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Palo Alto Networks is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, and security operations. The California-based firm has more than 80,000 enterprise customers across the world, including more than three fourths of the Global 2000.

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Palo Alto Networks Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) is scheduled to report its fiscal third-quarter results on Tuesday, May 20.
The announcement will come amid an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">exciting earnings season</a>. Here are some key analyst previews.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Cantor Fitzgerald On Palo Alto Networks</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58d11d3db85e93000188d7b9/jonathan-ruykhaver">Analyst Jonathan Ruykhaver</a> reiterated an Overweight rating and price target of $223.
Checks indicate that Palo Alto Networks will report mixed result for the fiscal third quarter, Ruykhaver said in a note. The consensus estimates for NNARR (net new annual recurring revenue) of around $260 million implies a 6% year-on-year decline, "which we view as conservative despite the mixed checks," he added.
The analyst expects Palo Alto Networks to report revenues at $2.285 and earnings of 79 cents per share, higher than consensus of $2.279 billion and 77 cents per share, respectively. "Partner feedback on large deal momentum is largely consistent with last quarter, which should support at least an in-line 4Q25 guide for RPO, which currently stands at 19%-20%," he further wrote.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Roth Capital Partners On Palo Alto Networks</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58ad8d48b85e930001f97170/robert-ohmes">Analyst</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58ad8d48b85e930001f97170/robert-ohmes"> Taz Koujalgi</a> maintained a Neutral rating and price target of $210.
Palo Alto Networks' revenues could fall short of the high end of the guidance range and management may not raise full-year NGS ARR (next-generation security annual recurring revenue) and RPO (remaining performance obligation) guidance, Koujalgi said.
"PANW's feedback improved from the end of March but was consistent with the end of January," the analyst wrote. Although feedback indicates large deals during the quarter, some of the pipeline deals that were expected to close in the fiscal fourth quarter could be pushed out to fiscal 2026, he further stated.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">DA Davidson On Palo Alto Networks</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/61152e71b4035700018afbc0/rudy-kessinger">Analyst Rudy Kessinger</a> reaffirmed a Buy rating and price target of $225.
Palo Alto Networks is likely to report "in-line to modestly ahead" quarterly results and reiterate its full-year guidance, Kessinger said. Although checks indicate weaker third-quarter sales, the company had "the strongest feedback out of all vendors," which are likely to report significant sequential declines, he added.
Although Palo Alto Networks may report a strong quarter, the upside could be less than in previous quarters and fail to drive the share price in the near term, the analyst stated. "Total RPO growth &amp; CRPO growth could actually result in a negative near-term reaction in our view," he further wrote.
PANW Price Action: Shares of Palo Alto Networks had declined slightly by 0.021% to $192.94 at the time of publication on Monday.
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Palo Alto Networks Q3 Preview: Modest Upside Likely, Market Reaction May Remain Subdued, Analysts Say

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Tuesday, 2025-05-20. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Palo Alto Networks will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.77.
The announcement from Palo Alto Networks is eagerly anticipated, with investors seeking news of surpassing estimates and favorable guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that guidance can be a key determinant of stock price movements.
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
The company's EPS beat by $0.03 in the last quarter, leading to a 0.92% drop in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at Palo Alto Networks's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2025</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.78</td>
<td>0.74</td>
<td>0.71</td>
<td>0.63</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.81</td>
<td>0.78</td>
<td>0.76</td>
<td>0.66</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>7.000000000000001%</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747666836_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Market Performance of Palo Alto Networks's Stock</h3>
Shares of Palo Alto Networks were trading at $192.98 as of May 16. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 24.11%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analysts' Take on Palo Alto Networks</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on Palo Alto Networks.
The consensus rating for Palo Alto Networks is Buy, based on 12 analyst ratings. With an average one-year price target of $211.17, there's a potential 9.43% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings with Competitors</h3>
The analysis below examines the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of CrowdStrike Holdings, Fortinet and ServiceNow, three significant industry players, providing valuable insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for CrowdStrike Holdings, with an average 1-year price target of $433.74, suggesting a potential 124.76% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Fortinet, with an average 1-year price target of $106.79, suggesting a potential 44.66% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for ServiceNow, with an average 1-year price target of $1047.62, suggesting a potential 442.86% upside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Findings: Peer Analysis Summary</h3>
The peer analysis summary presents essential metrics for CrowdStrike Holdings, Fortinet and ServiceNow, unveiling their respective standings within the industry and providing valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Palo Alto Networks</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>14.29%</td>
<td>$1.66B</td>
<td>4.35%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CrowdStrike Holdings</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>25.22%</td>
<td>$784.55M</td>
<td>-2.91%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fortinet</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>13.77%</td>
<td>$1.25B</td>
<td>25.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ServiceNow</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>18.63%</td>
<td>$2.44B</td>
<td>4.66%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Palo Alto Networks ranks highest in Gross Profit and Return on Equity among its peers. It is in the middle for Revenue Growth.
<h3>Delving into Palo Alto Networks's Background</h3>
Palo Alto Networks is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, and security operations. The California-based firm has more than 80,000 enterprise customers across the world, including more than three fourths of the Global 2000.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Palo Alto Networks</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Palo Alto Networks displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 January, 2025, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 14.29%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Palo Alto Networks's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 11.84%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Palo Alto Networks's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 4.35%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.29%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.14.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PANW/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Palo Alto Networks visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
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Earnings

