Palo Alto Networks' stock price has nearly doubled, pushing its forward price-to-earnings ratio above 80, which appears overvalued given the lack of strong organic growth. The recent revenue surge is mainly due to acquisitions, with organic revenue growth expected to slow to 14.4% year-over-year in the fourth quarter. Despite beating earnings estimates and raising guidance, earnings per share growth is projected to slow to 13% in fiscal 2026, partly due to share dilution from acquisitions. The current high valuation seems unjustified as the market has likely already priced in the benefits from recent mergers and acquisitions.
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