Palo Alto Networks Option Alert: Jun 20 $210 Calls at the Bid: 1000 vs 1557 OI

Palo Alto Networks Option Alert: Jun 20 $210 Calls at the Bid: 1000 @ $12.21 vs 1557 OI; Ref=$198.2

Palo Alto Networks Option Alert: May 16 $220 Calls Sweep (4) near the Bid: 598 vs 581 OI

Palo Alto Networks Option Alert: May 16 $220 Calls Sweep (4) near the Bid: 598 @ $8.75 vs 581 OI; Ref=$207.21

Palo Alto Networks Option Alert: Aug 15 $175 Puts at the Ask: 3000 vs 165 OI

Palo Alto Networks Option Alert: Aug 15 $175 Puts at the Ask: 3000 @ $8.94 vs 165 OI; Ref=$192.77

Palo Alto Networks Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $155 Puts at the Bid: 339 vs 685 OI; Earnings 2/13 After Close 

Palo Alto Networks Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $155 Puts at the Bid: 339 @ $15.4 vs 685 OI; Earnings 2/13 After Close Ref=$199.545

Palo Alto Networks Option Alert: May 16 $185 Puts at the Bid: 800 vs 942 OI; Earnings 2/13 After Close 

Palo Alto Networks Option Alert: May 16 $185 Puts at the Bid: 800 @ $8.9 vs 942 OI; Earnings 2/13 After Close Ref=$197.02

