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Why Palo Alto Networks Just Spent Billio...

Nicholas Rossolillo; Kasey Rossolillo
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Is it time to look past the AI bubble and focus on the infrastructure actually securing it? Today, we’re pivoting to a top secular growth trend: Cybersecurity.<br>With the industry projected to grow 12% annually and hit $215 billion in spending by 2025, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is making aggressive moves to dominate the landscape. We discuss their M&A strategy—including the purchase of Chronosphere and the pending CyberArk deal—and what this means for their entry into the cloud observability market against competitors like Datadog and Dynatrace.<br>In this video, we cover:<br>-- AI-Native Security: Why AI agents and cloud workloads are driving the next wave of IT spending.<br>--The Financials: a breakdown of PANW’s cash pile, revenue acceleration, and rising stock-based compensation.<br>-- Valuation Check: With the stock trading around 30-33x Free Cash Flow, is Palo Alto Networks a buy, a hold, or just fair value?.<br>We analyze whether this cybersecurity giant can execute on its "platformization" strategy and if the recent sell-off offers a prime entry point for investors.<br>Tickers mentioned: PANW,CYBR,DT,DDOG<br>#PaloAltoNetworks #Cybersecurity #StockMarket #Investing #PANW #CloudSecurity #AIStocks

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<br>Nick and Kasey own shares of Palo Alto Networks

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