Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) — Technical state

As of 2026-09-11 — re-computed nightly across the coverage universe. Closelook diary readings, not advice.

In a correction — 17.1% off its high

17.1% below its 52-week high and under its 50-day — a textbook 10-to-20% correction.

Ranked #43 on today’s Directional Flow — Top scores list (scan of 2026-09-14).

The moving-average stack

vs 20-day-6.4%
vs 50-day-5.4%
vs 200-day+40.1%
52-week band17.1% off the high · +136.9% off the low
Streak1 consecutive down session
Stochastic%K 20.3 · %D 21.5 · down cross

Analyst consensus (context)

Target 394 (+19.1% vs the baked price) · Buy · 65 buy / 22 hold / 2 sell. Third-party consensus, shown for context — not a Closelook view.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-11

Quick answers

What is the current Closelook signal on PANW?

In a correction — 17.1% off its high — 17.1% below its 52-week high and under its 50-day — a textbook 10-to-20% correction. As of 2026-09-11; the signal board re-computes across the coverage universe nightly. A research diary reading, not advice.

Is PANW above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages?

As of 2026-09-11, Palo Alto Networks Inc trades -5.4% below its 50-day and +40.1% above its 200-day average, with the 20-day -6.4% away.

How far is PANW from its 52-week high?

17.1% below the 52-week high and 136.9% above the 52-week low, as of 2026-09-11.

What is the analyst consensus on Palo Alto Networks Inc?

Consensus target 394 (+19.1% vs the baked price), rating Buy, with 65 buy / 22 hold / 2 sell recommendations — third-party consensus data, shown for context, not a Closelook view.

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