Palo Alto Networks recorded a strong performance in its latest quarter with revenue rising almost 16% year- on-year to approximately $2.47 billion . The cybersecurity company also exceeded earnings expectations, but its shares fell more than 5% in extended trading as investors reacted to softer forward-looking guidance and acquisition-related spending plans. Market experts note that while demand for security modernization remains robust, investor sentiment is increasingly sensitive to profitability visibility and integration risks associated with expansion initiatives.