NASDAQ:CHKP Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP) Stock Price, News & Analysis $191.09 +2.10 (+1.11%) (As of 09/19/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends About Check Point Software Technologies Stock (NASDAQ:CHKP) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Key Stats Today's Range$189.70▼$192.2850-Day Range$170.00▼$195.1752-Week Range$126.57▼$195.29Volume516,695 shsAverage Volume680,466 shsMarket Capitalization$21.58 billionP/E Ratio26.54Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$183.68Consensus RatingHold Company OverviewCheck Point Software Technologies Ltd. develops, markets, and supports a range of products and services for IT security worldwide. The company offers a multilevel security architecture, cloud, network, mobile devices, endpoints information, and IOT solutions. It provides Check Point Infinity Architecture, a cyber security architecture that protects against fifth generation cyber-attacks across various networks, endpoint, cloud, workloads, Internet of Things, and mobile. In addition, the company offers security gateways and software platforms that support small and medium sized business. Further, it provides cloud network security, cloud native application protection, security and posture management, cloud identity and entitlement, cloud workload protection, cloud detection and response, and cloud web application protection for web applications and APIs; and Check Point Harmony that delivers endpoint and secure connectivity for remote user access. Additionally, the company offers technical customer support programs and plans; professional services in implementing, upgrading, and optimizing Check Point products comprising design planning and security implementation; and certification and educational training services on Check Point products. It sells its products through distributors, resellers, system integrators, original equipment manufacturers, and managed security service providers. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.Read More… Our #1 Ticker for the Rare "Retirement Window" (Ad)We've only seen this happen three times in the past 20 years... And every time - like clockwork - it's minted an entire new class of millionaires.Click here for our #1 "Retirement Window" Stock >>> Check Point Software Technologies Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top Rated MarketRank™ StocksOverall MarketRank™: 87th PercentileCheck Point Software Technologies scored higher than 87% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 158th out of 667 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.2 / 5Analyst RatingHold Consensus RatingCheck Point Software Technologies has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.36, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 16 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageCheck Point Software Technologies has been the subject of 13 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Check Point Software Technologies' stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation2.5 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth10.60% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Check Point Software Technologies are expected to grow by 10.60% in the coming year, from $7.83 to $8.66 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Check Point Software Technologies is 26.54, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 132.60.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Check Point Software Technologies is 26.54, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 274.77.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCheck Point Software Technologies has a PEG Ratio of 2.96. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCheck Point Software Technologies has a P/B Ratio of 7.93. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Check Point Software Technologies' valuation and earnings. Short Interest2.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted3.55% of the float of Check Point Software Technologies has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCheck Point Software Technologies has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.8.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Check Point Software Technologies has recently increased by 5.15%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldCheck Point Software Technologies does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthCheck Point Software Technologies does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Sustainability and ESG3.5 / 5Environmental Score-1.19 Percentage of Shares Shorted3.55% of the float of Check Point Software Technologies has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCheck Point Software Technologies has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.8.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Check Point Software Technologies has recently increased by 5.15%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. News and Social Media2.9 / 5News Sentiment1.23 News SentimentCheck Point Software Technologies has a news sentiment score of 1.23. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.46 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for Check Point Software Technologies this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 5 people have searched for CHKP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -62% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 6 people have added Check Point Software Technologies to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership3.3 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Check Point Software Technologies insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders29.00% of the stock of Check Point Software Technologies is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions87.62% of the stock of Check Point Software Technologies is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Check Point Software Technologies' insider trading history. CHKP Stock News HeadlinesCheck Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ:CHKP) Raised to Hold at Evercore ISISeptember 