Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) Stock Forecast
Data as of May 2, 2026Technology · Current price $181.83 (+1.41%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | Patrick Colville | Scotiabank | $180.00 | -1.0% |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Keith Bachman | BMO Capital | $200.00 | +10.0% |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Shrenik Kothari | Robert W. Baird | $220.00 | +21.0% |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Mike Cikos | Needham | $200.00 | +10.0% |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Meta Marshall | Morgan Stanley | $223.00 | +22.6% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Junaid Siddiqui | Truist Financial | $200.00 | +10.0% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Gregg Moskowitz | Mizuho Securities | $205.00 | +12.7% |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Rudy Kessinger | D.A. Davidson | $210.00 | +15.5% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Rudy Kessinger | D.A. Davidson | $240.00 | +32.0% |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Stephen Bersey | HSBC | $157.00 | -13.7% |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Rob Owens | Piper Sandler | $230.00 | +26.5% |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Keith Bachman | BMO Capital | $230.00 | +26.5% |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Joseph Gallo | Jefferies | $250.00 | +37.5% |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Trevor Walsh | JMP Securities | $250.00 | +37.5% |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Gray Powell | BTIG | $248.00 | +36.4% |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Joel Fishbein | Truist Financial | $220.00 | +21.0% |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Peter Weed | Bernstein | $207.00 | +13.8% |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Roger Boyd | UBS | $185.00 | +1.7% |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Rob Owens | Piper Sandler | $225.00 | +23.7% |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Keith Weiss | Morgan Stanley | $496.00 | +172.8% |
Top Analysts Covering PANW
PANW vs Sector & Market
| Metric | PANW | Technology Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.16 | 2.34 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 51 | 13 | 18 |
| Target Upside | +14.3% | +4072.7% | +14.9% |
| P/E Ratio | 101.02 | 27.81 | 31.19 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | $10.56B | $11.29B | $11.37B | 38 |
| 2026-10-31 | $3.02B | $3.17B | $3.20B | 15 |
| 2027-01-31 | $3.14B | $3.29B | $3.33B | 16 |
| 2027-04-30 | $3.22B | $3.37B | $3.41B | 18 |
| 2027-07-31 | $3.53B | $3.69B | $3.74B | 22 |
| 2027-10-31 | $3.44B | $3.60B | $3.65B | 25 |
| 2028-01-31 | $3.58B | $3.75B | $3.79B | 25 |
| 2028-04-30 | $3.62B | $3.79B | $3.84B | 12 |
| 2028-07-31 | $3.97B | $4.15B | $4.20B | 12 |
| 2029-07-31 | $16.27B | $17.36B | $17.96B | 22 |
| 2030-07-31 | $18.32B | $19.55B | $20.23B | 15 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | $3.65 | $3.69 | $3.85 | 29 |
| 2026-10-31 | $0.85 | $0.91 | $0.92 | 6 |
| 2027-01-31 | $0.91 | $0.96 | $0.98 | 6 |
| 2027-04-30 | $0.91 | $0.97 | $0.98 | 11 |
| 2027-07-31 | $1.05 | $1.12 | $1.13 | 6 |
| 2027-10-31 | $1.01 | $1.07 | $1.08 | 10 |
| 2028-01-31 | $1.05 | $1.12 | $1.13 | 11 |
| 2028-04-30 | $1.03 | $1.09 | $1.11 | 7 |
| 2028-07-31 | $1.19 | $1.27 | $1.29 | 9 |
| 2029-07-31 | $4.50 | $4.90 | $5.12 | 5 |
| 2030-07-31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for PANW?
The consensus among 51 analysts covering Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) is Buy with an average price target of $211.29.
What is the highest price target for PANW?
The highest price target for PANW is $496.00, set by Keith Weiss at Morgan Stanley on 2025-08-07.
What is the lowest price target for PANW?
The lowest price target for PANW is $146.67, set by Ryan Flanagan at Monness on 2021-05-19.
How many analysts cover PANW?
51 analysts have issued ratings for Palo Alto Networks, Inc. in the past 12 months.
Is PANW a buy or sell right now?
Based on 51 analyst ratings, PANW has a consensus rating of Buy (2.16/5) with a +14.3% upside to the consensus target of $211.29.
What are the earnings estimates for PANW?
Analysts estimate PANW will report EPS of $3.69 for the period ending 2026-07-31, with revenue estimated at $11.29B.
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