Palo Alto Networks Stock In Shambles: Down -11% With 5-Day Losing Streak
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -11% return. The company has lost about $15 Bil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $123 Bil. The stock remains 0.5% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 12.3% for the S&P 500.
Palo Alto Networks’ recent streak saw shares falter, despite solid earnings, as market unease grew over decelerating growth and the hefty $3.35 billion Chronosphere acquisition. An HSBC downgrade, citing valuation concerns, further clouded the outlook for the cybersecurity titan.
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Our take: There is not much to fear in PANW stock given its overall Strong operating performance and financial condition. But given its Very High valuation, the stock appears Relatively Expensive (see Buy or Sell PANW).
For quick background, PANW provides global cybersecurity solutions including firewall appliances, security management, and subscription services for threat prevention, malware protection, URL filtering, and device security.
Comparing PANW Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for PANW stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | PANW | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -1.2% | 1.0% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | -10.9% | -1.9% |
| 1M (21D) | -14.9% | -2.0% |
| 3M (63D) | -0.9% | 2.5% |
| YTD 2025 | 0.5% | 12.3% |
| 2024 | 23.4% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 111.3% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -24.8% | -19.4% |
Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: PANW Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 46 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 20 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 23 | 10 |
| 4D | 19 | 3 |
| 5D | 1 | 5 |
| 6D | 0 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 3 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 46 | 20 |
Key Financials for Palo Alto Networks (PANW)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $8.0 Bil | $9.2 Bil |
| Operating Income | $683.9 Mil | $1.2 Bil |
| Net Income | $2.6 Bil | $1.1 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ3 | 2025 FQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $2.3 Bil | $2.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $218.8 Mil | $497.2 Mil |
| Net Income | $262.1 Mil | $253.8 Mil |
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