PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC (5AP.DE) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings

FRA:5AP • US6974351057

139.94 EUR
+3.14 (+2.3%)
Last: Mar 5, 2026, 07:00 PM
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View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC (5AP.DE).

Forecast Snapshot

Consensus Price Target

Price Target
€183.36
+ 31.03% Upside

Next Earnings Forecast

Earnings Estimate
Release DateMay 18, 2026
PeriodQ3 / 2026
EPS Estimate$0.81
Revenue Estimate3.003B

ChartMill Buy Consensus

Rating
79.67%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score

Price Target Details & History

Consensus Price Target and Range

Mean target
€183.36
Upside
+ 31.03%
From current price of €139.94 to mean target of €183.36, Based on 61 analyst forecasts
Low
€97.87
Median
€182.94
High
€290.06

Price Target Revisions

1 Month
-9.09%
3 Months
-6.24%

Price Target Summary

61 analysts have analysed 5AP.DE and the average price target is 183.37 EUR. This implies a price increase of 31.03% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 139.94.
The average price target has been revised downward by 6.24% in the past 3 months.
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Analyst Ratings & History

Current Analyst Ratings

5AP Current Analyst Rating5AP Current Analyst Buy, Sell and Hold Ratings.Current Analyst Rating Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Strong Sell 5 10 15 20 25

Analyst Ratings History

5AP Historical Analyst Ratings5AP Historical Analyst Buy, Sell and Hold Ratings and number of analysts.Historical Monthly Analyst Rating -19 -17 -15 -13 -11 -9 -7 -5 -3 -1 20 40 60

Analyst Ratings Consensus

ChartMill Buy Consensus
79.67%
5AP.DE was analyzed by 61 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 80. So analysts seem to be have mildly positive about 5AP.DE.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
5AP.DE was analyzed by 61 analysts, which is quite many. So the average rating should be quite meaningful.
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Recent Upgrades & Downgrades

DateFirmActionFrom → To
2021-08-06OTR GlobalDowngrade Positive -> Mixed
2021-07-26Loop CapitalDowngrade Buy -> Hold
2021-07-22KeybancMaintains Overweight
2021-07-12Deutsche BankMaintains Buy
2021-06-16Piper SandlerMaintains Overweight
2021-05-27Cowen & Co.Initiate Outperform
2021-05-21Deutsche BankMaintains Buy
2021-05-21Raymond JamesMaintains Outperform
2021-05-21JP MorganMaintains Underweight
2021-05-21Northland Capital MarketsMaintains Outperform
2021-05-19BarclaysMaintains Overweight
2021-05-18Raymond JamesUpgrade Market Perform -> Outperform
2021-05-18JefferiesMaintains Buy
2021-04-23KeybancMaintains Overweight
2021-02-24MizuhoMaintains Buy
2021-02-24Argus ResearchMaintains Buy
2021-02-23DA DavidsonMaintains Buy
2021-02-23BMO CapitalUpgrade Market Perform -> Outperform
2021-02-23Deutsche BankMaintains Buy
2021-02-23OppenheimerMaintains Outperform
2021-02-23BarclaysMaintains Overweight
2021-02-23WedbushMaintains Outperform
2021-02-23Truist SecuritiesMaintains Buy
2021-02-23Piper SandlerMaintains Overweight
2021-02-22Morgan StanleyMaintains Overweight

Next Earnings Forecast Details

Next Earnings Details

Release DateMay 18, 2026
PeriodQ3 / 2026
EPS Estimate$0.81
Revenue Estimate3.003B
Revenue Q2Q31.19%
EPS Q2Q1.50%
Number of Analysts44

Next Earnings Revisions

Revenue (1 Month)
13.15%
Revenue (3 Months)
13.19%
EPS (1 Month)
-13.76%
EPS (3 Months)
-13.79%

Next Earnings Summary

5AP.DE is expected to report earnings on 5/18/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 0.81 EUR and the consensus revenue estimate is 3.00B EUR.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised upward by 13.19% in the past 3 months. Upward revisions are a positive sign and indicate that analysts are more optimistic about the next earnings compared to 3 months ago.
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Full Analyst Estimates

Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates

2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033
Revenue
YoY % growth
5AP.DE revenue by date.5AP.DE revenue by date.
6.893B
25.29%		8.028B
16.46%		9.222B
14.87%		10.758B
16.66%		12.213B
13.52%		13.796B
12.96%		16.181B
17.29%		17.324B
7.06%		19.303B
11.42%		21.447B
11.11%		23.711B
10.56%
EBITDA
YoY % growth
5AP.DE ebitda by date.5AP.DE ebitda by date.
669.5M
613.75%		1.172B
75.00%		1.586B
35.40%		3.631B
128.90%		4.348B
19.75%		5.207B
19.76%		N/AN/A6.159B7.446B
20.90%		8.871B
19.14%
EBIT
YoY % growth
5AP.DE ebit by date.5AP.DE ebit by date.
387.3M
305.14%		888.3M
129.36%		1.243B
39.92%		3.312B
166.47%		4.074B
23.01%		4.822B
18.36%		4.689B
-2.76%		5.362B
14.35%		6.112B
13.99%		11.297B
84.83%		N/A
Operating Margin
5AP.DE operating margin by date.5AP.DE operating margin by date.
5.62%11.07%13.48%30.79%33.36%34.95%28.98%30.95%31.66%52.67%N/A
EPS
YoY % growth
5AP.DE eps by date.5AP.DE eps by date.
2.21
75.40%		2.84
28.28%		3.34
17.81%		3.94
17.91%		4.42
12.32%		5.05
14.18%		5.72
13.20%		6.91
20.79%		7.91
14.48%		9.14
15.61%		10.48
14.62%

All data in USD

Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates

Q3 / 26 Q4 / 26 Q1 / 27 Q2 / 27 Q3 / 27 Q4 / 27 Q1 / 28 Q2 / 28 Q3 / 28 Q4 / 28
EPS
Q2Q % growth		0.81
1.50%		0.96
1.04%		1.03
11.10%		1.08
4.54%		1.07
32.20%		1.23
28.02%		1.18
14.34%		1.21
12.83%		1.21
12.49%		1.37
11.86%
Revenue
Q2Q % growth		3.003B
31.19%		3.349B
32.04%		2.848B
15.12%		2.975B
14.69%		3.009B
0.20%		3.306B
-1.28%		3.194B
12.15%		3.332B
12.00%		3.366B
11.86%		3.679B
11.28%
EBITDA
Q2Q % growth		867.82M
81.40%		1.057B
25.74%		920.27M
131.22%		949.09M
64.49%		924.69M
6.55%		1.091B
3.22%		1.045B
13.55%		1.055B
11.16%		1.032B
11.60%		1.23B
12.74%
EBIT
Q2Q % growth		780.95M
256.92%		970.74M
95.24%		856.33M
177.13%		898.34M
126.28%		896.96M
14.85%		1.043B
7.44%		981.15M
14.58%		1.011B
12.54%		1.006B
12.16%		1.178B
12.94%

All data in USD

Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data

5AP.DE Yearly Revenue VS Estimates5AP.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B 20B
5AP.DE Yearly EPS VS Estimates5AP.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6 8 10

Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary

Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)

EPS Next 3 Year
14.78%
EPS Next 5 Year
15.63%

Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)

Revenue Next 3 Year
13.76%
Revenue Next 5 Year
13.08%

Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)

EBIT Next 3 Year
25.17%
EBIT Next 5 Year
N/A
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PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC / 5AP.DE Forecast FAQ

What do analysts expect the price target to be for PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC (5AP.DE)?

61 analysts have analysed 5AP.DE and the average price target is 183.37 EUR. This implies a price increase of 31.03% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 139.94.


When does PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC (5AP.DE) report earnings?

PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC (5AP.DE) will report earnings on 2026-05-18, after the market close.


What are the consensus estimates for 5AP stock next earnings?

The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC (5AP.DE) is 0.81 EUR and the consensus revenue estimate is 3.00B EUR.


Can you provide the expected long term growth rate for PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC stock?

The expected long term growth rate for PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC (5AP.DE) is 13.76%.