Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock
$370.27
−1.27% Close Oct 15
PANW stock is in an uptrend and trades 14.35% below its 52-week high of $432.33.
Open interactive chartPANW stock price today
PANW stock closed at $370.27 on Oct 15, 2026, down 1.27% from the prior close of $375.04 and 14.35% below its 52-week high of $432.33. The session range ran from $361.68 to $372.05 on volume of 5.60M shares, below the 50-day average of 5.93M. Returns over the past week, month and three months are -7.08%, -1.43% and 3.23%. Year to date the stock is up 101.02%, and over one year it is up 78.39%.
- Last close
- $370.27
- Day range
- $361.68 to $372.05
- 52-week range
- $139.57 to $432.33
- From 52-week high
- −14.4%
- Average volume (50 days)
- 5.9M
- 1 week
- −7.1%
- 1 month
- −1.4%
- 3 months
- +3.2%
- Year to date
- +101.0%
- 1 year
- +78.4%
- 3 years
- +188.4%
- 5 years
- +350.0%
Is PANW stock in an uptrend?
Yes, PANW stock is in an uptrend: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and both Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filters are active. Price is above its 200-day moving average.
Yes, PANW stock is in an uptrend: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and both Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filters are active. Price is above its 200-day moving average. The 100-day ROC is 42.1% against a minimum of 40%, and the 100-day EMA slope is 81.0% against a minimum of 25%, so both filters are active. The stock fails the Minervini Trend Template on the Oct 14, 2026 session. The 50-day SMA is 373.62, the 150-day SMA 289.73 and the 200-day SMA 259.9, stacked in uptrend order, while price sits 0.9% below the 50-day.
- Daily Pivot momentum filters
- 2 of 2 active
- 100-day ROC
- +42.1% filter at 40%: active
- 100-day EMA slope
- +81.0% filter at 25%: active
- Trend state
- Uptrend
- Minervini Trend Template
- Not met on the latest scan
- 50-day average
- Below
- 150-day average
- Above
- 200-day average
- Above
- 200-day slope (1 month)
- +8.85%
- ATR (14) % of price
- 4.72%
Momentum filters from the Daily Pivot Breakout indicator: 100-day rate of change and 100-day EMA slope, each against its minimum.
PANW support and resistance levels
PANW stock's nearest level below the close in the data is the Latest Daily Pivot low at $321.39, 13.2% lower. Overhead, the 50-day SMA at $373.62 sits 0.9% above the close, followed by the 21-day EMA at $388.33 and the 9-day EMA at $391.48. The Daily Pivot resistance at the pivot high of $432.33 is 16.76% above the close. Further below, the 30-week SMA is $296.35, the 150-day SMA $289.73 and the 200-day SMA $259.9, which is 29.81% under the close.
| Level | Price | From close |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Pivot resistance (pivot high) | $432.33 | +16.8% |
| 9-day EMA | $391.48 | +5.7% |
| 21-day EMA | $388.33 | +4.9% |
| 50-day SMA | $373.62 | +0.9% |
| Latest Daily Pivot low | $321.39 | −13.2% |
| 30-week SMA | $296.35 | −20.0% |
| 150-day SMA | $289.73 | −21.8% |
| 200-day SMA | $259.90 | −29.8% |
Levels above the close act as resistance, levels below as support. Last close $370.27.
PANW breakout and scanner signals
PANW stock has a bullish Minervini Trend Template scan dated Oct 8, 2026, with 49 signals in the past year. A newer signal appeared in the last 5 sessions, and members can see it in the journal. The most recent bullish Ichimoku TK cross is dated Sep 22, 2026, with 5 signals in the past year, and the 9/21 EMA cross is dated Sep 15, 2026, with 4. The Daily Pivot Breakout and Episodic Pivot scanners show no signals in the past year.
