13 Best Automation Stocks to Buy According to Analysts

5. Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW)

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) is one of the Best Automation Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. On March 3, Wells Fargo began coverage of the company’s stock with an “Overweight” rating and a price objective of $200. As per the firm, the recent decline in the share price provides a favorable entry point. Notably, over the last 6 months, the company’s stock declined by over ~16%.

The firm’s analyst opines that Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) has exposure to around every major secular trend in the broader cybersecurity space.

In a different release, JPMorgan reduced its price objective on Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW)’s stock to $200 from $225, while keeping an “Overweight” rating, as reported by The Fly. Notably, the firm updated the model after the company’s fiscal Q2 2026 report. The firm highlighted a contraction in the peer multiple as a reason for the reduced target price.

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) offers cybersecurity solutions. Cortex XSOAR integrates with Strata network security solutions in order to automate as well as scale incident triage for quicker response to attacks.