PANW Earnings

PANW reported its earnings on 2026-02-17, showcasing a revenue of 2.59B against an estimate of 2.58B, resulting in a 0.54% surprise. The EPS was 1.03, surpassing the expected 0.94 by 9.57%. The stock experienced a -6.82% price change on the earnings day and a 0% change over the next five days, reflecting market reactions to the results.

Following PANW's earnings announcement on 2026-02-17, the stock price moved by -6.82% on the day of the release. Over the subsequent five days, it saw a 0% change. Historically, PANW's stock price tends to shift by an average of -3.29% in the 10 days leading up to earnings and -1.64% in the 10 days following, providing insight into potential market.

For 2026/Q3, analysts estimate PANW's annual revenue to reach 2.60B, while the EPS is projected at 0.92. These estimates reflect recent revisions, with revenue estimates revised upward by 0.09% and EPS estimates revised upward by 0.25% over the past three months, indicating analyst expectation in the company's performance.

The correlation between PANW's stock price and earnings forecast revisions shows that positive revisions in revenue or EPS often strengthen the stock's fundamentals. Over the past three months, revenue estimates for FY2026 were revised upward by 0.09%, while EPS estimates moved revised upward by 0.25%. This trend suggests that price dips could present buying opportunities for investors.

Based on historical trends, PANW's stock price typically moves by -3.29% in the 10 days before its earnings and -1.64% in the 10 days after. For the upcoming 2026/Q3 earnings, analysts expect an EPS of 0.92 and revenue of 2.60B.

The earnings call summary indicates strong financial performance with significant growth in SASE and NGS ARR, and positive market trends in AI and quantum security. The Q&A highlights management's strategic approach to AI and acquisitions, with positive analyst sentiment. Although some ambiguity exists in ARR contributions, the overall outlook is optimistic with growth in key areas and strategic acquisitions. The absence of major negative factors and the focus on innovation and integration suggest a likely positive stock price movement.