Companies /Technology

Palo Alto Networks Inc

NASDAQ: PANW Software - Infrastructure
$390.46
▲ $9.91 (+2.60%) today
Markets closed · 2:27am ET
24/7 Rating HOLD
Our 12-month price target
$325.60
−14.4% downside by Oct 2027
Price when calculated $380.55 Oct 26, 2026
Street consensus $398.52 55 analysts
Ours vs. the Street −18.3% Our target vs. consensus

Set by 24/7 Wall St.’s proprietary analysis of professional targets, profit trajectory, sector, risk, and retail attention. Recalculated at least weekly and after every earnings report.

How we calculate it →
12-Month Projection Historical Optimistic Target Conservative
$160$240$320$400Oct 2025Oct 2027Oct 26$440.12$325.60$265.60
$160$240$320$400Oct 2025Oct 2027Oct 26$440.12$325.60$265.60

Analyst Sentiment

55ANALYSTS
Buy4276%
Hold1120%
Sell24%
The Bottom Line

Palo Alto Networks is fairly valued at current levels. With our price target of $325.60 suggesting limited downside, the stock appears to be trading near fair value. Consider your portfolio allocation and investment timeline before making a decision.

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)
+4.3%
Earnings Growth
Strong earnings acceleration
+3.0%
Volatility Adjustment
Average volatility
+0.1%
Price Position
Upper range of 52-week trading
+0.5%
Social Sentiment
Cautious retail sentiment
−1.4%
Read our full methodology →

5-Year Projection

Long-Term Forecast Optimistic Target Conservative
$300$400$500’26’27’28’29’30’31$570.73$307.66$238.41
$300$400$500’26’27’28’29’30’31$570.73$307.66$238.41

Prediction History

PANW Price Target History Our Target Stock Price
$300$360$420$480Jul 31Oct 23$325.60$380.55
$300$360$420$480Jul 31Oct 23$325.60$380.55
Date Price Target Stock Price Rating Upside
$325.60 $380.55 HOLD −14.4%
$307.25 $342.00 HOLD −10.2%
$348.53 $418.78 SELL −16.8%
$342.15 $403.24 SELL −15.2%
$327.53 $374.74 HOLD −12.6%
$513.10 $363.58 BUY +41.1%
$476.71 $330.65 BUY +44.2%
$439.30 $333.26 BUY +31.8%

Social Sentiment

32/100
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 $321.03, with a potential range between $240.77 and $401.28. This represents a potential 15.6% decline 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 HOLD. Slight overvaluation (-14.4%) Among Wall Street analysts, 42 rate it Buy, 11 rate it Hold, and 2 rate it Sell.

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

In our optimistic scenario for PANW, the stock could reach $440.12 over the next 12 months, representing a 15.7% 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 $265.60 over the next 12 months, representing a 30.2% 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 →