Cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks, Inc.’s ($PANW) stock fell over 3% by mid-session on Wednesday after two analysts downgraded the stock, citing a muted forward outlook. BTIG and Deutsche Bank analysts gave up their bullish stance on Palo Alto Networks stock and stepped to the sidelines,

DiFucci highlighted that Palo Alto Networks has recorded five consecutive quarters of declining new annual recurring revenue (ARR), a critical metric for gauging business momentum.

Palo Alto Networks must execute well in a competitive market. Learn why PANW stock’s pricey valuation leads to a cautious outlook until a better price is found.

Scotiabank lowered the firm’s price target on Palo Alto Networks (PANW) to $200 from $400 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares following the company’s 2-for-1 share split. The firm still sees the company as one of the best long-term stories in software,

Over the last three days, three investment bank analysts have downgraded Palo Alto stock. Growth rate worries are key to their concerns. Another concern: Palo Alto stock is very expensive. Each successive downgrade has cost Palo Alto stock a few more points of market capitalization.