A Look at Palo Alto Networks's Upcoming Earnings Report

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Jonathan Ruykhaver reiterates Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) with a Overweight and maintains $223 price target.

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Cantor Fitzgerald Reiterates Overweight on Palo Alto Networks, Maintains $223 Price Target

Jefferies analyst Joseph Gallo maintains Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $215 to $225.

Jefferies Maintains Buy on Palo Alto Networks, Raises Price Target to $225

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) underwent analysis by 10 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $208.6, a high estimate of $235.00, and a low estimate of $156.00. Experiencing a 7.61% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $225.79. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747342897_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Palo Alto Networks among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Taz Koujalgi</td>
<td>Roth Capital</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Nispel</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hamza Fodderwala</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Bersey</td>
<td>HSBC</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$156.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Todd Weller</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Gallo</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joel Fishbein</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$213.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fatima Boolani</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shyam Patil</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$217.50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Palo Alto Networks. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Palo Alto Networks compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Palo Alto Networks's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Palo Alto Networks's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Palo Alto Networks</h2>
Palo Alto Networks is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, and security operations. The California-based firm has more than 80,000 enterprise customers across the world, including more than three fourths of the Global 2000.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Palo Alto Networks's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Palo Alto Networks's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 January, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 14.29%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Palo Alto Networks's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 11.84%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Palo Alto Networks's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 4.35%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Palo Alto Networks's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.29% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Palo Alto Networks's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.14, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Analyst Expectations For Palo Alto Networks's Future

T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>)&nbsp;and cybersecurity provider Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45435467/t-mobile-and-palo-alto-networks-to-launch-managed-sase-offering-for-wireless-devices" rel="noreferrer noopener">on Thursday introduced</a> &#8216;T-Mobile SASE, with Palo Alto Networks,&#8217; a new managed offering that combines a&nbsp;5G advanced network, T-Mobile&#8217;s T-SIMsecure with T-Mobile Security Slice, and Palo Alto Networks&#8217; Prisma SASE 5G.
The offering will deliver enhanced protection, performance, and simplicity to T-Mobile for Business customers.
Palo Alto Networks Prisma SASE 5G, the cloud-native Zero Trust security solution, expands T-Mobile&#8217;s security portfolio, enabling organizations to better protect their networks and devices without needing extra equipment or software.
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It empowers businesses and government agencies to connect users and devices to private more securely, Software as a Service (SaaS), and internet applications while maintaining strict security policies and visibility.
Integrating Alto Networks&#8217; SASE capabilities into T-Mobile&#8217;s network protects customer data more effectively across endpoints.
The number of business 5G IoT connections in North America is expected to grow from five million in 2025 to 39 million by 2030.
Palo Alto Networks surged 23% in the last 12 months. The company snapped up an AI security startup called Protect AI at a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45184304/palo-alto-networks-acquires-protect-ai-for-500m-a-startup-backed-by-salesforce-samsung-and-01-advisors-in-ai-security-push" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">valuation of over</a> $500 million. The deal is expected to close later this year.
Wedbush analyst Dan Ives <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44670176/nvidia-apple-top-names-to-own-cybersecurity-stocks-to-outperform-tech-analyst-dan-ives-says" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">named it among</a> his defensive picks, suggesting investors could rotate from semis to software to hunker down amid the current market volatility.
T-Mobile US stock surged 48% in the last 12 months. Scotiabank analyst Maher Yaghi upgraded the rating, citing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45119505/t-mobiles-consistent-subscriber-growth-and-strong-market-trends-prompt-analyst-upgrade" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">healthy subscriber growth</a> and strong industry trends despite a recent stock drop.
Price Actions: T-Mobile US stock is up 2.63% to $241.49 at last check on Thursday. PANW is up 1.45%.
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Citigroup analyst John Yu initiated coverage on WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBTN#NASDAQ">WBTN</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $11. Webtoon Entertainment shares closed at $8.05 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/wbtn/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Zelman &amp; Assoc initiated coverage on Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>) with an Outperform rating. Wayfair shares closed at $38.53 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/W/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Zelman &amp; Assoc initiated coverage on Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) with an Underperform rating. Williams-Sonoma shares closed at $171.62 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WSM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Roth Capital analyst Taz Koujalgi initiated coverage on Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) with a Neutral rating and announced a price target of $210. Palo Alto shares closed at $190.90 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PANW/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Considering buying WSM stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Roth Capital analyst Taz Koujalgi initiates coverage on Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $210.

