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CHKP Stock Chart & Stats
$136.43
-$1.41(-0.77%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$136.43
-$1.41(-0.77%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$112.23 - $225.23
Previous CloseN/A
Volume276.30K
Average Volume (3M)1.21M
Market Cap
$14.29B
Enterprise Value$14.36K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.77B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.97B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.8
Beta0.41
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
2.45Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.91
Shares Outstanding104,232,796
10 Day Avg. Volume1,070,765
30 Day Avg. Volume1,207,465
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.66
Price to Book (P/B)6.91
Price to Sales (P/S)7.31
P/FCF Ratio16.49
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$148.36Price Target Upside8.74% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering31
EPS Forecast (FY)10.42
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.81B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow ConversionNear-complete FCF conversion indicates high earnings quality and reliable cash generation. Over a multi-quarter horizon this supports sustained investment in product R&D, M&A capacity, dividend/share repurchases, and resilience to cyclical swings in appliance sales.
High Profitability & MarginsExceptional gross and net margins reflect a software- and subscription-heavy mix with pricing power and low incremental costs. Durable margin structure supports reinvestment in go-to-market and AI initiatives while buffering profitability through modest top-line volatility.
Recurring Revenue & Emerging-Product MomentumStrong subscription growth and rapid ARR expansion in emerging products diversify revenue beyond appliances. Combined with targeted AI/security hires and partnerships, this structural shift increases higher-margin, recurring streams and long-term addressable market exposure.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageMaterial increase in debt from near-zero to ~$2B reduces balance-sheet flexibility and raises funding risk. With coverage metrics noted below full coverage, higher leverage constrains capital allocation optionality and increases sensitivity to cash-flow disruption over coming quarters.
Appliance/Firewall Sales DisruptionReassignments and go-to-market changes have impaired long-cycle appliance deal flow, creating durable backlogs and booking timing risk. This structural sales friction can depress billings and new-business funnels until account reassignments and processes fully normalize.
Rising Costs And OpEx PressureHigher component costs and growing operating expenses reduce margin headroom unless offset by higher subscription pricing or volume. Combined with planned investments in AI and sales, this elevates operating leverage risk and could pressure reported margins in the medium term.
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CHKP FAQ
What was Check Point Software’s price range in the past 12 months?
Check Point Software lowest stock price was $112.23 and its highest was $225.23 in the past 12 months.
What is Check Point Software’s market cap?
Check Point Software’s market cap is $14.29B.
When is Check Point Software’s upcoming earnings report date?
Check Point Software’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 11 days.
How were Check Point Software’s earnings last quarter?
Check Point Software released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $2.5 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.411 by $0.089.
Is Check Point Software overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Check Point Software’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Check Point Software pay dividends?
Check Point Software does not currently pay dividends.
What is Check Point Software’s EPS estimate?
Check Point Software’s EPS estimate is 2.45.
How many shares outstanding does Check Point Software have?
Check Point Software has 104,232,796 shares outstanding.
What happened to Check Point Software’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Check Point Software reported an EPS of $2.5 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.411. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -19.641%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Check Point Software?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CHKP
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Check Point Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$148.36 (8.74% Upside)
$148.36 (8.74% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CHKP Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 734.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $9.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 56%
Bearish news 44%
Bearish news 44%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-36.95%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
36.43%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
36.97%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Check Point Software
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is a global provider specializing in the development, marketing, and support of comprehensive information technology security solutions. Their extensive portfolio addresses critical areas such as network, endpoint, and data security, alongside various management tools. A cornerstone of their offerings is the Check Point Infinity Architecture, a unified cybersecurity framework engineered to combat advanced 5th and 6th generation cyber threats. This architecture provides robust protection across a diverse range of environments, including traditional networks, individual endpoints, cloud infrastructures, workloads, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and mobile platforms. The company also supplies powerful security gateways and sophisticated software platforms, scalable to meet the needs of organizations from small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) up to large enterprise data centers and telecommunications-grade environments. They are particularly focused on pioneering threat prevention technologies, including defenses against zero-day exploits. Furthermore, Check Point offers a suite of cloud-specific security solutions, encompassing cloud network protection, security posture management, workload protection, and web application security for APIs. For the remote workforce, their Check Point Harmony solution ensures secure connectivity and endpoint protection. Beyond their product line, Check Point delivers comprehensive technical customer support, professional services for product implementation, upgrades, and optimization, as well as educational training and certification programs for their technologies. Their products reach customers globally through a multifaceted distribution network, which includes distributors, resellers, system integrators, original equipment manufacturers, and managed security service providers. Established in 1993, Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. maintains its headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel.
CHKP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$148.36
▲(8.74% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
23.94% Insiders
11.50% Mutual Funds
0.44% Other Institutional Investors
50.39% Public Companies and Individual Investors












