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TechnologySoftware - InfrastructureScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

PANWPalo Alto Networks, Inc.

Technology / Software - Infrastructure

Low Priority

Relative Laggard

BearishEdge 2/10
$347.25+$6.97 (+2.05%)

Latest quote

  • Momentum
    19
  • Value
    24
  • Quality
    60
  • Risk resilience
    44
  • Sentiment
    52
algovestiq.comScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Nov 18, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 37/100

Momentum 19/100 and sentiment 52/100 before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
3 articles

Updated Oct 21, 2026 · Sentiment 52.33%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 19/100AIQ Edge 2/10 Relative Laggard
Beat rate
100%
5 of 5 reported periods
Average surprise
+6.0%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+4.3%
Sep 2, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Nov 18, 2026—$0.97——$3.31B—
Sep 2, 2026—$0.98$1.02+4.3%$3.35B$3.41B
Sep 1, 2026—$0.98$1.02+4.3%$3.35B$3.41B
Jun 2, 2026—$0.79$0.85+7.2%$2.94B$3B
Feb 17, 2026—$0.94$1.03+9.7%$2.58B$2.59B
Nov 19, 2025—$0.89$0.93+4.4%$2.46B$2.47B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Buy
42
Buy
12
Hold
2
Sell
12-month analyst target
$361.00
+3.96% versus current price
Based on 37 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$216.00
-37.80% vs latest price
Average target
$361.00
+3.96% vs latest price
High target
$525.00
+51.19% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateNov 18, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$0.97

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$3.31B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score52

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score19

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score37/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
37
Average target
$361.00
Target upside
3.96%
Target range
$216.00 - $525.00
90-day revisions
70

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
3
Neutral
0
Negative
0
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PANW Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for PANW stock?

PANW's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move PANW stock?

Upcoming events that could move PANW include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could PANW's next earnings report affect the stock?

PANW's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive PANW stock higher?

PANW could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt PANW stock?

PANW could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.