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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: PANW) is a Technology company (Software - Infrastructure) with a market capitalization of $273.7B. The Maz Rating grades it against the other companies in its sector.
About three months ago (July 2, 2026), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. had a Maz Rating of 4.58 out of 5 (A, Strong Buy), ranked against the other companies in its sector. Its strongest factor then was Momentum (4.56), among the strongest in its sector; its weakest was Valuation (1.07), among the most expensive in its sector. The other factors: Profitability 4.27 (above most of its sector); Growth 4.04 (above most of its sector); Financial Health 3.75 (above most of its sector). The current rating is for members: log in to see it.
At $334.47, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. trades at 727.1x trailing earnings, 23.8x sales and 9.1x book value, with an EV/EBITDA of 177.7. Over the last twelve months it generated about $11.5B of revenue and $376M of net income. It runs a gross margin of 70.4%, an operating margin of 6.1% and a net margin of 2.7%. It shows return on equity of 1.7%, return on invested capital of 1.0% and a free cash flow yield of 1.5%. On the balance sheet: a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09 and a current ratio of 0.87. Over the past 52 weeks the share price ranged from $139.57 to $432.33, with a beta of 0.97.
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend.
89 Wall Street analyst ratings cover the stock: 64 Buy, 23 Hold and 2 Sell, for a Buy consensus. This is the sell side's view, separate from the Maz Rating.
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is a global leader in providing advanced cybersecurity solutions. The company's core product line includes both hardware and software-based firewalls. It also offers Panorama, a sophisticated security management platform designed for centralized control of these firewall deployments, whether they are physical appliances, virtual instances, or situated in public or private cloud environments. Additionally, the firm provides virtual system upgrades to enhance the capacity of its physical firewall units. Complementing its core products, Palo Alto Networks delivers an extensive range of subscription services. These encompass robust threat prevention, protection against malware and advanced persistent threats, URL filtering, and security for both laptop and mobile devices. Further specialized subscriptions include DNS security, Internet of Things (IoT) security, SaaS security (via API and inline methods), threat intelligence, and data loss prevention. Beyond its product and subscription offerings, the company extends various expert services, such as cloud security, secure access solutions, security analytics and automation tools, and specialized cybersecurity consulting, often integrated with threat intelligence. Its professional services cover critical areas like architectural design and planning, system implementation, configuration, and seamless firewall migration. Educational resources, including certifications and both online and in-classroom training, are also available, alongside comprehensive support services. Palo Alto Networks distributes its security solutions both directly and through an extensive network of channel partners. Its diverse clientele primarily comprises medium to large-scale enterprises, service providers, and governmental organizations across a wide array of industries. These sectors include education, energy, financial services, healthcare, internet and media, manufacturing, the broader public sector, and telecommunications. Established in 2005, Palo Alto Networks maintains its corporate headquarters in Santa Clara, California.
Figures are trailing twelve months unless stated. The Maz Rating and Maz Dividend Score rank a company against its own sector; they are not price targets or recommendations.