Palo Alto Networks (PANW) YTD return

Updated November 02, 2026 · Data: Yahoo Finance

+90.94%

YTD return in 2026 (from Dec 31, 2025 close)

Dec 31, 2025 close$184.20

Current price$351.72

$1,000 on Dec 31 →$1,909.40

YTD rank#16 of 500

SectorInformation Technology

Official websitepaloaltonetworks.com

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PANW vs its sector

Information Technology sector average+34.75%

PANW YTD+90.94%

Difference+56.19 pts

Stocks in sector75

Outperforming its sector. PANW is 56.19 points ahead of the Information Technology sector average, which covers 75 ranked S&P 500 stocks.

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is up +90.94% year-to-date in 2026, ranking #16 of 500 ranked S&P 500 stocks. It closed 2025 at $184.20 and trades at $351.72 as of November 02, 2026. $1,000 invested on December 31, 2025 would be worth $1,909.40 today. That puts it 56.19 points ahead of the Information Technology sector average of +34.75%.

Recent performance

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) has fallen 12.78% over the past month, trailing the S&P 500 by 10.43%, and fallen 3.99% over the past three months (behind the index by 1.47%). It is trading 16.24% below its 52-week high of $419.91, set on 2026-10-06. Short-term momentum is weak: the stock fell in at least 4 of the last 5 sessions.

Latest PANW news

Guardz Brings Palo Alto Networks Prisma Browser Protection to Small BusinessesGlobeNewswire · 2026-11-02
Check Point Software Falls On Q3 Revenue, Billings MissInvestor's Business Daily · 2026-11-02
CrowdStrike Appoints Cybersecurity Industry Veteran Roland Stritt to Accelerate European Alliance GrowthBusiness Wire · 2026-11-02
What iShares Tech-Software ETF (IGV) Sold: Palantir Leads on Oct. 29GuruFocus.com · 2026-11-02
ETFs Are Net Sellers of Palo Alto Networks (PANW) on Oct. 29GuruFocus.com · 2026-11-02

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PANW YTD return FAQ

What is Palo Alto Networks (PANW)'s YTD return in 2026?

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is up +90.94% year-to-date in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

What was Palo Alto Networks (PANW)'s price at the start of 2026?

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) closed at $184.20 on December 31, 2025 and trades at $351.72 as of November 02, 2026.

Where does Palo Alto Networks (PANW) rank by YTD return in 2026?

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) ranks #16 of 500 S&P 500 stocks by YTD return in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

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