Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $370.27, -1.27% vs the prior close of $375.04.
- Volume 5.60M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average.
- New SEC filings: 4 (Oct 14, 2026).
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
PANW dips 1.3% to $370.27, 4 down days in a row. Closed at $370.27, -1.27% vs the prior close of $375.04. Day range $361.68–$372.05, opened at $367.05.
PANW daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — PANW dips 1.3% to $370.27, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $370.27, -1.27% vs the prior close of $375.04. Day range $361.68–$372.05, opened at $367.05.
- Volume was 5.60M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 5.93M.
- Price is -0.9% vs its 50-day average ($373.62) and +42.5% vs its 200-day average ($259.90).
- 52-week range $139.57–$432.33; today's close sits at 79% of that range, 14.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 14, 2026 — PANW slides 5.5% to $375.04, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $375.04, -5.54% vs the prior close of $397.03. Day range $370.50–$383.64, opened at $378.96.
- Volume was 7.16M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 5.95M.
- Price is +0.4% vs its 50-day average ($373.46) and +44.8% vs its 200-day average ($258.98).
- 52-week range $139.57–$432.33; today's close sits at 80% of that range, 13.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 13, 2026 — PANW dips 1.7% to $397.03
- Closed at $397.03, -1.68% vs the prior close of $403.83. Day range $396.04–$407.80, opened at $397.51.
- Volume was 3.49M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 6.03M — lighter than usual.
- Price is +6.4% vs its 50-day average ($373.29) and +53.9% vs its 200-day average ($258.05).
- 52-week range $139.57–$432.33; today's close sits at 88% of that range, 8.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — PANW slides 3.6% to $403.83
- Closed at $403.83, -3.57% vs the prior close of $418.78. Day range $397.71–$421.48, opened at $421.41.
- Volume was 4.80M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 6.03M.
- Price is +8.5% vs its 50-day average ($372.29) and +57.1% vs its 200-day average ($257.00).
- 52-week range $139.57–$432.33; today's close sits at 90% of that range, 6.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — PANW jumps 5.1% to $418.78
- Closed at $418.78, +5.09% vs the prior close of $398.50. Day range $401.89–$419.50, opened at $404.39.
- Volume was 3.83M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 6.09M.
- Price is +12.9% vs its 50-day average ($370.85) and +63.6% vs its 200-day average ($255.92).
- 52-week range $139.57–$432.33; today's close sits at 95% of that range, 3.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — PANW dips 1.7% to $398.50
- Closed at $398.50, -1.74% vs the prior close of $405.57. Day range $395.80–$411.89, opened at $402.98.
- Volume was 4.42M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 6.13M.
- Price is +8.0% vs its 50-day average ($368.99) and +56.4% vs its 200-day average ($254.78).
- 52-week range $139.57–$432.33; today's close sits at 88% of that range, 7.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — PANW slides 3.4% to $405.57
- Closed at $405.57, -3.42% vs the prior close of $419.91. Day range $404.63–$416.60, opened at $413.41.
- Volume was 3.89M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 6.18M.
- Price is +10.4% vs its 50-day average ($367.30) and +59.8% vs its 200-day average ($253.72).
- 52-week range $139.57–$432.33; today's close sits at 91% of that range, 6.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — PANW jumps 3.2% to $419.91, a 52-week high, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $419.91, +3.23% vs the prior close of $406.76. Day range $412.00–$432.33, opened at $412.80.
- Volume was 5.44M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 6.18M.
- Price is +14.9% vs its 50-day average ($365.57) and +66.2% vs its 200-day average ($252.62).
- 52-week range $139.57–$432.33; today's close sits at 96% of that range, 2.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 5, 2026 — PANW rises 0.9% to $406.76, a 52-week high
- Closed at $406.76, +0.87% vs the prior close of $403.24. Day range $399.17–$407.92, opened at $404.42.
- Volume was 4.45M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 6.19M.
- Price is +11.9% vs its 50-day average ($363.52) and +61.8% vs its 200-day average ($251.44).
- 52-week range $139.57–$409.50; today's close sits at 99% of that range, 0.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — PANW rises 1.8% to $403.24, a 52-week high
- Closed at $403.24, +1.76% vs the prior close of $396.25. Day range $399.95–$409.50, opened at $403.44.
- Volume was 4.90M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 6.21M.
- Price is +11.4% vs its 50-day average ($361.86) and +61.1% vs its 200-day average ($250.34).
- 52-week range $139.57–$409.50; today's close sits at 98% of that range, 1.5% below the 52-week high.
PANW latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about PANW in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 14, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Oct 13, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Oct 9, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Bawa Aparna sold 170 shares at $410.00 (≈$69.70K) on Oct 9, 2026; now holds 4,507
- Bawa Aparna sold 80 shares at $417.12 (≈$33.37K) on Oct 9, 2026; now holds 4,427
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 9, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Oct 9, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Klarich Lee gifted 60,000 shares on Oct 8, 2026; now holds 555,070
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 8, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Sep 10, 2026 · S-8 — Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Sep 10, 2026 · 10-K — Annual report (audited full-year financial statements and business review)
Annual report (audited full-year financial statements and business review)
Fiscal year ended Jul 31, 2026:
- Revenue: $11.48B (prior year $9.22B) (+24.5% vs Jul 31, 2025)
- Net income: $307.00M (prior year $1.13B) (-72.9% vs Jul 31, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.40 (prior year $1.60) (-75.0% vs Jul 31, 2025)
Sep 1, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Aug 21, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 5.03 — Amended its charter or bylaws / changed fiscal year.
