UPDATE: Morgan Stanley Upgrades Palo Alto Networks to Overweight, Reiterates $65 PT on Sustainable Revenue Growth

In a report published Thursday, Morgan Stanley analyst Keith Weiss upgraded the rating on Palo Alto Networks PANW from Equal-Weight to Overweight, and reiterated the $65.00 price target. In the report, Weiss noted, “Enterprise demand for Next Gen Firewalls is ramping as the threat environment intensifies and cloud-based apps proliferate. With its best-in-class technology and strong distribution, PANW is best-positioned to benefit from that rising demand, in our view. We forecast 35%+ revenue growth through CY14, amongst the highest in Software. However, the current 24X EV/ CY14 FCF multiple implies forward growth closer to 20-25%. Positive fieldwork and easing comps ahead sets up PANW to continue exceeding consensus expectations, a trend that should push shares towards our $65 price target, or ~30% above current levels.” Palo Alto Networks closed on Wednesday at $52.63.