Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) Stock

About Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is a global leader in providing advanced cybersecurity solutions. The company's core product line includes both hardware and software-based firewalls. It also offers Panorama, a sophisticated security management platform designed for centralized control of these firewall deployments, whether they are physical appliances, virtual instances, or situated in public or private cloud environments. Additionally, the firm provides virtual system upgrades to enhance the capacity of its physical firewall units. Complementing its core products, Palo Alto Networks delivers an extensive range of subscription services. These encompass robust threat prevention, protection against malware and advanced persistent threats, URL filtering, and security for both laptop and mobile devices. Further specialized subscriptions include DNS security, Internet of Things (IoT) security, SaaS security (via API and inline methods), threat intelligence, and data loss prevention. Beyond its product and subscription offerings, the company extends various expert services, such as cloud security, secure access solutions, security analytics and automation tools, and specialized cybersecurity consulting, often integrated with threat intelligence. Its professional services cover critical areas like architectural design and planning, system implementation, configuration, and seamless firewall migration. Educational resources, including certifications and both online and in-classroom training, are also available, alongside comprehensive support services. Palo Alto Networks distributes its security solutions both directly and through an extensive network of channel partners. Its diverse clientele primarily comprises medium to large-scale enterprises, service providers, and governmental organizations across a wide array of industries. These sectors include education, energy, financial services, healthcare, internet and media, manufacturing, the broader public sector, and telecommunications. Established in 2005, Palo Alto Networks maintains its corporate headquarters in Santa Clara, California.

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is led by CEO Nikesh Arora, employs 15,758 people, headquartered in Santa Clara, US, publicly traded since 2012.

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) stock trades at $314.15 with a market capitalization of $256.03B. The stock is valued at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 114.85, price-to-book of 15.56, price-to-sales of 17.99. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has ranged between $139.57 and $366.88, and currently trades 14.4% below its 52-week high.

On profitability, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. generates a return on equity (ROE) of 16.26%, above the typical market average, return on capital employed of 15.89%, an operating margin of 13.48%, a net profit margin of 7.95%.

In its most recent fiscal year, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. reported annual revenue of $9.2B, net profit of $1.1B, revenue has compounded at 22.0% a year over the last five years.

The balance sheet shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07 — a conservative balance sheet with little leverage risk, a current ratio of 0.89, total assets of $23.6B, $2.3B in cash and equivalents.

PANW has an average daily trading volume of 7,996,203 shares, a beta of 0.94.

Official website: www.paloaltonetworks.com