Guide to buying Palo Alto Networks stock in Canada

Palo Alto Networks is a software - infrastructure business based in the US. Palo Alto Networks stocks (PANW) are listed on the NASDAQ, and all prices are listed in US Dollars.

Palo Alto Networks employs 16,068 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $9.6 billion.

Keep reading to see up-to-date Palo Alto Networks stock price and performance data, along with a step-by-step guide for how to buy Palo Alto Networks stock in Canada.

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock summary

Company stock name	Palo Alto Networks Inc
Stock ticker symbol	PANW
Exchange	NASDAQ
Open	$187.23
High	$190.92
Low	$186.95
Close	$190.13
Adjusted closing	$190.13
Volume The number of stocks traded during the day	4,807,970
52-week stock price range	$144.15 – $223.61
Where to buy Palo Alto Networks stock	Buy on CIBC Investor's Edge

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on November 27, 2025, and all amounts are in USD.

Can I buy Palo Alto Networks stock in Canada?

Yes, you can buy Palo Alto Networks stock in Canada. You simply need to open a brokerage account with an online trading platform that supports stocks on the NASDAQ exchange. Platforms like Interactive Brokers will allow you to directly buy Palo Alto Networks stock from within Canada.

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Palo Alto Networks stock chart (NASDAQ: PANW)

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Palo Alto Networks stock price

Palo Alto Networks's stock price at the last available market close was $190.13 (as of November 27, 2025). For comparison, a year ago it was $390.17.

Is Palo Alto Networks stock a buy or sell right now?

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Can I buy Palo Alto Networks stock on the TSX?

No, you cannot buy Palo Alto Networks stock on the TSX because Palo Alto Networks stock is not listed on the TSX. Instead, Palo Alto Networks stock is listed on the NASDAQ under the symbol "PANW."

That said, if you're wondering how to invest in Palo Alto Networks stock in Canada, you still have the option to do so by opening a trading account with a Canadian brokerage that gives you access to NASDAQ, like Interactive Brokers.

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Palo Alto Networks stock dividends

Palo Alto Networks is not expected to pay a dividend over the next 12 months. We'll continue to monitor Palo Alto Networks's stock information and update this guide if that changes.

Palo Alto Networks stock performance metrics

Here are some common key metrics for Palo Alto Networks stock that analysts often use to help gauge a stock's value—P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA.

• Palo Alto Networks's P/E ratio

  Palo Alto Networks's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over the past 12 months gives a trailing price/earnings (P/E) ratio of roughly 126x. In other words, Palo Alto Networks shares trade at around 126 times recent earnings.

  That's relatively high compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The high P/E ratio could mean that investors are optimistic about the outlook for the stock or simply that they're over-valued.

• Palo Alto Networks's PEG ratio

  Palo Alto Networks's price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio is calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its earnings growth, which comes out to about 1.8097. A lower ratio can suggest a stock offers better value, while a higher ratio may suggest worse value.

  The PEG ratio provides a broader view than the P/E ratio alone, as it factors in Palo Alto Networks's expected earnings growth. By accounting for growth, investors can use the PEG ratio to compare the valuations of multiple high-growth companies.

• Palo Alto Networks's EBITDA

  Palo Alto Networks's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is $1.3 billion. EBITDA is a measure of a company's overall financial performance and is often used as a proxy for a company's profitability.

Has Palo Alto Networks stock ever split?

Palo Alto Networks's stocks were split on a 2:1 basis on December 15, 2024. So, if you had owned 1 share the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 2 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Palo Alto Networks stocks, just the quantity.

However, indirectly, the new 50% lower stock price could have impacted the market appetite for Palo Alto Networks stocks, which in turn could have impacted Palo Alto Networks's stock price.

How volatile is Palo Alto Networks stock?

Over the last 12 months, Palo Alto Networks's stocks price has ranged from $144.15 to as high as $223.61. Palo Alto Networks's beta measurement of stock volatility is 0.77. For comparison, the market () average beta is 1. This would suggest that Palo Alto Networks's stocks are less volatile than average (on this exchange).

Some analysists use "beta" to gauge a stock's volatility. Beta is a popular way to measure a stocks volatility in relation to the market. Here is a breakdown of Palo Alto Networks's beta stock volatility rating.