Roth Capital Initiates Coverage On Palo Alto Networks with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $210

New solution unites America's only nationwide 5G Advanced network with industry-leading Prisma SASE 5G to offer more secure, comprehensive connectivity for businesses and government agencies
Today, T-Mobile (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) and Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) introduced ‘T-Mobile SASE, with Palo Alto Networks' — a new managed offering that brings together <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.t-mobile.com%2Fnews%2Fnetwork%2Ft-mobile-reaches-5g-advanced-nationwide-milestone-unlocks-the-modern-wireless-network-for-consumers-businesses-and-developers&amp;esheet=54255536&amp;newsitemid=20250515144479&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=America%26%238217%3Bs+only+nationwide+5G+Advanced+network&amp;index=1&amp;md5=9446c88e82de55d98bfa5aff4ac88267">America's only nationwide 5G Advanced network</a>, T-Mobile's T-SIMsecure with T-Mobile Security Slice and Palo Alto Networks' industry-leading <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paloaltonetworks.com%2Fsase%2F5G-for-service-providers&amp;esheet=54255536&amp;newsitemid=20250515144479&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Prisma+SASE+5G&amp;index=2&amp;md5=f73fbde5bc7f1cdee82d4dc408cba17c">Prisma SASE 5G</a>. The offering will deliver enhanced protection, performance and simplicity to T-Mobile for Business customers.
Palo Alto Networks Prisma SASE 5G, the cloud-native Zero Trust security solution, expands T-Mobile's security portfolio enabling organizations to better protect their networks and devices without the need for extra equipment or additional software. It empowers businesses and government agencies to more securely connect users and devices to private, Software as a Service (SaaS) and internet applications while maintaining strict security policies and visibility. By integrating Palo Alto Networks' SASE capabilities into T-Mobile's network, customer data has increased protection across endpoints.

T-Mobile And Palo Alto Networks Introduce Managed SASE Offering For Wireless Devices

