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Why PANW Stock dropped -3.53% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$380.57 -3.53% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
Palo Alto Networks Inc. (PANW) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 72/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (73% profit margin, 4% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
ROARABLE B • BUY
Cap $311.47B
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
RQD QUANT TACHOMETERBUY • B
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ · Rk B+
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+6.3% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for PANW)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±10.2%
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Why PANW Stock dropped -3.53% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Palo Alto Networks Inc. (PANW) dropped -3.53% to $380.57, trading at 82% of its 52-week range ($139.57 – $432.33). High-quality cash engine (73% profit margin, 4% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 82% of its 52-week range ($139.57 – $432.33) with RSI-14 at 51 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±10.2% around $380.57 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable B (Buy) backed by 73.4% gross margin and $3.3B annual free cash flow.
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PANW // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +106.20%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-01O $394.5H $394.5L $380.6C $380.6VOL 7.38M
RES: $464.0SUP: $338.4SMA50: $372.6SMA200: $270.8
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
48.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +14.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (PANW)
Technology Rank #51 of 241
⚔️ FTNT vs PANW Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (PANW vs. FTNT, LOGI, LRCX, DELL)
Industry: Computer peripheral equipment (3 Tracked Issuers)Across 241 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Palo Alto Networks Inc. (PANW) ranks #51 by composite RQD confidence (72/100, grade B) and #19 by equity capitalization ($311.47B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, LOGI leads on earnings valuation at 19.7x trailing P/E, while LOGI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 48.7% ROIC and 43.2% gross margin. FTNT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 74/100 (B) compared with PANW at 72/100 (B).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PANW
ACTIVE
Palo Alto Networks Inc. | B | 72/100 | — | 73.4% | 3.9% | -3.53% | $311.47B | Benchmark Subject |
| FTNT Fortinet Inc. | B | 74/100 | 55.1x | 80.5% | 20.2% | -20.09% | $102.06B | /ftnt-vs-panw → |
| LOGI Logitech International S.A. | B- | 71/100 | 19.7x | 43.2% | 48.7% | +0.70% | $14.03B | /logi-vs-panw → |
| LRCX Lam Research Corporation | C- | 59/100 | 43.7x | 50.5% | 25.5% | +0.23% | $317.78B | /lrcx-vs-panw → |
| DELL Dell Technologies Inc. (Class C) | B- | 71/100 | 50.9x | 20.0% | 26.6% | -3.70% | $302.34B | /dell-vs-panw → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-07-31 • CIK 0001327567In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-07-31), Palo Alto Networks Inc. (PANW) reported GAAP revenue of $9.22B (+14.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $8.03B , and +33.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $1.13B, operating cash flow of $3.72B, and free cash flow of $3.30B (+14.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, PANW closed FY2025 with $24.98B in total assets against $7.01B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 12.72, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-07-31 | $9.22B | $1.13B | $3.72B | $3.30B | $24.98B | $7.01B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-07-31 | $8.03B | $2.58B | $3.26B | $2.90B | $20.95B | $6.56B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-07-31 | $6.89B | $439.7M | $2.78B | $2.47B | $171.31B | $40.09B |
3. PANW Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs PANW stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: PANW) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 72/100 at a spot price of $380.57 (-3.53% 1D, market cap $311.47B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20. Across 241 tracked Technology issuers, PANW ranks #51 in composite RQD confidence.
How does PANW compare to FTNT and LOGI in the Technology sector?
Within the Technology sector (Computer peripheral equipment), PANW carries a Roarable B (72/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 73.4%, and ROIC of 3.9%. By comparison, FTNT (Fortinet Inc.) holds a B grade (74/100 RQD, P/E 55.1x, ROIC 20.2%, cap $102.06B) and LOGI (Logitech International S.A.) posts a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 19.7x, ROIC 48.7%, cap $14.03B). Among the 5-stock peer group, LOGI leads on earnings multiple (19.7x) while LOGI leads on capital efficiency (48.7% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for PANW?
Per PANW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-07-31, CIK 0001327567), Palo Alto Networks Inc. generated $9.22B in revenue (+14.9% YoY), $1.13B in net income, and $3.30B in free cash flow against $24.98B in total assets and $7.01B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is PANW trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
PANW last traded at $380.57 (-3.53% on volume of 7,384,031 shares), positioning the stock +2.14% above its 50-day simple moving average ($372.60) and +40.55% above its 200-day simple moving average ($270.78). Across its 52-week range of $139.57 to $432.33, PANW sits at the 82.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 51.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±10.2% ($341.75 to $419.39).
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Why PANW Stock dropped -3.53% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (73% profit margin, 4% return on capital) with steady institutional support.