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Check Point Software Technologies

229.75 USD
-0.64
0.28%
At close Mar 18, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
-0.28%
5 days
2.58%
1 month
4.21%
3 months
26.87%
6 months
21.57%
Year to date
24.47%
1 year
38.00%
5 years
149.54%
10 years
171.57%
 

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

0
Funds holding %
of 7,372 funds
0
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

positive
44%
10 neutral
56%
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.
Here are 4 Cloud Security Stocks Investors Should Watch in 2025
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.
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Check Point (CHKP) Stock?
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.
Calls of the Day: Check Point, Uber, Chipotle and Allstate
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.
This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Is Up 15% in 2025 Already. It Is Still a Solid Buy?
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.
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
Stopping Cloud Attacks at the Source: Check Point Software Leads the Charge in Cloud Security, Championing a Prevention-First Approach
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.
Check Point Software: Downgrade To Hold On High Valuation And Near-Term Concerns
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.
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
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.
Check Point Announces New AI-Powered Innovations to Bolster Unified Security Management for the Infinity Platform
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.
Check Point Stock Rises 7% as Q4 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
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