A share price of Palo Alto Networks Inc [PANW] is currently trading at $202.50, up 3.02%. In order to assess the stock’s recent performance, you can check whether its short-term value is rising or falling. The PANW shares have gain 4.13% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 2.69%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.
From an analyst’s perspective:
Palo Alto Networks Inc [NASDAQ: PANW] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on November 22, 2024, when HSBC Securities downgraded its rating to a Reduce and also revised its price target to $291 from $304. Previously, Rosenblatt upgraded its rating to Buy on November 21, 2024, and elevated its price target to $430. On November 21, 2024, Wells Fargo reiterated its Overweight rating and revised its price target to $450 on the stock. Susquehanna reiterated its Positive rating and increased its price target to $435 on November 21, 2024. Robert W. Baird reiterated its recommendation of a Outperform and raised its price target to $435 on November 21, 2024. Piper Sandler reiterated a Neutral rating for this stock on November 21, 2024, and upped its price target to $385. In a note dated November 21, 2024, Needham reiterated an Buy rating on this stock and boosted its target price from $385 to $450.
Palo Alto Networks Inc experienced fluctuations in its stock price throughout the past year between $130.04 and $205.11. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $400.29 within the next 12 months. Palo Alto Networks Inc [NASDAQ: PANW] shares were valued at $202.50 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 97.67% based on the average PANW price forecast.
Analyzing the PANW fundamentals
Trailing Twelve Months sales for Palo Alto Networks Inc [NASDAQ:PANW] were 8.29B which represents 13.88% growth. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.74% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.11%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.13%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.33%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.13, Equity is 0.55 and Total Capital is 0.07. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.17.
Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 197.67 points at the first support level, and at 192.83 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 205.17, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 207.83.
Ratios To Look Out For
To put it in perspective, the Current Ratio for Palo Alto Networks Inc [NASDAQ:PANW] is 0.79. In addition, the Quick Ratio stands at 0.79 and the Cash Ratio stands at 0.31. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 15.75, the price to book ratio is 22.45 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 52.78.
Transactions by insiders
Recent insider trading involved McCarthy Mary Pat, Director, that happened on Dec 12 ’24 when 6000.0 shares were sold. Director, MARY PAT MCCARTHY completed a deal on Dec 12 ’24 to buy 6000.0 shares. Meanwhile, Director Eschenbach Carl M. sold 9000.0 shares on Dec 04 ’24.
