Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. CHKP
- Market cap
- $13.9B
- P/E
- 13.3×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 71.64 | 84.00 | 93.76 | 100.63 | 80.06 | 107.85 | 107.54 | 117.18 | 145.75 | 178.64 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 89.98 | 119.20 | 120.81 | 132.76 | 139.26 | 137.49 | 149.62 | 154.12 | 210.70 | 234.36 |
High Price
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| 4,281 | 2,064 | 5,070 | 5,258 | 5,314 | 5,805 | 6,026 | 6,450 | 6,669 | 6,825 |
Employees
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| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 1,741 | 1,855 | 1,917 | 1,995 | 2,065 | 2,167 | 2,330 | 2,415 | 2,565 | 2,725 |
Revenue
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| 88.52% | 88.64% | 89.64% | 89.48% | 89.35% | 88.48% | 87.45% | 88.88% | 88.53% | 87.92% |
Gross Margin
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| 897 | 971 | 979 | 962 | 971 | 950 | 928 | 976 | 972 | 945 |
EBT
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| 51.49% | 52.35% | 51.08% | 48.25% | 47.01% | 43.82% | 39.84% | 40.40% | 37.90% | 34.68% |
EBT Margin
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| 725 | 803 | 821 | 826 | 847 | 816 | 797 | 840 | 846 | 1,057 |
Net Income
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| 38 | 37 | 34 | 26 | 37 | 52 | 55 | 51 | 77 | 81 |
Depreciation
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| 10.23 | 11.40 | 12.24 | 13.25 | 14.70 | 16.28 | 18.61 | 20.65 | 23.19 | 25.41 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 4.26 | 4.93 | 5.24 | 5.48 | 6.03 | 6.13 | 6.37 | 7.19 | 7.65 | 9.85 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 5.58 | 6.82 | 7.30 | 7.33 | 8.26 | 9.04 | 8.77 | 8.88 | 9.51 | 11.18 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.14) | (0.18) | (0.11) | (0.17) | (0.14) | (0.12) | (0.18) | (0.16) | (0.22) | (0.25) |
Capex/Sh
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| 5.44 | 6.64 | 7.19 | 7.16 | 8.13 | 8.92 | 8.60 | 8.72 | 9.30 | 10.93 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 20.52 | 22.12 | 24.09 | 23.70 | 24.67 | 24.47 | 23.40 | 24.13 | 25.22 | 26.87 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 170 | 163 | 157 | 151 | 141 | 133 | 125 | 117 | 111 | 107 |
Shares
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| 19.81 | 21.01 | 19.59 | 20.14 | 21.97 | 18.98 | 19.85 | 21.12 | 24.41 | 18.84 |
PE Ratio
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| 8.26 | 9.10 | 8.39 | 8.38 | 9.04 | 7.16 | 6.82 | 7.37 | 8.05 | 7.30 |
PS Ratio
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| 4.12 | 4.69 | 4.26 | 4.68 | 5.39 | 4.76 | 5.42 | 6.31 | 7.40 | 6.91 |
PB Ratio
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| 7.48 | 8.34 | 7.48 | 7.59 | 8.23 | 6.39 | 6.12 | 6.75 | 7.53 | 6.92 |
EV/Sales
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| 14.07 | 14.32 | 12.72 | 14.03 | 14.88 | 11.65 | 13.25 | 15.99 | 18.77 | 16.08 |
EV/FCF
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| 949 | 1,110 | 1,144 | 1,104 | 1,161 | 1,204 | 1,099 | 1,038 | 1,052 | 1,199 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (24) | (29) | (17) | (26) | (19) | (16) | (22) | (19) | (24) | (27) |
Capex
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| 925 | 1,081 | 1,126 | 1,078 | 1,142 | 1,188 | 1,076 | 1,019 | 1,028 | 1,173 |
FCF
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| 727 | 758 | 990 | 738 | 735 | 626 | 493 | 342 | 249 | 2,027 |
Working Cap'
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| — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | 1,972 |
Total Debt
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| (1,373) | (1,411) | (1,746) | (1,580) | (1,688) | (1,671) | (1,638) | (1,530) | (1,372) | (1,043) |
Net Debt
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| 3,491 | 3,600 | 3,772 | 3,569 | 3,466 | 3,257 | 2,929 | 2,821 | 2,789 | 2,882 |
Sh' Equity
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| 14.09% | 15.04% | 14.55% | 14.24% | 14.59% | 13.90% | 13.71% | 14.72% | 14.77% | 15.59% |
ROA
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| 25.15% | 26.37% | 28.19% | 27.71% | 31.78% | 35.75% | 42.79% | 43.53% | 38.62% | 28.24% |
ROIC
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| 20.64% | 22.65% | 22.28% | 22.49% | 24.07% | 24.26% | 25.76% | 29.23% | 30.15% | 37.27% |
ROE
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Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) key facts
- Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) is a Software Infrastructure company in the Technology sector, listed on Nasdaq.
- Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $2.7 billion, up 6.25% from fiscal 2024.
- Net income was $1.1 billion, or $9.85 per share (basic), a net margin of 38.8%.
- As of September 25, 2026, CHKP traded at $131.24, a market capitalization of $13.9 billion.
- At that price the stock trades at 13.3× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 4.9× sales.
- Return on equity was 37.3% and debt-to-equity 0.72.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) Latest News
20 Sep
CHKP stock drops 33% and may now trade below fair value. Large share-price decline triggers valuation reassessment but does not alter core operations or competitive position.
