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Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, and security operations. The California-based firm has more than 80,000 enterprise customers across the world, including more than three fourths of the Global 2000.

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Palo Alto Networks shares are trading higher after the company announced it partnered with AT&T to introduce secure connectivity solutions for business customers.

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A massive power outage that struck Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on Monday may have exposed vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, raising investor interest in companies focused on cybersecurity, energy resilience, and backup power — even though their stocks aren&#8217;t yet <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cybersecurity">moving on the news</a>.
What To Know: The blackout, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/45038430/massive-power-outages-hit-spain-portugal-snarling-travel-investigations-into-cause-underway">paralyzed major cities</a> like Madrid, Lisbon and Barcelona, disrupted traffic lights, halted airports and train stations and plunged metro systems into darkness. 
Early reports suggest a failure in a high-voltage interconnector between France and Spain, possibly caused by a fire or cyberattack, may have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/45038430/massive-power-outages-hit-spain-portugal-snarling-travel-investigations-into-cause-underway">triggered</a> the event.
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With full restoration expected to take hours or longer, the incident underscores how fragile interconnected energy grids can be — and how vital protection and backup solutions are becoming.
This is where companies like Palo Alto Networks Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), Fluence Energy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLNC#NASDAQ">FLNC</a>), and Generac Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNRC#NYSE">GNRC</a>) could come into focus. 
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<li>Palo Alto, a leader in cybersecurity, could benefit if the outage investigation confirms cyber vulnerabilities. </li>
<li>Fluence Energy, which specializes in grid-scale energy storage, could gain from increased investment in grid resiliency and modernization. </li>
<li>Generac, a key supplier of backup power generators, also stands to profit if businesses and homeowners rethink their energy contingency plans.</li>
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While these respective stocks did not react sharply following the outage, demand for stronger grid defenses, energy storage and backup systems could accelerate.
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Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Palo Alto Networks&#8217; case, it is in the Information Technology sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Palo Alto Networks.
Looking at options history for Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) we detected 14 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 42% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $125,189 and 11, calls, for a total amount of $665,922.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $145.0 to $190.0 for Palo Alto Networks over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Palo Alto Networks's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Palo Alto Networks's significant trades, within a strike price range of $145.0 to $190.0, over the past month.
<h3>Palo Alto Networks Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745852572_0_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
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<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
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<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$22.4</td>
<td>$22.1</td>
<td>$22.1</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$174.5K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
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<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$20.95</td>
<td>$20.75</td>
<td>$20.75</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$103.7K</td>
<td>812</td>
<td align="right">59</td>
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<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$7.75</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$7.75</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$69.6K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td align="right">96</td>
</tr>
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<td>PANW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.5</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$8.5</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$57.8K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
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<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$57.4K</td>
<td>965</td>
<td align="right">93</td>
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<h3>About Palo Alto Networks</h3>
Palo Alto Networks is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, and security operations. The California-based firm has more than 80,000 enterprise customers across the world, including more than three fourths of the Global 2000.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Palo Alto Networks, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Palo Alto Networks's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 730,506, with PANW's price up by 1.23%, positioned at $181.18.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 21 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Palo Alto Networks</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $213.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies persists with their Buy rating on Palo Alto Networks, maintaining a target price of $215. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Rosenblatt keeps a Buy rating on Palo Alto Networks with a target price of $235. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keybanc has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Palo Alto Networks, which currently sits at a price target of $205. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stephens &amp; Co. downgraded its action to Equal-Weight with a price target of $205. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for Palo Alto Networks, targeting a price of $205. 
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&nbsp;Palo Alto Networks&#xAE; (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), the global cybersecurity leader, today announced its latest advancements in <a href="https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase">Prisma</a>&#xAE; <a href="https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase">SASE</a>, the industry's most comprehensive secure access service edge (SASE) solution, including the unveiling of <a href="https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/prisma-access-browser">Prisma Access Browser</a> 2.0, the world's only SASE-native secure browser. Prisma Access Browser 2.0, along with Endpoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and expanded cloud presence with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), are new Prisma SASE capabilities designed to secure generative AI (GenAI) usage, improve user experience and enhance operational resilience in the modern workplace.
<a href="https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/resources/infographics/the-state-of-security-in-the-modern-organization">Eighty-five percent</a> of work today is happening in browsers, leading to potential data exposure and monitoring gaps. Palo Alto Networks <a href="https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/resources/research/unit-42-incident-response-report">2025 Unit 42 Incident Report</a> found that almost half (44%) of security incidents involved malicious activities initiated or enabled through employees' browsers, such as phishing, URL redirect abuse and malware downloads.
"A secure browser extends SASE protection to where knowledge workers spend most of their time, securing third-party access, supporting BYOD, and reducing an organization's reliance on legacy infrastructure like VDI," said John Grady, principal analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group, now part of Omdia. "Palo Alto Networks unique approach of integrating its Prisma Access Browser with Prisma SASE helps organizations extend the same protection from advanced threats, user experience monitoring, and GenAI app protection from the network into the browser, ensuring users are protected, efficient, and productive."

