{"id":214584,"date":"2026-02-17T13:46:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T18:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/17\/these-experts-see-big-gains-ahead-for-a-set-of-cybersecurity-stocks-heres-why\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T14:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:30:10","slug":"these-experts-see-big-gains-ahead-for-a-set-of-cybersecurity-stocks-heres-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/17\/these-experts-see-big-gains-ahead-for-a-set-of-cybersecurity-stocks-heres-why\/","title":{"rendered":"These Experts See Big Gains Ahead for a Set of Cybersecurity Stocks. Here&#8217;s Why"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/these-experts-see-big-gains-ahead-for-a-set-of-cybersecurity-stocks-here-is-why-11907718\">These Experts See Big Gains Ahead for a Set of Cybersecurity Stocks. Here&#8217;s Why<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/these-experts-see-big-gains-ahead-for-a-set-of-cybersecurity-stocks-here-is-why-11907718\">https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/these-experts-see-big-gains-ahead-for-a-set-of-cybersecurity-stocks-here-is-why-11907718<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publish Date: <a href=\"publish_date]\">2026-02-17 13:46:00<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source Domain: <a href=\"www.investopedia.com\">www.investopedia.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mntl-sc-block-universal-callout__heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Wedbush analysts said they see big gains for a trio of cybersecurity plays that have taken a hit this year amid a broader slump in software stocks.<\/li>\n<li>The analysts identified Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, and ZScaler as best-positioned to benefit from growing risks tied to AI. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> It&#8217;s been a rough start to the year for the software sector, but one group of experts said they see big gains ahead for some beaten-down cybersecurity stocks.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> As the use of AI spreads, companies could face growing risks that drive up demand for cybersecurity services, according to analysts at Wedbush, who named three stocks they see as likely &#8220;winners&#8221; in a note Tuesday.<span class=\"ql-inline-citation\" data-cite=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mntl-sc-block-universal-callout__heading\">Why This Matters to Investors<\/h3>\n<p>Wedbush is suggesting investors are underestimating the cybersecurity industry&#8217;s opportunities for growth as AI risks spread, leaving shares of big players significant room to rise.<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> One of them is CrowdStrike (CRWD), which Wedbush said remains a &#8220;gold standard of cybersecurity&#8221; despite the stock&#8217;s recent selloff. The shares are down about 13% year-to-date, with Wedbush&#8217;s $600 price target suggesting nearly 50% upside from Tuesday afternoon&#8217;s level around $408.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Wedbush also identified ZScaler (ZS) as a &#8220;premier name to own in the cyber space,&#8221; with a strong product pipeline and AI strategy. The analysts said they see the stock roughly doubling to $350 in the next 12 months.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Palo Alto Networks (PANW), which is set to report earnings after the closing bell today, rounded out Wedbush&#8217;s trio. The analysts said the company, which has sought to expand its offerings with several acquisitions recently, has seen its value proposition improve as companies look to consolidate vendors. Wedbush&#8217;s price target at $225 is about 37% above the stock&#8217;s recent level.<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Investors could also get more insights when ZScaler reports next week on Feb. 26, with CrowdStrike scheduled to release its latest quarterly results on March 3.<span class=\"ql-inline-citation\" data-cite=\"3\"\/><span class=\"ql-inline-citation\" data-cite=\"2\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The three software stocks lost ground on Tuesday amid&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/these-experts-see-big-gains-ahead-for-a-set-of-cybersecurity-stocks-here-is-why-11907718\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These Experts See Big Gains Ahead for a Set of Cybersecurity Stocks. 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