18 Sep
Check Point Software Technologies projects strong 2026 subscription revenue growth driven by its Infinity Platform strategy. Infinity Platform strategy directly supports sustained subscription revenue growth and improves long-term competitive positioning.
10 Sep
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) has been named a leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewall. Leadership recognition in Gartner Magic Quadrant strengthens Check Point's competitive positioning and market credibility in cybersecurity.
7 Sep
PANW stock surged 102% over six months, prompting analysis of buy, sell or hold decisions amid strong cybersecurity sector performance that affects peers including CHKP. PANW's rapid gains intensify competitive pressure on CHKP in the cybersecurity market.
12 Aug
Check Point sees surge in AI security spending as setup for 2027 growth takes shape. AI security spending surge positions Check Point for significant 2027 growth and improved competitive standing.
8 Aug
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. launched new AI security tools, prompting questions on whether its stock remains undervalued. New AI security tools launch represents major product development that could significantly alter competitive positioning and investor sentiment.
7 Aug
Check Point (CHKP) Q2 2026 earnings call transcript details financial results, guidance, and operational updates. Earnings call transcripts disclose quarterly results and forward guidance that can shift near-term investor sentiment.
4 Aug
Palo Alto Networks stock surged 89% over three months, raising hold-or-sell questions for investors amid competition with Check Point Software Technologies. Competitor Palo Alto's sharp gains signal potential market share pressure and shifting sentiment for Check Point in cybersecurity.
31 Jul
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. Q2 2026 earnings call presented financial results, business performance metrics and forward outlook. Quarterly earnings updates deliver performance data that can shift near-term investor sentiment and valuation.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. Q2 earnings beat estimates while revenues rose year over year. Quarterly earnings beat with revenue growth directly ties to financial performance and may shift near-term investor sentiment.
30 Jul
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. launches new AI Network Firewall to close AI blind spots across networks globally and revolutionize the firewall market. New AI firewall launch targets core operations and could significantly shift competitive positioning in cybersecurity.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) presented Q2 earnings call highlights covering financial results, cybersecurity product updates, and forward guidance. Q2 earnings details directly shape near-term investor views on revenue and growth outlook.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. Q2 earnings compared to estimates with analysis of key metrics. Q2 earnings versus estimates and key metrics offer moderate insight into financial results that can influence near-term stock movement.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) reported its second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings reports can shift investor sentiment and near-term valuation for the company.
16 Jul
Raymond James downgraded Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) citing churn concerns and questioning whether this alters the prior bull case for the stock. Analyst downgrade citing churn concerns may pressure CHKP stock and near-term investor sentiment.
Check Point (CHKP) stock appears undervalued despite new research on AI cyberattacks. AI cyberattack research highlights core product innovation while cheap valuation may support moderate sentiment shift.
15 Jul
Check Point (CHKP) 2026 Security Report identifies fully autonomous AI attacks as emerging threat. Positions company as AI security expert potentially lifting market perception without shifting core trajectory.
Raymond James downgraded Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) citing worsening channel trends. Analyst downgrade signals channel weakness that may pressure near-term sales and stock sentiment.
14 Jul
Check Point Research states AI has evolved from assistant to operator, rewriting rules for autonomous AI cyber attacks and defense. AI operator advancements in cyber defense strengthen Check Point's core product positioning and market trajectory.
Check Point Research states AI has advanced from assistant to operator, enabling fully autonomous cyber attacks and defenses that rewrite operational rules for both offense and protection. Check Point's announcement of AI as autonomous operator in cyber defense signals major product innovation and competitive differentiation in its core security market.
3 Jul
Check Point Software Technologies partners with AWS European Sovereign Cloud to advance EU security initiatives. EU-focused AWS partnership may boost Check Point regional positioning and revenue but remains limited in overall company impact.
2 Jul
Analyst report credited with rescuing software stocks, including Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP), from market declines. Analyst report generates positive sentiment that may lift CHKP shares and sector perception in the short term.
Check Point Exposure Management research reveals critical vulnerabilities have doubled as AI overwhelms security teams with alerts, though fewer than one in twelve require immediate action. Findings promote Check Point's role in managing escalating vulnerabilities and AI-related threats.
1 Jul
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. has made its Cloud Firewall Offering available on AWS European Sovereign Cloud. Availability on AWS European Sovereign Cloud expands Check Point reach into regulated European markets.
30 Jun
Check Point Software Technologies integrates OpenAI frontier models into its security suite. Integration of frontier AI models represents a major product enhancement that can materially improve competitive positioning in cybersecurity.
28 Jun
Check Point (CHKP) integrates with Amazon Bedrock to enhance its AI security offerings and strengthen competitive moat. Amazon Bedrock integration enables Check Point to advance AI security capabilities and reinforce market position.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. integrates its AI security capabilities into Amazon Bedrock AgentCore. Amazon integration expands Check Point AI security reach without altering core trajectory.
22 Jun
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. will integrate OpenAI frontier cyber capabilities into its security products. OpenAI integration directly upgrades Check Point product capabilities and competitive positioning in cybersecurity.
17 Jun
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) announces upcoming integration of its security solutions with Amazon Bedrock AgentCore. Integration expands Check Point cloud and AI security capabilities with potential moderate market effects.
16 Jun
Check Point expands partnership with Illumio to deliver protection and resilience against frontier AI-powered attacks. Partnership expansion targets AI security capabilities for Check Point.