Palo Alto Networks pops 12% on earnings beat as AI fuels cybersecurity urgency

Palo Alto Networks pops 12% on earnings beat as AI fuels cybersecurity urgency

Palo Alto beat Q3 ($3B) and raised guidance as AI-driven security demand surges; CyberArk deal ($25B) expands AI-native capabilities. Agentic AI threats force tech leaders to modernize security stacks and consolidate around vendors with AI-native security capabilities.