Is PANW a good investment in 2026?

Palo Alto Networks trades at a P/E ratio of 93.7, with very high volatility (53.2% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of PANW?

Based on 30-day volatility of 53.2%, PANW has VERY HIGH risk. Beta of 0.77 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does PANW pay dividends?

Palo Alto Networks currently does not pay a regular dividend.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$138.32B

P/E RATIO

93.7

BETA

0.77

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

N/A

52W HIGH

$223.61

52W LOW

$139.57

VOLATILITY

53.2%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$167.45 → $169.51+1.23%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$167.69 → $169.51+1.1%

PANW | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/16/2026

Technology Sector Context

High-growth sector driven by innovation, cloud computing, AI, and digital transformation.

METRIC	PANW	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	93.7x	28.5x	↑ 229%
Beta	0.77	1.15	Less volatile
30d Volatility	53.2%	28%	Higher risk

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Competitors Analysis

Compare PANW's key metrics against its main technology sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
PAPANW(You are here)	$169.51	$138.32B	Technology	—
AAPL	$265.30	$3.90T	Technology	VIEW →
MSFT	$417.18	$3.10T	Technology	VIEW →
NVDA	$196.36	$4.77T	Technology	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Palo Alto Networks is currently trading at $169.51, which is 24.2% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.77, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME0.3M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PANW a good buy right now?

Palo Alto Networks trades at 93.7x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Very High based on 53.2% volatility.

Does PANW pay dividends?

Palo Alto Networks does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

How volatile is PANW?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 53.2% and beta of 0.77,PANW is classified as Very High risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.