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<ul><li>Palo Alto Networks, a cybersecurity company, has reported a strong fiscal third quarter 2024.</li><li>The company continues to observe robust cyberattack activities, with an increasing focus on software supply chain and hardware vulnerabilities.</li><li>Notably, the adoption and experimentation of artificial intelligence (AI) by their customers have introduced a new set of threats, leading to the development of security products designed specifically to secure AI usage.</li></ul>

Palo Alto Networks, a cybersecurity company, has reported a strong fiscal third quarter 2024.The company continues to observe robust cyberattack activities, with an increasing focus on software supply chain and hardware vulnerabilities.Notably, the adoption and experimentation of artificial intelligence (AI) by their customers have introduced a new set of threats, leading to the development of security products designed specifically to secure AI usage.

Palo Alto Networks: Will Its Investments In AI Capabilities Provide A Much Needed Competitive Edge? - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Palo Alto Networks' Q2 2024 earnings highlight indicate the company's continued success in executing its profitable growth strategy.</li><li>The cybersecurity giant achieved significant top-line growth with revenues surging by 19% YoY, the RPO growing by 22%, and billings increasing by 16% YoY. Impressive, non-GAAP operating margins of 28.6% expanded roughly 600 basis points YoY, generating $2.9 billion in adjusted free cash flow on a trailing 12-month basis.</li><li>Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company's price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.</li></ul>

Palo Alto Networks' Q2 2024 earnings highlight indicate the company's continued success in executing its profitable growth strategy.The cybersecurity giant achieved significant top-line growth with revenues surging by 19% YoY, the RPO growing by 22%, and billings increasing by 16% YoY. Impressive, non-GAAP operating margins of 28.6% expanded roughly 600 basis points YoY, generating $2.9 billion in adjusted free cash flow on a trailing 12-month basis.Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company's price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.

Palo Alto Networks: Is The Increased Demand For Cybersecurity Platforms Expected To Last? - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Palo Alto Networks, Inc. managed to exceed the revenue expectations as well as the earnings expectations of Wall Street.</li><li>Notably, subscription revenue surged by 29% to $988 million, and support revenue reached $549 million, growing by 17%.</li><li>In Network Security, the company continued driving innovation toward Zero Trust architecture, unifying management through PAN-OS 11.1 and Strata Cloud Manager.</li></ul>

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. managed to exceed the revenue expectations as well as the earnings expectations of Wall Street.Notably, subscription revenue surged by 29% to $988 million, and support revenue reached $549 million, growing by 17%.In Network Security, the company continued driving innovation toward Zero Trust architecture, unifying management through PAN-OS 11.1 and Strata Cloud Manager.

Palo Alto Networks Inc.: Can The Acquisition Of Dig Security Be A Game Changer? - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Palo Alto Networks delivered an all-around beat in the previous quarter.</li><li>Palo Alto's focus on operational excellence translated into robust Q4 results, characterized by substantial revenue growth and consistent momentum in its core offerings.</li><li>Palo Alto observed a consistent consumption increase in Q4, with credits consumed rising by 45%.</li></ul>

Palo Alto Networks delivered an all-around beat in the previous quarter.Palo Alto's focus on operational excellence translated into robust Q4 results, characterized by substantial revenue growth and consistent momentum in its core offerings.Palo Alto observed a consistent consumption increase in Q4, with credits consumed rising by 45%.

Palo Alto Networks Inc.: Can The Launch Of CI/CD Security Module Further Speed Up The Growth? - Major Drivers

TMT & Consumer Independent Equity Research Analyst, Obex Capital Research

Aaron Gabin

TMT & Consumer Independent Equity Research Analyst

TMT & Consumer Independent Equity Research

Obex Capital Research

“Obex” is Latin for Barriers to Entry. Obex Capital Management’s investment philosophy is driven by an intense focus on which business model’s Barriers to Entry are able to withstand the ever increasing competitive disruption in the TMT and Consumer Sectors.

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<li>Crowdstrike printed a superb quarter, continues to beat and raise despite overblown competitive concerns with new disclosures around non-endpoint ARR shows this becoming a true platform.</li>
<li>Revenue growth (+63%), Margin expansion (+570bps) and FCF generation (46% FCF margins) shows best in class rule of 40 SaaS metric.</li>
<li>Next catalyst is Analyst Day in April, expect LT targets to get increased.</li>
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Crowdstrike printed a superb quarter, continues to beat and raise despite overblown competitive concerns with new disclosures around non-endpoint ARR shows this becoming a true platform.
Revenue growth (+63%), Margin expansion (+570bps) and FCF generation (46% FCF margins) shows best in class rule of 40 SaaS metric.
Next catalyst is Analyst Day in April, expect LT targets to get increased.


Crowdstrike FY4Q22: (Bear) Case Adjourned

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Cisco Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking and other products related to the communications and information technology (IT) industry and provide services associated with these products and their use. The Company provides products for transporting data, voice, and video within buildings, across campuses, and globally.

