Is Palo Alto Networks Stock a Buy?

The cybersecurity sector is expected to see strong growth in the coming years due to seemingly endless cyber threats. Underscoring this, in his final days in office, former President Biden signed an executive order focused on improving U.S. cybersecurity, stating that "adversarial countries and criminals continue to conduct cyber campaigns targeting the United States and Americans."Given the current threat landscape, investing in cybersecurity companies makes sense. And the leader in the space by market cap is Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW). The company executed a 2-for-1 stock split in December, making the price of its shares more affordable to a broader range of investors.However, these factors alone aren't a reason to invest in Palo Alto Networks. After all, its shares hit a 52-week high of $207.24 in December. Although the price has dropped a bit since then, it's still well above the low of $130.04 reached last February. Here's a deeper look at the cybersecurity company to assess whether its stock is a buy.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool