- ISIN
- US6974351057
- CUSIP
- 697435105
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Infrastructure
- IPO Date
- Jul 20, 2012
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $256.03B
- Enterprise Value
- $255.74B
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.17
- PE Ratio
- 267.91
- PEG Ratio
- 0.02
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $10.61B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $7.63B
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $1.33B
- Year Range
- $139.57 - $368.80
- Target Price
- $243.55
- ROA (TTM)
- 1.82%
- ROE (TTM)
- 3.05%
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 7M
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $2.33B
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Performance
PANW Performance Chart
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) is up 70.6% since the beginning of the year. At $314 per share, PANW is trading 14.8% below its 52-week high of $369. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PANW shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $4,723.
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Returns By Period
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) has returned 70.55% so far this year and 62.07% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, PANW has achieved an annualized return of 30.57%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.90% per year.
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
- 1D
- -1.52%
- 1M
- -5.38%
- 6M
- 70.98%
- YTD
- 70.55%
- 1Y
- 62.07%
- 3Y*
- 36.24%
- 5Y*
- 36.41%
- 10Y*
- 30.57%
- ALL TIME*
- 28.64%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.52%
- 1M
- -1.67%
- 6M
- 4.85%
- YTD
- 6.88%
- 1Y
- 14.84%
- 3Y*
- 16.88%
- 5Y*
- 10.73%
- 10Y*
- 12.90%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.04%
PANW Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 20, 2012, PANW's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +2.69%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.2 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was May 2026 with a return of +57.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2017 at -25.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, PANW closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 24, 2021 with a return of +18.6%, while the worst single day was Feb 21, 2024 at -28.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -3.93% | -15.85% | 7.66% | 11.85% | 57.09% | 21.06% | -7.88% | 70.55% | |||||
| 2025 | 1.35% | 3.26% | -10.39% | 9.55% | 2.94% | 6.35% | -15.17% | 9.75% | 6.88% | 8.16% | -13.67% | -3.12% | 1.23% |
| 2024 | 14.80% | -8.26% | -8.51% | 2.38% | 1.38% | 14.95% | -4.21% | 11.70% | -5.77% | 5.42% | 7.63% | -6.16% | 23.41% |
| 2023 | 13.69% | 18.74% | 6.04% | -8.65% | 16.95% | 19.74% | -2.17% | -2.66% | -3.64% | 3.66% | 21.43% | -0.07% | 111.32% |
| 2022 | -7.07% | 14.85% | 4.76% | -9.84% | -10.42% | -1.76% | 1.04% | 11.56% | -11.75% | 4.76% | -0.98% | -17.87% | -24.81% |
| 2021 | -1.31% | 2.16% | -10.12% | 9.73% | 2.79% | 2.15% | 7.55% | 15.53% | 3.90% | 6.28% | 7.43% | 1.80% | 56.66% |
Benchmark Metrics
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 20.65%, beta of 1.08, and R2 of 0.21 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 20, 2012.
- This stock captured 146.20% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 74.41% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- R2 of 0.21 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 20.65%
- Beta
- 1.08
- R²
- 0.21
- Upside Capture
- 146.20%
- Downside Capture
- 74.41%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PANW ranks 80 for risk / return — in the top 80% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| PANW | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.34 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.44 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.21 | +0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.73 | 1.64 | +0.09 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.04 | 6.95 | -2.91 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Palo Alto Networks, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Palo Alto Networks, Inc. was 47.98%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 94 trading sessions.
The current Palo Alto Networks, Inc. drawdown is 12.41%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-47.98%Mar 2020 | 1y 19d | 4mo 15d | 1y 5moFeb 2019 - Jul 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-45.20%Apr 2017 | 1y 8mo | 1y 1mo | 2y 9moJul 2015 - May 2018 | — |
-44.86%Jun 2013 | 9mo 16d | 7mo 24d | 1y 5moSep 2012 - Feb 2014 | — |
-36.01%Feb 2026 | 3mo 28d | 2mo 18d | 6mo 16dOct 2025 - May 2026 | — |
-36.00%Jan 2023 | 9mo 1d | 4mo 16d | 1y 1moApr 2022 - May 2023 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| PANW | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -47.98% | -56.78% | +8.80% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -36.01% | -9.10% | -26.91% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -36.01% | -18.90% | -17.11% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -36.01% | -25.43% | -10.58% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -47.98% | -33.92% | -14.06% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -12.41% | -3.86% | -8.55% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.60% | -10.70% | -3.90% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 15.59% | 2.14% | +13.45% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Palo Alto Networks, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for PANW, comparing it with other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, PANW has a P/E ratio of 267.9. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for PANW compared to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. PANW currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for PANW relative to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, PANW has a P/S ratio of 21.3. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for PANW in comparison with other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, PANW has a P/B value of 8.4. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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