Check Point Software (CHKP)
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Rating:70Outperform
Price Target:
$142.00
▲(4.08% Upside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:05/02/26
CHKP scores well on financial quality, driven by strong margins and cash generation, and the earnings call reinforced solid execution despite a near-term product headwind and reduced revenue outlook. The main drag on the overall score is weak technicals, with the stock in a pronounced downtrend below major moving averages.
Positive Factors
High Profitability
Sustained very high gross and net margins reflect durable pricing power and low incremental costs for software/security services. This margin profile funds R&D, shareholder returns and internal investments, supporting long-term competitiveness even with modest top-line growth.
Negative Factors
Rising Leverage
A sharp increase in debt from prior near-zero levels reduces balance-sheet cushion and raises interest and refinancing risk. Higher leverage limits flexibility for M&A or cyclical coverage and makes cash generation requirements more binding over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High Profitability
Sustained very high gross and net margins reflect durable pricing power and low incremental costs for software/security services. This margin profile funds R&D, shareholder returns and internal investments, supporting long-term competitiveness even with modest top-line growth.
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Check Point Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Revenue by Geography
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Market Cap
$13.69B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)1.85M
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.4
Beta (1Y)0.49
Revenue Growth5.84%
EPS Growth27.53%
CountryUS
Employees6,669
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustrySoftware - Infrastructure
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.91
Shares Outstanding104,232,796
10 Day Avg. Volume1,508,939
30 Day Avg. Volume1,851,061
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.66
Price to Book (P/B)6.91
Price to Sales (P/S)7.31
P/FCF Ratio16.49
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.07
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.29
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.13
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.11
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$142.88Price Target Upside4.72% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering31
EPS Forecast (FY)10.42
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.82B
Check Point Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. develops, markets, and supports a range of products and services for IT security worldwide. The company offers a portfolio of network security, endpoint security, data security, and management solutions. It p...
How the Company Makes Money
Check Point primarily makes money by selling cybersecurity products and services under a mix of recurring and non-recurring revenue streams. A major component is recurring revenue from software subscriptions, cloud-delivered security services, and...
Check Point Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 30, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 29, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented a mix of solid financial execution—strong profitability, free cash flow, subscription growth and emerging-product momentum—counterbalanced by a near-term top-line headwind from go-to-market changes that disrupted appliance/firewall sales and prompted a modest downward revenue update. Management emphasized these headwinds are transitory, expect appliance recovery in H2, and highlighted strategic investments in AI security and leadership to drive longer-term growth.Positive Updates
Strong profitability and margins
Non-GAAP operating income of $265M representing a 40% operating margin; non-GAAP net income of $265M; GAAP net income $192M. Non-GAAP EPS grew 13% year-over-year to $2.50 and GAAP EPS rose ~5% to $1.81.
Negative Updates
Product (appliance/firewall) revenue weakness
Lower-than-expected product revenues—primarily firewall appliances—driven by short-term disruption from the go-to-market transition; total revenue was $2M below the midpoint of guidance.
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Q1-2026 Updates
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Negative
Strong profitability and margins
Non-GAAP operating income of $265M representing a 40% operating margin; non-GAAP net income of $265M; GAAP net income $192M. Non-GAAP EPS grew 13% year-over-year to $2.50 and GAAP EPS rose ~5% to $1.81.
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Company Guidance
Management guided Q2 revenue of $660–690 million, Q2 subscription revenue of $328–338 million, Q2 non‑GAAP EPS of $2.40–2.50 (with GAAP roughly $0.70 lower) and Q2 adjusted free cash flow of $145–175 million. For fiscal 2026 they narrowed total revenue to $2.770–2.850 billion (citing near‑term appliance/firewall headwinds) while keeping subscription guidance and full‑year non‑GAAP EPS unchanged at $10.05–10.85 and leaving adjusted free cash flow guidance intact. Management framed this guidance against Q1 results of $668M revenue (+5% YoY), $323M subscription revenue (+11% YoY), non‑GAAP EPS $2.50 (+13% YoY), adjusted FCF $457M (+11% and $70M above midpoint), deferred revenue of $2.06B (+8%), calculated billings of $548M (‑1% YoY; current calculated billings +2%) and remaining performance obligation of $2.592B (+7%). They attributed the revenue reset to short‑term disruption from go‑to‑market changes affecting appliance sales but pointed to strong momentum in emerging products (CTEM ARR growth ~96% YoY; emerging product calculated billings ~+45%) and said they expect improvement in the back half of the year.Check Point Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
84
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
68
Positive
Cash Flow
86
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 2.76B | 2.73B | 2.56B | 2.41B | 2.33B | 2.17B |
| Gross Profit | 2.38B | 2.36B | 2.25B | 2.13B | 2.03B | 1.91B |
| EBITDA | 965.90M | 924.00M | 1.06B | 1.02B | 920.50M | 938.20M |
| Net Income | 1.06B | 1.06B | 845.70M | 840.30M | 796.90M | 815.60M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 7.61B | 7.81B | 5.75B | 5.70B | 5.72B | 5.90B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 2.77B | 3.01B | 1.37B | 1.53B | 1.64B | 1.69B |
| Total Debt | 1.97B | 1.97B | 29.80M | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total Liabilities | 4.80B | 4.92B | 2.97B | 2.87B | 2.80B | 2.64B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.81B | 2.88B | 2.79B | 2.82B | 2.93B | 3.26B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.31B | 1.21B | 1.03B | 1.02B | 1.08B | 1.19B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.34B | 1.23B | 1.05B | 1.04B | 1.10B | 1.20B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -704.46M | -459.60M | -24.00M | 468.70M | -6.40M | -75.30M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 788.88M | 752.00M | -1.06B | -1.16B | -1.17B | -1.11B |
Check Point Technical Analysis
Neutral
136.43
Price Trends
133.73
Positive
152.23
Negative
172.90
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.04
Negative
57.99
Neutral
80.95
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CHKP, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 136.43 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 122.91, above the 50-day MA of 133.73, and below the 200-day MA of 172.90, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.04 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 57.99 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 80.95 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for CHKP.
Check Point Risk Analysis
Check Point disclosed 36 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Check Point reported the most risks in the "Tech & Innovation" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Check Point Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80 Outperform | $95.02B | 52.15 | 155.65% | ― | 15.75% | 6.24% | |
79 Outperform | $210.34B | 152.72 | 15.49% | ― | 15.43% | -2.40% | |
73 Outperform | $170.79B | -1,136.14 | -4.15% | ― | 21.71% | -908.90% | |
70 Outperform | $13.69B | 13.37 | 36.43% | ― | 5.84% | 27.53% | |
62 Neutral | $80.63B | -983.48 | -6.23% | ― | 31.55% | -4.50% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
61 Neutral | $21.03B | -290.23 | -3.71% | ― | 24.61% | -91.58% |
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Check Point Corporate Events
Check Point Software Expands Share Repurchase Authorization by $2 Billion
May 11, 2026
On May 11, 2026, Check Point Software Technologies announced that its board approved a $2.0 billion expansion of the company’s ongoing share repurchase authorization. The move extends a program under which the firm has already bought back ab...
Check Point Posts Solid Q1 2026 Growth and Names New Chief Revenue Officer
Apr 30, 2026
On April 30, 2026, Check Point reported first-quarter 2026 results showing total revenue of $668 million, up 5% year on year, with security subscription revenue rising 11% to $323 million. GAAP operating income reached $185 million and non-GAAP op...
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