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Palo Alto Networks Lifts Revenue Outlook as Second-Quarter Profit Jumps
WSJ· 2026-02-17 21:59
The company said it now expects full-year revenue to come in between $11.28 billion and $11.31 billion, up from a range of $10.5 billion to $10.54 billion. ...
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Bloomberg· 2026-02-17 21:50
Palo Alto Networks shares fell more than 5% in extended trading after the cybersecurity company released a forecast for adjusted earnings that was weaker than anticipated https://t.co/qMpTs2qJPw ...
Palo Alto Networks Q2 earnings top estimates, shares fall on weak profit guidance
Proactiveinvestors NA· 2026-02-17 21:38
About this content About Emily Jarvie Emily began her career as a political journalist for Australian Community Media in Hobart, Tasmania. After she relocated to Toronto, Canada, she reported on business, legal, and scientific developments in the emerging psychedelics sector before joining Proactive in 2022. She brings a strong journalism background with her work featured in newspapers, magazines, and digital publications across Australia, Europe, and North America, including The Examiner, The Advocate, ...
Palo Alto(PANW) - 2026 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2026-02-17 21:30
Q2 Fiscal Year 2026 Earnings Call February 17, 2026 © 2026 Palo Alto Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Proprietary and confidential information. © 2026 Palo Alto Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Safe Harbor This presentation contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. All statements other than statements of historical or current facts, including, without limitation, statements regarding the cybersecurity threat lands ...
Cyber security is going to be a huge growth area for the AI sector, says Wedbush's Dan Ives
CNBC Television· 2026-02-17 21:05
analyst Dan Ives. He joins us now from Wed Bush with what to expect this evening and what's been taking place in in that group. It's good to see you. >> Great to see you.>> So, why has cyber been swept up in everything that's been going on. >> Yeah, I look I think part of it is just this software, right. I mean, the view is that can cyber be disintermediated by some of these tools, whether it's anthropic or some of the, you know, really the startup tools that are coming from an AI perspective.to my point is ...
Palo Alto Networks Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Prnewswire· 2026-02-17 21:05
the same reasons that it uses non-GAAP operating margin.Next-Generation Security ARR. Palo Alto Networks defines Next-Generation Security ARR as the annualized allocated revenue of all active contracts as of the final day of the reporting period related to all product, subscription and support offerings, excluding revenue from hardware products, and legacy attached subscriptions, support offerings and professional services. The company considers Next-Generation Security ARR to be a useful operating metric f ...
3 cybersecurity stocks that will see 'major tailwind' from AI after getting hammered by software sell-off
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-17 20:25
Cyber stocks have endured a rough 2026 alongside an AI-driven sell-off in software stocks. That may create a buying opportunity, according to Wedbush analyst Dan Ives. "AI will be a major tailwind to the cyber security sector over the coming years as protection of use cases, data, and end points expand markedly," Ives wrote in a research note published Tuesday. While the growing use of AI has raised questions about business models in sectors ranging from enterprise software to real estate, Ives argued ...
CrowdStrike Stock Is Falling: What's Going On Today?
Benzinga· 2026-02-17 20:16
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CRWD) shares are taking a dip today. Truist Securities cut its price target on the company and reiterated its Buy rating. Here’s what you should know.CrowdStrike Holdings stock is among today’s weakest performers. Why are CRWD shares down?What The Note ShowedTruist analyst Junaid Siddiqui trimmed its price target on CrowdStrike to $550 from $600 but left its revenue and operating‑income forecasts unchanged. The only tweak came in free‑cash‑flow expectations, with the firm nu ...
The Next 2 Tech Winners Smart Investors Are Eyeing
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-17 19:53
Core Insights - Palantir Technologies has experienced significant growth, with Q4 revenue increasing 70% year-over-year (YOY) to $1.4 billion, driven primarily by its U.S. business which accounted for 77% of total revenue and grew 93% YOY [2] - The company has diversified its revenue streams, with commercial revenue rising 82% YOY to $677 million, while government revenue increased 60% YOY to $730 million, indicating a successful expansion beyond government contracts [2] - Palantir's total contract value (TCV) reached a record $4.3 billion in the quarter, with remaining deal value for the year increasing 105% YOY to $11.2 billion, showcasing strong demand for its services [5] Financial Performance - The company's "Rule of 40" score, a metric combining growth and profitability, reached 127%, reflecting a balance between rapid expansion and strong profitability [1] - For the full year, revenue grew 56% to $4.475 billion, with adjusted free cash flow of $2.27 billion and a cash position of $7.2 billion at the end of the quarter [5] - Analysts project earnings to increase by 76% in 2026 and another 39% in 2027, indicating strong future growth potential [7] Strategic Initiatives - Palantir is applying lessons from commercial supply chains to enhance national security, as evidenced by a $448 million contract from the U.S. Navy to modernize shipbuilding supply chains [1] - The company is focusing on organic growth through direct customer connections rather than acquisitions, which is expected to drive continued momentum in the coming years [6] - The average target price for Palantir shares is $200.43, suggesting a potential upside of 51% from current levels, with a Street-high estimate of $260 indicating a possible 95% upside [7]
Big investor gets into BlackRock stock — but not for its traditional area of dominance
CNBC· 2026-02-17 19:41
Market Overview - The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq experienced gains in Tuesday afternoon trading after fluctuating earlier in the session [1] - Enterprise software companies faced declines due to concerns about artificial intelligence negatively impacting their businesses, with Salesforce dropping over 3%, CrowdStrike down 4.5%, and Palo Alto Networks falling more than 2% [1] Company Highlights - Apple shares rose more than 3.5%, driven by anticipation of a new budget iPhone showcase next month, positioning Apple as a significant beneficiary of AI disruption [1] - BlackRock received attention from ValueAct, which invested in the company, citing its Aladdin platform as a key asset for automating investment decisions and enhancing its reputation beyond just being an ETF operator [1] - BlackRock's technology segment, which includes Aladdin and Preqin revenues, generated nearly $2 billion in 2025, accounting for about 8% of total revenues [1] Earnings Reports and Future Outlook - Palo Alto Networks is set to report earnings, with expectations for the CEO to address AI-related market share concerns and discuss the acquisition of agentic endpoint startup Rio [1] - Dover's CEO indicated an acceleration in orders heading into 2026, particularly in the Fueling Solutions business, while expressing caution about the vehicle aftermarket business due to its exposure to the struggling European market [1] - Upcoming economic data includes housing starts and industrial production, along with minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting [1]