Palo Alto Networks, Inc. PANW NASDAQ

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) has shown strong revenue growth over the past 3 years, expanding from $5.5B to $9.2B (average +18.9%/yr). Net income reached $1.1B, reflecting exceptional earnings expansion at +231.6%/yr on average. The net profit margin is 12.3%, which is moderate. the company was profitable in 3 out of the last 4 years tracked. The gross margin is 73.4% (high), with a +4.6pp trend over the period. With a $110B market cap and MOAT composite score of 86/100, the company has a strong competitive position.

Criteria proven by this page:

• GROWTH (90/100, Pass) — proving strong growth momentum
• PAST (75/100, Partial) — profitability has been inconsistent. Looking at the full 17-year history, the company was profitable in 4 of 17 years — a mixed long-term record
• INCOME (55/100, Partial) — the company is profitable but margin is below 15%
• MOAT (86/100, Pass) — strong gross margins and market scale prove a durable competitive advantage

Overall SharesGrow Score: 70/100 with 3/7 criteria passed.