CHKPTechnology · Software - InfrastructureThe 38 Wall Street analysts covering Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. hold a median 12-month price target of $140 — +3.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 48 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (98): The share price has been relatively steady.
Accruals (32): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (12): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CHKP, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +3.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sept 2026 | Wedbush | Assumes | Neutral | $135 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $125 → $130 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | $168 → $150 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 31 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 31 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $145 → $140 |
| 31 July 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | $120 → $130 |
| 31 July 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 31 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $140 → $150 |
| 31 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 31 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $130 → $135 |
| 31 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 31 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $140 → $130 |
| 31 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 27 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 27 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | $120 → $140 |
| 27 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Neutral | $135 |
| 27 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 23 July 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Reiterates | Neutral | $150 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CHKP appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. returned −33.0% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 87% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. has a market value of $13.5B and an enterprise value of $13.3B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.8B. The latest quarter grew 1.3% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $1.0B, a 37.9% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $9.77.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.1B, after $24.3M of capital spending.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. spent $1.4B on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 13.5×; forward P/E: 11.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. employs 6,825 people — $405K of revenue per employee.
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Check Point Software Technologies announced it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, on Monday, November 2, 2026, before the U.S. financial markets open.
Why it matters — This announcement provides CHKP investors and watchers with the confirmed date for the company's upcoming quarterly earnings release.
On CNBC's "Halftime Report Final Trades," Ritholtz Wealth Management CEO Joshua Brown selected Amazon.com as a final trade pick. The segment also featured other company names, including Apple, Micron, and Check Point Software Technologies.
Why it matters — CHKP watchers may note that the stock was mentioned on a widely watched investing program, potentially increasing visibility among retail investors and traders.
The Motley Fool reports on Check Point's 2026 outlook, highlighting its Infinity Platform strategy as a driver of subscription revenue growth. The company maintains high profitability while transitioning to subscription-based security services, though management faces growth headwinds as it modernizes its legacy-heavy product portfolio.
Why it matters — CHKP watchers would care because the company's shift to subscription revenue and modernization of its legacy product portfolio directly shapes its future growth trajectory and profitability outlook.
Check Point Software Technologies announced the appointment of Yoram Tietz to its Board of Directors, as disclosed in a press release from Redwood City, California. The announcement highlights the addition of Tietz to the company's board.
Why it matters — The appointment of a new board member could bring fresh perspective and expertise to Check Point's governance, which CHKP watchers may view as a strengthening of leadership.
Check Point Software Technologies has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewall. The recognition follows the company's launch of what it describes as the first AI network firewall, intended to support secure AI transformation.
Why it matters — A Leader placement in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for its core firewall market can reinforce Check Point's competitive standing and visibility among enterprise security buyers.
The 38 Wall Street analysts covering Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. have a median 12-month price target of $140, with estimates ranging from $105 to $201. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 38 analysts covering Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., 13 rate it a Buy, 25 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. 48 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 8 Oct 2026, Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. ranks 48 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 38 analysts implies +3.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. 48 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CHKP are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $105 to $201 over the next 12 months.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. returned -33.0% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is a cybersecurity company that develops software and hardware solutions to protect organizations from cyber threats.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 1 Oct 2026): "CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TO ANNOUNCE 2026 THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS ON NOVEMBER 2, 2026". Check Point Software Technologies announced it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, on Monday, November 2, 2026, before the U.S. financial markets open.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is a cybersecurity company that develops software and hardware solutions to protect organizations from cyber threats. Its portfolio covers network security, endpoint protection, cloud security, mobile security, and centralized security management, serving enterprises, governments, and service providers across a wide range of IT environments. The company’s products and services are designed to secure data, users, devices, and applications in on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-based infrastructures. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is recognized as a pure-play security vendor with a broad focus on prevention, threat detection, and policy control, making it an important provider in the global cybersecurity market. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company continues to operate as a key supplier of integrated security tools for modern digital operations.
CEO Brig.Gen. Nadav Zafrir · 6,825 employees · Israel · https://www.checkpoint.com
