Palo Alto Networks stock saw a positive improvement to its Relative Strength (RS) Rating on Friday, rising from 68 to 72.
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Is Palo Alto Networks Stock A Buy?
Palo Alto Networks stock is building a consolidation with a 641.00 entry. See if the stock can clear the breakout price in volume at least 40% above average. Read "Looking For The Next Big Stock Market Winners? Start With These 3 Steps" for more tips.
Earnings growth moved up in the company's latest report from 12% to 30%, but revenue fell from 30% to 29%. Look for the next report on or around Aug. 23.
Palo Alto Networks stock earns the No. 3 rank among its peers in the Computer Software-Security industry group. Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks are also among the group's highest-rated stocks.