Okta is a smarter pick over Palo Alto Networks in the cybersecurity stock market.

From Zacks Investment Research: 2025-07-03 11:42:00

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) and Okta (OKTA) both reported strong revenue growth, with PANW up 15.7% and OKTA up 12%. PANW faces headwinds from shorter contracts and cloud transition slowdowns, while OKTA benefits from AI-led identity security demand. A Mordor Intelligence report projects a 12.63% CAGR in the cybersecurity market from 2025-2030. PANW offers next-gen firewalls and cloud security, while OKTA focuses on identity and access management. PANW’s revenue growth has slowed, while OKTA’s EPS is up 32%. OKTA’s suite-based pricing model and partner base position it for continued growth, making it the smarter pick over PANW.



Read more at Zacks Investment Research: Palo Alto Networks vs. Okta: Which Cybersecurity Stock is a Smart Buy? – July 3, 2025