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Check Point Software Technologies

215.50 USD
-5.76
2.60%
At close Jul 11, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
215.50
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
-2.60%
5 days
-3.77%
1 month
-3.22%
3 months
-1.02%
6 months
17.96%
Year to date
16.75%
1 year
26.76%
5 years
84.77%
10 years
169.58%
 

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: 6,669

0
Funds holding %
of 7,312 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 7 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

147% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $115M | Put options by funds: $46.7M

102% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 125 | Existing positions closed: 62

10% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $14.5B [Q4 2024] → $16B (+$1.49B) [Q1 2025]

6% more funds holding

Funds holding: 759 [Q4 2024] → 805 (+46) [Q1 2025]

2.96% less ownership

Funds ownership: 67.84% [Q4 2024] → 64.88% (-2.96%) [Q1 2025]

13% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 23 [Q4 2024] → 20 (-3) [Q1 2025]

18% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 241 | Existing positions reduced: 295

Research analyst outlook

7 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$215
0%
upside
Avg. target
$236
9%
upside
High target
$265
23%
upside

7 analyst ratings

positive
43%
neutral
57%
negative
0%
Mizuho
Gregg Moskowitz
11%upside
$240
Neutral
Maintained
16 Jun 2025
Wedbush
Daniel Ives
11%upside
$240
Outperform
Reiterated
24 Apr 2025
Scotiabank
Patrick Colville
11%upside
$240
Sector Outperform
Maintained
24 Apr 2025
Stephens & Co.
Todd Weller
6%upside
$229
Equal-Weight
Maintained
24 Apr 2025
Wells Fargo
Andrew Nowinski
23%upside
$265
Overweight
Maintained
24 Apr 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 8 articles about CHKP published over the past 30 days

Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
18 hours ago
Check Point Software Technologies Named a Leader in Zero Trust Platforms, Q3 2025 Evaluation
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd.
Check Point Software Technologies Named a Leader in Zero Trust Platforms, Q3 2025 Evaluation
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 day ago
Check Point Software: Strong Balance Sheet, Measured Transformation
Check Point's strong balance sheet, high margins, and aggressive buybacks underpin my Buy rating and $245 target, offering a 10% upside. The shift to cloud and subscriptions is crucial for future growth, with Quantum Force and recurring revenue driving stability amid fierce competition. Valuation multiples lag peers despite robust free cash flow and operational discipline; market re-rating is likely if growth accelerates or sentiment shifts.
Check Point Software: Strong Balance Sheet, Measured Transformation
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
FTNT vs. CHKP: Which Network Security Stock is the Better Pick?
Fortinet beats Check Point with superior growth momentum, stronger SASE positioning, and firewall refresh catalysts.
FTNT vs. CHKP: Which Network Security Stock is the Better Pick?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
Check Point Software: EPS Growth Acceleration Expected, One Of The Best Charts You'll Find
Check Point benefits from strong industry and geographic tailwinds, outperforming both cybersecurity and Israeli ETFs year-to-date. Recent earnings beat expectations, and the forward outlook is bullish, with accelerating sales and EPS growth amid rising digital security demand. Valuation remains attractive, with a sector-median P/E suggesting over 10% upside, despite some concerns about competition and operating expenses.
Check Point Software: EPS Growth Acceleration Expected, One Of The Best Charts You'll Find
Neutral
The Motley Fool
6 days ago
3 Top Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy in July
Cyberattacks are a global problem that is just going to get worse as the world becomes more interconnected. Through malware, ransomware, phishing attacks, denial-of-service attacks, and identify theft, threats from cyberattacks are a daily fact of life.
3 Top Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy in July
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Why Check Point Software (CHKP) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
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Why Check Point Software (CHKP) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 week ago
Check Point Software to Announce 2025 Second Quarter Financial Results on July 30, 2025
TEL AVIV, Israel, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd . (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cyber security solutions globally, today announced that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, before the U.S. financial markets open. Management will host a video conference call with the investment community at 8:30 AM EST/5:30 AM PST on July 30, 2025. A live video webcast of the call will be hosted on the company's website at http://www.checkpoint.com/ir .
Check Point Software to Announce 2025 Second Quarter Financial Results on July 30, 2025
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Here's Why Check Point Software (CHKP) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Here's Why Check Point Software (CHKP) is a Strong Growth Stock
Neutral
CNBC Television
1 month ago
Trade Tracker: Brian Belski buys Oklo & Check Point and sells Evergy
Brian Belski, Chief Investment Strategist at BMO Capital Markets, joins 'Halftime Report' to detail his latest portfolio moves.
Trade Tracker: Brian Belski buys Oklo & Check Point and sells Evergy
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Check Point Accelerates Threat Detection and Response with AI-Powered Security Management for the Modern Enterprise
Check Point launches New Smart-1 Management Appliances that boost efficiency with AI-powered tools designed to meet the demands of hybrid enterprises.
Check Point Accelerates Threat Detection and Response with AI-Powered Security Management for the Modern Enterprise
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