | 20.07.26on TipRanks Jul 24 05:09 | −2.6%next day −2.7% · 5 days −8.6% | ↗ |
| Connor Murphy★★★★★★★★★★#1809 · hits 66% · avg +18.8% | Capital One Financial | $307 → $421+37.1% | Buy | +23.1% | Upgrade | 16.07.26on TipRanks 05:15 | +0.5%next day +2.3% · 5 days −6.3% | ↗ |
| Ivan Feinseth★★★★★★★★★★#902 · hits 57% · avg +9.4% | Tigress Financial | $245 → $430+75.5% | Buy | +25.7% | Reiterated | 15.07.26on TipRanks 11:42 | −0.1%next day +0.5% · 5 days −4.3% | ↗ |
| Joshua Tilton★★★★★★★★★★#3811 · hits 51% · avg +6.5% | Wolfe Research | $275 → $320+16.4% | Buy | −6.4% | Reiterated | 03.06.26on TipRanks Jun 4 06:55 | −4.9%next day −0.8% · 5 days −2.3% | ↗ |
| Rahul Chopra★★★★★★★★★★#1545 · hits 74% · avg +15.9% | Berenberg Bank | $290 → $360+24.1% | Buy | +5.3% | Assigned | 03.06.26on TipRanks 13:30 | −4.9%next day −0.8% · 5 days −2.3% | ↗ |
| Yun Kim★★★★★★★★★★#904 · hits 58% · avg +12.1% | Loop Capital Markets | $160 → $290+81.2% | Hold | −15.2% | Reiterated | 03.06.26on TipRanks 09:40 | −4.9%next day −0.8% · 5 days −2.3% | ↗ |
| Trevor J. Walsh★★★★★★★★★★#171 · hits 68% · avg +29.6% | Citizens JMP | $250 → $320+28.0% | Buy | −6.4% | Reiterated | 03.06.26on TipRanks 05:55 | −4.9%next day −0.8% · 5 days −2.3% | ↗ |
| Adam Shepherd★★★★★★★★★★#9995 · hits 29% · avg −6.7% | Arete Research | $150 → $185+23.3% | Buy | −45.9% | Upgrade | 03.03.26on TipRanks 04:55 | +4.8%next day +0.9% · 5 days +6.5% | ↗ |
| Stephen Bersey★★★★★★★★★★#568 · hits 72% · avg +18.0% | HSBC | $157 | Sell | −54.1% | Downgrade | 20.11.25on TipRanks 18:55 | −2.2%next day −0.9% · 5 days −0.6% | ↗ |
| Eric Heath★★★★★★★★★★#631 · hits 66% · avg +19.7% | KeyBanc | — | Hold | — | Reiterated | 17.11.25on TipRanks 05:00 | −0.2%next day −0.1% · 5 days −9.8% | ↗ |
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The latest rating of each analyst in the last 12 months, as TipRanks lists them. Every rating kept, earlier ones included
Best analysts covering Palo Alto Networks
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How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $410 at a price of $397 (+3.1%); now: $414 at $342 (+21.1%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Buy | 41 | 76 | 87 | 81 | 66 | 54 |
| Hold | 0 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 12.11.26 (Q1 2027, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $0.97 (from $0.94 to $1.01). Last quarter: $1.02.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $3.3B (from $3.3B to $3.4B). Last quarter: $3.4B.
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About Palo Alto Networks
- CEO: Nikesh Arora
- Employees: 21,921
- 3000 Tannery Way, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, US
- www.paloaltonetworks.com
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is a global leader in providing advanced cybersecurity solutions. The company's core product line includes both hardware and software-based firewalls. It also offers Panorama, a sophisticated security management platform designed for centralized control of these firewall deployments, whether they are physical appliances, virtual instances, or situated in public or private cloud environments. Additionally, the firm provides virtual system upgrades to enhance the capacity of its physical firewall units. Complementing its core products, Palo Alto Networks delivers an extensive range of subscription services. These encompass robust threat prevention, protection against malware and advanced persistent threats, URL filtering, and security for both laptop and mobile devices. Further specialized subscriptions include DNS security, Internet of Things (IoT) security, SaaS security (via API and inline methods), threat intelligence, and data loss prevention. Beyond its product and subscription offerings, the company extends various expert services, such as cloud security, secure access solutions, security analytics and automation tools, and specialized cybersecurity consulting, often integrated with threat intelligence. Its professional services cover critical areas like architectural design and planning, system implementation, configuration, and seamless firewall migration. Educational resources, including certifications and both online and in-classroom training, are also available, alongside comprehensive support services. Palo Alto Networks distributes its security solutions both directly and through an extensive network of channel partners. Its diverse clientele primarily comprises medium to large-scale enterprises, service providers, and governmental organizations across a wide array of industries. These sectors include education, energy, financial services, healthcare, internet and media, manufacturing, the broader public sector, and telecommunica
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