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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish 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 27 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 48% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 37% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 8 are puts, for a total amount of $483,680 and 19, calls, for a total amount of $1,310,684.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $75.0 to $340.0 for Palo Alto Networks over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Palo Alto Networks stands at 1314.87, with a total volume reaching 911.00. 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 $75.0 to $340.0, 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/2025/1741709751_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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>$28.5</td>
<td>$28.4</td>
<td>$28.5</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$387.6K</td>
<td>863</td>
<td align="right">148</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$216.6K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$110.8K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td align="right">78</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$26.35</td>
<td>$26.1</td>
<td>$26.35</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$97.4K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$17.05</td>
<td>$16.7</td>
<td>$16.7</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$78.4K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td align="right">52</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>Where Is Palo Alto Networks Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,970,897, with PANW's price up by 3.12%, positioned at $179.25.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 69 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Palo Alto Networks</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $217.28.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Palo Alto Networks, which currently sits at a price target of $235. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from WestPark Capital lowers its rating to Hold with a new price target of $196. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Susquehanna keeps a Positive rating on Palo Alto Networks with a target price of $230. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Palo Alto Networks, which currently sits at a price target of $200. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from RBC Capital lowers its rating to Outperform with a new price target of $225.
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A new report from wireless threat intelligence technology company Bastille identifies the top wireless-enabled threats that could impact the surge in demand for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cybersecurity">cybersecurity platforms and stocks.</a>
Top Wireless-Enabled Threats in 2025: The new list of the top threats in 2025 includes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41496316/microsoft-reports-russia-iran-china-stepping-up-efforts-to-influence-2024-election-voters-candid">state-sponsored attacks</a>, consumer surveillance devices that could compromise equipment and more.
Here are the top wireless-enabled threats for 2025 in the new <a href="https://bastille.net/">report</a>.
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<li>Nearest Neighbor Attack from APT-28</li>
<li>Typhoon APT Threat Groups</li>
<li>Pegasus, Predator, and APT-29 Cellphone Spyware</li>
<li>Low-Cost Consumer Spy Devices in Corporate Espionage</li>
<li>Chinese Built Wi-Fi Routers Spy on Home &amp; Businesses</li>
<li>WPA-2 Weaknesses</li>
<li>Wireless Earbuds (Bluetooth) as an Espionage Vector</li>
</ol>
The Nearest Neighbor Attack was first disclosed in November 2024 and demonstrates the rising risk of state-sponsored bad actors. APT-28, which is also known as Fancy Bear, is a Russian state-sponsored cyber espionage group.
"The wireless landscape is all around us at all times, and with it comes a new attack surface with critical security challenges," Bastille CEO Chris Risley said. "Our 2025 report shed light on these emerging threats and provides actionable strategies for enterprises to protect their assets and data in an increasingly complex threat landscape."
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The Salt Typhoon, for example, was able to infiltrate at least nine major firms<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41200026/chinese-hackers-breach-at-t-verizon-networks-in-major-wiretap-data-theft-putting-us-national-securit"> including telecommunications giants </a>Verizon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) and AT&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>).
These attacks could target various items like the financial sector, defense contractors, and energy grids and critical infrastructure. Attacks could cripple the American economy and defenses, making cybersecurity a growing expenditure by large corporations and government agencies.
"As wireless technologies continue to advance, so do the methods employed by malicious actors," Bastille CTO Dr. Brett Walkenhorst said. "It's crucial for organizations to stay ahead of these threats by adopting proactive security measures and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to safeguard their wireless ecosystems."
The new report and various cybersecurity threats could put an increased spotlight on cybersecurity stocks for investors, including CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) and Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>).
As companies spend more on cybersecurity and protection, companies like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto benefit from growing revenue streams and recurring contract revenue.
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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 11.39% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.82%. Currently, Palo Alto Networks has a market capitalization of $115.87 billion. 
Buying $100 In PANW: If an investor had bought $100 of PANW stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $723.64 today based on a price of $175.00 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/2025/1741647609_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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Growing Importance Of Cybersecurity</h2>
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Companies are now investing heavily in AI-driven security solutions, zero-trust architectures, and threat intelligence platforms to stay ahead of evolving threats. As a result, cybersecurity firms are experiencing strong revenue growth, making them attractive investment opportunities.
According to a Bloomberg Intelligence research report, the total cybersecurity market will likely hit $338 billion by 2033. That&#8217;s up from about $152.5 billion in 2023.
Cybersecurity has become one of the fastest-growing sectors in the market. High-profile cyberattacks in recent years have led to massive data breaches, infrastructure failures, and financial losses amounting to billions of dollars. 
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<li>China-linked cyber activity rising by 150% across all sectors in 2024. </li>
<li>Vishing attacks experienced an explosive 442% increase between the first and second half of the year.</li>
<li>The fastest recorded eCrime breakout time was just 51 seconds, emphasizing the speed at which cybercriminals can compromise systems.</li>
<li>79% of detected cyber incidents were malware-free, indicating a shift toward advanced attack techniques. </li>
<li>26 newly named adversaries emerged</li>
<li>52% of vulnerabilities identified were linked to initial access methods, underscoring the ongoing challenge of securing entry points against persistent cyber threats.</li>
</ul>
As cyber threats continue to evolve, businesses and governments are prioritizing investments in cybersecurity to safeguard their networks and data. This growing demand positions cybersecurity ETFs and companies for sustained long-term growth.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Renewed Interest Fueled By Stalled Cyber Operations</h2>
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U.S. cyber operations against Russia have historically included disrupting ransomware groups, countering disinformation campaigns, and targeting networks used by Russian intelligence agencies. These operations have played a critical role in reducing cyber threats that could impact American infrastructure, financial institutions, and national security. A halt or pause in such actions could enable Russian state-backed hackers and cybercriminal groups to escalate their activities against U.S. and European targets.
According to a New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/02/us/politics/hegseth-cyber-russia-trump-putin.html">report</a>, former intelligence officials have noted that pauses in military and cyber operations during sensitive diplomatic negotiations are not uncommon, as they can prevent tensions from escalating further. 
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish 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 47 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 51% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 27% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 17 are puts, for a total amount of $1,153,338 and 30, calls, for a total amount of $1,649,282.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $100.0 to $205.0 for Palo Alto Networks over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Palo Alto Networks options trades today is 711.74 with a total volume of 4,857.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Palo Alto Networks's big money trades within a strike price range of $100.0 to $205.0 over 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/2025/1741118468_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</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>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$27.7</td>
<td>$27.35</td>
<td>$27.7</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$301.7K</td>
<td>253</td>
<td align="right">109</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$23.75</td>
<td>$22.95</td>
<td>$22.95</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$162.9K</td>
<td>60</td>
<td align="right">77</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$26.75</td>
<td>$25.3</td>
<td>$25.3</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$156.8K</td>
<td>743</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$137.6K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td align="right">177</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$11.1</td>
<td>$10.05</td>
<td>$10.45</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$104.5K</td>
<td>38</td>
<td align="right">0</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>Present Market Standing of Palo Alto Networks</h3>
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<li>With a volume of 3,373,245, the price of PANW is up 0.79% at $185.14. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 76 days.</li>
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<h3>What The Experts Say On Palo Alto Networks</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $221.4.
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Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) has been analyzed by 22 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<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>
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</thead>
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<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</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">2</td>
<td align="right">5</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">5</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
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<tr>
<td>3M 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>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $208.97, a high estimate of $240.00, and a low estimate of $130.00. Experiencing a 15.66% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $247.78. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740488538_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Palo Alto Networks. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>Fatima Boolani</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shyam Patil</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$217.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Boyd</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trevor Walsh</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$212.00</td>
<td>$208.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jonathan Ruykhaver</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$223.00</td>
<td>$223.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Casey Ryan</td>
<td>WestPark Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$196.40</td>
<td>$196.40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Heath</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$217.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$212.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Hedberg</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Colville</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hamza Fodderwala</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$223.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fatima Boolani</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$216.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Yun Kim</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Adjusts</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trevor Walsh</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$208.00</td>
<td>$208.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Zelnick</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$207.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Difucci</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Difucci</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Colville</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Adjusts</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Levine</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Adjusts</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$455.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Gallo</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Saket Kalia</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$213.00</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Palo Alto Networks. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, 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>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Palo Alto Networks's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Discovering Palo Alto Networks: A Closer Look</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>A Deep Dive into Palo Alto Networks's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Palo Alto Networks's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 14.29% as of 31 January, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Palo Alto Networks's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 11.84%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Palo Alto Networks's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 4.35%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Palo Alto Networks's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.29% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.14.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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The Analyst Verdict: Palo Alto Networks In The Eyes Of 22 Experts

