Palo Alto Networks Profit And Revenue Growth Accelerated The Last 3 Quarters In A Row; Gets Key Rating Upgrade

Core Insights - Palo Alto Networks (PANW) has seen a significant improvement in its stock ratings, with its Relative Strength (RS) Rating increasing from 66 to 71, indicating it outperformed over 70% of stocks in the past year [2][3] - The company holds a 97 Composite Rating, placing it in the top 3% of all stocks, and boasts a near-best 98 EPS Rating out of 99, reflecting strong earnings and revenue growth [3][4] - Palo Alto Networks reported earnings growth of 27% last quarter, with revenue growth accelerating to 16% at $2.54 billion, and is expected to release its next quarterly numbers around November 13 [4] Company Performance - The stock is currently within a buy range, having broken out past a buy point of 209.51 on October 2, and traded above 211 on Monday, nearing its all-time high of 217.94 set on October 8 [4] - The company is ranked No. 1 in the Computer Software-Security industry group, with CyberArk Software (CYBR) and Zscaler (ZS) also among the highest-rated stocks in the sector [3] Market Context - The exclusive Relative Strength Rating from Investor's Business Daily measures market leadership, with a score of 1 being the worst and 99 the best, indicating how a stock's price performance compares to others [5]