5 Best Long Term Low Risk Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds

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

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 86

5-Year Return: 309.7%

Beta Value: 0.77

On May 19, Truist raised its price recommendation on Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) to $275 from $200. It reiterated a Buy rating on the shares. The update came as part of a broader research note previewing first-quarter results for cybersecurity software companies. The analyst said investors are still focused on the usual setup-and-beat dynamics ahead of off-cycle quarterly EPS reports. At the same time, the broader discussion around AI disruption is expected to play a major role this earnings season as investors try to identify companies that could benefit from AI versus those that may face risks. For Palo Alto, Truist said investor attention will remain centered on execution following the company’s acquisitions of Chronosphere and CyberArk Software Ltd. The firm also pointed to the underlying organic momentum across Palo Alto’s core platforms.

On May 15, RBC Capital raised its price goal on PANW to $255 from $220. It kept an Outperform rating on the stock. The comments were part of a broader research note previewing quarterly results across the software sector. The analyst said the setup appears favorable for the company because its FY26 guidance was maintained on an organic basis last quarter and could have room to move higher organically in Q4. RBC also noted that the stock has already been a strong relative outperformer.

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) is a global AI cybersecurity company offering a broad portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and platforms across network security, cloud security, security operations, AI, and identity protection.