Palo Alto Networks Inc company and revenue performance

Market Capitalization The total market value of Palo Alto Networks's outstanding shares	$130 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$7 billion
Operating margin (TTM)	12.01%
Profit margin	11.69%
Revenue (TTM)	$9.6 billion
Return on assets (TTM)	3.18%
Return on equity (TTM)	15.32%
Earnings per share (TTM)	$1.60
50-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 50 days	$207.46
200-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 200 days	$192.30

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

Palo Alto Networks company profile

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. provides cybersecurity solutions the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Japan. It offers Prisma Access, a secure access service edge solution; Strata Cloud Manager, a network security management solution; and Prisma AIRS to protect customers' entire AI ecosystem.

It provides a comprehensive cloud native application protection platform; and Code to Cloud platform, as well as offers VM-Series and CN-Series virtual firewalls for inline network security on multi- and hybrid-cloud environments. It provides security operation solutions through the Cortex platform that includes Cortex XSIAM, an AI-driven security operations platform; Cortex XDR to prevent, detect, and respond to cybersecurity attacks; and Cortex XSOAR for security orchestration, automation, and response; and Cortex Xpanse for attack surface management, as well as offers threat intelligence and advisory services under the Unit 42 name.

It provides subscription services covering the areas of threat prevention, malware and persistent threat, URL filtering, laptop and mobile device protection, DNS security, Internet of Things security, SaaS security API, and SaaS security inline; and threat intelligence, data loss prevention, services to resolve network disruptions, and sensitive data protection. It offers professional services, including architecture design and planning, implementation, configuration, and firewall migration; education services, such as certifications, as well as online and in-classroom training; and support services.

It sells its products and services through its channel partners, as well as directly to enterprises, service providers, and government entities operating in various industries, including education, energy, financial services, government entities, healthcare, Internet and media, manufacturing, public sector, and telecommunications.

• Common company-related questions about Palo Alto Networks

  What percentage of Palo Alto Networks is owned by insiders or institutions?
  Currently 0.893% of Palo Alto Networks stocks are held by insiders and 84.464% by institutions.

  How many people work for Palo Alto Networks?
  Latest data suggests 16,413 work at Palo Alto Networks.

  When does the fiscal year end for Palo Alto Networks?
  Palo Alto Networks's fiscal year ends in July.

  Where is Palo Alto Networks based?
  Palo Alto Networks's address is: 3000 Tannery Way, Santa Clara, CA, United States, 95054

  What is Palo Alto Networks's ISIN number?
  Palo Alto Networks's international securities identification number is: US6974351057

  What is Palo Alto Networks's CUSIP number?
  Palo Alto Networks's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 697435105

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Do I have to pay tax on gains from Palo Alto Networks stock sales in Canada?

Yes, you'll need to pay taxes in Canada on investment income, which includes any profit from selling Palo Alto Networks stock. The CRA taxes investment income from stocks in Canada based on three main factors:

1. Investment income. Investment income includes money earned from interest, dividends or capital gains, which may affect how much you have to pay in taxes on stock sales in Canada.
2. Investor type. Your investment income will be taxed differently depending on whether you're a regular investor or a day trader (which means you buy and trade stocks on a daily basis as your primary form of income).
3. Tax bracket. The higher your tax bracket, the more you'll pay on income from stock sales. Your tax bracket depends on your gross income (minus deductions).

You can learn more about the tax implications of selling stocks in Canada here.

Frequently asked questions about Palo Alto Networks stock

• Can I buy Palo Alto Networks stock directly as a Canadian investor?

  Yes, Canadian investors can buy Palo Alto Networks stock directly through various online brokerage platforms available in Canada. You can compare trading platform options and fees for buying Palo Alto Networks stock in our table here.

• Can Canadians buy American stocks?

  Yes, Canadians can buy American stocks through Canadian trading platforms that give access to American stock exchanges such as the NYSE and Nasdaq. The good news is that most Canadian brokerage platforms, like Questrade, Interactive Brokers, Moomoo and Wealthsimple, give access to US exchanges. Read our full guide on how to buy US stocks in Canada to learn more.

• Can I buy fractional shares of Palo Alto Networks stock?

  Yes, it may be possible to buy fractional shares of Palo Alto Networks stock depending on the trading platform you're signed up with. Fractional shares can allow you to invest in Palo Alto Networks stock even when you can't afford its full share price. You can read our full guide to how fractional shares work to learn more.

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