Wells Fargo raises target for Palo Alto Networks stock to USD 525

Published on 10/14/2026 at 11:35 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

NHS program spans 2 million devices in Britain on October 13, 2026. Palo Alto Networks stock costs EUR 353.33 on October 14, 2026.

Analyst targets and operating scale

Wells Fargo raised its Palo Alto Networks target from USD 475 to USD 525 on October 12, 2026.
Fiscal 2026 revenue reached USD 11.5 billion, up 24.5 percent year over year.
Palo Alto Networks stock traded at EUR 353.33 at 11:31 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 14, 2026.

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Palo Alto Networks (ISIN US6974351057) became the subject of a higher Wells Fargo target of USD 525 from USD 475 on October 12, 2026, as reported by CNN. Palo Alto Networks stock was trading at EUR 353.33 at Lang & Schwarz on October 14, 2026 at 11:31 a.m. CEST.

Targets rise as scale expands

Wells Fargo's move followed a busy analyst period for the cybersecurity company. Investing.com reported on October 8, 2026 that AmerX began coverage with a Hold rating and no price target, while the same report cited Yorkville Ives with a USD 500 target and TD Cowen with a USD 440 target after raising its view from USD 400.

The spread between the USD 440 TD Cowen target and the USD 525 Wells Fargo target shows how much valuation depends on assumptions about platform expansion and future growth. Markets Insider said on October 2, 2026 that TD Cowen kept a Buy rating while lifting its target from USD 400 to USD 440.

Revenue growth meets profit pressure

For fiscal 2026, Palo Alto Networks reported revenue of USD 11.5 billion, up 24.5 percent from fiscal 2025, while net income was USD 307.0 million, according to StockMarketRanks on figures covering the year ended July 31, 2026. The comparison is constructive for revenue but less favorable for profitability, because fiscal 2025 net income was USD 1.13 billion.

The latest quarter ended July 31, 2026, delivered USD 3.41 billion in revenue and a USD 282.0 million net loss, according to finanzen.ch. That combination puts the next results in sharper focus than the revenue growth rate alone.

What does NHS scale mean

On October 13, 2026, Palo Alto Networks said it would provide cloud-based security through the next iteration of the NHS Secure Boundary program. The company said the service is designed to support 2 million devices, more than 1.5 million NHS staff and over 200 NHS trusts, according to Palo Alto Networks. The figures illustrate the potential reach of a large public-sector deployment, although the announcement did not state a contract value.

Next results date is November 11

CNN lists November 11, 2026 as Palo Alto Networks' next earnings date. The combination of a USD 525 target, fiscal 2026 revenue of USD 11.5 billion and the NHS deployment gives investors three measurable reference points for the next update.

Stock price and valuation context

Palo Alto Networks stock was trading at EUR 353.33 at Lang & Schwarz on October 14, 2026 at 11:31 a.m. CEST. The market capitalization was USD 323.6 billion and the 52-week range was USD 139.57 to USD 432.33 as of October 13, 2026. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Palo Alto Networks stock.