Palo Alto Networks Inc [PANW] stock prices are up 3.61% to $183.51 at the moment. An important factor to consider is whether the stock is rising or falling in short-term value. The PANW shares have gain 9.35% over the last week, with a monthly amount drifted -8.81%, and not 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 January 08, 2025, when Deutsche Bank downgraded its rating to a Hold. Previously, BTIG Research downgraded its rating to Neutral on January 08, 2025. On January 06, 2025, downgrade downgraded it’s rating to Sell but maintained its price target of $130 on the stock. HSBC Securities downgraded its rating to a Reduce and decreased its price target to $291 on November 22, 2024. Rosenblatt upgraded its rating to a Buy and raised its price target to $430 on November 21, 2024. Wells Fargo reiterated a Overweight rating for this stock on November 21, 2024, and upped its price target to $450. In a note dated November 21, 2024, Susquehanna reiterated an Positive rating on this stock and boosted its target price from $420 to $435.
The stock price of Palo Alto Networks Inc [PANW] has been fluctuating between $130.04 and $207.24 over the past year. 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 $183.51 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 118.13% based on the average PANW price forecast.
Analyzing the PANW fundamentals
The Palo Alto Networks Inc [NASDAQ:PANW] reported sales of 8.29B for trailing twelve months, representing a surge of 13.88%. 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 180.64 points at the first support level, and at 177.78 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 186.26, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 189.02.
Ratios To Look Out For
It’s worth pointing out that Palo Alto Networks Inc [NASDAQ:PANW]’s Current Ratio is 0.79. On the other hand, the Quick Ratio is 0.79, and the Cash Ratio is 0.31. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 14.53, the price to book ratio is 20.34 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 47.83.
Transactions by insiders
Recent insider trading involved Bawa Aparna, Director, that happened on Dec 04 ’24 when 250.0 shares were sold. EVP, Chief Product Officer, Klarich Lee completed a deal on Jan 06 ’25 to sell 0.12 million shares. Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer Arora Nikesh sold 0.38 million shares on Jan 02 ’25.
