Check Point's fortress-like gross margins (85.2% in 2026Q2) and robust cash generation (FCF margin 23.9%) underscore its mature, asset-light business model. However, revenue growth has decelerated to 1.3% YoY, lagging hyper-growth peers, while operating margin...
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Revenue growth has slowed to 1.3% YoY in 2026Q2, while gross margin remains resilient at 85.2%, but operating margin has contracted to 27.5% from 36.1% in 2024Q4 due to rising SG&A.
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) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest 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 |
Q4 2025 Oct 28, 2025 | $3.94+60.8% vs $2.45 | $678M+0.6% vs $673M |
The company maintains high profitability through a transition to subscription-based security services. Management faces growth headwinds as it attempts to modernize its legacy-heavy product portfolio.
Engineers Gate Manager LP lessened its holdings in shares of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP) by 42.8% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 12,253 shares of the technology company's stock after selling 9,172 shares during the
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd.
California State Teachers Retirement System lifted its holdings in shares of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP) by 12,154.2% during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 12,142,686 shares of the technology company's stock after acquiring an additional 12,043,596 shares during the period. California
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $137.13 | $14B | 14.25 | 6.25% | 38.78% | 37.27% | — | |
| $374.57 | $255.27B | 234.11 | 14.87% | 2.67% | 1.68% | — | |
| $174.26 | $127.67B | 71.71 | 14.17% | 28.17% | 187.95% | — | |
| $106.44 | $419.53B | 31.96 | 11.77% | 20.95% | 27.39% | — | |
| $453.33 | $25.58B | 38.42 | 9.66% | 21.95% | 19.86% | — | |
| $250.06 | $254.63B | -1562.88 | 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 for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 8566% increase from $31.9M in 1996.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) grew revenue by 6.3% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) is profitable, generating $1.05B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (38.8% net margin).
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) has a return on equity (ROE) of 37.3%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) generated $1.15B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