| Scanner | Last signal (free view, 5 sessions late) | Past year |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Pivot Breakout | None in the last year | 0 |
| Minervini Trend Template | Oct 8, 2026New signal in the last 5 sessions. See it in the journal. | 49 |
| Episodic Pivot | None in the last year | 0 |
| Ichimoku TK cross | Sep 22, 2026 | 5 |
| 9/21 EMA cross | Sep 15, 2026 | 4 |
PANW seasonality by month
PANW stock has averaged gains in August, its strongest month in the data at 4.99% with a 5.11% median and 73% of years up. March is the weakest month, averaging -2.85% with a -2.48% median and up in 43% of years. October averages -0.51%, with a 2.91% median and 57% of years up. January and February both average above 3.9%.
- Jan+3.9%71% up
- Feb+4.3%71% up
- Mar−2.9%43% up
- Apr+1.5%57% up
- May+6.9%71% up
- Jun+5.0%64% up
- Jul+2.0%50% up
- Aug+5.0%73% up
- Sep+1.7%53% up
- Oct−0.5%57% up
- Nov+6.1%50% up
- Dec+0.4%36% up
Average monthly return over 14+ years of stored daily closes, and the share of years each month closed higher.
PANW earnings history
PANW stock's most recent reported quarter was Sep 1, 2026, after hours, with EPS of 1.02 against an estimate of 0.98, a surprise of 4.08%. All five reported quarters in the data beat estimates. The Jun 2, 2026 report came in at 0.85 versus 0.80, the May 19 report at 0.34 versus 0.24 (41.67%), and the Apr 29 report at 4.10 versus 3.69 (11.11%).
| Reported | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | $0.98 | $1.02 | +4.1% |
| Jun 2, 2026 | $0.80 | $0.85 | +6.3% |
| May 19, 2026 | $0.24 | $0.34 | +41.7% |
| Apr 29, 2026 | $3.69 | $4.10 | +11.1% |
| Feb 26, 2026 | $0.20 | $0.26 | +30.0% |
PANW bull and bear case
PANW stock's bull case rests on both Daily Pivot momentum filters being active, with the 100-day ROC at 42.1% and the 100-day EMA slope at 81.0%. The 50, 150 and 200-day averages are stacked in uptrend order, and price is above a rising 200-day moving average. The bear case rests on the latest scan, where the stock does not meet the Minervini Trend Template, and on price sitting below the 50-day moving average. The data also flags insider sales above $10 million over 90 days with no open-market purchases as a risk.
What looks strong
- Both Daily Pivot momentum filters are active (100-day ROC 42.1%, 100-day EMA slope 81.0%).
- The 50, 150 and 200-day averages are stacked in uptrend order.
- Price is above a rising 200-day moving average.
What looks weak
- Does not meet the Minervini Trend Template on the latest scan.
- Price is below the 50-day moving average.
Drawn only from the data on this page. Not a recommendation.
PANW news and SEC filings, last 30 days
PANW stock recorded 9 Form 4 filings in the last 30 days, the most recent dated Oct 14, 2026. The filings fall on Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 28 (two), Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 9 (two) and Oct 14. The data lists no labels on any of these filings.
Source: SEC EDGAR.
PANW insider trading and risks
PANW stock shows 12 insider sale transactions in the last 90 days, with no open-market purchases. Net shares reduced total 28,410, valued at $11.13M. The largest entries are dated Sep 24, 2026, all from EVP and Chief Financial Officer Golechha Dipak, including 9,539 shares valued at $3.73M and 6,400 shares valued at $2.51M. The 12-month totals match the 90-day figures.
- Buys, last 90 days
- 0 ($0)
- Sales, last 90 days
- 12 ($11.1M)
- Buys, last 12 months
- 0 ($0)
- Sales, last 12 months
- 12 ($11.1M)
| Date | Insider | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24 | Golechha DipakEVP, Chief Financial Officer | Sale 9,539 shares | $3.7M |
| Sep 24 | Golechha DipakEVP, Chief Financial Officer | Sale 6,400 shares | $2.5M |
| Sep 24 | Golechha DipakEVP, Chief Financial Officer | Sale 5,301 shares | $2.1M |
| Sep 24 | Golechha DipakEVP, Chief Financial Officer | Sale 2,200 shares | $865,880 |
| Sep 24 | Golechha DipakEVP, Chief Financial Officer | Sale 2,160 shares | $842,074 |
Risk flags from the data
- Insiders sold more than $10 million of stock in the last 90 days with no open-market buys.
