Check Point maintains an exceptionally durable gross margin of roughly 85% to 87%, with the latest quarter at 85.0% and operating margin at 26.5%, reflecting a software-heavy model with low marginal delivery costs.
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Revenue held near $668M to $674M over the last three quarters while operating margin compressed from 36.1% in Q4 2024 to 26.5% in the latest quarter, signaling emerging negative operating leverage despite a steady 85% gross margin.
Check Point is a cybersecurity giant protecting over 100,000 organizations globally, including governments, banks, and Fortune 500 companies.
Check Point's AI Defense Plane integration with Google's Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform positions it as a leader in securing AI deployments.
Scenario-based models show significant upside potential with bull case price target of $292, representing strong growth prospects.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 2, 2026 | $2.49+0.4% vs $2.48 | $670M-0.3% vs $672M |
Q3 2026 Jul 30, 2026 | $2.55+4.1% vs $2.45 | $674M-0.3% vs $675M |
Q2 2026 Apr 30, 2026 | $2.50+3.7% vs $2.41 | $668M-0.6% vs $673M |
Q1 2026 Feb 12, 2026 | $3.40+22.7% vs $2.77 | $745M-0.2% vs $746M |
What happened Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP) said it believes revenue bottomed in the third quarter and expects gradual improvement starting in the fourth quarter. Revenue for the quarter ended Sept. 30 was $670 million, down 1% from a year earlier. Security subscriptions revenue rose 11% to $339 million. CEO Nadav Zafrir credited
The turnaround is more of a shift from legacy product sales to new-age, cloud-based cybersecurity subscriptions and the inflection point is at hand. While Q3 revenue came in light, contracting 1.1% year over year, management called it the low point of the cycle and expects improvement and growth in the quarters ahead.
Appointment builds on the momentum of Check Point's AI Security business and its leadership in securing enterprise AI transformation REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP) on Monday reported mixed third-quarter results.
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $144.17 | $14.72B | 14.99 | 6.25% | 38.78% | 37.27% | — | |
| $313.84 | $213.89B | 196.15 | 14.87% | 2.67% | 1.68% | — | |
| $118.84 | $87.07B | 48.91 | 14.17% | 28.96% | 151.52% | — | |
| $93.85 | $369.9B | 28.18 | 11.77% | 20.95% | 27.39% | 1.75% | |
| $310.84 | $17.54B | 26.34 | 9.66% | 21.14% | 19.19% | — | |
| $216.90 | $220.86B | -1355.63 | 21.71% | 1.08% | 1.27% | — |
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Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) reported $2.76B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $2.73B in fiscal year 2025. That is 8444% more than the $31.9M of fiscal year 1996.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) grew revenue by 6.3% in fiscal year 2025, compared with the prior fiscal year.
Yes. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) earned $875.1M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 31.7% net margin).
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) had a return on equity (ROE) of 37.3% in fiscal year 2025. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) generated $1.12B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