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 11.29% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.95%. Currently, Palo Alto Networks has a market capitalization of $127.13 billion. 
Buying $1000 In PANW: If an investor had bought $1000 of PANW stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $7,303.62 today based on a price of $192.01 for PANW at the time of writing.
<h3>Palo Alto Networks's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In This Stock 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Markets rallied hard on Monday as the US/China trade war was put on a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45368500/nasdaq-jumps-over-4-following-us-china-tariff-truce-investor-sentiment-improves-as-fear-index-remains-in-greed-zone">90-day timeout</a>. While tariffs of up to 30% remain in place on a large percentage of Chinese imports, the most crippling ones were removed, and the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45367206/sp-500-rallies-over-3-on-us-china-90-day-tariff-truce-but-experts-warn-it-doesnt-guarantee-a-complete-resolution-of-the-trade-war">S&amp;P 500 jumped</a> more than 3%.
But the tariff reset is not the only thing boosting markets lately. The tech sector has been quietly rallying as strong earnings have helped large-cap firms outperform the rest of the market. Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) reported strong Q1 earnings, including an impressive EPS number from META that came in 20% higher than expectations. Both stocks jumped following their reports, with MSFT leaping 10% and closing above $435 for the first time since January.
Large-cap tech has allowed the NASDAQ to comfortably outperform the S&amp;P 500 over the last couple of weeks. And if recent earnings and capex spending plans are any indication, the sector will continue to fuel the next leg of any potential market rally.
Here are four large tech stocks with momentum after earnings, pushing the stocks higher and higher.
Each stock has a highly anticipated conference call and a Benzinga Edge Momentum Score of at least 80.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Meta Platforms Inc.&nbsp;</h2>
Benzinga Edge Momentum Score: 82.82
Meta Platforms shares soared in February, riding a DiMaggio-esque streak of 20 consecutive up days to a new all-time high above $740 per share. However, a steep correction followed the impressive winning streak, and shares were back under $500 by the third week of April. But now, with tariff turbulence (maybe) in the rearview, earnings could become the focus, and META's quarter surpassed all expectations.
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On April 30, META reported Q1 EPS of $6.43 and revenue of $42.31B, handily surpassing analyst estimates, including a nearly 22% upside EPS beat. The company earned $16.64B in net income, a year-over-year increase of almost 35%. Profit margins also came in 15% higher than the previous year. META earns a spot on our list over MSFT because we believe there's more short-term upside in META shares, especially if the 50-day SMA and 200-day SMA continue converging. Based on 43 analyst reports, META shares are a consensus Buy with an average price target of $704, indicating 10% more potential upside from current levels.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Netflix Inc.&nbsp;</h2>
Benzinga Edge Momentum Score: 96.14
Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) is the biggest winner in the streaming wars, with a dominant market share amongst TV viewers and new forays into live sports and entertainment. The stock dipped under $200 per share in June 2022 at the peak of the bear market but now sits above $1100, a remarkable advance of more than 500% in less than three years. The company reported solid earnings on April 17, posting a modest revenue beat but an EPS figure 15% higher than analyst expectations.
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The $10.54 billion in revenue is still the most Netflix has ever done in a quarter, and the report was the fifth straight top and bottom line beat for the streaming giant. The stock also has strong technical signals, trading firmly above the 50-day and 200-day SMAs after bouncing off the 200-day SMA in early April. The company projects EPS of $7.04 and revenue of $11.04 billion in Q2 2025, and it received 11 price target boosts from analysts following the Q1 report. A recent oversold reading on the RSI triggered a short selloff, which could represent a good entry point for new investors.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Uber Technologies Inc.&nbsp;</h2>
Benzinga Edge Momentum Score: 85.44
Uber (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NASDAQ">UBER</a>) has been on a long path to profitability. Still, the company reported positive income in Q2 2023 and has made money in seven of the eight quarterly reports since then. Its Q1 2025 report was a serious improvement over Q4 2024, with EPS beating analyst expectations by more than 65% (negating a slight miss on revenue). One big positive has been the Uber One subscription service, which experienced 60% year-over-year growth and provides the company with a new model for customer retention. The stock is now up more than 44% year-to-date, including a 20% ascent in the last month.
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UBER shares saw a Golden Cross form in March as the 50-day SMA crossed over the 200-day SMA, but the bullish momentum didn't kick in until the initial tariff pause on April 9. The momentum continued following the May 7 earnings report. Today, the stock trades comfortably above its 50- and 200-day SMAs. One possible trap to watch is on the RSI, where the reading approaches the overbought threshold of 70. However, Uber appears now to have fundamental and technical tailwinds at its back, and analysts remain bullish with a consensus Buy rating based on 34 research reports.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Palo Alto Networks&nbsp;</h2>
Benzinga Edge Momentum Score: 98.30
One of the highest momentum scores belongs to Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), a favorite during the post-COVID bull market. The stock also didn't suffer as hard as the rest of the tech sector during the 2022 bear market and has posted an overall gain of more than 400% in the last five years. While its earnings for Q1 haven't been released yet, the stock is showing signs of more upside ahead.
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Palo Alto Networks doesn't report earnings until May 20, but investors appear to be positioning themselves for positive numbers. The 10-day exponential MA recently crossed the 20-day exponential MA, indicating short-term momentum brewing (EMAs give more weight to recent prices than SMAs). According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45357613/china-tariff-de-escalation-biggest-winners-include-tesla-apple-new-tech-highs-back-on-the-table-now-for-2025">Wedbush</a>, cybersecurity stocks could be a group that sees outsized gains after the reduction of the China tariffs. Palo Alto Networks reported a top and bottom line beat for its Q4 2024 report; analysts expect an EPS of 0.77 and revenue of $2.28B for Q1 2025. The stock is rated a consensus Buy based on 43 analyst reports, with an average price target of $311, which indicates an upside potential of more than 35%.
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4 Tech Stocks With Huge Earnings Momentum

