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Palo Alto Networks Inc. (PANW) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$365.87 -3.86% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $364.21

Palo Alto Networks Inc. (PANW) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 72/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (73% profit margin, 4% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

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ROARABLE B • BUY Cap $311.47B

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As of 2026-11-02, Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: PANW) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 72/100 at a spot price of $365.87 (-3.86% 1D, market cap $311.47B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, PANW ranks #60 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Computer peripheral equipment), PANW carries a Roarable B (72/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 73.4%, and ROIC of 3.9%. By comparison, FTNT (Fortinet Inc.) holds a B grade (74/100 RQD, P/E 55.1x, ROIC 20.2%, cap $102.06B) and LOGI (Logitech International S.A.) posts a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 19.7x, ROIC 48.7%, cap $14.03B). Among the 5-stock peer group, LOGI leads on earnings multiple (19.7x) while LOGI leads on capital efficiency (48.7% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for PANW?

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Per PANW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-07-31, CIK 0001327567), Palo Alto Networks Inc. generated $9.22B in revenue (+14.9% YoY), $1.13B in net income, and $3.30B in free cash flow against $24.98B in total assets and $7.01B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 72/100 (B) historically ranked in the Top 13% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 68.7% hit rate).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ · Rk B+

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+6.3% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for PANW)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±10.1%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (72/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY PANW SCORES 72/100 (B) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (25% of score)

Altman Z-Score 12.72 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+17/20 pts (24% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±10.1% realized swing band)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)

Disciplined Float (+0.52% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 10 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

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Grade A-$397.03-14.3% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade B+$340.28+18% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade B+$401.70-8.9% Next Q

Current

Grade B$365.87+7% Hist 90D α

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Even with a 72/100 (B) score, PANW faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Disciplined Float (+0.52% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 70.9% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($373.19) or 200D SMA ($271.74) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($388.92) toward Bear Floor ($300.01).

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CALL VS. PUT WHALE SHARE

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Put/Call Ratio: — (No Active Options Snapshot)

MAX-PAIN EXPIRATION MAGNET

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No active options chain max-pain snapshot on file

HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING

±10.1%

Derived from 20D OHLCV bars (No Active Options Snapshot)

Active Strike Call vs. Put Concentration Ladder (PANW)

— (No Active Options Snapshot) — No unusual CBOE strike concentration anomalies recorded in the current database snapshot for PANW.

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PANW // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +98.24%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL

2026-11-02O $394.5H $394.5L $365.9C $365.9VOL 7.38M

RES: $465.7SUP: $338.8SMA50: $373.2SMA200: $271.7

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PANW Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

48.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +14.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (PANW vs. FTNT, LOGI, CRSR, EVLV)

Industry: Computer peripheral equipment (18 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Palo Alto Networks Inc. (PANW) ranks #60 by composite RQD confidence (72/100, grade B) and #18 by equity capitalization ($311.47B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, LOGI leads on earnings valuation at 19.7x trailing P/E, while LOGI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 48.7% ROIC and 43.2% gross margin. FTNT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 74/100 (B) compared with PANW at 72/100 (B).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
PANW ACTIVE Palo Alto Networks Inc.	B	72/100	—	73.4%	3.9%	-3.86%	$311.47B	Benchmark Subject
FTNT Fortinet Inc.	B	74/100	55.1x	80.5%	20.2%	-2.17%	$102.06B	/ftnt-vs-panw →
LOGI Logitech International S.A.	B-	71/100	19.7x	43.2%	48.7%	-3.47%	$14.03B	/logi-vs-panw →
CRSR Corsair Gaming Inc.	D+	56/100	92.8x	28.9%	0.2%	-8.23%	$1.49B	/crsr-vs-panw →
EVLV Evolv Technologies Holdings Inc. (Class A)	D-	43/100	—	51.6%	-35.0%	-3.30%	$878.5M	/evlv-vs-panw →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-07-31 • CIK 0001327567

