On July 1, Palo Alto Networks rose 3.42% in regular trading, trading at approximately $352.79/share with turnover of $6.29 billion, continuing to reach new highs for the period.

On the news front, Wells Fargo raised its price target on Palo Alto Networks from $325 to $420, maintaining an Overweight rating. This follows Arete's dramatic target price increase from $185 to $433 on June 29, representing an over 130% upward revision that far exceeds the FactSet consensus target of $319.37. The consecutive upgrades from multiple investment banks have significantly bolstered market sentiment.

On the fundamental side, the company reported fiscal Q3 revenue of $3.0 billion, up 31% year-over-year and above expectations. AI security ARR surged 60%, while full-year adjusted EPS guidance was raised to $3.77-$3.79, above the FactSet estimate of $3.68. The company's platformization strategy and accelerating AI-driven cybersecurity demand continue to underpin valuation expansion.

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