Jefferies analysts believe Palo Alto Networks Inc (NYSE:PANW, ETR:5AP) can achieve its revenue metrics when the cybersecurity solutions provider reports its fiscal first quarter 2026 financial results on November 19. In a note to clients on Wednesday, the analysts raised their target price on Palo Alto to $250 per share from $235, although cautioned they're not expecting a significant increase to the company's already conservative fiscal 2026 guidance.
PANW's 23% three-month rally reflects AI-driven cybersecurity strength, record SASE momentum, and an appealing valuation.
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Palo Alto Networks is expanding its artificial intelligence-powered cybersecurity offerings, as clients seek to secure their business operations from rising hacking incidents.
Palo Alto Networks is launching AI agents that help business automate cyber-actions such as responding to email breaches. CEO Nikesh Arora said the launch aims to meet growing demand for automated capabilities in an increasingly complex cyberattack environment.
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) closed the most recent trading day at $215.09, moving +1.26% from the previous trading session.
Palo Alto (PANW) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Palo Alto Networks' Prisma Access Browser is fueling rapid SASE growth, with soaring adoption and strong AI-era potential driving long-term momentum.
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Palo Alto Networks' record platform deals and surging NGS ARR underscore its push for lasting double-digit growth momentum.
In the latest trading session, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) closed at $215.17, marking a -1.2% move from the previous day.
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