Palo Alto Networks Inc [PANW] stock prices are up 0.51% to $218.27 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 1.51% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 5.55%, 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 October 13, 2025, when BTIG Research upgraded its rating to a Buy but kept the price target unchanged to $248 for it. Previously, BofA Securities upgraded its rating to Buy on August 19, 2025, and kept the price target unchanged to $215. On August 19, 2025, BMO Capital Markets reiterated its Outperform rating and revised its price target to $225 on the stock. Deutsche Bank upgraded its rating to a Buy but stick to its price target of $220 on August 13, 2025. Piper Sandler upgraded its rating to a Overweight but $225 remained the price target by the analyst firm on August 12, 2025. KeyBanc Capital Markets downgraded its rating to Sector Weight for this stock on July 31, 2025. In a note dated May 15, 2025, Roth Capital initiated an Neutral rating and provided a target price of $210 on this stock.
The stock price of Palo Alto Networks Inc [PANW] has been fluctuating between $144.15 and $223.61 over the past year. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $230.1 within the next 12 months. Palo Alto Networks Inc [NASDAQ: PANW] shares were valued at $218.27 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 5.42% based on the average PANW price forecast.
Analyzing the PANW fundamentals
The Palo Alto Networks Inc [NASDAQ:PANW] reported sales of 9.22B for trailing twelve months, representing a surge of 15.84%. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.73% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.13%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.17%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.12%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.05, Equity is 0.17 and Total Capital is 0.08. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.04.
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 216.16 points at the first support level, and at 214.06 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 220.82, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 223.38.
Ratios To Look Out For
It’s worth pointing out that Palo Alto Networks Inc [NASDAQ:PANW]’s Current Ratio is 0.89. On the other hand, the Quick Ratio is 0.89, and the Cash Ratio is 0.28. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 16.02, the price to book ratio is 18.63 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 136.41.
Transactions by insiders
Recent insider trading involved Klarich Lee, EVP Chief Product & Tech Ofcr, that happened on Oct 06 ’25 when 0.12 million shares were sold. Officer, Lee Klarich completed a deal on Oct 06 ’25 to buy 0.12 million shares. Meanwhile, Chief Accounting Officer Paul Josh D. sold 700.0 shares on Oct 01 ’25.
