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Check Point Software Technologies is a pure-play cybersecurity vendor. The company offers solutions for network, endpoint, cloud, and mobile security in addition to security management. Check Point, a software specialist, sells to enterprises, businesses, and consumers. Around 50% of revenue is generated in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, 40% from the Americas, and 10% from the Asia-Pacific region. The firm, based in Tel Aviv, Israel, was founded in 1993 and has about 5,000 employees.

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이들 10개 대형주는 지난주 최악의 성과를 거두었다. 그것들이 당신의 포트폴리오에 있나요? 1. 슈퍼 마이크로 컴퓨터(NASDAQ:SMCI)의 주식은 독립 감사인인 언스터 &amp; 영(Ernst &amp; Young)의 사임 소식이 전해진 후 44.89% 하락했다. 아거스 리서치(Argus Research)는 매수에서 보유로 등급을 하향 조정했다.

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S&amp;P 500 기업들 중 약 14%가 6월 분기 실적을 발표했으며, 더 넓은 지수를 구성하는 기업들의 혼합 실적 성장률은 여전히 ​​양호하다. 이번 주에는 기술 보고 시즌이 공식적으로 시작될 것이며, 이는 최근 주에 가파른 하락세를 보인 시장의 향방을 잠재적으로 결정할 수 있다.

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Check Point Software shares are trading higher after Scotiabank raised its price target on the stock from $200 to $215.

Scotiabank analyst Patrick Colville maintains Check Point Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>) with a Sector Outperform and raises the price target from $200 to $215.

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Scotiabank Maintains Sector Outperform on Check Point Software, Raises Price Target to $215

Citigroup analyst Fatima Boolani maintains Check Point Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $185 to $190.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Check Point Software, Raises Price Target to $190

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Jonathan Ruykhaver initiates coverage on Check Point Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $200.

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Cantor Fitzgerald Initiates Coverage On Check Point Software with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $200

China-linked <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42713217/nine-telecommunication-companies-hacked-as-part-of-salt-typhoon">Salt Typhoon hackers </a>breached nine companies, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42477300/russian-state-backed-hackers-target-ukrainian-military-devices-via-spacexs-starlink-microsoft-report-reveals">Russian-backed groups</a> targeted Ukrainian military devices via Starlink, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42712841/google-chrome-users-beware-this-holiday-season-cyber-security-firms-browser-extension-hijacked-by-attackers">Cyberhaven&#8217;s browser extension</a> fell victim to hijacking.
These headlines kept newsrooms abuzz during the holiday season. Evidently, cybercrimes are here to stay and getting increasingly sophisticated to boot, thus necessitating larger investments in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cybersecurity">cybersecurity</a> measures.
Here are three ETFs with exposure to cybersecurity companies for&nbsp;investors&nbsp;who don&#8217;t want to choose specific stocks, but want to reap the benefits of a hot market:
Global X Cybersecurity ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUG#NASDAQ">BUG</a>) boasts assets of $806.52 million under management and an expense ratio of 0.50%. Its impressive portfolio of stocks includes the biggest names in the cybersecurity sector across the U.S., Israel, Japan and South Korea. 
Fortinet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>), CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>), Check Point Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>),  Zscalar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>), Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), and CyberArk Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYBR#NASDAQ">CYBR</a>) are among the top 10 holdings, with 6.92%, 6.76%, 5.85%, 5.75%, 5.68%, and 5.14% allocations, respectively. Coming to some numbers, a Return on Equity of 17.80% and a drop in the P/E ratio from 48.06 in 2023 to 33.93 in 2024 might interest investors looking to cash in on the rising trend in cybersecurity.
The "O.G." cybersecurity-focused fund, the Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HACK#NYSE">HACK</a>) was the first ETF to hop on the cybersecurity niche bandwagon. It derives its investment strategies from the Nasdaq ISE Cyber Security Select Index, and has $1.93 billion assets under management. 81.5% of the fund is dedicated to large-cap ($10 billion and more) stocks. 
Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), with its plethora of cybersecurity products, currently holds the biggest piece of the pie at almost 14%. Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, and Fortinet also hold significant portions of the fund. The ETF's expense ratio is 0.60%.
iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IHAK#NYSE">IHAK</a>) is owned by one of the largest financial institutions in the world, BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>). With an expense ratio of 0.47%, it is relatively cheaper than its peers. Though not entirely cybersecurity-focused, the fund with an AUM of $930 million, includes significant investments in security plays like CyberArk, Fortinet, CrowdStrike, Check Point and Palo Alto. The fund mirrors the NYSE FactSet Global Cyber Security Index, which is composed of cybersecurity companies. 
Why Investing in Cybersecurity is Important
The growth in the number of generative A.I. tools and platforms is opening doors for information technology reinvention. Simultaneously, cybercriminals have been adopting the same upgraded technology to up their games. 
In May, the FBI warned that attackers are now using A.I. tools to upgrade phishing methods. "As technology continues to evolve, so do cybercriminals&#8217; tactics. Attackers are leveraging AI to craft highly convincing voice or video messages and emails to enable fraud schemes against individuals and businesses alike," said FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert Tripp.
&#8220;These sophisticated tactics can result in devastating financial losses, reputational damage, and compromise of sensitive data," read an <a href="https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/sanfrancisco/news/fbi-warns-of-increasing-threat-of-cyber-criminals-utilizing-artificial-intelligence">excerpt</a> from its note to media last May.
Moreover, Statista <a href="https://www.statista.com/forecasts/1280009/cost-cybercrime-worldwide">projects </a>that the global &#8220;Estimated Cost of Cybercrime&#8221; will rise consistently between 2024 and 2029, increasing by $6.4 trillion (69.41%) to reach a peak of $15.63 trillion by 2029.
With critical infrastructure, government data, education, and personal data caught in the crosshairs, investments in cybersecurity have become the need of the hour, bringing exponential growth potential to this market.
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Piper Sandler analyst Rob Owens maintains Check Point Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $185 to $195.

Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Check Point Software, Raises Price Target to $195

Cloudflare Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NYSE">NET</a>) stock is trading upwards Thursday after Goldman Sachs analyst Gabriela Borges upgraded the stock from Sell to Buy and raised its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NET/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target from $77 to $140</a>.
Security stock performance in 2024 can almost entirely be explained by the extent to which the market believed each company was a platform rather than a point product, as per the analyst.
Borges flagged two catalysts for Cloudflare stock in 2025, including an improving sales and marketing productivity cycle after two years of evolution to better address platform sales in the enterprise and traction with Act III products for developer services as Cloudflare applies its core edge network architecture advantages to new AI inferencing use cases.
The price target boost reflects a jump in the multiple from 11x to 20x (Q5-Q8 revenue), raising the analyst&#8217;s 2026 revenue estimates by 2%, given his views on sales productivity and Act III.
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Borges changed his 2024, 2025, and 2026 EPS estimates to $0.75, $0.90, and $1.32 from $0.75, $0.86, and $1.12, driven by slightly more margin expansion, marking the highest target multiple in his coverage.
Borges downgraded Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>) from Buy to Neutral and raised the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CHKP/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target from&nbsp;$204&nbsp;to&nbsp;$207</a>.
The analyst highlighted 2025 as a year of incremental investment for Check Point as its new CEO evaluates growth priorities and the company ramps up its new SASE products. Taken together, the analyst noted that EPS growth will be under pressure in 2025, and the stock typically tracks EPS growth. He noted an opportunity to become more positive into 2026, as the path to 10%+ revenue growth and 20%+ EPS growth comes back into focus if Check Point successfully converts incremental investments into incremental revenue growth.
Borges compared Check Point to Software companies with less than 10% revenue growth and enough EPS to be valued using a P/E methodology. Relative to this peer group (median 2025 P/E of 17x), Check Point offers similar revenue growth (6% on Street estimates versus 6% for peers in 2025) but better Rule of 40 (~47 versus 35). 
The analyst also used the S&amp;P 500 as a point of comparison: The S&amp;P 500 is trading at 22x 2025 EPS while offering ~10% EPS growth; relative to the S&amp;P 500, Check Point provides similar cross-cycle earnings growth.
Borges revised 2024, 2025, and 2026 EPS from $9.10, $9.75, and $10.95 to $9.10, $9.45, and $10.65 to reflect an operating expenditure trend consistent with recent history and introduced 2027 EPS of $12.25.
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Price Actions: NET stock is up 4.59% at $112.62 at last check Thursday. CHKP is down 0.80%.
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Gabriela Borges downgraded Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>) from Buy to Neutral but raised the price target from $204 to $207. Check Point Software shares closed at $186.70 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CHKP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst Brian Gesuale downgraded the rating for L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform. L3Harris Technologies shares closed at $210.28 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LHX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Peter Abramowitz downgraded Cushman &amp; Wakefield plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CWK#NYSE">CWK</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowered the price target from $18 to $14. Cushman &amp; Wakefield shares closed at $13.08 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CWK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>William Blair analyst Ryan Merkel downgraded the rating for Karat Packaging Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRT#NASDAQ">KRT</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform. Karat Packaging shares closed at $30.26 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KRT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Timothy Switzer downgraded SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>) from Market Perform to Underperform but raised the price target from $7 to $8. SoFi Techs shares closed at $15.40 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SOFI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Goldman Sachs analyst Gabriela Borges downgrades Check Point Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>) from Buy to Neutral and raises the price target from $204 to $207.

