Fintel reports that on January 8, 2025, Deutsche Bank downgraded their outlook for Palo Alto Networks (NasdaqGS:PANW) from Buy to Hold. Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 20.25% Upside As of December 23,

Palo Alto Networks must execute well in a competitive market. Learn why PANW stock’s pricey valuation leads to a cautious outlook until a better price is found.

Palo Alto Networks' (NASDAQ: PANW) stock price may look a bit cheaper than it used to. In the past, stock splits have been a kick-start for some stocks to go on monster runs. For Palo Alto, the stock split hasn't done much so far.

Cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks, Inc.’s ($PANW) stock fell over 3% by mid-session on Wednesday after two analysts downgraded the stock, citing a muted forward outlook. BTIG and Deutsche Bank analysts gave up their bullish stance on Palo Alto Networks stock and stepped to the sidelines,

Over the last three days, three investment bank analysts have downgraded Palo Alto stock. Growth rate worries are key to their concerns. Another concern: Palo Alto stock is very expensive. Each successive downgrade has cost Palo Alto stock a few more points of market capitalization.