{
  "id": 19808109,
  "title": "Palo Alto Networks Stock Is Gaining Friday: What's Going On?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/palo-alto-networks-stock-is-gaining-friday-whats-going-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T12:07:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Benzinga",
    "slug": "benzinga",
    "url": "https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/26/11/63233600/palo-alto-networks-stock-is-gaining-friday-whats-going-on"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Palo Alto Networks Inc. (PANW) stock experienced a nearly 3% increase in Friday's premarket trading, as investors turned their attention to large-cap technology and cybersecurity companies ahead of next week's earnings releases. The overall market also exhibited strength, with Nasdaq futures gaining 0.27% and S&P 500 futures rising by 0.30%. Palo Alto Networks rebounded from a previous pullback, driven by improving investor sentiment. The stock has surged 57.57% over the past year, indicating strong interest in cybersecurity solutions. Noted CNBC analyst Jim Cramer has expressed confidence in Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike Holdings, preferring these companies over Netskope, a cloud security platform. The company offers network, cloud, and security operations solutions, serving more than 80,000 enterprise customers globally, including over 75% of the Global 2000. Investors are currently monitoring the company's upcoming earnings report on November 18 for indications of sustained demand for cybersecurity services. Palo Alto Networks is expected to report earnings of 97 cents per share, compared to 93 cents a year ago, and revenue of $3.31 billion, up from $2.47 billion. Analysts have a consensus Buy rating with an average price target of $412.50. The stock is currently trading above its 200-day simple moving average ($276.50) but below its 20-day SMA ($351.89) and 50-day SMA ($367.70), suggesting that the long-term uptrend remains intact, while near-term momentum has weakened. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator is below its signal line, indicating fading buying pressure. Traders are monitoring resistance near $368.50 and support around $312. Palo Alto Networks' Benzinga Edge scorecard indicates strong momentum but weak valuation and growth scores, with a Momentum score of 90.66, Value score of 1.45, and Growth score of 29.57. This contrast highlights the stock's premium valuation and potential volatility ahead of earnings. As of premarket trading on Friday, Palo Alto Networks shares were up 2.89% at $332.00, according to Benzinga Pro data.",
  "summary": "Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) stock rose nearly 3% in Friday’s premarket trading as investors returned to large-cap technology and cybersecurity stocks ahead of next week’s earnings. The broader market also showed strength. Nasdaq futures gained 0.27%, while S&P 500 futures rose 0.30%. Palo Alto Networks Rebounds Ahead of Earnings Palo Alto Networks shares rebounded after a recent…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}