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CrowdStrike vs Palo Alto Networks: comparing CRWD and PANW stock
12-month growth, from 100━ CRWD +62.7% ━ PANW +47.6%
| Metric | CRWD | PANW |
|---|---|---|
| Price, $ | 217.20 | 314.67 |
| Year to date | +85.3% ● | +70.8% |
| 12 months | +62.7% ● | +47.6% |
| From 52-week high | −24.3% ● | −27.2% |
| vs 200-day average | +28.0% ● | +15.3% |
| P/E | 196.6 | 82.2 |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Revenue growth, YoY | +24.3% | +24.5% ● |
| Operating income growth | — | −24.3% |
| Operating margin | −2.5% | 7.0% ● |
| Gross margin | 75.2% ● | 70.4% |
| Market cap | $222.4B | $257.6B |
| Next earnings | Dec 1, 2026 | Nov 18, 2026 |
● — whose figure is higher, not which is better. Data as of Nov 5, 2026.
Ratings and a detailed chart for each are in the terminal.
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Which is better to buy: CrowdStrike or Palo Alto Networks?
We do not advise what to buy. By the numbers: CrowdStrike rose more over the year (+62.7%); CrowdStrike is closer to its 52-week high; Palo Alto Networks has the higher operating margin; Palo Alto Networks is growing revenue faster; Palo Alto Networks has the lower P/E. How to weigh such signs is covered in «How to analyse a stock».
Can I buy both?
Yes. Many hold several companies in one industry to avoid depending on one. A broad index fund often already holds the largest US companies.
When do they report?
CrowdStrike — Dec 1, 2026; Palo Alto Networks — Nov 18, 2026.