Better Buy: Palo Alto Networks Inc. vs. FireEye

When Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW) reported earnings last quarter, it delivered -- as usual -- a revenue beat. That, along with strong guidance, helped push its stock up 8% after the announcement on Monday. Another norm for Palo Alto was that its initial gain was quickly cut to 5% as profit takers jumped in.

That contrasts with the story for FireEye (NASDAQ: FEYE), share of which have dipped 15% since it reported solid earnings, but muted guidance Nov. 1. FireEye shareholders are still in the black for the year, but Palo Alto has the momentum. All in all, the question of which is the better buy isn't as cut-and-dried as it seems.

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Source: Fool.com