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-07-31), Palo Alto Networks Inc. (PANW) reported GAAP revenue of $9.22B (+14.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $8.03B , and +33.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $1.13B, operating cash flow of $3.72B, and free cash flow of $3.30B (+14.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, PANW closed FY2025 with $24.98B in total assets against $7.01B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 12.72, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-07-31	$9.22B	$1.13B	$3.72B	$3.30B	$24.98B	$7.01B
FY2024 (FY)	2024-07-31	$8.03B	$2.58B	$3.26B	$2.90B	$20.95B	$6.56B
FY2023 (FY)	2023-07-31	$6.89B	$439.7M	$2.78B	$2.47B	$171.31B	$40.09B

3. PANW Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is PANW stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does PANW compare to FTNT and LOGI in the Technology sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for PANW?

Where is PANW trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

PANW last traded at $365.87 (-3.86% on volume of 7,571,683 shares), positioning the stock -1.96% below its 50-day simple moving average ($373.19) and +34.64% above its 200-day simple moving average ($271.74). Across its 52-week range of $139.57 to $432.33, PANW sits at the 77.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 51.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±10.1% ($328.92 to $402.82).

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What is PANW's options positioning and volatility profile?

Roarable tracks verified CBOE unusual options sweeps, put/call ratios, and OHLCV realized volatility bands for PANW.

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Sector Peer Dials

Logitech International S.A.

Evolv Technologies Holdings Inc. (Class A)

Stratasys Ltd. (Israel)

17 /100

PANW Core Snapshot

Market Cap $311.47B

Trailing / Fwd P/E — / —

Gross Profit Margin 73.4%

Return on Capital (ROIC) 3.9%

Free Cash Flow Yield 1.06%

12M Base Price Target $388.92

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Why is Palo Alto Networks stock sliding today?

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Palo Alto Networks Stocks Fall 2% Although $440 Target Meets an Earnings Gap

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PANW — Palo Alto Networks Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:08:34Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, PANW scores 72 out of 100, a letter grade of B, with the verdict label "Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward." The five pillars are:

Fundamental Cash Engine: 14 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 3.9% and an FCF yield of 1.06%. Together these indicate the business converts capital and sales into cash at a modest rate relative to its size, which limits this pillar's score.
Whale 13F Flow: 17 / 20. The RQD rating describes this pillar as institutional accumulation and options positioning. It is the second-strongest pillar and suggests large holders have been adding exposure.
Insider Conviction: 10 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. This is the weakest pillar, indicating insider activity provides less conviction support than institutional activity.
Macro Regime Fit: 13 / 20. The RQD rating cites a beta of 1.28 and sector sensitivity. A beta above 1 means the stock has historically moved more than the broad market, which raises both upside and drawdown exposure in volatile regimes.
Forensic Balance Sheet: 18 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this is the strongest pillar, citing an Altman Z of 12.72, a Piotroski F of 8/9, and a Debt/Equity of 0.7. This indicates a financially resilient balance sheet.

For a prospective investor, the upside drivers are the strong balance sheet and institutional accumulation. The valuation tradeoff is visible in the cash metrics: a 1.06% FCF yield and an EV/EBITDA of 95 mean the price already embeds substantial expectations for future earnings growth. Beta of 1.28 implies amplified sensitivity to market swings. The rating is analytical, not a recommendation for any individual.

Business

Palo Alto Networks Inc. is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Technology sector, classified under the Computer peripheral equipment industry. Per the source profile, the company carries a market capitalization of $311.5B. The source data does not describe its products, customers, or revenue model beyond sector and industry classification. Gross margin is 73.4% per the market data, and operating margin is 13.5%.

