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Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Stage 2 · Advancing · week 21

As of Oct 22, 2026, Palo Alto Networks is in Stage 2, the uptrend phase, now in week 21 (since May 28, 2026). It closed at $354.92, 15.5% below its 52-week high and above its 200-day average, which is rising.

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. provides cybersecurity solutions in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Japan. More about the company

$354.92
+1.99% today
$290B · Large cap
Market Neutral — Building

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In Stage 2, but it has already run

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Setup-score rank among Stage 2 peers: #1 of 59 in Software - Infrastructure · #1 of 242 in Information Technology

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22
S2 21w
S2 33w
S3 14w
S4 14w
S2 21w
2023-08-162026-10-22
S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)
S2 4w → S3 5w → S2 21w → S3 10w → S2 33w → S3 14w → S4 5w → S1 3w → S2 8w → S3 7w → S2 10w → S3 6w → S4 14w → S1 4w → S2 21w current
Total tracked: 165 weeks across 15 stage runs.

PANW among Software - Infrastructure16th of 179 by relative strength

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Stocks in Software - Infrastructure ranked by relative strength, with stage and one-month change
#StockStageRS1M
1PAYSStage 2 · wk 2397+20.0%
2BANDStage 3 · wk 1197−31.5%
3USIOStage 2 · wk 1996+39.2%
4OKTAStage 2 · wk 1996−2.0%
5TWLOStage 2 · wk 2696−12.8%
6DOCNStage 2 · wk 396−34.8%
7GCTStage 2 · wk 996+12.6%
8FTNTStage 2 · wk 2495−3.2%
…16PANWStage 2 · wk 2191−9.8%
vs 52W High
-15.5%
$141.67 lo$419.91 hi
15.5% below 52W high, deeper pullback
How far this stock is from its 52-week high. A pullback of 3–20% while Stage 2 structure holds is typically a better entry than chasing near the high.
Stage Maturity
Week 21
1w13w26w
Week 21, proven structure
How long this stock has been in Stage 2. The sweet spot is mid-run: long enough to prove the structure holds, not so long that it's extended. Very fresh moves (weeks 1–4) often need more time to confirm.
vs 200 DMA
34.5%
200 DMA: $263.97 · rising
Long-term trend anchor. When the stock and the S&P 500 are both above their 200-day averages, the backdrop supports continuation.
Rel Volume
1.24x
vs 50-day avg
Low vol (0.5–1x) on pullbacks = resting, not being sold. High vol on breakouts = commitment. Volume spike on down days is a warning sign.
Trend Health
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Short-term trend flat
Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.
1M
-9.8%
3M
+9.6%
6M
+104.9%
YTD
+97.9%
1Y
+65.5%
Scan Membership
Breakout Watch
Latest: 2025-06-17
11 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2018-10-16.
A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.
Recent Stage Timeline
2026-10-22S2
Wk 21 · Vol 1.24x
2026-10-21S2
Wk 21 · Vol 0.63x
2026-10-20S2
Wk 21 · Vol 0.71x
2026-10-19S2
Wk 20 · Vol 0.77x
2026-10-16S2
Wk 20 · Vol 1.48x
2026-10-15S2
Wk 20 · Vol 0.94x
2026-10-14S2
Wk 20 · Vol 1.20x
2026-10-13S2
Wk 20 · Vol 0.58x
2026-10-12S2
Wk 19 · Vol 0.80x
2026-10-09S2
Wk 19 · Vol 0.63x
2026-10-08S2
Wk 19 · Vol 0.72x
2026-10-07S2
Wk 19 · Vol 0.63x
Moving averages & range
50 DMA
$370.68
200 DMA
$263.97
52W High
$419.91
52W Low
$141.67
5D Low
$340.28
Resistance levels (recent highs)
20d High
$419.91
60d High
$419.91
120d High
$419.91
250d High
$419.91
Next resistance
+18.3%
to 20d High
P/E (TTM)
887.3
Forward 72.7
ROE
+1.7%
Profit margin +2.7%
Dividend Yield
0.00%
P/B 10.5

Palo Alto Networks: quick answers

What stage is Palo Alto Networks in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is in Stage 2, the uptrend phase. It entered Stage 2 on May 28, 2026 and is in week 21. What the four stages mean

Is Palo Alto Networks in an uptrend?

Yes. Palo Alto Networks is in a Stage 2 uptrend. It trades 34.5% above its 200-day average, which is rising.

How far is Palo Alto Networks from its 52-week high?

Palo Alto Networks closed at $354.92 on Oct 22, 2026, 15.5% below its 52-week high of $419.91. Its 52-week low is $141.67.

How has Palo Alto Networks performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Palo Alto Networks is up 65.5% over the past year and up 97.9% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is Palo Alto Networks in?

Palo Alto Networks is in the Software - Infrastructure industry, part of the Information Technology sector.

About this companyInformation Technology· Software - Infrastructure

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. provides cybersecurity solutions in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Japan. It offers Prisma Access, a secure access service edge solution; Strata Cloud Manager, a network security management solution; and Prisma AIRS to protect customers' entire AI ecosystem. It provides a comprehensive cloud native application protection platform; and Code to Cloud platform, as well as offers VM-Series and CN-Series virtual firewalls for inline network security on multi- and hybrid-cloud environments. It provides security operation solutions through the Cortex platform that includes Cortex XSIAM, an AI-driven security operations platform; Cortex XDR to prevent, detect, and respond to cybersecurity attacks; and Cortex XSOAR for security orchestration, automation, and response; and Cortex Xpanse for attack surface management, as well as offers threat intelligence and advisory services under the Unit 42 name. It provides subscription services covering the areas of threat prevention, malware and persistent threat, URL filtering, laptop and mobile device protection, DNS security, Internet of Things security, SaaS security API, and SaaS security inline; and threat intelligence, data loss prevention, services to resolve network disruptions, and sensitive data protection. It offers professional services, including architecture design and planning, implementation, configuration, and firewall migration; education services, such as certifications, as well as online and in-classroom training; and support services. It sells its products and services through its channel partners, as well as directly to enterprises, service providers, and government entities operating in various industries, including education, energy, financial services, government entities, healthcare, Internet and media, manufacturing, public sector, and telecommunications. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

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