capital · May 20, 2026
Mizuho Raises Palo Alto Networks Price Target to $265 from $200 with Outperform Rating
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Mizuho Securities raised its price target on Palo Alto Networks to $265 from $200 on May 18, 2026 while maintaining an Outperform rating implying 9.1% upside from prior close. The upgrade follows Palo Alto Networks launch of Idira next-generation identity security platform after its $25 billion CyberArk acquisition in February 2026. Palo Alto Networks stock has rallied over 30% in six to seven days lifting market cap by about $38 billion to $168 billion. Analysts cite AI-powered identity security demand and strong earnings momentum ahead of June 2, 2026 report.
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