An agreement by the U.S. and China to lower tariff amounts could send technology stocks to new highs, according to a well-known sector analyst.
What Happened: The U.S. is lowering its tariff on goods imported from China from 145% to 30%, while China has agreed to lower its tariff on U.S. goods from 125% to 10%. Both moves are temporarily <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45347089/wall-street-rips-higher-as-tariff-truce-halts-us-china-economic-escalation">in place for 90 days</a>.
The deal announced Monday morning came after a series of weekend negotiations between the two countries. 
Wedbush analyst Dan Ives discussed the winners in the tech industry in an interview <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2025-05-12/us-china-tariff-pause-is-dream-scenario-for-tech-ives-video?sref=TBDibEcD">with</a> Bloomberg.
The Big Winners: Ives highlighted Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) as one of the biggest winners in the technology sector on the heels of the tariff news.
"It puts new tech highs back on the table now for 2025," Ives said.
Ives said tariffs have been the front and center story for Apple with the company hedging and saying it would shift production to India. With the news, Ives said this could slow down the shift to India for the iPhone 17 with China getting the vast majority of the production volume.
"There was a window here where this needed to change."
Ives said the 30% tariff could go lower in the future to a 15% to 20% range, something that might start to get baked into stock prices.
"It's a game changer."
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Ives said Apple has "pricing power to an extent" and the tariff news still gives the company the flexibility to raise prices if it wants.
The analyst said Apple's AI strategy really needs to produce the iPhone 17 because a large portion of the company's installed base looking to upgrade phones in the next two to three years.
"This puts that key bull case back on the table."
The other big winner named by Ives from the China tariff news is Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
"Tesla's going to be a huge beneficiary in terms of what we see in this de-escalation of the U.S., China tariffs," Ives told CNBC.
During his interview with Bloomberg, Ives was asked about Tesla CEO Elon Musk's whereabouts after his time spent in the White House was viewed as a distraction to many.
"Thankfully not in the White House," Ives said of Musk's whereabouts.
Ives said Musk is back at Tesla driving the company's autonomy strategy ahead of a robotaxi launch in June.
"It speaks to why Tesla is up. You need your leader back. They got their biggest asset back."
Ives said investors will look back and view this as a "pivotal moment for the Tesla story."
Other Winners: During a CNBC interview, Ives said the trade progress between China and the U.S. is a positive for many stocks in the technology sector.
"If you are a tech investor, this is a dream scenario," Ives said.
Ives said the tariff change could see NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) as a big winner.
"They are going to be one especially given the China tariffs."
Ives also named Oracle Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) as companies that the tariff news could be bullish for.
A slide shared during Ives&#8217; discussion about Tesla being a big winner also showed cybersecurity stock picks from Wedbush. That slide included Palo Alto Networks Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>), Zscaler Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>), CyberArk Software Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYBR#NASDAQ">CYBR</a>) and Check Point Software Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>). Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45347089/wall-street-rips-higher-as-tariff-truce-halts-us-china-economic-escalation"> • Wall Street Rips Higher As Tariff Truce Halts US–China Economic Escalation</a>
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China Tariff De-Escalation Biggest Winners Include Tesla, Apple: 'New Tech Highs Back On The Table Now For 2025'

