Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) Stock Forecast
PANW analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.29 / 5 from 55 analysts
- Price target
- $398.52 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +16.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 18, 2026 EPS estimate $0.52
- 52-week range
- $141.67 – $419.91
PANW analyst ratings
55 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
PANW price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
PANW earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $0.97 | $0.95 | $1.01 | $0.93 | +4.5% | 45 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $0.43 | $0.24 | $0.99 | $0.61 | −29.4% | 16 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $4.19 | $4.15 | $4.57 | $3.84 | +9.1% | 54 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $2.21 | $1.32 | $3.03 | $1.58 | +40.2% | 18 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
PANW revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $3.31B | $3.29B | $3.37B | +33.7% | 45 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $3.42B | $3.28B | $3.57B | +31.8% | 44 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $14.17B | $14.12B | $14.60B | +23.5% | 51 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $16.23B | $15.64B | $17.59B | +14.5% | 47 |
PANW EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
PANW revenue: reported and forecast
PANW EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $0.94 | $0.94 | $0.97 | $0.97 | $0.97 | +3.6% | 32 up · 5 down |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $0.47 | $0.47 | $0.46 | $0.43 | $0.43 | −8.7% | 2 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $4.13 | $4.12 | $4.19 | $4.19 | $4.19 | +1.5% | 37 up · 10 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $2.29 | $2.28 | $2.21 | $2.21 | $2.21 | −3.3% | 6 up · 5 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
PANW earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; PANW beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from PANW
55 analysts cover Palo Alto Networks; their consensus rating is buy (4.29 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $398.52, 16.5% above the latest close of $342.00. Analysts expect earnings of $4.19 per share for FY2027, +9.1% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $2.21 per share on revenue of $16.2 billion. Palo Alto Networks beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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PANW forecast FAQ
What is Palo Alto Networks's price target?
The average analyst price target for Palo Alto Networks is $398.52, 16.5% above the latest close of $342.00.
Is Palo Alto Networks a buy, hold or sell?
Of 55 analysts covering Palo Alto Networks, 32 rate it a strong buy, 10 a buy, 11 a hold, 1 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Palo Alto Networks's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $4.19 per share for FY2027 (range $4.15 to $4.57); for FY2028 the estimate is $2.21.
What is Palo Alto Networks's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $14.2 billion, growth of 23.5%; for FY2028 it is $16.2 billion.
When does Palo Alto Networks report earnings?
Palo Alto Networks is expected to report results for the quarter ending October 31, 2026 on November 18, 2026; the EPS estimate is $0.52.
Does Palo Alto Networks usually beat earnings estimates?
Palo Alto Networks reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.