Citigroup analyst Fatima Boolani maintains Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $205 to $220.

Price Target

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Palo Alto Networks, Raises Price Target to $220

Palo Alto Networks's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NYSE">PANW</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.99% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 22.41 million shares sold short, which is 3.44% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.91 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Palo Alto Networks Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740414628_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Palo Alto Networks has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Palo Alto Networks's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Palo Alto Networks's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.28%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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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 13.08% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.24%. Currently, Palo Alto Networks has a market capitalization of $132.82 billion. 
Buying $100 In PANW: If an investor had bought $100 of PANW stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $878.77 today based on a price of $202.41 for PANW at the time of writing.
<h3>Palo Alto Networks's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Susquehanna analyst Shyam Patil maintains Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) with a Positive and raises the price target from $217.5 to $230.

Susquehanna Maintains Positive on Palo Alto Networks, Raises Price Target to $230

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<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: JMP Securities</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 89%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Market Outperform rating on Palo Alto Networks, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) and raised the price target from $208 to $212 on Feb. 14. This analyst sees around 7% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 13, Palo Alto reported second-quarter revenue of $2.26 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $2.24 billion.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Mark Kelley
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Stifel</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 87%</li>
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<li>Recent News: On Feb. 12, The Trade Desk reported quarterly earnings of 59 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 56 cents.</li>
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Analyst: Jay McCanless 
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<li>Analyst Firm: Wedbush</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 87%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Reiterated an Outperform rating on Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/Z#NASDAQ">Z</a>) with a price target of $100 on Feb. 12. This analyst sees around 25% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 11, Zillow reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter adjusted EPS results and issued first-quarter revenue guidance below estimates.</li>
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Analyst: Josh Sullivan
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<li>Analyst Firm: Benchmark</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 86%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Buy rating on ATI Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATI#NYSE">ATI</a>) and raised the price target from $80 to $81 on Feb. 13. This analyst sees around 33% surge in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 4, ATI reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued first-quarter adjusted EPS guidance above estimates..</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Roth MKM</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 86%</li>
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<li>Recent News: On Feb. 12, Upwork reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
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<td>$33.8K</td>
<td>49.2K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$32.5K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on February 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 236 contract(s) at a $137.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.8K, with a price of $194.0 per contract. There were 28959 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 279941 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 1821 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 81 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $93.4K, with a price of $52.0 per contract. There were 46831 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 78855 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 4 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 265 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.4K, with a price of $184.0 per contract. There were 28343 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 77709 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 444 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 34 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $132.3K, with a price of $298.0 per contract. There were 19701 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 29351 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 call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $340.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.3K, with a price of $979.0 per contract. There were 9437 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15671 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 12 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.7K, with a price of $2395.0 per contract. There were 1149 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5694 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DELL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on February 28, 2025. Parties traded 44 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.3K, with a price of $1235.0 per contract. There were 5219 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5035 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 18 day(s) on March 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $245.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.6K, with a price of $512.0 per contract. There were 3624 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2037 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RIOT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 123 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.8K, with a price of $169.0 per contract. There were 49223 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1235 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 bullish, expiring in 59 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.5K, with a price of $650.0 per contract. There were 3698 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1212 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. 
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
11:25 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$210.00	Jun 20, 2025	96	143	1000	9	1557	TRADE	BEARISH
03:44 PMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$220.00	May 16, 2025	61	1287	598	222	581	SWEEP	BEARISH
12:18 PMFeb 14, 2025	PUT	$175.00	Aug 15, 2025	152	3000	3000	1818	165	TRADE	BEARISH
02:17 PMFeb 13, 2025	PUT	$155.00	Jan 15, 2027	670	436	339	64	685	TRADE	BULLISH
10:18 AMFeb 13, 2025	PUT	$185.00	May 16, 2025	61	800	800	85	942	TRADE	BULLISH