Palo Alto Networks holds analyst buy consensus, shares trade below recent highs
25.06.2026 - 17:43:14 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-25, 17:42.
Palo Alto Networks (US6974351057) starts Thursday with a firmly positive analyst stance. The NASDAQ-listed cybersecurity company is covered by around 50 analysts, with the bulk rating the stock Buy or Strong Buy according to recent consensus data.Consensus overview on Investing.com
What the consensus shows
Consensus data compiled for Palo Alto Networks indicates an average 12-month price target of about 310.32 dollars, based on projections from roughly 50 analysts.Analyst target range and average The corresponding target implies a potential upside of just over 6 percent from recent trading levels.Implied upside from consensus
The dispersion is marked: the highest published target reaches around 375 dollars, while the lowest sits near 162.34 dollars.Target range for PANW The 52-week trading range for the shares spans roughly 139.57 to 302.95 dollars, providing context for where the current price sits within the past year’s band.52-week range data
Rating distribution and recent views
Across the analyst universe tracked by consensus services, the tone toward Palo Alto Networks remains clearly constructive. One dataset shows that 44 of 50 analysts recommend buying the stock, complemented by additional Strong Buy calls, while only a small minority advise selling.Buy recommendations and distribution
German-language aggregation underscores this picture, reporting that about 50 percent of analysts classify the shares as Strong Buy and roughly 22 percent as Buy, with around a quarter on Hold and a very small fraction on Strong Sell.Analyst rating breakdown on Wallstreet Online The composite rating in that sample stands at approximately 4.13 out of 5 points, signaling a broadly favorable stance.Overall analyst score
More news and data on the Palo Alto Networks shares
Further ad-hoc reports, price charts and company information on Palo Alto Networks can be found in the dedicated topic section and on the company’s Investor Relations page.
The product behind the stock
Palo Alto Networks generates most of its revenue with cybersecurity platforms that protect corporate networks, cloud workloads and applications. Its portfolio spans next-generation firewalls, secure access service edge offerings and extended detection and response tools across on-premise and cloud environments.Business profile and focus on cyber security
Where the shares trade today
The Palo Alto Networks shares (US6974351057) last closed on NASDAQ at 285.26 dollars on 2026-06-24 at 16:00 ET, according to delayed quote data.Latest PANW closing price and venue
Palo Alto Networks at a glance
- Company: Palo Alto Networks Inc.
- ISIN: US6974351057
- WKN: A1JZ0Q
- Ticker: PANW
- Trading venue: NASDAQ
- Price (as of 2026-06-24, 16:00): 285.26 USD
- Market cap: 232.49 billion USD (as of 2026-06-24)
- Sector / industry: Software - Infrastructure / Cybersecurity
- Index membership: S&P 500, US Tech 100
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any financial instrument. Historical performance and analyst estimates are not reliable indicators of future results.
