Better Buy: Palo Alto Networks Inc vs. Check Point Software
The good news for both Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW) and Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP) is that the long-awaited rise of the cybersecurity market appears to be taking hold. Virtually all of Palo Alto's and Check Point's peers have enjoyed a banner 2017, and there are no signs of slowing.
Check Point stock has climbed an impressive 34% in 2017, while Palo Alto shares have climbed a more modest 15%. But it's not what's happened in the recent past that separates the two -- it's the manner in which each has conducted its respective business that makes one the better buy, by a wide margin.
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Palo Alto Networks Stock
€299.25
0.620%
The stock is an absolute favorite of our community with 80 Buy predictions and no Sell predictions.
As a result the target price of 322 € shows a slightly positive potential of 7.6% compared to the current price of 299.25 € for Palo Alto Networks.