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Shares of software stocks are trading higher amid overall market strength after the US and China agreed to a temporary reduction in most tariffs on each other's goods.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has been actively buying stocks in 2025, including transactions that may have been perfectly timed<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44852406/marjorie-taylor-greene-brushes-off-stock-buying-criticism-says-portfolio-manager-bought-the-dip"> during a market dip.</a>
Here's the latest transactions made by the congresswoman in early May.
What Happened: Greene was ranked as the 24th best-performing member of Congress based on their trades in 2024. The Congresswoman gained 30.2% for the year, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42860759/10-best-stock-traders-in-congress-in-2024-where-do-nancy-pelosi-pete-sessions-susan-collins-marjorie-taylor-greene-rank">outperforming the S&amp;P 500 </a>gain of 24.9%.
With new trades placed throughout the early months of 2025, Greene could see huge returns again during the year.
Here are her most recent trades made on May 5, as shown on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/?utm_source=BZprocontent050725">Benzinga Government Trades page</a>. All purchases made were listed as between $1,001 to $15,000 unless otherwise indicated.
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<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</li>
<li>AbbVie (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>)</li>
<li>Adobe Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>)</li>
<li>Applied Materials (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>)</li>
<li>Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</li>
<li>American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>)</li>
<li>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)</li>
<li>Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</li>
<li>BHP Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHP#NYSE">BHP</a>)</li>
<li>BP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>)</li>
<li>Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)</li>
<li>Blackstone Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>)</li>
<li>Cardinal Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAH#NYSE">CAH</a>)</li>
<li>Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>)</li>
<li>Cummins Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>)</li>
<li>Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>)</li>
<li>Dell Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>)</li>
<li>Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLR#NYSE">DLR</a>)</li>
<li>Duke Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUK#NYSE">DUK</a>)</li>
<li>Devon Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>)</li>
<li>FedEx Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>)</li>
<li>Frontline PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRO#NYSE">FRO</a>)</li>
<li>Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>): two separate purchases of $1,001 to $15,000</li>
<li>Corning Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>)</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>)</li>
<li>Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>)</li>
<li>The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>)</li>
<li>Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)</li>
<li>Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>)</li>
<li>JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)</li>
<li>Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>)</li>
<li>Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>)</li>
<li>MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>)</li>
<li>Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</li>
<li>Merck Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>)</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>)</li>
<li>Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</li>
<li>NextEra Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>)</li>
<li>ServiceNow Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NASDAQ">NOW</a>)</li>
<li>Norfolk Southern (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSC#NYSE">NSC</a>): two separate purchases of $1,001 to $15,000</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</li>
<li>Old Dominion Freight Line (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>)</li>
<li>Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>): two separate purchases of $1,001 to $15,000</li>
<li>Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>)</li>
<li>Paychex Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYX#NASDAQ">PAYX</a>)</li>
<li>Impinj Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PI#NASDAQ">PI</a>)</li>
<li>Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>)</li>
<li>Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>)</li>
<li>Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>)</li>
<li>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</li>
<li>United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>)</li>
<li>Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>)</li>
<li>Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>)</li>
</ul>
In total, that's more than 50 different stocks bought and disclosed by Greene in the latest filing. Based on the purchase range of $1,001 to $15,000, this would make the transaction range over $50,000 and up to more than $800,000.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/45077654/bill-named-after-nancy-pelosi-could-ban-congress-members-from-trading-stocks-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-pelosi-act">Bill Named After Nancy Pelosi Could Ban Congress Members From Trading Stocks: What You Need To Know About The &#8216;PELOSI&#8217; Act</a>
Why It's Important: Members of Congress are allowed to buy and sell stocks as long as they properly disclose the transaction.
The process has drawn scrutiny from the public and retail investors as members of Congress could have inside information and time their trades accordingly. Committee assignments in particular, often draw red flags from investors.
Greene serves on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability and the House Committee on Homeland Security with several subcommittee appointments. The congresswoman's past trade in technology and cybersecurity stocks has drawn attention with her role within Homeland Security.
Greene&#8217;s past trades of Palantir Technologies and a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44255172/marjorie-taylor-greene-buys-more-bitcoin-etf-shares-ahead-of-trumps-strategic-reserve-executive-order"> Bitcoin ETF </a>have drawn criticism along with the timing of her trades, as she is a close ally to President Donald Trump. 
When asked previously about buying stocks earlier this year that soared days later after Trump announced a pause to tariffs, Greene<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44852406/marjorie-taylor-greene-brushes-off-stock-buying-criticism-says-portfolio-manager-bought-the-dip"> brushed aside the criticism.</a>
&#8220;I think that criticism is laughable. President Trump has been talking about tariffs for decades,&#8221; Greene told reporters when asked about the trades at a recent town hall event in Georgia in a clip <a href="https://x.com/unusual_whales/status/1912456434081480777" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">shared </a>by Unusual Whales. The congresswoman used the opportunity to boast about her stock performance, which ranked her as one of the top trading members of Congress in 2024.
&#8220;I don&#8217;t place my buys and sells," Greene said, citing an agreement she has with her portfolio manager, who handles all the buying and selling of stocks. &#8220;He did a great job. Guess what he did. He bought the dip. And that&#8217;s what anybody that has financial sense does."
Greene also said her portfolio manager did not have inside information, everything was public and a potential tariff pause wasn&#8217;t a secret.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has reintroduced legislation that would ban members of Congress from trading or holding individual stocks.
The bill is known as the Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments Act, or PELOSI Act based on the first letter of each of the main words. The name takes aim at the congresswoman and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).  
&#8220;Members of Congress should be fighting for the people they were elected to serve — not day trading at the expense of their constituents,&#8221; Hawley&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-reintroduces-pelosi-act-to-ban-congress-from-trading-stocks/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a>. &#8220;Americans have seen politician after politician turn a profit using information not available to the general public.&#8221;
Hawley said the bill will help &#8220;restore Americans&#8217; trust in our nation&#8217;s legislative body.&#8221;
Hawley&#8217;s bill is being reintroduced as President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://time.com/7280114/donald-trump-2025-interview-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said&nbsp;</a>he would support such a ban.
&#8220;Well, I watched Nancy Pelosi get rich through insider information, and I would be okay with it. If they send it to me, I would do it,&#8221; Trump told TIME.
Trump said he would sign the ban if the bill passes Congress.
While Pelosi makes headlines for her trades, it&#8217;s important to remember that<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44852406/marjorie-taylor-greene-brushes-off-stock-buying-criticism-says-portfolio-manager-bought-the-dip" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;it is both Republican</a>&nbsp;and Democratic members of Congress who are profiting from buying and selling stocks and options while in office, with some trades coming with questionable timing or having a connection to committees they serve on.
In 2024, a list of the top-performing traders in Congress included six Republicans and four Democrats.
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Palo Alto Networks's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NYSE">PANW</a>) short percent of float has risen 9.94% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 24.66 million shares sold short, which is 3.76% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.43 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Palo Alto Networks Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746640821_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Palo Alto Networks has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Palo Alto Networks's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Palo Alto Networks's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.65%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/05/06/final-trades-robinhood-zscaler-palo-alto-networks-and-realty-income.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Bryn Talkington, managing partner of Requisite Capital Management, said Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) would<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HOOD/earnings"> break above $50</a>.
Supporting his view, Robinhood reported quarterly earnings of 37 cents per share on April 30, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 32 cents. Quarterly revenue of $927 million also beat the analyst consensus estimate of $922.53 million and is up from $618 million in the same period last year.
