Marino Stram & Associates Reduces Palo Alto Networks Holdings

Hedge fund cuts stake in cybersecurity firm by over 40% in Q4 2025

Apr. 3, 2026 at 11:20am

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Marino Stram & Associates LLC, a financial advisory firm, decreased its holdings in Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) by 43.5% during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a recent regulatory filing. The fund now owns 4,914 shares of the network technology company's stock, down from 8,690 shares held previously.

Why it matters

Palo Alto Networks is a leading cybersecurity firm, and changes in major institutional ownership can signal shifts in market sentiment around the company and the broader cybersecurity industry. This reduction by Marino Stram could indicate concerns about Palo Alto's growth prospects or valuation.

The details

In its latest 13F filing, Marino Stram & Associates reported selling 3,776 shares of Palo Alto Networks during Q4 2025. The firm's total position in PANW is now valued at $905,000, down from $1.6 million at the end of the prior quarter. Several other hedge funds also adjusted their Palo Alto Networks holdings during the period, with some increasing and others decreasing their stakes.

  • Marino Stram & Associates filed its Q4 2025 13F report on April 3, 2026.
  • The firm's position in Palo Alto Networks was reduced by 43.5% during the fourth quarter of 2025.

The players

Marino Stram & Associates LLC

A financial advisory firm that manages investments for institutional and individual clients.

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

A leading cybersecurity company that provides firewall, cloud security, and other enterprise security solutions.

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The takeaway

This reduction in Marino Stram's Palo Alto Networks holdings could signal broader concerns about the cybersecurity firm's growth prospects or valuation, though the reasons behind the move are not entirely clear. Investors will likely watch for any further changes in institutional ownership of PANW stock in the coming quarters.