Insider trades: SEC Form 4 open-market purchases and sales.
PANW valuation and fundamentals
PANW stock carries a market cap of $302.88B and an enterprise value of $324.27B. Trailing P/E is 937.6, forward P/E 76.87 and price-to-sales 26.72. The PEG reads -4.88, and EV to EBITDA is 207.86. Revenue of $11.48B is up 34.5%, with a 67.6% gross margin, a 5.4% operating margin and a 2.7% profit margin. Debt to equity is 9.337 and the current ratio is 0.871.
- Market cap
- $302.88B
- Enterprise value
- $324.27B
- P/E (trailing)
- 937.6
- P/E (forward)
- 76.9
- PEG
- -4.88
- Price to sales
- 26.72
- Price to book
- 11.12
- EV to EBITDA
- 207.9
- Gross margin
- +67.6%
- Operating margin
- +5.4%
- Profit margin
- +2.7%
- Return on equity
- +1.7%
- Revenue (TTM)
- $11.48B
- Revenue growth (quarter, y/y)
- +34.5%
- Cash
- $3.07B
- Debt
- $2.57B
- Beta
- 0.93
PANW dividends and splits
PANW stock pays no dividend, with a 0% yield and a 0% payout ratio. The data lists no recent dividend payments.
- Dividend yield
- 0.00%
- Payout ratio
- 0.0%
Who owns PANW?
- Shares outstanding
- 815.0M
- Float
- 811.3M
- Held by insiders
- +0.8%
- Held by institutions
- +84.3%
- Short interest (% of shares)
- +2.7%
- Days to cover
- 3.1
What does Palo Alto Networks, Inc. do?
PANW stock trades in the Technology sector, within Software - Infrastructure. Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, with 21,921 employees. Its CEO is Mr. Nikesh Arora C.F.A. Its offerings span network security, cloud security, security operations and identity protection.
- CEO
- Mr. Nikesh Arora C.F.A.
- Employees
- 21,921
- Headquarters
- Santa Clara, CA, United States
- Website
- paloaltonetworks.com
PANW stock FAQ
Is PANW stock in an uptrend?
Yes, PANW stock is in an uptrend: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and both Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filters are active. Price is above its 200-day moving average.
What is the PANW stock price today?
PANW stock closed at $370.27 on Oct 15, 2026, down 1.27% on the day and 14.35% below its 52-week high of $432.33.
What are the PANW support levels?
PANW stock's nearest level below the close in the data is the Latest Daily Pivot low at $321.39, 13.2% lower. The 200-day SMA at $259.9 is the lowest moving average listed.
Has PANW stock beaten recent earnings estimates?
PANW stock beat EPS estimates in all five reported quarters in the data, most recently on Sep 1, 2026 with EPS of 1.02 against 0.98.
Is there insider selling in PANW stock?
PANW stock recorded 12 insider sale transactions in the last 90 days and no open-market purchases, with net shares reduced by 28,410.
What is the seasonality for PANW stock?
PANW stock's strongest month in the data is August, averaging 4.99% with 73% of years up. March is the weakest, averaging -2.85%.
What is the bull and bear case for PANW stock?
PANW stock's bull case rests on both Daily Pivot momentum filters being active and moving averages stacked in uptrend order. The bear case cites failing the Minervini Trend Template on the latest scan and price below the 50-day moving average.
Are there recent PANW stock filings?
PANW stock logged 9 Form 4 filings in the last 30 days, the most recent dated Oct 14, 2026.