CHKP
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. · Technology · Software - Infrastructure
Last
$152.07
−$2.73 (−1.76%) 4:00 PM ET
Prev close $154.80
Open $152.30
Day high $153.39
Day low $150.75
Volume 1,706,500
Avg vol 1,569,152
Mkt cap
$16.33B
P/E ratio
25.35
FY Revenue
$2.06B
EPS
6.00
Gross Margin
89.03%
Sector
Technology
AI report sections
CHKP
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
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AI summarized at 10:35 PM ET, 2025-03-10
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+4% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.04×
RSI
30.98 (Weak)
Weak (30–40)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.03 (Strong)
MACD: 0.24 Signal: 0.21
Short-Term
-1.66 (Weak)
MACD: -7.69 Signal: -6.03
Long-Term
-2.11 (Weak)
MACD: -9.15 Signal: -7.04
Intraday trend score 52.00

Latest news

CHKP 12 articles Positive: 8 Neutral: 3 Negative: 1
Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Sns Insider
Advanced Malware Detection Market Size is Poised to Reach USD 31.17 Billion by 2033; Growth is Propelling as Cyber Threats are Becoming More Advanced Globally

The global Advanced Malware Detection market is projected to grow from USD 10.94 billion in 2025 to USD 31.17 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 13.98%. The U.S. market alone is expected to reach USD 12.47 billion by 2033. Growth is driven by rising cybersecurity threats, AI-powered defense solutions, increased adoption of remote work, and strict regulatory compliance requirements across critical sectors including BFSI, healthcare, and government.

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Sentiment note

Major player in a market projected to grow at 13.98% CAGR, with strong demand from regulated industries including BFSI, healthcare, and government sectors.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Check Point Software Reports Fourth Quarter and 2025 Full Year Results

Check Point Software Technologies announced Q4 2025 financial results with total revenues of $745 million (6% YoY increase) and full-year revenues of $2.725 billion. The company reported strong EPS growth of 22% in Q4 and 29% for the full year, driven partly by tax benefits. Check Point announced three strategic acquisitions—Cyata, Cyclops, and Rotate—to expand its AI security capabilities and exposure management offerings as it focuses on securing enterprise AI transformation in 2026.

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Sentiment note

The company demonstrated solid financial performance with 6% revenue growth, 11% security subscription revenue growth, and strong EPS growth of 22-29% YoY. Strategic acquisitions in AI security and exposure management position the company well for future growth. Strong cash position of $4.3 billion and consistent operating margins support positive outlook.

Positive The Motley Fool • Adam Levy
Meet the Cybersecurity Stock Every Wall Street Analyst Sees Going Higher in 2026

Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP) is a cybersecurity stock with unanimous Wall Street analyst support for higher prices in 2026. Trading at a forward P/E of 16.7, well below peers, the company maintains industry-leading 42% operating margins while conservatively investing in growth. With all analysts rating it at least a Hold and lowest price target at $195 (8.6% upside), Check Point is positioned for steady mid-single-digit revenue growth and strong earnings expansion as it increases R&D and marketing spending on high-margin software solutions.

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Sentiment note

All Wall Street analysts rate the stock at least a Hold with lowest price target of $195 (8.6% upside). The company maintains industry-leading 42% operating margins, trades at attractive forward P/E of 16.7 below peers, and is positioned for strong earnings growth despite conservative top-line growth. Recent strategic acquisitions (Lakera) and increased R&D spending on high-margin software solutions support future growth potential.

Negative Benzinga • Evette Mitkov
Broadcom Stock Plummets As Beijing's Security Directive Strikes

Broadcom shares fell 5.40% after Chinese regulators instructed domestic companies to phase out cybersecurity software from U.S. and Israeli firms, including Broadcom-owned VMware, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and Check Point Software, citing national security concerns over potential data collection.

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Sentiment note

Israeli cybersecurity firm targeted by Chinese regulatory directive, limiting business opportunities in China. Minimal stock movement (0.04%) suggests market had partially priced in geopolitical risks.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Astute Analytica
Endpoint Security Market Projected to Reach US$ 65.04 Billion by 2035 Amid Rising Cyber Threat Activity | Astute Analytica

The global endpoint security market is expected to grow from USD 21.90 billion in 2025 to USD 65.04 billion by 2035 at a CAGR of 11.5%, driven by escalating cyber threats (161 billion annually), workforce shortages, and enterprise adoption of AI-driven autonomous platforms and unified XDR solutions. Software solutions dominate with over 60% market share through subscription models, while large enterprises account for 65% of revenue due to regulatory compliance mandates.

