Palo Alto Networks: Upcoming Earnings Beat, Valuation Is Crazy

Jonathan Weber Investing Group Follow Summary Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is expected to report robust Q4 revenue growth, likely exceeding consensus estimates, driven by strong bookings and Next-Generation Security momentum. Recurring revenue from Next-Generation Security grew 60% last quarter, while remaining performance obligations rose 36%, supporting sustained top-line expansion. Despite consistent earnings beats, EPS growth is constrained by a 15% share count increase, resulting in projected EPS growth of only 5–10%. At ~95x earnings and a PEG ratio near 5, PANW's valuation appears stretched relative to its near-term EPS growth, prompting a neutral stance. Looking for a helping hand in the market? Members of Cash Flow Club get exclusive ideas and guidance to navigate any climate. Learn More » Richard Drury/DigitalVision via Getty Images Article Thesis Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ( PANW ) will report its next quarterly earnings results on September 1. Compelling business growth is likely, and I believe that Palo Alto Networks also has a good chance This article was written by Jonathan Weber 54.35K Followers Follow Jonathan Weber holds an engineering degree and has been active in the stock market and as a freelance analyst for many years. He has been sharing his research on Seeking Alpha since 2014. Jonathan’s primary focus is on value and income stocks but he covers growth occasionally. He is a contributing author for the investing group Cash Flow Club where along with Darren McCammon, they focus on company cash flows and their access to capital. Core features include: access to the leader’s personal income portfolio targeting 6%+ yield, community chat, the “Best Opportunities” List, coverage of energy midstream, commercial mREITs, BDCs, and shipping sectors,, and transparency on performance. Learn More. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of AVGO either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.