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Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
$163.21-- (--)
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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Palo Alto Networks, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 20 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 20 unique analysts
(22 total ratings in last 90 days)
Very High Confidence:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$211.95
29.86% Upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest PANW Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Almas Almaganbetov
Freedom Broker
Strong BuyMaintains
$230.00 $210.00
Richard Poland
Wells Fargo
BuyInitiates
$200.00
Brian Essex
JP Morgan
BuyMaintains
$225.00 $200.00
Fatima Boolani
Citi
Strong BuyMaintains
$235.00 $210.00
Trevor Walsh
Citizens
BuyReiterates
$250.00 $250.00
Patrick Colville
Scotiabank
BuyMaintains
$228.00 $180.00
Dan Ives
Wedbush
BuyReiterates
$225.00 $225.00
John Difucci
Guggenheim
HoldReiterates
-
Adam Borg
Stifel
Strong BuyMaintains
$200.00 $185.00
Gray Powell
BTIG
Strong BuyReiterates
$200.00 $200.00
Peter Weed
Bernstein
BuyMaintains
$210.00 $209.00
Keith Bachman
BMO Capital
BuyMaintains
$230.00 $200.00
Shrenik Kothari
Baird
BuyMaintains
$240.00 $220.00
Rudy Kessinger
DA Davidson
Strong BuyMaintains
$210.00 $190.00
Mike Cikos
Needham
Strong BuyMaintains
$230.00 $200.00
Catharine Trebnick
Rosenblatt
Strong BuyMaintains
$225.00 $225.00
Matthew Hedberg
RBC Capital
BuyReiterates
$220.00 $220.00
Hamza Fodderwala
Morgan Stanley
BuyMaintains
$245.00 $223.00
Mike Cikos
Needham
Strong BuyReiterates
$230.00 $230.00
Roger Boyd
UBS
HoldMaintains
$220.00 $215.00
John Difucci
Guggenheim
HoldUpgrades
-
Rob Owens
Piper Sandler
BuyMaintains
$230.00 $265.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for PANW?

The analyst consensus rating for PANW is "Buy" based on 20 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for PANW?

The average 12-month price target for PANW is $211.95, representing an upside of 29.9% from the current price of $163.21.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.