Malcolm Ethridge, executive vice president at CIC Wealth Management, likes Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>). Although the stock has remained rangebound for the better part of the year, it is going to break out heading toward earnings.
On the earnings front, Zscaler reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results on March 5 and issued third-quarter adjusted EPS guidance above estimates.
Don't forget to check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/">premarket coverage here</a>
Jason Snipe, chief investment officer of Odyssey Capital Advisors, named Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) as his final trade, saying the new platform strategy has been gaining momentum.
Supporting his view, Lockheed Martin posted better-than-expected results for the first quarter on April 22. The company reported a  4% year-over-year increase in net sales to $18.0 billion, beating the consensus of $17.8 billion. It clocked a GAAP EPS of $7.28, beating the consensus of $6.32.
Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington, CEO of Gilman Hill Asset Management, LLC, said Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/O#NYSE">O</a>) has a 5.7% dividend yield.
Lending support to his choice, Realty Income reported quarterly sales of $1.38 billion on May 5, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.31 billion.
Price Action:
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<li>Robinhood shares climbed 1.3% to close at $48.69 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Zscaler shares rose 0.1% to settle at $233.10 during Tuesday's session.</li>
<li>Palo Alto shares gained 0.3% to close at $188.69 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Realty Income shares fell 0.3% to settle at $56.79.</li>
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$38.9K</td>
<td>27.3K</td>
<td>49.9K</td>
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<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$197.50</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>12.1K</td>
</tr>
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<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
<td>$42.5K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
</tr>
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<td>IBM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$168.2K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
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<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>19.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
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<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>320</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
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<td>WDC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$117.0K</td>
<td>920</td>
<td>488</td>
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<td>DDOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
<td>$51.5K</td>
<td>348</td>
<td>328</td>
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<td>DELL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$31.1K</td>
<td>7.5K</td>
<td>322</td>
</tr>
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<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>279</td>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 9, 2025. This event was a transfer of 351 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.9K, with a price of $111.0 per contract. There were 27300 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 49958 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on May 9, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $197.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 3938 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12144 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on May 9, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $385.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.5K, with a price of $850.0 per contract. There were 1825 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8633 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 290 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $168.2K, with a price of $580.0 per contract. There were 3214 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1798 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 45 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 55 contract(s) at a $440.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.0K, with a price of $1270.0 per contract. There were 19036 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1639 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 9, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $340.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.2K, with a price of $1542.0 per contract. There were 320 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1103 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WDC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 136 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $42.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $117.0K, with a price of $585.0 per contract. There were 920 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 488 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DDOG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDOG#NASDAQ">DDOG</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 9, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $102.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.5K, with a price of $515.0 per contract. There were 348 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 328 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DELL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 136 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 21 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.1K, with a price of $1485.0 per contract. There were 7513 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 322 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PANW (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 255 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $2920.0 per contract. There were 2130 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 279 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
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Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), the global <a href="https://benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/03/44501515/cybersecurity-stocks-to-outperform-its-the-one-line-item-that-no-company-in-the-world-is-cutting-josh-brown">cybersecurity</a> powerhouse with a market capitalization nearing $120 billion, is making a high-stakes move into the world of AI security with the acquisition of Protect AI, a Seattle-based startup that's risen fast in the red-hot <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44375147/smart-puppies-are-smarter-than-ai-mark-cubans-surprising-take-on-the-future-of-artificial-intelligence">artificial intelligence</a> space.
The deal, <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/palo-alto-networks-announces-intent-to-acquire-protect-ai-a-game-changing-security-for-ai-company-302439638.html">announced</a> Monday, is expected to close later this year. The transaction is valued at over $500 million, <a href="https://www.geekwire.com/2025/palo-alto-networks-to-acquire-seattle-cybersecurity-startup-protect-ai/">GeekWire</a> reported, citing sources familiar with the transaction.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Big Names Back a Big Bet on AI Security</h2>
Protect AI, founded in 2022 by former engineering leaders from Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Oracle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), and Amazon Web Services, helps enterprise customers secure machine learning systems by monitoring every layer of the AI pipeline, from data to deployment. It's one of the few startups solely focused on the growing threat landscape surrounding AI-based attacks.
Protect AI has attracted a notable roster of investors, including Salesforce Ventures, Samsung's Venture Investment Corp., and 01 Advisors, a VC firm co-founded by former Twitter executives.
According to<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-01/security-startup-protect-ai-valued-at-400-million-in-funding-deal"> Bloomberg</a>, the company raised a $60 million Series B round in 2024, bringing its total valuation at the time to approximately $400 million.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Prisma AIRS, Palo Alto's Push Into AI Risk Mitigation</h2>
Palo Alto Networks said the acquisition would be integrated into its newly launched AI-native security platform. The platform aims to defend organizations from emerging threats like model manipulation, prompt injection, training data poisoning, and supply chain vulnerabilities, risks that traditional cybersecurity tools often overlook.
Ian Swanson, CEO of Protect AI, wrote in a LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ianswanson_ai-cybersecurity-aisecurity-activity-7322599663746895872-6VDy?utm_source=social_share_send&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop_web&amp;rcm=ACoAACFfB9ABrae0tWCn0kxTT-AK_zR_u68I34M">post</a> that the company set out to &#8220;help organizations secure the most important technology of our time: AI.&#8221; He credited the company's team, investors, and growing industry urgency for helping them build what he called &#8220;category-leading solutions.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Founding Team with Deep Tech Pedigree</h2>
Protect AI was co-founded by Swanson, Badar Ahmed, and Daryan Dehghanpisheh, all of whom previously held senior positions at AI-focused startups acquired by tech giants. Swanson's previous ventures include Sometrics, which was acquired by American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) in 2011, writes GeekWire.
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The startup has also made strategic acquisitions of its own, snapping up Laiyer AI, SydeLabs, Rebuff, and Huntr to expand its capabilities in red-teaming large language models and securing open-source AI supply chains. According to GeekWire, Protect AI currently employs around 120 people across offices in Seattle, Berlin, and Bangalore.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Strategic Moves with Long-Term Vision</h2>
The acquisition comes as cybersecurity experts warn of a widening AI threat surface. A 2024<a href="https://hiddenlayer.com/company/newsroom/hiddenlayer-ai-threat-landscape-report/"> report</a> by HiddenLayer revealed that nearly three-fourths of enterprises experienced at least one AI-related breach last year. That statistic has turned AI security from a niche concern into a boardroom priority.
Analysts expect massive growth in the space. In a 2024 report, Morgan Stanley <a href="https://www.morganstanley.com/articles/ai-cybersecurity-new-era">projected</a> the AI cybersecurity market will surge to $135 billion by 2030, reflecting a deepening need for solutions that can secure advanced machine learning environments.
This acquisition signals Palo Alto Networks' growing interest in AI-specific security as the technology becomes more embedded across sectors like software, finance, healthcare, and government.
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Palo Alto Networks Acquires Protect AI For $500M+, A Startup Backed By Salesforce, Samsung, And 01 Advisors In AI Security Push

