Palo Alto Networks Shares Trimmed by October Effect Ltd

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October Effect Ltd, an institutional investor, trimmed its holdings in shares of Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) by 47.4% during the fourth quarter of 2025. The hedge fund now owns 8,192 shares of the network technology company's stock, valued at $1.5 million.

Why it matters

Palo Alto Networks is a leading cybersecurity firm that provides a range of security products and services to protect enterprise networks, clouds, and endpoints. The reduction in October Effect Ltd's position could signal a shift in investor sentiment or portfolio rebalancing, which could impact the stock price and market perception of the company.

The details

October Effect Ltd sold 7,390 shares of Palo Alto Networks during the fourth quarter, reducing its total position to 8,192 shares. The hedge fund's holdings in Palo Alto Networks now make up 1.7% of its overall portfolio, making it the 24th largest holding. Several other hedge funds also recently made changes to their Palo Alto Networks positions, with some increasing and others decreasing their stakes.

• October Effect Ltd reported its Q4 2025 holdings in a filing on April 4, 2026.
• The hedge fund's position in Palo Alto Networks was reduced by 47.4% during the fourth quarter of 2025.