Palo Alto Networks Inc Insider Trading Activity
Every SEC Form 4 insider transaction reported for Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR and updated as new filings are accepted.
Compiled automatically from SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings and refreshed daily. Figures count purchases (code P) and sales (code S) only — not grants, option exercises, or gifts. How this page is built. Not investment advice.
Quick Answer
Are PANW insiders buying or selling?
In the last 12 months, Palo Alto Networks Inc insiders reported 1 open-market purchase ($10.0M) and 35 sales ($133.4M) — net selling of $123.4M. Since January 2018, Trabud has recorded 392 Form 4 filings for PANW: 6 buys ($38.6M) and 386 sells ($3.8B).
Source: SEC EDGAR Form 4
What stands out
- The largest open-market purchase in the last 12 months was $10.0M by Nikesh Arora (Chief Executive Officer) on Mar 27, 2026. SEC ↗
- The most recent open-market purchase was reported on Mar 27, 2026 (6 months ago).
Key Statistics (January 2018 – Oct 9, 2026)
Insider sentiment
Net sellingNet insider flow of $3.8B in net selling since January 2018, and $123.4M in net selling over the last 12 months.
Recent PANW insider transactions
| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Aparna Bawa | Director | Sale | 250 | $412.28 | $103.1K | SEC ↗ |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Josh D. Paul | Chief Accounting Officer | Sale | 400 | $395.70 | $158.3K | SEC ↗ |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Dipak Golechha | EVP, Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 27.5K | $391.61 | $10.8M | SEC ↗ |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Aparna Bawa | Director | Sale | 260 | $392.69 | $102.1K | SEC ↗ |
| Sep 21, 2026 | James J Goetz | Director | Sale | 20.0K | $376.68 | $7.5M | SEC ↗ |
| Sep 16, 2026 | John P. Key | Director | Sale | 2.5K | $376.03 | $940.1K | SEC ↗ |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Aparna Bawa | Director | Sale | 1.5K | $374.80 | $562.2K | SEC ↗ |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Josh D. Paul | Chief Accounting Officer | Sale | 900 | $373.68 | $336.3K | SEC ↗ |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Josh D. Paul | Chief Accounting Officer | Sale | 900 | $353.77 | $318.4K | SEC ↗ |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Helle Thorning-Schmidt | Director | Sale | 700 | $346.85 | $242.8K | SEC ↗ |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Josh D. Paul | Chief Accounting Officer | Sale | 900 | $345.00 | $310.5K | SEC ↗ |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Aparna Bawa | Director | Sale | 922 | $328.13 | $302.5K | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Dipak Golechha | EVP, Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 5.0K | $289.56 | $1.4M | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Aparna Bawa | Director | Sale | 345 | $290.17 | $100.1K | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 16, 2026 | James J Goetz | Director | Sale | 20.0K | $279.90 | $5.6M | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Aparna Bawa | Director | Sale | 1.5K | $272.37 | $399.8K | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 12, 2026 | John P. Key | Director | Sale | 7.5K | $279.24 | $2.1M | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Josh D. Paul | Chief Accounting Officer | Sale | 1.1K | $285.08 | $313.6K | SEC ↗ |
| May 27, 2026 | Lee Klarich | EVP Chief Product & Tech Ofcr | Sale | 62.9K | $258.65 | $16.3M | SEC ↗ |
| May 22, 2026 | Josh D. Paul | Chief Accounting Officer | Sale | 400 | $236.95 | $94.8K | SEC ↗ |
| Apr 10, 2026 | John P. Key | Director | Sale | 1.6K | $173.32 | $272.5K | SEC ↗ |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Josh D. Paul | Chief Accounting Officer | Sale | 1.1K | $161.40 | $177.5K | SEC ↗ |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Dipak Golechha | EVP, Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 5.0K | $160.42 | $802.1K | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Nikesh Arora | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase | 68.1K | $146.87 | $10.0M | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 10, 2026 | James J Goetz | Director | Sale | 22.7K | $164.41 | $3.7M | SEC ↗ |
Showing the 25 most recent of 392 Form 4 filings for Palo Alto Networks Inc.
Most active PANW insiders
- Nir Zuk88 filings
- Lee Klarich74 filings
- Mark D Mclaughlin45 filings
- Josh D. Paul39 filings
- Nikesh Arora30 filings
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Are Palo Alto Networks Inc insiders buying or selling?
In the last 12 months, Palo Alto Networks Inc insiders reported 1 open-market purchase ($10.0M) and 35 sales ($133.4M) — net selling of $123.4M. Since January 2018, Trabud has recorded 392 Form 4 filings for PANW: 6 buys ($38.6M) and 386 sells ($3.8B). Over the full record that is net selling of $3.8B.
How many insiders trade PANW stock?
20 distinct insider filers — officers, directors, 10%+ owners, and investment groups filing jointly — have reported Form 4 transactions for Palo Alto Networks Inc. The most recent filing was accepted on Oct 9, 2026.
Where does Trabud get PANW insider trading data?
All PANW insider trading data comes directly from official SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings, which corporate insiders must submit within two business days of a transaction under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.