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in PANW usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 17 extraordinary options activities for Palo Alto Networks. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 35% leaning bullish and 47% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $179,270, and 13 are calls, amounting to $1,351,996.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $110.0 to $210.0 for Palo Alto Networks during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Palo Alto Networks options trades today is 706.71 with a total volume of 2,066.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Palo Alto Networks's big money trades within a strike price range of $110.0 to $210.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Palo Alto Networks 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746208984_0_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$10.05</td>
<td>$9.95</td>
<td>$9.95</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$397.0K</td>
<td align="right">863</td>
<td align="right">859</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$9.95</td>
<td>$9.7</td>
<td>$9.83</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$393.2K</td>
<td align="right">863</td>
<td align="right">459</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$27.2</td>
<td>$27.0</td>
<td>$27.2</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$201.2K</td>
<td align="right">861</td>
<td align="right">76</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$12.85</td>
<td>$12.2</td>
<td>$12.85</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$64.2K</td>
<td align="right">653</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$36.7</td>
<td>$36.0</td>
<td>$36.0</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$54.0K</td>
<td align="right">44</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Palo Alto Networks</h3>
Palo Alto Networks is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, and security operations. The California-based firm has more than 80,000 enterprise customers across the world, including more than three fourths of the Global 2000.
<h3>Where Is Palo Alto Networks Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,193,416, with PANW's price up by 2.53%, positioned at $190.98.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 18 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Palo Alto Networks</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $188.67.
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&#x2A; An analyst from HSBC has elevated its stance to Hold, setting a new price target at $156. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Overweight rating on Palo Alto Networks with a target price of $205. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Keybanc keeps a Overweight rating on Palo Alto Networks with a target price of $205. 
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