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Check Point (CHKP) Stock Price & Analysis

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CHKP Stock Chart & Stats

$147.18-$0.31(-0.21%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$130$140$150$160Aug 17Aug 31Sep 14Sep 28Oct 12Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
$145.53 - $149.10
52-Week Range
$112.23 - $200.20
Previous Close
$147.49
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
1.36M
Market Cap
$15.03B
Enterprise Value
$12.90B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$2.15B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$1.98B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
17.5
Beta
0.35
Next Earnings
Feb 04, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
2.77
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Recurring Subscription Growth

Growing subscription revenue increases the recurring portion of the business and supports better visibility than appliance-led sales alone. Continued adoption of email, AI, and exposure-management products can deepen customer relationships, expand wallet share, and provide a durable foundation for future revenue.

Strong Profitability And Cash Conversion

High software margins and close alignment between free cash flow and net income indicate that reported earnings are supported by cash generation. This gives Check Point resources to fund product development, sales expansion, and customer retention while preserving resilience through a slower growth period.

Expanding AI Security Platform

New AI security capabilities broaden Check Point beyond its traditional firewall identity and address a structural need as enterprises deploy AI systems. A wider platform spanning network, workspace, exposure, and AI security can create cross-selling opportunities and strengthen long-term relevance.

Bears Say

Weak Revenue Momentum

The sharp recent revenue contraction shows that the company’s transition away from appliance refresh dependence is weighing on near-term scale. Flat Q4 guidance and delayed customer projects suggest that recovery may take several quarters, limiting operating leverage and slowing the growth of recurring commitments.

Higher Leverage And Lower Flexibility

The move from near-zero debt to approximately $1.97 billion increases financial obligations and reduces the balance sheet flexibility previously available to Check Point. Higher leverage can constrain capital allocation during the current growth reset and make the company more exposed to weaker operating performance.

Execution And Cost Pressures

Difficulty winning new customers and completing sales-force changes can delay the benefits of Check Point’s broader product strategy. At the same time, rising workforce, memory, and foreign-exchange costs may pressure margins, making execution quality essential to converting innovation into durable growth.

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CHKP FAQ

What was Check Point’s price range in the past 12 months?
Check Point lowest stock price was $112.23 and its highest was $200.20 in the past 12 months.
What is Check Point’s market cap?
Check Point’s market cap is $15.03B.
When is Check Point’s upcoming earnings report date?
Check Point’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 04, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 81 days.
How were Check Point’s earnings last quarter?
Check Point released its earnings results on Nov 02, 2026. The company reported $2.49 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.483 by $0.007.
Is Check Point overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Check Point’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Check Point pay dividends?
Check Point does not currently pay dividends.
What is Check Point’s EPS estimate?
Check Point’s EPS estimate is 2.77.
How many shares outstanding does Check Point have?
Check Point has 102,100,630 shares outstanding.
What happened to Check Point’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Check Point reported an EPS of $2.49 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.483. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.975%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Check Point?
Hedge funds hold Check Point shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Check Point is 72,327,280 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 1.4M shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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