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PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC (PANW)

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +71
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — PANW

Based on 2317 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PANW than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
2,317 hedge funds hold PANW right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +11% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+232 new funds entered over the past year (+11% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

1339 buying990 selling
Last quarter: 1,339 funds bought or added vs 990 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+36 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new PANW position: 185 → 251 → 239 → 275. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

59% conviction (2yr+) 25% medium 16% new
1,365 out of 2,317 hedge funds have held PANW for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

280 → 185 → 251 → 239 → 275 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 185 → 251 → 239 → 275. A growing number of institutions are discovering PANW each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 60% of holders stayed 2+ years

60% veterans 17% 1-2yr 23% new
Of 2,409 current holders: 1,447 (60%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds

52% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 2317 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in PANW. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PANW

How many hedge funds hold PANW — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of PANW vs. share price

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Company Profile: PANW

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Smart Money Signal ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

224 top-rated funds 73 high-conviction
Consensus
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Elite
7.7
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Hedge Fund Positioning: PANW
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 2K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 2409 2352 2.42%
13F Shares 582M 584M -0.34%
Total Value $106.54B $117.90B -9.64%
New Positions 278 244 +34
Increased Positions 1181 1313 -132
Closed Positions 210 187 +23
Reduced Positions 914 747 +167
Total Calls 53 65 -18.46%
Total Puts 47 56 -16.07%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.89 0.86 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of PANW — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 WORMSER FRERES GESTION 6.40% 54,135 $8.9M
2 Robocap Asset Management Ltd 4.67% 27,215 $4.4M
3 TRAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. 4.48% 203,366 $32.6M
4 ARCADIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP/MI 3.77% 137,226 $22.0M
5 Family Legacy Financial Solutions, LLC 3.26% 25,120 $4.0M
6 Washington Trust Advisors, Inc. 3.16% 243,483 $39.0M
7 MOGY JOEL R INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC 3.10% 308,786 $49.5M
8 Sitrin Capital Management LLC 3.04% 37,892 $6.1M
9 Randolph Co Inc 3.02% 196,925 $31.6M
10 InTrack Investment Management Inc 2.94% 32,154 $5.2M
11 HERITAGE INVESTORS MANAGEMENT CORP 2.76% 566,661 $91K
12 ABN AMRO Bank N.V. 2.76% 1,579,806 $255.5M
13 AMI ASSET MANAGEMENT CORP 2.75% 268,754 $43.1M
14 Runnymede Capital Advisors, Inc. 2.71% 19,662 $3.2M
15 Legal Advantage Investments, Inc. 2.55% 30,750 $4.9M
16 AVITY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. 2.47% 211,436 $33.9M
17 CONSCIOUS WEALTH INVESTMENTS, LLC 2.44% 26,708 $4.4M
18 Howard Capital Management Group, LLC 2.30% 216,117 $34.6M
19 JIA INVESTMENT ALLIANCE PTE. LTD. 2.27% 135,200 $21.7M
20 Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA 2.26% 1,148,435 $184.1M
21 GRANITE ISLANDS PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC 2.26% 15,342 $2.5M
22 KRS Capital Management, LLC 2.22% 22,609 $3.6M
23 Norway Savings Bank 2.22% 29,222 $4.7M
24 BENDER ROBERT & ASSOCIATES 2.12% 55,190 $8.8M
25 Dougherty & Associates, LLC 2.09% 14,203 $2.3M
Investor Ownership
History
% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC (PANW)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PANW?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added PANW than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for PANW?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 1,339 funds bought or added vs 990 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for PANW holders?

Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds: 44 of 2317 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in PANW. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held PANW?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,365 out of 2,317 hedge funds have held PANW for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.