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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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PANW Stock Forecast

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock forecast, based on 82 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $402.50, with a high of $455.00 and a low of $230.00. This represents a 131.92% increase from the last price of $173.55.

$150 $220 $290 $360 $430 $500 High: $455 Avg: $402.5 Low: $230 Last Closed Price: $173.55

PANW Stock Rating

Palo Alto Networks stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 82 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 57 Buy (69.51%), 23 Hold (28.05%), 2 Sell (2.44%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 82 2 23 57 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

PANW Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockPalo Alto Networks131.92%
SectorTechnology Stocks 33.74%
IdeaArtificial Intelligence Stocks List33.07%
IdeaSaaS Stocks List33.69%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1148
Avg Price Target$230.00$230.00$365.19
Last Closing Price$173.55$173.55$173.55
Upside/Downside32.53%32.53%110.42%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 251326103-52
Mar, 251224113-50
Feb, 251227123-54
Jan, 251229123-56
Dec, 241229112-54
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Mar 18, 2025Morgan Stanley$230.00$183.1025.61%32.53%
Nov 21, 2024Keith BachmanBMO Capital$425.00$397.706.86%144.89%
Nov 21, 2024Catherine TrebnickRosenblatt Securities$425.00$397.706.86%144.89%
Nov 18, 2024Yun KimLoop Capital Markets$385.00$388.41-0.88%121.84%
Nov 18, 2024Catherine TrebnickRosenblatt Securities$390.00$388.260.45%124.72%
Nov 18, 2024Joel FishbeinTruist Financial$425.00$388.019.53%144.89%
Nov 18, 2024Peter LevineEvercore ISI$455.00$331.4837.26%162.17%
Nov 15, 2024Shrenik KothariRobert W. Baird$425.00$389.049.24%144.89%
Oct 22, 2024Ittai KidronOppenheimer$450.00$378.4118.92%159.29%
Oct 08, 2024Andrew DeGasperiBNP Paribas$410.00$356.2815.08%136.24%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Feb 18, 2025SusquehannaPositivePositivehold
Feb 18, 2025JMP SecuritiesMarket OutperformMarket Outperformhold
Jan 08, 2025BTIGBuyNeutraldowngrade
Dec 19, 2024JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Nov 21, 2024BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Nov 18, 2024Loop Capital MarketsHoldHoldhold
Nov 18, 2024Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 22, 2024OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 17, 2024BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 11, 2024Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-2 $0 $2 $4 $6 $8 $9 Jul 20 Jul 21 Jul 22 Jul 23 Jul 24 Jul 25 Jul 26 Jul 27 Jul 28 Jul 29
Jul 20Jul 21Jul 22Jul 23Jul 24Jul 25Jul 26Jul 27Jul 28Jul 29
Reported$-0.92$-1.73$-0.90$1.45$8.08-----
Avg Forecast$1.60$1.99$2.31$2.13$2.79$3.19$3.63$4.20$3.87-
High Forecast$1.65$2.05$3.13$2.29$2.79$3.33$3.99$5.06$4.15-
Low Forecast$1.49$1.86$1.48$2.07$2.78$1.65$1.87$3.35$3.76-
Surprise %-157.50%-186.93%-138.96%-31.92%189.61%-----

Revenue Forecast

$0 $4B $8B $12B $16B $20B Jul 20 Jul 21 Jul 22 Jul 23 Jul 24 Jul 25 Jul 26 Jul 27 Jul 28 Jul 29
Jul 20Jul 21Jul 22Jul 23Jul 24Jul 25Jul 26Jul 27Jul 28Jul 29
Reported$3.41B$4.26B$5.50B$6.89B$8.03B-----
Avg Forecast$3.38B$4.21B$5.37B$6.90B$8.00B$9.15B$10.58B$12.26B$13.71B$15.62B
High Forecast$3.46B$4.31B$6.44B$6.90B$8.01B$9.17B$10.78B$12.33B$14.47B$16.49B
Low Forecast$3.20B$3.99B$4.29B$6.89B$7.82B$9.13B$10.38B$12.19B$13.40B$15.27B
Surprise %0.78%1.12%2.48%-0.05%0.34%-----

Net Income Forecast

$-1B $0 $1B $2B $3B $4B Jul 20 Jul 21 Jul 22 Jul 23 Jul 24 Jul 25 Jul 26 Jul 27 Jul 28 Jul 29
Jul 20Jul 21Jul 22Jul 23Jul 24Jul 25Jul 26Jul 27Jul 28Jul 29
Reported$-267.00M$-498.90M$-267.00M$439.70M$2.58B-----
Avg Forecast$-252.77M$-482.40M$-366.76M$439.70M$1.97B$1.26B$1.50B$2.98B$2.74B-
High Forecast$-202.22M$-385.92M$-293.40M$527.64M$1.98B$2.36B$2.82B$3.58B$2.94B-
Low Forecast$-303.33M$-578.88M$-440.11M$351.76M$1.97B$1.17B$1.32B$2.37B$2.66B-
Surprise %5.63%3.42%-27.20%-30.51%-----

PANW Forecast FAQ

Is Palo Alto Networks stock a buy?

Palo Alto Networks stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 82 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 57 Buy, 23 Hold, 2 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Palo Alto Networks is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Palo Alto Networks's price target?

Palo Alto Networks's price target, set by 82 Wall Street analysts, averages $402.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $230 at the low end to $455 at the high end, suggesting a potential 131.92% change from the previous closing price of $173.55.

How does Palo Alto Networks stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Palo Alto Networks's stock forecast shows a 131.92% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the technology stocks sector (33.74%), leading the artificial intelligence stocks list (33.07%) and saas stocks list (33.69%) investment ideas.

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Palo Alto Networks over the past three months?

  • April 2025: 25.00% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 19.23% Hold, 5.77% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 24.00% Strong Buy, 48.00% Buy, 22.00% Hold, 6.00% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 22.22% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 22.22% Hold, 5.56% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Palo Alto Networks’s EPS forecast?

Palo Alto Networks's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in July 2025 is $3.19, marking a -60.52% decrease from the reported $8.08 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $3.63 in 2026, $4.2 in 2027, $3.87 in 2028, and $0 in 2029.

What is Palo Alto Networks’s revenue forecast?

Palo Alto Networks's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in July 2025 is $9.15B, reflecting a 13.98% increase from the reported $8.03B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $10.58B, followed by $12.26B for 2027, $13.71B for 2028, and $15.62B for 2029.

What is Palo Alto Networks’s net income forecast?

Palo Alto Networks's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in July 2025 stands at $1.26B, representing a -50.99% decrease from the reported $2.58B in 2024. Projections indicate $1.5B in 2026, $2.98B in 2027, $2.74B in 2028, and $0 in 2029.