Why Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Outpaced the Stock Market Today

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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) closed at $190.72 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.78% move from the prior day. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.14%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.2%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.27%. The stock of security software maker has fallen by 4.52% in the past month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 5.36% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.97%.The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Palo Alto Networks in its upcoming release. The company is expected to report EPS of $0.88, up 17.33% from the prior-year quarter. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $2.5 billion, indicating a 14.17% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year. For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $3.27 per share and a revenue of $9.19 billion, signifying shifts of +15.14% and +14.42%, respectively, from the last year. It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Palo Alto Networks. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook. Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system. The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged. Palo Alto Networks is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now. Digging into valuation, Palo Alto Networks currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 57.24. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 71.99, so one might conclude that Palo Alto Networks is trading at a discount comparatively. Meanwhile, PANW's PEG ratio is currently 2.81. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. Security stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 2.98 based on yesterday's closing prices. The Security industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 73, this industry ranks in the top 30% of all industries, numbering over 250. The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. Don't forget to use Zacks.com to keep track of all these stock-moving metrics, and others, in the upcoming trading sessions. 5 Stocks Set to DoubleEach was handpicked by a Zacks expert as the favorite stock to gain +100% or more in the months ahead. They includeStock #1: A Disruptive Force with Notable Growth and ResilienceStock #2: Bullish Signs Signaling to Buy the DipStock #3: One of the Most Compelling Investments in the MarketStock #4: Leader In a Red-Hot Industry Poised for GrowthStock #5: Modern Omni-Channel Platform Coiled to SpringMost of the stocks in this report are flying under Wall Street radar, which provides a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor. While not all picks can be winners, previous recommendations have soared +171%, +209% and +232%.Download Atomic Opportunity: Nuclear Energy's Comeback free today.Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks

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30.05.2019Palo Alto Networks BuyMonness, Crespi, Hardt & Co.
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23.05.2019Palo Alto Networks Market PerformCowen and Company, LLC
27.02.2019Palo Alto Networks BuyDougherty & Company LLC
27.02.2019Palo Alto Networks BuyMonness, Crespi, Hardt & Co.
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30.05.2019Palo Alto Networks BuyMonness, Crespi, Hardt & Co.
30.05.2019Palo Alto Networks Market PerformBMO Capital Markets
27.02.2019Palo Alto Networks BuyDougherty & Company LLC
27.02.2019Palo Alto Networks BuyMonness, Crespi, Hardt & Co.
27.02.2019Palo Alto Networks BuyMaxim Group
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23.05.2019Palo Alto Networks Market PerformCowen and Company, LLC
20.02.2019Palo Alto Networks HoldGabelli & Co
19.10.2018Palo Alto Networks NeutralWedbush Morgan Securities Inc.
30.04.2018Palo Alto Networks HoldGabelli & Co
17.04.2017Palo Alto Networks Sector PerformFBN Securities
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