Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) fair value analysis

S&P 500 · Updated 2026-09-07

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that develops and provides cloud-based security platforms, network security appliances, and threat intelligence software to protect organizations from cyberattacks and data breaches. The company operates globally, serving customers across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and other international markets through its product offerings and services.

Forward Fair Value verdict

Overvalued

Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model, PANW is trading at more than a 25% premium to estimated fair value.

PANW currently ranks #194 of 199 Technology stocks by discount to Forward Fair Value. It has screened as Overvalued for 3 consecutive weekly runs.

Last price: $333.26
Sector: Technology
12-month range: $150.15–$362.09

Derived indicators

Coarse bands from TickrTrends' weekly models; exact figures are part of the full report.

Quality grade: A
Leverage: Low
Margin trend: Stable
Revenue growth: Strong
RSI zone: Neutral
52-week position: The top quarter of its range

What our data shows for PANW

Our model validated 10 trailing price-to-earnings windows for PANW, built from quarterly earnings records.
Shares are trading in the upper third of their 12-month price range of $150.15–$362.09.
The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 42.

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How Forward Fair Value works

TickrTrends computes a Forward Fair Value for every covered stock each week: a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple is applied to the analyst-consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year. Every input window is validated for continuity and every result is screened for plausibility before publication.

Recent PANW news

TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for PANW is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.

Nike (NKE) Loses $220B and Its S&P 100 Spot to Tech (financefeeds.com, 2026-09-07)
TickrTrends take: Palo Alto Networks operates in the Technology sector where valuations have expanded significantly, and recent market shifts affecting major index constituents may influence investor appetite for growth-oriented tech stocks. TickrTrends currently derives an Overvalued verdict for PANW, suggesting the market may be pricing in substantial future growth expectations that warrant scrutiny of near-term earnings delivery. A valuation-focused reader should monitor whether the sector's momentum continues to support current multiples or whether profit-taking cycles begin to compress valuations across technology holdings.
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Chief Accounting Officer Josh Paul Sells 900 Shares (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-04)
TickrTrends take: Palo Alto Networks' Chief Accounting Officer sale of 900 shares represents insider activity that occurs within a company trading at valuations TickrTrends currently assesses as overvalued for the Technology sector. Investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor whether insider transactions of this nature occur with frequency or represent routine portfolio management, as insider selling patterns can provide additional context when evaluating whether current market prices align with fundamental value. The significance of such transactions often depends on the proportion of holdings being sold and the broader pattern of insider activity at the company.

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TickrTrends weekly updates

2026-09-07 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-09-06 — PANW's valuation assessment shifted this week as its DCF cross-check band moved from overvalued to none, while its sector discount rank declined from 188th to 194th position within the Technology sector. The current valuation verdict remains overvalued according to TickrTrends' derived indicators.
2026-08-31 — TickrTrends initiated weekly Forward Fair Value coverage of this stock.

Frequently asked questions

Is PANW stock undervalued?

Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-09-07), PANW is trading at more than a 25% premium to estimated fair value and screens as overvalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.

What is PANW's TickrTrends verdict?

PANW's current verdict is Overvalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.

How does PANW compare to other Technology stocks?

PANW ranks #194 of 199 Technology stocks in TickrTrends' coverage when sorted by discount to Forward Fair Value.

Is PANW overbought or oversold?

PANW's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.

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