Things to know before you trade PANW
- Last results release: Sep 1, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Jun 2, 2026, Feb 17, 2026, Nov 19, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Dec 1, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 2.61% (largest 5.5%).
- Liquidity: about 5.65M shares (≈$2.09B) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $370.27 vs a range of $139.57–$432.33 (79% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: 2:1 on Dec 16, 2024
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: Aparna Bawa sold 260 shares on Sep 24, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-K Sep 10, 2026; 8-K Sep 1, 2026; 8-K Aug 21, 2026.
- Share count: 818.00M shares outstanding (Aug 31, 2026), +22.3% vs a year earlier — notable dilution.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Computer Peripheral Equipment, NEC.
PANW market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 367.05 | 372.05 | 361.68 | 370.27 | 5.60M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 378.96 | 383.64 | 370.50 | 375.04 | 7.16M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 397.51 | 407.80 | 396.04 | 397.03 | 3.49M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 421.41 | 421.48 | 397.71 | 403.83 | 4.80M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 404.39 | 419.50 | 401.89 | 418.78 | 3.83M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 402.98 | 411.89 | 395.80 | 398.50 | 4.42M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 413.41 | 416.60 | 404.63 | 405.57 | 3.89M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 412.80 | 432.33 | 412.00 | 419.91 | 5.44M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 404.42 | 407.92 | 399.17 | 406.76 | 4.45M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 403.44 | 409.50 | 399.95 | 403.24 | 4.90M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 396.01 | 398.58 | 387.02 | 396.25 | 5.31M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 391.36 | 404.69 | 388.89 | 397.31 | 6.08M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 390.10 | 391.75 | 377.80 | 388.41 | 5.10M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 370.61 | 394.50 | 367.27 | 392.09 | 6.03M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 387.94 | 388.25 | 373.78 | 374.74 | 4.88M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 392.44 | 396.30 | 387.79 | 389.92 | 3.97M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 379.80 | 393.52 | 374.20 | 393.30 | 6.27M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 374.80 | 377.91 | 363.58 | 374.57 | 8.11M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 364.09 | 374.56 | 357.59 | 371.76 | 5.38M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 375.08 | 376.01 | 356.00 | 363.58 | 13.80M |
About Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Computer Peripheral Equipment, NEC”. Its business address is in SANTA CLARA, CA. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends July 31. SEC CIK 1327567.
PANW board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Nikesh Arora | Chief Executive Officer | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Aparna Bawa | Director | Sep 28, 2026 |
| John Donovan | Director | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Carl M. Eschenbach | Director | Dec 11, 2025 |
| James J Goetz | Director | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Mark A. Goodburn | Director | Dec 11, 2025 |
| John P. Key | Director | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Lee Klarich | EVP Chief Product & Tech Ofcr | May 27, 2026 |
| Mary Pat Mccarthy | Director | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Helle Thorning-Schmidt | Director | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Lorraine Twohill | Director | Dec 11, 2025 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Nikesh Arora | Chief Executive Officer | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Dipak Golechha | EVP, Chief Financial Officer | Sep 28, 2026 |
| William D Jr Jenkins | President | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Lee Klarich | EVP Chief Product & Tech Ofcr | May 27, 2026 |
| Josh D. Paul | Chief Accounting Officer | Sep 22, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Aparna Bawa | Sale | 260 | $392.69 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Dipak Golechha | Sale | 900 | $394.98 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Dipak Golechha | Sale | 2,200 | $393.58 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Dipak Golechha | Sale | 6,400 | $392.71 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Dipak Golechha | Sale | 5,301 | $391.71 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Dipak Golechha | Sale | 9,539 | $390.66 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Dipak Golechha | Sale | 2,160 | $389.85 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Dipak Golechha | Sale | 900 | $388.69 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Dipak Golechha | Sale | 100 | $396.21 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | James J Goetz | Sale | 900 | $372.51 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | James J Goetz | Sale | 910 | $373.53 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | James J Goetz | Sale | 3,348 | $374.72 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | James J Goetz | Sale | 4,313 | $375.73 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | James J Goetz | Sale | 4,751 | $376.66 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | James J Goetz | Sale | 1,293 | $377.65 |
PANW financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | $11.48B | $307.00M | 0.40 | $4.55B |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $9.22B | $1.13B | 1.60 | $3.72B |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $8.03B | $2.58B | 3.64 | $3.26B |
| Jul 31, 2023 | $6.89B | $439.70M | 0.64 | $2.78B |
| Jul 31, 2022 | $5.50B | $-267.00M | -0.90 | $1.98B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $48.46B, total liabilities $20.97B, cash $2.51B (as of Jul 31, 2026).
PANW earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $362.09 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $297.18 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $163.50 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $199.90 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $176.17 |
| May 20, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $194.48 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $201.88 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $196.45 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 20, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 15, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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