Palo Alto Networks stock reaches a new 52-week high
Published on 10/06/2026 at 17:29 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Palo Alto Networks (US6974351057) was last at EUR 360.50 on Tradegate on October 6, 2026 at 10:17 a.m. CEST, versus a prior close of EUR 358.20. MarketBeat reported a new 52-week high for the company on October 6, 2026.
US shares reset the yearly high
The US quote reached USD 416.70 and was last at USD 422.22 on October 6, 2026, while the market capitalization stood at USD 352.2 billion. The move placed the stock above its previous high and gives the latest revenue and earnings figures greater valuation significance.
The company remains a large cybersecurity provider spanning network security, cloud protection, endpoint tools and security operations. Its technology profile supports the market narrative, but the share price also leaves less room for execution setbacks.
Quarterly growth meets expectations
In the latest quarterly report published on September 1, 2026, Palo Alto Networks delivered USD 3.41 billion in revenue against USD 3.35 billion expected. Adjusted earnings per share came to USD 1.02 versus a USD 0.98 consensus estimate, according to MarketBeat.
Revenue increased 34.5 percent from the comparable quarter, while the company set fiscal 2027 adjusted earnings-per-share guidance at USD 4.16 to USD 4.19. That combination of double-digit growth and positive guidance is the central operating support for the current valuation.
Targets point above the quote
Analyst coverage cited by MarketBeat included 38 Buy ratings and 12 Hold ratings, with an average target of USD 391.32. Jefferies raised its target from USD 335.00 to USD 450.00, while TD Cowen increased its objective from USD 400.00 to USD 440.00.
Against the USD 422.22 US quote cited for October 6, 2026, the Jefferies target of USD 450.00 lies 6.58 percent above the price. The spread shows that analyst optimism is still present, although the average target of USD 391.32 sits below that latest US quote.
Next results date sets the next test
Palo Alto Networks is expected to report its first-quarter fiscal 2027 results on November 12, 2026, according to Finanzen.ch. Investors will have to weigh the USD 4.16 to USD 4.19 fiscal 2027 adjusted earnings-per-share outlook against the premium implied by the new high.
Tradegate quoted Palo Alto Networks at EUR 360.50 on October 6, 2026 at 10:17 a.m. CEST, plus 0.64 percent versus the Tradegate close of EUR 358.20 on October 5, 2026. Price source: substitute price Tradegate, Lang & Schwarz without data set.
Palo Alto Networks stock facts
- Company: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
- ISIN: US6974351057
- Ticker: PANW
- Primary exchange: Nasdaq
- Price substitute Tradegate (as of October 6, 2026, 10:17 a.m. CEST): EUR 360.50
- Change versus prior close: plus 0.64 percent
- Tradegate close (October 5, 2026): EUR 358.20
- Market capitalization: USD 342.5 billion (as of October 6, 2026)
- 52-week range: EUR 118.60-EUR 364.20 (as of October 6, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Technology / Software - Infrastructure
- Next earnings date: November 12, 2026
