Is it time to look past the AI bubble and focus on the infrastructure actually securing it? Today, we’re pivoting to a top secular growth trend: Cybersecurity. With the industry projected to grow 12% annually and hit $215 billion in spending by 2025, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is making aggressive moves to dominate the landscape. We discuss their M&A strategy—including the purchase of Chronosphere and the pending CyberArk deal—and what this means for their entry into the cloud observability market against competitors like Datadog and Dynatrace. In this video, we cover: -- AI-Native Security: Why AI agents and cloud workloads are driving the next wave of IT spending. --The Financials: a breakdown of PANW’s cash pile, revenue acceleration, and rising stock-based compensation. -- Valuation Check: With the stock trading around 30-33x Free Cash Flow, is Palo Alto Networks a buy, a hold, or just fair value?. We analyze whether this cybersecurity giant can execute on its "platformization" strategy and if the recent sell-off offers a prime entry point for investors. Tickers mentioned: PANW,CYBR,DT,DDOG #PaloAltoNetworks #Cybersecurity #StockMarket #Investing #PANW #CloudSecurity #AIStocks

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