Is PANW a good investment in 2026?

Palo Alto Networks trades at a P/E ratio of 83.5, with high volatility (48.3% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.

What is the risk level of PANW?

Based on 30-day volatility of 48.3%, PANW has HIGH risk. Beta of 0.75 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does PANW pay dividends?

Palo Alto Networks currently does not pay a regular dividend.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$121.91B

P/E RATIO

83.5

BETA

0.75

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

N/A

52W HIGH

$223.61

52W LOW

$139.57

VOLATILITY

48.3%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$183.50 → $149.40-18.58%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$190.43 → $149.40-21.5%

PANW | 52-week chartLast updated: 2/27/2026

Technology Sector Context

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

METRIC	PANW	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	83.5x	28.5x	↑ 193%
Beta	0.75	1.15	Less volatile
30d Volatility	48.3%	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
PANW(You are here)	$149.40	$121.91B	Technology	—
AAPL	$272.95	$4.01T	Technology	VIEW →
MSFT	$401.72	$2.99T	Technology	VIEW →
NVDA	$184.89	$4.50T	Technology	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Palo Alto Networks is currently trading at $149.40, which is 33.2% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.75, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBEARISH

VOLUME12.1M(Above avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PANW a good buy right now?

Palo Alto Networks trades at 83.5x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is High based on 48.3% 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 48.3% and beta of 0.75,PANW is classified as High risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.

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Last updated: 2/27/2026, 2:03:37 PM