Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Estimates Raised at Oppenheimer Amid Strong Results
Oppenheimer analyst Shaul Eyal reiterated an Outperform rating and $120 price target on Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW) following strong Q1 results.
Eyal commented, "PANW reported strong F1Q15 results, handily besting all financial metrics across all product lines and geographies. Of special note were billings, growing 52.3% year over year to $240.5M (vs. the Street's $223M estimate) and telling the true story of strong demand. Multiple factors support our bullish view: 1) strong high-end appliances traction (PA-7050), 2) recurring subscription revenue growth of 76% YoY to $43.7M, 3) improved F2Q guidance, and 4) reaffirmed commitment to exiting FY16 with operating margins in the low 20% area (reported 10.6% this quarter)."
The firm raised 2Q15E estimates to $202.1M/$0.16 from $192.4M/$.16. FY15E goes to $842.6M/$0.73 from $811.5M/$0.69. FY16E are now $1.11B/$1.33 from $1.06B/$1.31.
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Shares of Palo Alto Networks closed at $113.26 yesterday.