Palo Alto Networks stock rises on a $14.2 billion outlook

Palo Alto Networks stock (ISIN US6974351057) closed at USD 375.09 on September 15, 2026, after a gain of 0.31 percent. MarketBeat showed a market capitalization of USD 306.82 billion, a 52-week range of USD 139.57 to USD 398.88 and volume of 6.48 million shares.

Guidance is the main driver

TipRanks said on September 16, 2026 that Palo Alto Networks booked fourth-quarter revenue of USD 3.41 billion, up 34 percent year over year, and full fiscal 2026 revenue of USD 11.5 billion, up 24 percent. The same report said non-GAAP EPS in Q4 was USD 1.02, which beat the high end of guidance by USD 0.04.

For fiscal 2027, TipRanks said the company expects revenue of USD 14.1 billion to USD 14.2 billion, non-GAAP EPS of USD 4.16 to USD 4.19, NGS ARR of USD 11.075 billion to USD 11.175 billion and an operating margin of 29.5 percent. That gives investors a concrete benchmark: revenue guidance implies another year of 23 percent to 24 percent growth.

Analysts still lean positive

MarketScreener reported on September 16, 2026 that the average recommendation on Palo Alto Networks is Buy, based on 55 analyst opinions, with an average price target of USD 393.42 and a gap of 4.89 percent to the last close. The same page listed the stock at USD 375.09, or 11.31 percent above its level at the start of the year.

The setup is clear. Revenue, EPS and NGS ARR are moving in the same direction, while the stock is already trading close to the top of its 52-week band.

Stock near the high

As of September 15, 2026, Palo Alto Networks stock traded at USD 375.09 on Nasdaq, with market capitalization at USD 306.82 billion and volume at 6.48 million shares. The 52-week high stood at USD 398.88 and the low at USD 139.57.

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