PANW vs PLTR
Palo Alto Networks and Palantir Technologies, both Technology
Palantir Technologies is the larger company at $308B against $235B. On trailing earnings PLTR is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 153.6 against 292.5, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year PANW returned +106% against -0.7% for PLTR.
| Figure | PANW | PLTR |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $357 | $178 |
| Market cap | $235B | $308B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 292.5 | 153.6 |
| 1-year return | +106% | -0.7% |
| 5-year return | +437% | +721% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Palo Alto Networks
Revenue of $3.0B in Q3 2026, net income null. Its largest reported line is US, 62% of the disclosed total.
Palantir Technologies
Revenue of $1.9B in Q2 2026, net income $1.1B. Its largest reported line is Government Operating, 53% of the disclosed total.
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