Palo Alto Networks edges higher on NASDAQ, consensus stays bullish on the stock
Published on 06/26/2026 at 12:34 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-26, 12:34.
Palo Alto Networks (US6974351057) enters Friday with a NASDAQ listing around 293 US dollars after Thursday's close, while the stock remains supported by a broad Buy-side analyst consensus according to MarketScreener and other data providers.
What the latest data shows
On NASDAQ, Palo Alto Networks shares closed at 293.09 US dollars on 25 June, implying a gain of 2.74 percent for that session and a market capitalization around 238.9 billion US dollars. Fidelity data shows a last traded range of 292 to 294 US dollars with the move confirmed at 26 June, 00:59 EDT.
Over the past year the stock has delivered a marked performance, with MarketScreener quoting a price equivalent of 256.85 euros on European venues on the morning of 26 June, up more than 57 percent since the start of the year. This places Palo Alto Networks among the stronger names in the global cybersecurity peer group that includes vendors such as CrowdStrike and Fortinet, even if business models differ.
Analyst consensus stays supportive
Consensus data compiled by MarketScreener shows that a clear majority of analysts rate Palo Alto Networks as Buy, with several large houses reiterating positive views after the company’s fiscal third quarter results in early June. On 3 June, Morgan Stanley highlighted that the quarter signaled rising demand for AI-driven cybersecurity platforms, while RBC Capital Markets, Oppenheimer, Wedbush and Stifel Nicolaus all kept Buy ratings in place.
The average analyst price target sits well above the current share price, with MarketScreener citing a top target around 375 US dollars, underlining upside expectations from the sell side. Citigroup also reiterated its Buy recommendation on 4 June, adding another large bank to the list of bullish voices on the stock.
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How Palo Alto Networks earns its money
Palo Alto Networks generates most of its revenue from cybersecurity platforms that combine next-generation firewalls, cloud security and security operations offerings sold to enterprises on a subscription and support basis. A core element is its Strata platform for network security, alongside Prisma for cloud-native protection and Cortex for security operations and AI-driven threat detection.
Where the shares trade today
The Palo Alto Networks shares (US6974351057) last traded on NASDAQ at 293.09 US dollars as of 2026-06-25, 16:00 ET, with a market capitalization of approximately 238.9 billion US dollars.
Key data on the Palo Alto Networks shares
- Company: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
- ISIN: US6974351057
- WKN: A1JZ0Q
- Ticker: PANW
- Trading venue: NASDAQ
- Price (as of 2026-06-25, 16:00): 293.09 USD
- Market cap: 238.9 billion USD (as of 2026-06-25)
- Sector / industry: Software - Infrastructure / Cybersecurity
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
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