Palo Alto's Software Acquisitions Under Question -- Market Talk

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1136 ET - Palo Alto Networks' stock price decline after its 2Q print reflects lowered free cash flow expectations for 2026, as well as guidance that the acquisitions of CyberArk and Chronosphere are adding just about $1.5 billion in annual recurring revenue compared to a nearly $30 billion capital outlay, Raymond James analysts write in a note. "This was essentially a levered bet on software right ahead of a significant meltdown in valuations," they write. Still, Palo Alto's effective capital outlay was closer to $20 billion due to the broader decline in software stocks, and they see cybersecurity as more insulated from AI displacement than other SaaS businesses. "Our proprietary checks have been positive on the strategic merits of the CyberArk acquisition in particular," they add. "We intend to let the dust settle." Shares fall 6.1%. (elias.schisgall@wsj.com)

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