Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
PANWTechnologyNASDAQSoftware - Infrastructure · Last scanned Jun 2, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the technology sector, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) is listed under Software - Infrastructure. The company carries a $243.69B market cap, placing it firmly in the mega-cap category. It offers Prisma Access, a secure access service edge solution; Strata Cloud Manager, a network security management solution; and Prisma AIRS to protect customers' entire AI ecosystem.
Market Cap
$243.69B
Beta
0.77
P/E (TTM)
166.93
P/E (Fwd)
75.50
EPS (TTM)
$1.80
EPS (Fwd)
$3.98
ROE
16.3%
ROA
3.5%
Cash
$4.54B
Total Debt
$459.0M
Free CF
$2.86B
52W Change
52.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
With $4.54B in cash and $459.0M in debt, PANW maintains more liquidity than leverage. This favorable balance sheet position can be an asset when capital markets become less accommodating. Free cash flow comes in at $2.86B, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 16.3% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.5% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $5.50B (2022) to $9.22B (2025), reflecting a 68% increase over the period.
With cash comfortably exceeding debt, PANW has financial flexibility that may help navigate uncertain periods. The elevated P/E ratio means the stock is priced for significant future growth. If earnings disappoint, the price correction could be sharp. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Palo Alto Networks, Inc.'s trajectory.