Alpha Score of 49 reflects weak overall profile with moderate momentum, weak value, moderate quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals — score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 27.11, reflecting a valuation positioned within the middle of its 52-week range of $141.67 to $221.38. The company reported a revenue growth rate of 15.4% year-over-year, supported by a net margin of 13.0%. However, earnings performance remains constrained, with EPS growth recorded at 2.0% and a current EPS of 5.96. These figures contribute to an overall Alpha Score of 44, which is heavily influenced by a quality sub-score of 62.4. In contrast, the momentum sub-score sits lower at 27.1, suggesting a period of consolidation for the stock. The sentiment sub-score of 50 indicates a neutral market outlook, while the value sub-score of 41.1 aligns with the current P/E multiple. The divergence between double-digit revenue expansion and low single-digit earnings growth highlights the company's current operational focus on scaling operations while managing bottom-line pressures. Investors should monitor upcoming quarterly earnings reports to see if margin expansion efforts begin to translate into more robust EPS growth.
| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 26 | Key John P. | Director | SELL | 1.6K | $272K |
| Apr 1, 26 | Paul Josh D. | Chief Accounting Officer | SELL | 1.1K | $178K |
| Apr 1, 26 | Golechha Dipak | EVP, Chief Financial Officer | SELL | 200 | $32K |
| Apr 1, 26 | Golechha Dipak | EVP, Chief Financial Officer | SELL | 1.3K | $208K |
| Apr 1, 26 | Golechha Dipak | EVP, Chief Financial Officer | SELL | 3.5K | $562K |
| Mar 27, 26 | Arora Nikesh | Chief Executive Officer | BUY | 68.0K | $10.0M |
| Mar 27, 26 | Arora Nikesh | Chief Executive Officer | BUY | 100 | $15K |
| Mar 6, 26 | Goetz James J | Director | SELL | 8.5K | $1.4M |
| Mar 6, 26 | Goetz James J | Director | SELL | 14.2K | $2.3M |
| Mar 2, 26 | Paul Josh D. | Chief Accounting Officer | SELL | 1.7K | $251K |
| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Action (latest Q) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 8.16M | $1.50B | NEW |
| Marshall Wace | 1.95M | $358.66M | NEW |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 1.77M | $325.15M | NEW |
| Renaissance Technologies Jim Simons (founder) | 909K | $167.35M | NEW |
| Point72 Steve Cohen | 558K | $102.77M | NEW |
Palo Alto Networks Inc. is a leading cybersecurity company that provides advanced solutions worldwide to protect networks, endpoints, and cloud environments from evolving digital threats. Its primary function is to deliver comprehensive security platforms, including next-generation firewalls, threat prevention, malware protection, URL filtering, and data loss prevention through subscription-based services and appliances like Panorama for centralized management. The company offers a broad portfolio encompassing hardware and software for threat intelligence, IoT security, SaaS protection, and identity management, positioning it as a one-stop provider in the cybersecurity landscape. Palo Alto Networks Inc. has pursued aggressive growth through strategic acquisitions, such as CyberArk and Chronosphere, enhancing its capabilities in identity security and observability tools amid rising AI-driven workloads and complex cyber risks. Under CEO Nikesh Arora since 2018, it has demonstrated strong execution with consistent earnings beats, high margins, and a robust balance sheet featuring low debt and substantial free cash flow. As a market share leader in a fiercely competitive and rapidly evolving industry, Palo Alto Networks Inc. plays a pivotal role in safeguarding enterprises, governments, and organizations against sophisticated attacks, continually innovating to address emerging challenges like AI-enhanced threats.
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