Palo Alto Networks Inc. (PANW) Stock
NASDAQPANW has an Alpha Score of 39 out of 100 (weak), computed on Oct 28, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 25 members of Congress disclosed 61 trades in PANW since 2014: 36 purchases and 25 sales, most recently John McGuire (partial sale, Jul 31, 2026). 7 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported PANW in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Citadel's at $511.23M. Company insiders reported 0 open-market buys and 28 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Oct 30, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 906.7 and its net margin 2.7% (key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026).
What is PANW's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 39 reflects weak overall profile with strong momentum, poor value, weak quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Oct 28, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded Palo Alto Networks Inc. (PANW)?
Most recent: John McGuire (partial sale, Jul 31, 2026); records start Feb 25, 2014.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| John McGuire R-VA · House | 2026-07-31 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Josh Gottheimer D-NJ · House | 2026-07-16 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Dan Newhouse R-WA · House | 2026-07-10 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Josh Gottheimer D-NJ · House | 2026-05-14 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Gil Cisneros D-CA · House | 2026-04-14 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Jared Moskowitz D-FL · House | 2026-03-31 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Alan Armstrong R-OK · Senate | 2026-03-27 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Jared Moskowitz D-FL · House | 2026-03-23 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Oct 29, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.
Every member of Congress who traded PANW, with filing lags →Which hedge funds own PANW?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 1.50M | $511.23M | -18% |
| Atreides Management Gavin Baker | 877K | $299.06M | +56% |
| Marshall Wace | 485K | $165.41M | -16% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 403K | $137.49M | +91% |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 184K | $62.77M | +38% |
| Duquesne Family Office Stanley Druckenmiller | 117K | $39.78M | NEW |
| Maverick Capital Lee Ainslie | 4K | $1.25M | NEW |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are Palo Alto Networks Inc. insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 26 | Bawa Aparna | Director | SELL | 170 | $70K |
| Oct 9, 26 | Bawa Aparna | Director | SELL | 80 | $33K |
| Oct 1, 26 | Paul Josh D. | Chief Accounting Officer | SELL | 400 | $158K |
| Sep 24, 26 | Bawa Aparna | Director | SELL | 260 | $102K |
| Sep 24, 26 | Golechha Dipak | EVP, Chief Financial Officer | SELL | 900 | $350K |
| Sep 24, 26 | Golechha Dipak | EVP, Chief Financial Officer | SELL | 2.2K | $842K |
| Sep 24, 26 | Golechha Dipak | EVP, Chief Financial Officer | SELL | 9.5K | $3.7M |
| Sep 24, 26 | Golechha Dipak | EVP, Chief Financial Officer | SELL | 5.3K | $2.1M |
| Sep 24, 26 | Golechha Dipak | EVP, Chief Financial Officer | SELL | 6.4K | $2.5M |
| Sep 24, 26 | Golechha Dipak | EVP, Chief Financial Officer | SELL | 2.2K | $866K |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Oct 30, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are PANW's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026
How does PANW's valuation compare with the Technology sector?
| Metric | PANW | Technology median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 906.7 | 33.2 | 164 |
| Net margin | 2.67% | 11.67% | 186 |
| Return on equity | 1.68% | 15.47% | 189 |
Medians over the Technology stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 2, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
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Powered by TradingViewWhat does Palo Alto Networks Inc. do?
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.