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Sentiment note

Noted for significant revenue generation from Quantum Security Gateways serving high-security, air-gapped on-premises environments

Neutral Investing.com • Itai Smidt
CrowdStrike Trades in a Tight Range as Growth Strength Meets Valuation Limits

CrowdStrike demonstrates strong operational fundamentals with 22% revenue growth, 23% ARR growth, and accelerating net-new ARR of 265 million dollars (73% YoY increase). However, the stock trades at premium valuations (23x FY26 revenue, 18.8x FY27 revenue) roughly double peer multiples, leaving little room for error. While the company benefits from a large TAM, powerful telemetry flywheel, and agentic AI leadership, valuation risks and operational concerns from the July 2024 outage limit upside. The analyst rates the stock as a Hold at current levels.

CRWD MSFT PANW FTNT cybersecurity endpoint detection and response valuation ARR growth
Sentiment note

Mentioned as a peer competitor in cybersecurity with lower valuation multiples, indicating competitive pressure without specific catalysts.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Usa News Group
The Quantum Shield: Hardening AI & Critical Infrastructure

The post-quantum cryptography market is projected to grow from $1.35 billion in 2025 to $22.68 billion by 2033 at a 42.33% CAGR, driven by quantum computing threats to critical infrastructure. Major cybersecurity companies are launching quantum-safe solutions and AI-driven security platforms to help enterprises migrate from legacy encryption to quantum-resilient architectures.

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Sentiment note

Unveiled Quantum Firewall Software R82.10 with 20+ capabilities for safe AI adoption, Zero Trust implementation, and detection of unauthorized GenAI tools across distributed environments.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Motley Fool Transcribing
Radware (RDWR) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Radware reported Q3 2024 results with 13% year-over-year revenue growth to $69.5 million, driven by cloud security expansion and DefensePro X adoption. Cloud ARR grew 15% to $71.6 million with record new customer additions. The company achieved $7.2 million in operating income and $0.23 non-GAAP EPS, more than triple the prior year. Management expects Q4 revenue between $71-72 million and plans increased investment in sales, marketing, and R&D to accelerate cloud security growth.

RDWR CSCO CHKP cloud security DefensePro X subscription revenue ARR growth OEM partnerships
Sentiment note

Referenced as an OEM partner setting booking records alongside Cisco and on track for record yearly results. Similar to Cisco, Check Point is mentioned only as a distribution partner for Radware's solutions, not as the primary focus of the article.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Check Point Software Collaborates with Microsoft to Deliver Enterprise-Grade AI Security for Microsoft Copilot Studio

Check Point Software is collaborating with Microsoft to provide enterprise-grade AI security for Copilot Studio, offering runtime protection, data loss prevention, and threat prevention technologies to help organizations safely build and deploy generative AI agents.

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Sentiment note

Expanding product capabilities, forming strategic partnership with Microsoft, and positioning themselves as a leader in AI security

Neutral The Motley Fool • Will Healy
Kranot Hishtalmut Loads Up on CheckPoint Software Technologies Stock With Nearly 87,000 Shares

Israeli investment firm Kranot Hishtalmut acquired 86,599 shares of CheckPoint Software Technologies, valued at approximately $17.87 million, representing 1.2% of its portfolio assets in a new strategic investment in the cybersecurity sector.

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Sentiment note

Company shows moderate growth with 6% revenue increase and 20% billings growth, trading at a lower valuation compared to industry peers, suggesting potential but not exceptional performance

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Check Point Software Technologies
Check Point Software Achieves the Highest Security Effectiveness at 99.59% in NSS Labs Enterprise Firewall Test

Check Point Software achieved a 99.59% security effectiveness rating in NSS Labs' 2025 Enterprise Firewall test, outperforming competitors with exceptional exploit and malware block rates amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.

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Sentiment note

Received top performance ratings in NSS Labs test with 99.59% security effectiveness, 99.91% exploit coverage, and recognized as industry leader in prevention-first security

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Check Point Software Technologies
Check Point Software to Announce 2025 Third Quarter Financial Results on October 28, 2025

Check Point Software Technologies announced a strategic partnership expansion with Wiz to deliver an integrated Cloud Network and Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) solution, while also achieving full FedRAMP Authorization for U.S. Federal Agencies.

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Sentiment note

Company is expanding strategic partnerships, achieving important government authorization, and demonstrating technological innovation in cloud security

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