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Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 11.73% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.85%. Currently, Palo Alto Networks has a market capitalization of $117.62 billion. 
Buying $100 In PANW: If an investor had bought $100 of PANW stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $701.16 today based on a price of $177.65 for PANW at the time of writing.
<h3>Palo Alto Networks's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745595915_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Palo Alto Networks Stock In The Last 10 Years

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Buzz AD vehicles within multiple U.S. markets, starting in Los Angeles over the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44988070/autonomous-ride-hailing-just-got-real-vw-and-uber-reveal-first-us-city">next decade</a>.
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Bryn Talkington, managing partner at Requisite Capital named KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KKR">her final trade</a>.
Supporting her view, HSBC analyst Vikram Gandhi, on April 15, upgraded the rating for KKR from Hold to Buy.
Jason Snipe of Odyssey Capital Advisors picked Palo Alto Networks, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), saying the platform strategy is starting to work here.
Palo Alto announced on April 9 crossed $1.5 billion in cumulative sales through Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Google Cloud Marketplace as of April. The cybersecurity company said the sales milestone highlights its commitment to helping organizations use artificial intelligence to accelerate cloud and AI adoption more securely.
Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners named Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) as his final trade amid good report from Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>).
Lam Research reported quarterly earnings of $1.04 per share on April 23, beating the analyst consensus estimate of 98 cents. Quarterly revenue was $4.72 billion, also beating the analyst consensus estimate of $4.59 billion.
Price Action:
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<li>KKR shares jumped 6% to close at $113.25 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Palo Alto gained 4.6% to close at $176.04 during Thursday's session.</li>
<li>Applied Materials shares rose 4.6% to close at $150.17 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Uber shares climbed 5.9% to settle at $78.10 during the session.</li>
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Palo Alto Networks. Our analysis of options history for Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) revealed 34 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 26% of traders were bullish, while 58% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 12 were puts, with a value of $963,653, and 22 were calls, valued at $4,345,075.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $80.0 and $190.0 for Palo Alto Networks, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Palo Alto Networks stands at 1214.7, with a total volume reaching 18,644.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Palo Alto Networks, situated within the strike price corridor from $80.0 to $190.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Palo Alto Networks Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745348554_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$1.0M</td>
<td>773</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$29.6</td>
<td>$29.0</td>
<td>$29.0</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$812.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$29.0</td>
<td>$28.0</td>
<td>$29.0</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$718.3K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>578</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$29.2</td>
<td>$29.0</td>
<td>$29.0</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$385.7K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>722</td>
</tr>
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<td>PANW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$384.7K</td>
<td>89</td>
<td>952</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h3>About Palo Alto Networks</h3>
Palo Alto Networks is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, and security operations. The California-based firm has more than 80,000 enterprise customers across the world, including more than three fourths of the Global 2000.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Palo Alto Networks, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Palo Alto Networks</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,207,563, with PANW's price up by 2.34%, positioned at $163.79.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 27 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Palo Alto Networks</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $195.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from HSBC has elevated its stance to Hold, setting a new price target at $156. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Palo Alto Networks, which currently sits at a price target of $205. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Buy rating on Palo Alto Networks, maintaining a target price of $205. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keybanc persists with their Overweight rating on Palo Alto Networks, maintaining a target price of $205. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stephens &amp; Co. has revised its rating downward to Equal-Weight, adjusting the price target to $205. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$62.8K</td>
<td>41.0K</td>
<td>127.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$307.1K</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$89.5K</td>
<td>793</td>
<td>7.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$70.1K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$52.2K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>56.2K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$109.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$30.5K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>46</td>
<td>553</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$30.1K</td>
<td>542</td>
<td>251</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on April 25, 2025. Parties traded 400 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.8K, with a price of $157.0 per contract. There were 41085 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 127842 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 605 day(s) on December 18, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $307.1K, with a price of $3072.0 per contract. There were 10471 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9739 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on April 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 255 contract(s) at a $325.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $89.5K, with a price of $355.0 per contract. There were 793 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7174 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 83 contract(s) at a $370.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.1K, with a price of $840.0 per contract. There were 1678 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1969 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PANW (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 422 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 18 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.2K, with a price of $2900.0 per contract. There were 2161 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1860 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 150 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $75.0 per contract. There were 56219 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1649 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 10 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $67.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $109.5K, with a price of $219.0 per contract. There were 1903 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1074 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 59 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $48.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.5K, with a price of $61.0 per contract. There were 3669 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1023 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SOUN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 59 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $101.0 per contract. There were 46 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 553 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ZS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 24 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.1K, with a price of $1205.0 per contract. There were 542 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 251 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in PANW usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 35 extraordinary options activities for Palo Alto Networks. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 51% leaning bullish and 37% bearish. Among these notable options, 18 are puts, totaling $743,302, and 17 are calls, amounting to $1,132,690.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $85.0 to $200.0 for Palo Alto Networks over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Palo Alto Networks stands at 851.33, with a total volume reaching 5,466.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Palo Alto Networks, situated within the strike price corridor from $85.0 to $200.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Palo Alto Networks 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745251255_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$14.7</td>
<td>$14.45</td>
<td>$14.65</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$156.9K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">108</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$6.35</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$138.0K</td>
<td>882</td>
<td align="right">440</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$5.85</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$127.0K</td>
<td>882</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$17.3</td>
<td>$17.15</td>
<td>$17.15</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$111.4K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td align="right">150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$12.95</td>
<td>$13.1</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$104.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td align="right">80</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Palo Alto Networks</h3>
Palo Alto Networks is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, and security operations. The California-based firm has more than 80,000 enterprise customers across the world, including more than three fourths of the Global 2000.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Palo Alto Networks, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Palo Alto Networks</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,396,617, the price of PANW is down -4.97% at $159.36. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 28 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Palo Alto Networks</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $195.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from HSBC has elevated its stance to Hold, setting a new price target at $156. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Palo Alto Networks, which currently sits at a price target of $205. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Stephens &amp; Co. downgraded its rating to Equal-Weight, setting a price target of $205. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Keybanc has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Palo Alto Networks, which currently sits at a price target of $205. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Truist Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for Palo Alto Networks, targeting a price of $205. 
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Palo Alto Networks Unusual Options Activity