19 at 2:28 AM | americanbankingnews.comCheck Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ:CHKP) Sets New 52-Week High at $193.72September 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comTrump’s weapon lurks in abandoned AmericaUnemployment is sky-high, wages are at record lows. Addiction has overwhelmed these once thriving coal towns. Hopelessness abounds. And looking in, the future here looks bleak for these forgotten souls. But in a strange twist of fate, something miraculous is taking place…September 19, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Check Point Software Debuts on World’s Best Companies of 2024 List by TIME and StatistaSeptember 12, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comCheck Point Software Debuts on World's Best Companies of 2024 List by TIME and StatistaSeptember 12, 2024 | globenewswire.comCheck Point: Great Product In The Works, But I Need Better NumbersSeptember 12, 2024 | seekingalpha.comCyberattacks on US utilities surged 70% this year, says Check PointSeptember 11, 2024 | reuters.comCheck Point Software Named a Leader in GigaOm Radar for Security Policy as CodeSeptember 10, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comSee More Headlines CHKP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CHKP shares performed this year? Check Point Software Technologies' stock was trading at $152.79 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, CHKP shares have increased by 25.1% and is now trading at $191.09. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Check Point Software Technologies' earnings last quarter? Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July, 24th. The technology company reported $2.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.16 by $0.01. The company's quarterly revenue was up 6.6% on a year-over-year basis. Does Check Point Software Technologies have any subsidiaries? Check Point Software Technologies subsidiaries include Avanan Inc, Spectral Cyber Technologies Ltd., Odo Security, Protego Labs, Cymplify, ForceNock, Dome9 Security, and others. Who are Check Point Software Technologies' major shareholders? Check Point Software Technologies' top institutional investors include Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (4.90%), Acadian Asset Management LLC (3.64%), Ninety One UK Ltd (3.20%) and Ariel Investments LLC (1.18%). How do I buy shares of Check Point Software Technologies? Shares of CHKP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Check Point Software Technologies own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Check Point Software Technologies investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Broadcom (AVGO), Alibaba Group (BABA), Micron Technology (MU), Netflix (NFLX) and Intel (INTC). Company Calendar Last Earnings7/24/2024Today9/19/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/04/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorComputer and Technology Industry Prepackaged software Sub-IndustryComputer Software Current SymbolNASDAQ:CHKP CUSIPN/A CIK1015922 Webwww.checkpoint.com Phone(723) 753-4555Fax972-3575-9256Employees6,450Year Founded1993Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$183.68 High Stock Price Target$215.00 Low Stock Price Target$144.00 Potential Upside/Downside-3.9%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.36 Research Coverage25 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$7.20 Trailing P/E Ratio26.54 Forward P/E Ratio24.40 P/E Growth2.96Net Income$840.30 million Net Margins33.61% Pretax Margin38.76% Return on Equity31.59% Return on Assets15.95% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.23 Quick Ratio1.23 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.49 billion Price / Sales8.68 Cash Flow$7.92 per share Price / Cash Flow24.12 Book Value$24.11 per share Price / Book7.93Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares112,910,000Free Float80,166,000Market Cap$21.58 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.62 Social Links Should I Buy Check Point Software Technologies Stock? CHKP Pros and Cons Explained These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Check Point Software Technologies pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Check Point Software Technologies Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. has shown consistent revenue growth over the past few quarters, indicating a strong business performance. The company's stock price has been steadily increasing, reaching $182.26 on the latest trading day, showing positive momentum. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. offers a diverse range of IT security products and services, catering to various cybersecurity needs in the market. Analysts have given positive ratings to the company, with some setting higher price targets, suggesting confidence in its future growth potential. The company has a solid return on equity of 31.59%, reflecting efficient utilization of shareholder funds to generate profits. Check Point Software Technologies Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. for these reasons: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. operates in a highly competitive industry, facing constant challenges from other cybersecurity firms, which may impact its market share. The stock's price-to-earnings ratio of 25.31 is relatively high, indicating that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings potential. The company's P/E/G ratio of 2.84 suggests that the stock may be overpriced relative to its expected earnings growth rate. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.'s beta of 0.62 indicates lower volatility compared to the market, potentially limiting short-term trading opportunities for investors. While the company has shown revenue growth, its net margin of 33.61% may indicate lower profitability compared to some competitors in the industry. This page (NASDAQ:CHKP) was last updated on 9/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersSell NVDA Now?Guess who's selling NVDA next The most successful hedge fund in history quietly sold 500,000 shares. 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