Morgan Stanley Raises its Price Target on Palo Alto Networks (PANW)

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) is one of the 12 Strong Buy Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next 5 Years.

On May 20, 2026, Morgan Stanley analyst Meta Marshall raised the firm’s price target on Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) to $253 from $223 and maintained an Overweight rating on the shares. Marshall said Morgan Stanley’s latest channel discussions and reseller survey data suggest Palo Alto Networks continues to gain share across multiple security categories, while expecting “solid” fiscal Q3 results.

Cantor Fitzgerald also raised the firm’s price target on Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) to $285 from $220 and maintained an Overweight rating on the shares ahead of the company’s earnings report due after the market close on June 2. Cantor Fitzgerald expects continued platformization, large deal momentum, and broad-based strength to support “solid” fiscal Q3 results.

Morgan Stanley Raises its Price Target on Palo Alto Networks (PANW)

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Meanwhile, Stifel raised the firm’s price target on Palo Alto Networks (PANW) to $275 from $185 and maintained a Buy rating on the shares ahead of the company’s fiscal Q3 report on Tuesday, June 2. Stifel cited recent partner checks and a solid print from Fortinet (FTNT), saying it expects at least in-line results both organically and inorganically.

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) provides cybersecurity solutions across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Japan.

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