Financial Trend

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025	$9221.0M	$1243.0M	$1133.9M	N/A	$3301.1M	$4158.0M	$7013.7M
FY 2024	$8027.0M	$684.0M	$2577.6M	N/A	$2896.8M	$2226.0M	$6559.4M
FY 2023	$6892.7M	$387.3M	$439.7M	N/A	$2467.3M	N/A	$40086.8M

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $6892.7M in FY 2023 to $9221.0M in FY 2025. Net margin is 12.3% and operating margin 13.5% per the market data. Net income in FY 2024 ($2577.6M) exceeded FY 2025 ($1133.9M) even though operating income moved the other way, a divergence the source data does not explain. ROIC is 3.9%. Per the RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 12.72 and the Piotroski F-Score is 8/9, with Debt/Equity at 0.7. FY 2023 debt is reported at $40086.8M, which is inconsistent with the FY 2024 and FY 2025 figures and is not reconciled in the source data.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Six news items are provided, all related to PANW. Three are flagged RED (RISK WATCH): "Why Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock Is Falling Today" (Yahoo Finance), "Palo Alto Networks Stocks Fall 2% Although $440 Target Meets an Earnings Gap" (TradingView), and the Investing.com item asking why the stock is sliding (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE). Two are YELLOW (MARKET WIRE): the Seeking Alpha piece "Get Out Before The Hype Ends" and The Motley Fool comparison with Oracle. One is GREEN (CATALYST): "Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts" (Yahoo Finance). Per the source data, the stock is down 3.53% at the time of pricing. The summaries are generic and do not state the specific reasons for the moves. The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph reports no supply-chain links and no proprietary signals.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is listed as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. The source data therefore contains no upstream or downstream dependency mapping and no sector correlation evidence. The only sector context is Technology / Computer peripheral equipment and a beta of 1.28. Investors should note that second-order ripples cannot be assessed from the provided data.

Open Questions

What specific events drove the RISK WATCH headlines and the 3.53% decline, given that the news summaries are generic?
Why does FY 2023 debt show $40086.8M while FY 2024 and FY 2025 show roughly $6.5–7.0B, and is this a reporting or scope change?
Why did net income fall from $2577.6M in FY 2024 to $1133.9M in FY 2025 while operating income rose?
What are the TTM EPS and forward P/E, which would clarify whether the 95 EV/EBITDA reflects growth or valuation strain?
What insider, 13F, or congressional transactions make up the cluster flow behind the insider pillar score?

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🔴 RISK WATCH Yahoo Finance • 4h ago

Why Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock Is Falling Today

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Investing.com • 7h ago

Why is Palo Alto Networks stock sliding today?

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🔴 RISK WATCH TradingView • 10h ago

Palo Alto Networks Stocks Fall 2% Although $440 Target Meets an Earnings Gap

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Seeking Alpha • 13h ago

Palo Alto Networks: Get Out Before The Hype Ends (NASDAQ:PANW)

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🟡 MARKET WIRE The Motley Fool • 16h ago

Oracle vs. Palo Alto Networks: Which Tech Stock Is the Better Buy in 2026?

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🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 19h ago

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Investing.com • 22h ago

Stifel reiterates Palo Alto Networks stock rating at buy

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 1d ago

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock May Be Fully Priced After Its 379% Run

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🔥 THE ROAR PIT • LIVE COMMUNITY DEBATE 3 Active Posts & Replies

PANW Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $365.87?

🐂 67% BULLISH CONVICTION COMMUNITY TUG-OF-WAR ON PANW 🐻 33% BEARISH CONVICTION

RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $449.07 (+18.0%)

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is PANW (B • RQD 72/100) a Buy at $380.57?

Welcome to the PANW (Palo Alto Networks Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 72/100 (Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward) in Computer peripheral equipment. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

SK SkepticalCFA Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $285.43 (-25.0%)

Spot @ $380.57

Pump the brakes on PANW — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on PANW, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 73.4% gross margins. Unless Palo Alto Networks Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

DE DeltaGamma_99 Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $449.07 (+18.0%)

Spot @ $380.57

PANW cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on PANW, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Computer peripheral equipment and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $380.57 (52-wk range $139.57 - $432.33), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.