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Palo Alto Networks (PANW)

(Delayed Data from NSDQ)

$169.09 USD

169.09
8,621,581

-1.91 (-1.12%)

Updated Aug 5, 2025 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $168.73 -0.36 (-0.21%) 7:58 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.

Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.75%
2Buy17.82%
3Hold9.58%
4Sell5.28%
5Strong Sell2.61%
S&P50011.30%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

Style Scores:

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

  • Value Score A
  • Growth Score A
  • Momentum Score A
  • VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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F Value C Growth A Momentum C VGM

Industry Rank:

The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.

An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Top 41% (100 out of 246)

Industry: Security

Zacks News

Zacks Equity Research

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Recently Broke Out Above the 20-Day Moving Average

Is it a good or bad thing when a stock surpasses resistance at the 20-day simple moving average?

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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Palo Alto (PANW) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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Is Palo Alto (PANW) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?

Based on the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), Palo Alto (PANW) should be added to one's portfolio. Wall Street analysts' overly optimistic recommendations cast doubt on the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric. So, is the stock worth buying?

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Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Palo Alto Networks, CyberArk Software and Fortinet

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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) reachead $376.67 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -0.46% change compared to its last close.

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Here's How Much You'd Have If You Invested $1000 in Palo Alto Networks a Decade Ago

Why investing for the long run, especially if you buy certain popular stocks, could reap huge rewards.

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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why

The latest trading day saw Palo Alto Networks (PANW) settling at $373.23, representing a -0.32% change from its previous close.

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Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is a Great Choice

Does Palo Alto Networks (PANW) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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Clear Secure Trades Near 52-Week High: How Should You Play the Stock?

YOU is strategically positioned, leveraging its strong foothold in key end markets amid certain challenges.

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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It

Palo Alto (PANW) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) closed at $369.40 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.8% move from the prior day.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Datadog, Palo Alto Networks and CyberArk Software

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3 Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy for Handsome Returns in the Short Term

The cybersecurity market has excellent growth opportunities for the future. Three stocks to buy are: DDOG, PANW, CYBR.

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Brokers Suggest Investing in Palo Alto (PANW): Read This Before Placing a Bet

The average brokerage recommendation (ABR) for Palo Alto (PANW) is equivalent to a Buy. The overly optimistic recommendations of Wall Street analysts make the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric questionable. So, is it worth buying the stock?

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PYPL or PANW: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

PYPL vs. PANW: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

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Palo Alto Up 27% in 6 Months: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?

Holding on to PANW stock makes sense, as the company is likely to continue benefiting from the growing need for advanced cybersecurity solutions.

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