"Palo Alto Networks' Forecast Cut Sparks Record Stock Plunge and Analyst Frenzy"

Palo Alto Networks' stock experienced its worst day on record as analysts expressed concerns over the company's strategic pivot towards platformization, leading to downgrades and lowered price targets. The shift is expected to impact near-term results and raise uncertainties about the company's execution and profitability. While some analysts remain bullish on the long-term potential and see the pivot as a tectonic shift in the cybersecurity market, others worry about the negative impact on the business for the next 12-18 months and the need for evidence that the abrupt pivot will yield acceleration.