Palo Alto Networks (PANW): analysis and statistics
Return, volatility, Sharpe ratio and risk for Palo Alto Networks, a component of both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 in the Information Technology sector. Data as of 2026-09-13.
| Last close price | $330.65 |
| Sector (GICS) | Information Technology |
| Annualized return (3.0 yr) | +39.30% |
| Total return over period | +168.50% |
| Annualized volatility | 42.00% |
| Period volatility | 72.51% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.84 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.17 |
| Max drawdown | -36.01% |
| CVaR 95% (avg. loss, worst 5% of days) | -5.95% |
| Correlation with the S&P 500 | 0.45 |
| Period range | $113.26 – $396.00 |
| Trading days analyzed | 751 |
Over the last 3.0 years, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) has posted an annualized return of +39.30% with annual volatility of 42.00%, a Sharpe ratio of 0.84. Its worst stretch (max drawdown from a peak) was -36.01%. Its correlation with the S&P 500 is 0.45, which means it moves moderately in step with the index.
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Is it part of the S&P 500?
Yes, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is of both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100.
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