Motorola Solutions, Inc. is a data communications and telecommunications equipment provider. The Company develops data capture, wireless, infrastructure, bar code scanning, two-way radios, and wireless broadband networks. Motorola also produces public safety and government products, voice and data communications products and systems, and wireless LAN securities.

Arista Networks Inc. provides cloud networking solutions for data-centers and computer environments. The Company offers ethernet switches, pass-through cards, transceivers, cards, and enhanced operating systems. Arista also provides host adapter solutions and networking services and markets its products globally.

Ubiquiti Inc. provides wireless networking products and solutions. The Company offers radios, antennas, and management tools that have been designed to deliver carrier class performance for wireless networking and other applications in the unlicensed radio frequency. Ubiquiti operates in the State of New York.

EchoStar Corporation manufactures broadcast satellite receivers and antennas, and offers commercial satellite services.

Juniper Networks, Inc. provides Internet infrastructure solutions for Internet service providers and other telecommunications service providers.  The Company offers network infrastructure solutions that includes IP routing, Ethernet switching, security and application acceleration solutions.

F5 Networks, Inc. provides integrated Internet traffic management solutions designed to improve the availability and performance of mission-critical Internet-based servers and applications.  The Company's software-based solutions manage, control and optimize Internet traffic and content.  F5's solutions automatically deliver Internet content for service providers and e-businesses.

Ciena Corporation develops and markets communications network platforms and software, and offers professional services.  The Company's broadband access, data and optical networking platforms, software tools, and global network services support worldwide telecom and cable/MSO services providers, and enterprise and government networks.

InterDigital, Inc. develops technology for advanced digital wireless telecommunications applications.  The Company offers both time division multiple access and wide band code division multiple access proprietary and standards compliant digital wireless technology to customers, licensees, and companies.

Lumentum Holdings Inc. operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, supplies optical and photonic products. Lumentum Holdings serves data communications and telecommunications, networking, and life-sciences markets worldwide.

ZTE Corporation develops and markets switches, access servers, videoconferencing systems, mobile communication systems, data communication devices, and optical communication devices.  The Company also offers networking solutions for setup, refurbishment and optimization of networks.

Zhongji Innolight Co., Ltd. manufactures and distributes industrial machines and machine parts. The Company produces motor stator windings, insulating machines, coil winding equipment, automatic production lines, and more. Zhongji Innolight mainly conducts businesses domestically.

Nokia Oyj is a global communications company that operates a network of production facilities for location intelligence and network infrastructure, as well as a network of sales and customer service. The Company also operates research and software development facilities worldwide.

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson develops and manufactures network equipment and software, as well as services for network and business operations. The Company's portfolio also includes products for the enterprise, cable, mobile platform and power module markets.

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Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson develops and manufactures network equipment and software, as well as services for network and business operations. The Company's portfolio also includes products for the enterprise, cable, mobile platform, and power module markets.

BYD Electronic International Co., Ltd. researches, develops, manufactures handset components such as handset casings and handset keypads and modules for handset manufacturers.  The Company also provides assembly services comprising assembly service and PCB assembly service to global handset manufacturers.

Accton Technology Corporation researches, develops, manufactures, and markets computer network system products such as adapters, hubs, switches, routers, and bridges. The Company also manufactures network computers and network peripheral equipment.

Suzhou TFC Optical Communication Co., Ltd. researches, develops, and distributes fiber optic components.

Yealink Network Technology Corporation Limited operates as a communication equipment manufacturer. The Company provides telephones, unified communication terminals, video conferencing systems, conference phones, and other accessories. Yealink Network Technology serves customers worldwide.

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Hengtong Optic-electric Co., Ltd. manufactures and distributes optical fiber and optical cables.

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. provides network security solutions. The Company offers firewalls that identify and control applications, scan content to stop threats, prevent data leakage, integrated application, user, and content visibility. Palo Alto Networks serves customers worldwide.

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Palo Alto Networks: Will Its Investments In AI Capabilities Provide A Much Needed Competitive Edge? - Major Drivers

Palo Alto Networks, a cybersecurity company, has reported a strong fiscal third quarter 2024. The company continues to observe robust cyberattack...

Baptista Research

Palo Alto Networks: Is The Increased Demand For Cybersecurity Platforms Expected To Last? - Major Drivers

Palo Alto Networks' Q2 2024 earnings highlight indicate the company's continued success in executing its profitable growth strategy. The...

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Palo Alto Networks Inc.: Can The Acquisition Of Dig Security Be A Game Changer? - Major Drivers

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. managed to exceed the revenue expectations as well as the earnings expectations of Wall Street. Notably, subscription...

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Palo Alto Networks Inc.: Can The Launch Of CI/CD Security Module Further Speed Up The Growth? - Major Drivers

Palo Alto Networks delivered an all-around beat in the previous quarter. Palo Alto's focus on operational excellence translated into robust Q4...

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Crowdstrike FY4Q22: (Bear) Case Adjourned

Crowdstrike printed a superb quarter, continues to beat and raise despite overblown competitive concerns with new disclosures around non-endpoint...

Aaron Gabin

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