Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) saw a notable drop in stock prices after its fiscal Q3 earnings report revealed lower-than-expected revenue guidance for Q4. Despite this challenge, the company is optimistic about future growth, implementing a “platformization” strategy that offers its Cortex cybersecurity platform for free temporarily to attract customers. This approach has already yielded positive results, with a 40% increase in platformization sales in Q3. The company’s strong financials include a net income of $278.8 million and total assets of $17.9 billion. Looking ahead, Palo Alto aims to boost its annualized recurring revenue to $15 billion by 2030, making it a potential long-term investment despite current obstacles.