Palo Alto Networks shares at a new 1 year high, analysts stay upbeat
27.06.2026 - 15:06:46 | ad-hoc-news.deBy Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-27, 15:06.
Palo Alto Networks (US6974351057) closed Friday with a fresh one-year high in U.S. trade, and MarketBeat cited the move alongside the latest price action around the NASDAQ-quoted shares. The name also sits in the S&P 500, which keeps it firmly in the large-cap tech conversation.
What market data shows
MarketBeat showed Palo Alto Networks shares at $304.20 at the 06/26/2026 close, after a 3.79 percent gain on the day. The same page put extended trading at $302.75 at 7:59 PM Eastern. MarketBeat price and news page
Investing.com reported an all-time high of $302.97 in the same session and put the stock at $303.27 in its coverage of the move. That places the Friday session in clear record territory for the U.S. listing. Investing.com report on the new high
Analysts stay constructive
Jefferies kept a Buy rating on Palo Alto Networks and raised the price target to $335, according to the TradingKey note that cites analyst Joseph Gallo. The same page also lists Stifel at Buy with a $330 target, which keeps the analyst backdrop firm. TradingKey analyst summary
TrendMatrix describes four consecutive earnings beats, 31 percent revenue growth and a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 69.1x. Those figures explain why valuation stays part of the debate even after the strong price run. TrendMatrix company snapshot
More news and analysis on Palo Alto Networks
The U.S. cybersecurity group stays on the radar after a record session, a high valuation and another cluster of analyst calls.
The business behind the stock
Palo Alto Networks sells cybersecurity platforms that cover network security, cloud security and security operations. The company markets its Prisma, Cortex and Strata product families to enterprise customers.
Friday close on NASDAQ
The Palo Alto Networks shares (US6974351057) trade on NASDAQ in U.S. dollars. On 2026-06-26, 16:00 ET, they closed at $304.20.
Palo Alto Networks at a glance
- Company: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
- ISIN: US6974351057
- Ticker: PANW
- Trading venue: NASDAQ
- Price (as of 2026-06-26, 16:00 ET): $304.20
- Market cap: $247.92B
- Sector / industry: Software & IT services
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: 2026-08-18
Disclaimer: This article is for information only and does not constitute investment advice.
