Palo Alto Networks Rises 19.5% YTD: Time to Hold or Book Profits?
Key Takeaways Palo Alto Networks shares are up 19.5% YTD, underperforming the Security industry's 20.6% growth.Revenues and NGS ARR growth are slowing, with fiscal 2026 sales projected to rise about 14%.AI innovations like Cortex XSIAM, Prisma AIRS and a planned CyberArk deal support long-term growth.Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ((PANW) shares have gained 19.5% year to date, underperforming the Zacks Security industry’s growth of 20.6%. The stock has also underperformed its industry peers and competitors, inclu ...