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. Data as of 2026-10-29.
| Last close price | $394.49 |
| Sector (GICS) | Information Technology |
| Annualized return (3.0 yr) | +49.26% |
| Total return over period | +230.41% |
| Annualized volatility | 43.45% |
| Period volatility | 75.06% |
| Period T-bill | 12.40% |
| Sharpe ratio | 2.90 |
| Sortino ratio | 4.10 |
| Max drawdown | -36.01% |
| CVaR 95% (avg. loss, worst 5% of days) | -6.09% |
| Correlation with the S&P 500 | 0.42 |
| Period range | $118.50 – $419.91 |
| Trading days analyzed | 752 |
Over the last 3.0 years, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) has posted an annualized return of +49.26% with annual volatility of 43.45%, a Sharpe ratio of 2.90. Its worst stretch (max drawdown from a peak) was -36.01%. Its correlation with the S&P 500 is 0.42, 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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