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Analyst Sentiment

Analysts lean bullish — 79% recommend buying.

Consensus Rating
Buy
38 analysts·High coverage
79%
Rating Distribution
Strong Buy
00%
Buy
3079%
Hold
821%
Sell
00%
Strong Sell
00%

Analyst ratings reflect Wall Street opinion, not guarantees. Historical accuracy varies by firm and sector.

Price Target Expectations

Analysts see significant upside — consensus target 39% higher.

Bear Case
$157.00
-6%
Consensus
$231.07
+39%
Bull Case
$265.00
+59%
Price Range38 analysts
Low
Consensus
High
$157.00
$265.00
Current Target
Current Price
$166.24
Upside to Target
$64.83

Price targets are 12-month forecasts. Actual results depend on earnings, market conditions, and sector trends.

Earnings & Revenue Estimates

Earnings Surprises

Beat rate:75%(9/12 quarters)
Avg surprise:-1.2%
Beat
Miss
Inline
Estimate
Based on reported EPS vs consensus estimate.

Recent Analyst Actions

Jan 13, 2026UBS
Palo Alto Networks price target lowered to $215 from $220 at UBS
Target:$215.00
+13.8%from $188.88
Jan 5, 2026Piper Sandler
Palo Alto Networks price target raised to $265 from $230 at Piper Sandler
Target:$265.00
+47.7%from $179.37
Dec 19, 2025D.A. Davidson
DA Davidson Reiterates Buy Rating on Palo Alto Networks (PANW)
Target:$240.00
+28.2%from $187.26
Dec 18, 2025Morgan Stanley
Palo Alto Networks price target raised to $245 from $228 at Morgan Stanley
Target:$245.00
+33.6%from $183.44
Dec 16, 2025Mizuho Securities
Palo Alto Networks price target lowered to $220 from $230 at Mizuho
Target:$220.00
+18.4%from $185.83
Nov 20, 2025HSBC
Palo Alto Networks downgraded to Reduce from Hold at HSBC
Target:$157.00
-15.2%from $185.07
Nov 20, 2025Goldman Sachs
Palo Alto Networks price target raised to $240 from $236 at Goldman Sachs
Target:$240.00
+29.7%from $185.07
Nov 20, 2025Piper Sandler
Palo Alto Networks price target raised to $230 from $225 at Piper Sandler
Target:$230.00
+15.1%from $199.90
Nov 20, 2025Bernstein
Palo Alto Networks price target raised to $210 from $207 at Bernstein
Target:$210.00
+5.1%from $199.90
Nov 17, 2025BMO Capital
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) PT Raised as BMO Capital Expects 'Another Solid Q'
Target:$230.00
+12.2%from $205.05
Nov 12, 2025Jefferies
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) PT Raised to $250 at Jefferies
Target:$250.00
+14.5%from $218.27
Nov 11, 2025UBS
Palo Alto Networks price target raised to $250 from $235 at Jefferies
Target:$250.00
+14.5%from $218.27
Oct 27, 2025JMP Securities
Palo Alto Networks price target raised to $250 from $212 at Citizens JMP
Target:$250.00
+15.1%from $217.11
Oct 17, 2025Oppenheimer
Palo Alto Networks price target raised to $245 from $225 at Oppenheimer
Target:$245.00
+19.0%from $205.84
Oct 13, 2025BTIG
Palo Alto Networks upgraded to Buy from Neutral at BTIG
Target:$248.00
+18.9%from $208.55
Sep 26, 2025UBS
Palo Alto Networks initiated with a Buy at Tigress Financial
Target:$245.00
+21.3%from $201.99
Sep 2, 2025Morgan Stanley
Palo Alto Networks price target raised, named a Top Pick at Morgan Stanley
Target:$216.00
+13.4%from $190.52
Aug 19, 2025Truist Financial
Palo Alto Networks price target raised to $220 from $205 at Truist
Target:$220.00
+20.3%from $182.91
Aug 19, 2025Bernstein
Palo Alto Networks price target raised to $207 from $204 at Bernstein
Target:$207.00
+17.5%from $176.17
Aug 12, 2025UBS
Palo Alto Networks price target lowered to $185 from $200 at UBS
Target:$185.00
+7.6%from $171.98
Aug 12, 2025Piper Sandler
Palo Alto Networks upgraded to Overweight from Neutral at Piper Sandler
Target:$225.00
+33.8%from $168.17
Aug 7, 2025Morgan Stanley
Palo Alto Networks price target raised to $496 from $380 at Morgan Stanley
Target:$496.00
+195.1%from $168.10
Jul 29, 2025Jefferies
Jefferies says Palo Alto acquisition of CyberArk 'has significant merit'
Target:$235.00
+21.2%from $193.84
May 21, 2025Bernstein
Palo Alto Networks price target lowered to $225 from $229 at Bernstein
Target:$225.00
+24.1%from $181.26
May 15, 2025Roth Capital
This Williams-Sonoma Analyst Begins Coverage On A Bearish Note; Here Are Top 4 Initiations For Thursday
Target:$210.00
+8.9%from $192.90

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