Palo Alto Networks (PANW.US) stock jumped 5% as the cybersecurity company topped Wall Street estimates and boosted its full-year outlook. The company’s revenue rose to $1.07 billion in the fiscal third-quarter from $869.4 million in the year-ago quarter (FactSet consensus: $1.06 billion). Adjusted earnings amounted to $1.38 a share (vs $1.17 in the year-ago period) whereas analysts expected $1.29 a share.
Palo Alto Networks boosted its outlook as well. For the year, the firm expects adjusted earnings of $5.97 to $5.99 a share on revenue of $5.28 to $5.30 billion. Meanwhile, Wall Street analysts expect $5.86 a share on revenue of $4.18 billion.
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Palo Alto Networks (PANW.US) is trading roughly 10% below its all-time highs from February. Stock opened with a bullish gap after solid earnings and boosted full-year outlook. Based on previous price reactions, $372 seems to be crucial resistance level. On the other hand, $310 level and an upward trendline (green lines) could serve as support areas. Source: xStation5
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