Check Point Software TechnologiesCHKP
CHKP
About: Check Point Software Technologies is a pure-play cybersecurity vendor. The company offers solutions for network, endpoint, cloud, and mobile security in addition to security management. Check Point, a software specialist, sells to enterprises, businesses, and consumers. Around 50% of revenue is generated in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, 40% from the Americas, and 10% from the Asia-Pacific region. The firm, based in Tel Aviv, Israel, was founded in 1993 and has about 5,000 employees.
Employees: 6,450
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Funds holding %
of 7,372 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 18 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
195% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $103M | Put options by funds: $35M
84% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 105 | Existing positions closed: 57
4% more funds holding
Funds holding: 721 [Q3] → 753 (+32) [Q4]
2% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $14.3B [Q3] → $14.5B (+$265M) [Q4]
0.57% more ownership
Funds ownership: 67.25% [Q3] → 67.82% (+0.57%) [Q4]
8% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 25 [Q3] → 23 (-2) [Q4]
16% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 232 | Existing positions reduced: 275
Research analyst outlook
18 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$190
17%
downside
Avg. target
$237
3%
upside
High target
$280
22%
upside
18 analyst ratings
8 positive
44%
10 neutral
56%
0 negative
0%
Morgan Stanley Hamza Fodderwala 58% 1-year accuracy 14 / 24 met price target | 2%upside $235 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 18 Mar 2025 |
Wells Fargo Andrew Nowinski 41% 1-year accuracy 15 / 37 met price target | 22%upside $280 | Overweight Upgraded | 14 Mar 2025 |
Piper Sandler Rob Owens 35% 1-year accuracy 12 / 34 met price target | 13%upside $260 | Overweight Upgraded | 3 Mar 2025 |
Baird Shrenik Kothari 60% 1-year accuracy 31 / 52 met price target | 11%upside $255 | Outperform Upgraded | 27 Feb 2025 |
RBC Capital Matthew Hedberg 56% 1-year accuracy 116 / 208 met price target | 6%downside $215 | Sector Perform Reiterated | 27 Feb 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 6 articles about CHKP published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 hours ago
Here are 4 Cloud Security Stocks Investors Should Watch in 2025
Here, we take a sneak peek at four stocks, CHKP, PANW, ZS and S, which are at the forefront of key trends in the cloud security space.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Check Point (CHKP) Stock?
Investors need to pay close attention to Check Point (CHKP) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
Neutral
CNBC Television
2 weeks ago
Calls of the Day: Check Point, Uber, Chipotle and Allstate
The Investment Committee debate the latest Calls of the Day.
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Is Up 15% in 2025 Already. It Is Still a Solid Buy?
Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP 1.65%) may not be a household name in the cybersecurity industry, but the company has registered impressive gains of 15% already in 2025, and the good part is that it seems to be in a solid position to sustain its impressive momentum in the future as well.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Variscite and Check Point Partner to Enhance IoT/Embedded Device Security
TEL AVIV, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Variscite and Check Point Partner to Enhance IoT/Embedded Device Security.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
4 weeks ago
Stopping Cloud Attacks at the Source: Check Point Software Leads the Charge in Cloud Security, Championing a Prevention-First Approach
Check Point CloudGuard recognized for superior performance in WAF & API security and threat prevention, showcasing robust cloud security solutions Check Point CloudGuard recognized for superior performance in WAF & API security and threat prevention, showcasing robust cloud security solutions
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Check Point Software: Downgrade To Hold On High Valuation And Near-Term Concerns
I downgraded Check Point Software to a 'Hold' due to decelerating subscription growth, margin pressures, and a high valuation at 21x forward PE. CHKP's 4Q24 showed strong billings growth at 11.2% y/y and a significant turnaround in product revenue, growing 8% y/y. Concerns include a slowdown in subscription growth from 11.5% to 9.9% y/y and a 300 bps decline in adj. EBIT margin.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
For the Third Consecutive Year, Check Point Software Demonstrates Industry's Highest Threat Prevention Rate in Miercom's Enterprise and Hybrid Mesh Firewall Security Report
For the Third Year, Check Point Software Demonstrates Industry's Highest Threat Prevention Rate in Miercom's Enterprise and Hybrid Mesh Firewall report.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Check Point Announces New AI-Powered Innovations to Bolster Unified Security Management for the Infinity Platform
VIENNA, Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, today announced new Infinity Platform capabilities to accelerate zero trust, strengthen threat prevention, reduce complexity, and simplify security operations.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Check Point Stock Rises 7% as Q4 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
Growth across Quantum Force, Harmony Email and Infinity Platform solutions drive CHKP's Q4 sales higher, while increased operating costs weigh on profitability.
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