Companies /Technology

Palo Alto Networks Inc

NASDAQ: PANW Software - Infrastructure
$382.85
â–² $43.54 (+12.83%) today
Markets closed · 4:37pm ET
24/7 Rating BUY
12-Month Price Target
$428.32 +12.9% upside

Set by 24/7 Wall St.’s proprietary analysis of professional targets, profit trajectory, sector, risk, and retail attention. How we calculate our price targets →

Current close $379.28
Street consensus $361.55
Ours vs. the Street +18.5%
$337.51Conservative$379.28Current$428.32Our Target$447.28Optimistic
12-Month Projection Historical Optimistic Target Conservative
$160$240$320$400Aug 2025Aug 2027Today$447.28$428.32$337.51
$160$240$320$400Aug 2025Aug 2027Today$447.28$428.32$337.51

Analyst Sentiment

55ANALYSTS
Buy4582%
Hold916%
Sell12%
The Bottom Line

Palo Alto Networks appears attractively valued at current levels. With a 12.9% upside to our $428.32 target, the risk-reward profile looks favorable for investors with a 12-month time horizon. Wall Street agrees, with 82% of analysts rating it a Buy.

The 24/7 Factor

Base Growth
Conservative growth baseline (reduced to avoid double-counting P/E growth)
1.05×
Sector Momentum
High-growth sector with strong innovation tailwinds
1.15×
Analyst Consensus
Strong analyst consensus (bullish)
+4.8%
Earnings Growth
Strong earnings acceleration
+3.0%
Volatility Adjustment
Average volatility
+0.2%
Price Position
Upper range of 52-week trading
+0.5%
Social Sentiment
Bearish retail sentiment
−2.2%
Read our full methodology →

5-Year Projection

Long-Term Forecast Optimistic Target Conservative
$320$400$480$560’26’27’28’29’30’31$590.84$573.70$352.30
$320$400$480$560’26’27’28’29’30’31$590.84$573.70$352.30

Prediction History

PANW Price Target History Our Target Stock Price
$320$360$400$440Jul 16Aug 21$422.26$357.87
$320$360$400$440Jul 16Aug 21$422.26$357.87
Date Price Target Stock Price Rating Upside
$422.26 $357.87 BUY +18.0%
$442.20 $384.27 BUY +15.1%
$403.47 $363.86 BUY +10.9%
$388.96 $336.70 BUY +15.5%
$395.31 $326.77 BUY +21.0%
$415.27 $359.44 BUY +15.5%

Social Sentiment

22/100
Sentiment Score
Bearish
Retail Mood
Low
Discussion Activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PANW stock price prediction for 2030?

Looking ahead to 2030, our model projects PANW could trade at an average price of $528.13, with a potential range between $396.10 and $660.16. This represents a potential 39.2% return from today’s price. Long-term forecasts depend heavily on company execution, competitive dynamics, and broader market conditions.

Is PANW a buy, sell, or hold right now?

24/7 Wall St. currently rates PANW as a BUY. Moderate upside (+12.9%) Among Wall Street analysts, 45 rate it Buy, 9 rate it Hold, and 1 rate it Sell.

What is the PANW stock price target in an optimistic scenario?

In our optimistic scenario for PANW, the stock could reach $447.28 over the next 12 months, representing a 17.9% gain from today’s price. This scenario assumes favorable conditions materialize, including strong earnings growth, positive market sentiment, and successful execution of company initiatives.

What is the downside risk for PANW stock?

In our conservative scenario, PANW could trade as low as $337.51 over the next 12 months, representing a 11.0% decline from current levels. This scenario accounts for potential headwinds including earnings misses, competitive pressures, or broader market weakness.

Projections are estimates based on current data, updated daily. Not investment advice. Learn how we calculate these projections →