Looking into the current session, Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) shares are trading at $160.25, after a 4.44% decrease. Over the past month, the stock decreased by 15.64%, but over the past year, it actually increased by 9.20%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745247618_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Evaluating Palo Alto Networks P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Palo Alto Networks has a better P/E ratio of 94.74 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 66.72 of the Software industry. Ideally, one might believe that Palo Alto Networks Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745247618_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

P/E Ratio Insights for Palo Alto Networks

Throughout the last three months, 19 analysts have evaluated Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Palo Alto Networks, presenting an average target of $215.65, a high estimate of $240.00, and a low estimate of $156.00. This current average represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous average price target of $218.26. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744920036_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
A clear picture of Palo Alto Networks's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;-----------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brandon Nispel &#x7C;Keybanc &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $205.00&#x7C;$240.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Hamza Fodderwala &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $205.00&#x7C;$230.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Stephen Bersey &#x7C;HSBC &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $156.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Todd Weller &#x7C;Stephens &amp; Co. &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $205.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joseph Gallo &#x7C;Jefferies &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $215.00&#x7C;$240.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joel Fishbein &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $205.00&#x7C;$213.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Catharine Trebnick &#x7C;Rosenblatt &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $235.00&#x7C;$235.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Fatima Boolani &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $220.00&#x7C;$205.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Shyam Patil &#x7C;Susquehanna &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Positive &#x7C; $230.00&#x7C;$217.50 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Roger Boyd &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $200.00&#x7C;$190.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Trevor Walsh &#x7C;JMP Securities &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Market Outperform&#x7C; $212.00&#x7C;$208.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Catharine Trebnick &#x7C;Rosenblatt &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $235.00&#x7C;$235.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jonathan Ruykhaver &#x7C;Cantor Fitzgerald &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $223.00&#x7C;$223.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Casey Ryan &#x7C;WestPark Capital &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $196.40&#x7C;$196.40 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Eric Heath &#x7C;Keybanc &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $240.00&#x7C;$217.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Catharine Trebnick &#x7C;Rosenblatt &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $235.00&#x7C;$212.50 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Matthew Hedberg &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $225.00&#x7C;$225.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Patrick Colville &#x7C;Scotiabank &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Sector Outperform&#x7C; $225.00&#x7C;$200.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Hamza Fodderwala &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $230.00&#x7C;$223.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Palo Alto Networks. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Palo Alto Networks compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Palo Alto Networks's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Palo Alto Networks's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Palo Alto Networks</h2>
Palo Alto Networks is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, and security operations. The California-based firm has more than 80,000 enterprise customers across the world, including more than three fourths of the Global 2000.
<h3>Key Indicators: Palo Alto Networks's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Palo Alto Networks's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 January, 2025, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 14.29%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Palo Alto Networks's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 11.84%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Palo Alto Networks's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 4.35%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.29%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Palo Alto Networks's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.14, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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