Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) has delivered an impressive 32.4% year-to-date (YTD) rally, far outpacing the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) ETF’s 22.5% gain and the S&P 500's 27.3% rise. PANW stock has also exceeded its competitors, Juniper Networks, Inc. (JNPR) and Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) , which have rallied 26.2% and 22.3%, respectively, during the same time frame. Palo Alto Networks' outperformance underscores its dominant position in the cybersecurity sector. But with s ...

Cybersecurity companies are often scrutinized differently than other software companies. Unlike other products that can make life easier but aren't necessary, cutting cybersecurity spending from the budget can be dangerous. As a result, cybersecurity stocks tend to be popular investments, since they have the benefits of being a higher-margin business but also have the staying power of vital business software.One popular pick in this space is Palo Alto Networks (PANW 0.21%), a company that is set to split it ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks performed extraordinarily well this year -- and I'm not just talking about the AI chip king Nvidia. Since many believe AI can radically disrupt almost every part of daily life, investors are hunting for the best stocks in nearly every industry from cybersecurity to business analytics to consumer goods.Two stocks that garnered interest are Palo Alto Networks (PANW 0.21%) and SoundHound AI (SOUN -5.54%). Palo Alto has performed well this year, with its stock up over 30%. Me ...

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) UBS Technology Conference December 3, 2024 11:35 AM ET Company Participants Nikesh Arora - Chairman and CEO Conference Call Participants Roger Boyd - UBS Roger Boyd We'll get started. I'm Roger Boyd, I'm the cybersecurity analyst here. It's my pleasure to introduce Nikesh Arora, Chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks. Nikesh, thanks for being here. Before we get started, we're going to have a 30-minute Q&A -- fireside chat. If you want to submit a question, you can use ...

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) UBS Technology Conference December 3, 2024 11:35 AM ET Company Participants Nikesh Arora - Chairman and CEO Conference Call Participants Roger Boyd - UBS Roger Boyd We'll get started. I'm Roger Boyd, I'm the cybersecurity analyst here. It's my pleasure to introduce Nikesh Arora, Chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks. Nikesh, thanks for being here. Before we get started, we're going to have a 30-minute Q&A -- fireside chat. If you want to submit a question, you can use ...

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Palo Alto Networks TodayPANWPalo Alto Networks$387.82 +3.45 (+0.90%) 52-Week Range$260.09▼$408.53P/E Ratio50.50Price Target$402.03Add to WatchlistPalo Alto Networks NASDAQ: PANW is a prominent player in the cybersecurity sector, and the company has witnessed a remarkable 47% stock surge this year. Adding to this positive momentum, Palo Alto recently announced a 2-for-1 forward stock split scheduled for December. This development leaves many investors questioning the optimal investment strategy: should you ...

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The company is an industry leader with a long track record of growth.The S&P 500 is the most widely recognized stock market index in the U.S., consisting of the 500 largest companies in the country. Given the extensive reach of its member companies, it's considered by many to be the most reliable gauge of overall stock market performance. To be included in the S&P 500, a company must meet the following prerequisites:Be based in the U.S.Have a market cap of at least $18 billionBe highly liquidA minimum of 50 ...

Palo Alto Networks (PANW -3.04%) stock has delivered respectable gains of 30% so far this year, which is commendable considering that it started the year on a negative note and crashed big time in February after releasing its quarterly results.Investors were selling the stock in droves at that time as the cybersecurity specialist reduced its full-year guidance. However, the stock has been recovering in recent months, and the company's latest quarterly results indicate that it may be able to deliver more gai ...