Goldman Sachs Downgrades Check Point Software to Neutral, Raises Price Target to $207

Check Point Software shares are trading higher after Jefferies raised its price target on the stock from $220 to $225.

Jefferies analyst Joseph Gallo maintains Check Point Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $220 to $225.

Jefferies Maintains Buy on Check Point Software, Raises Price Target to $225

Stifel analyst Adam Borg maintains Check Point Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $182 to $190.

Stifel Maintains Hold on Check Point Software, Raises Price Target to $190

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Check Point Software Reports Transition Of Gil Shwed Into The Role Of Executive Chairman, And Appointment Of Nadav Zafrir As New CEO, Starting December 16

<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=wWeJfXFw_fF6QH06wh18_r6n17m1DtIZjprernGz_QBiWmydCzE45kg4-cfv7pFCLRaCUlM9BOtGOS22QP6KDcvCbWXX42-CMI9D3KUIigduNgHZ2ms4q82HaTh7jCnFF5hj6T53U2md16TGklAqhw12RMuwrwkLer6SxMEXw2yLOzIKElVS8Yvuw9MyWZgr1BIdBcd5tbbqeVS-UmEov2vl2zNq0mGj5isPbdxNypgoDNMqTWj5z60UkVcmz7ZQJMYZmCriJszk9O_oRbqRPm6Ymk63RPz8OArO3AIjMclRqk_iSHfixrClL9eqIMnuexCE0S1Ia_OGh1rcWQhLGI6rFOZpN2HxYyJ_xybjxE9OlAc1bZNv4hb0A246LC0Fa_N5-ur659tAdFiGWCTqZw==">Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, today announced that Infinity XDR/XPR achieved a 100% detection rate in the rigorous <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Z9blo_si33JgkIiY1OrMewOixArM2b182VoWQdVX0mLugQsO5l1Ev5catZ7lusQpcapsIhmHdMXqn6szO9paWJTVuCKh0yzlaGz5BW0Xxncr7d0gOLdzgpGCofaK68ObZQyo48krCk4JXmZboioLZ6TYhPJmpk6btJvXAdxoBjY=">2024 MITRE ATT&amp;CK&#xAE; Evaluations</a>. During the evaluation, Infinity XDR/XPR detected all 57 applicable attack steps, with 56 detections at the technique level. This demonstrates Infinity XDR/XPR capabilities at not only detecting and preventing threats, but also in providing security teams with the data they need to understand threats in detail so they can respond effectively.

Check Point Software Technologies Announces That Infinity XDR/XPR Achieved A 100% Detection Rate In The Rigorous 2024 MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations

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B of A Securities analyst Tal Liani downgraded Check Point Software Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CHKP/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">from Buy to Neutral</a> and lowered the price target from&nbsp;$205&nbsp;to&nbsp;$195.
On Tuesday, Check Point reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41598267/check-point-q3-earnings-security-subscriptions-revenue-soars-11-5-but-margins-slip-as-expenses-rise" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiscal third-quarter</a> revenue growth of 7% to $635.10 million, almost inline with the&nbsp;analyst consensus estimate of $635.14 million.&nbsp;Adjusted operating margin declined to 43% from 45% the prior year.
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Given the company&#8217;s modest growth trajectory, the valuation seems stretched, as per Liani.
The analyst expected a recovery in billings next quarter despite the quarter&#8217;s weak billings growth of 5.8% year-over-year, which fell short of the Street&#8217;s 8.2% expectation.
However, his main concern is the overall low growth trajectory despite new products, portfolio additions, and ongoing go-to-market challenges.
The market seeks visibility toward double-digit growth, but Liani&#8217;s analysis indicates this is likely for 2025 with a substantial surge in appliance revenue.
The analyst noted limited further upside, with the stock up 37% over the last 12 months and trading at 15 times forward EV/FCF with mid-single-digit growth.
He adjusted our estimates and lowered his price target, now based on 16 times the 2026E EV/FCF multiple, down from 18 times for 2025.
Infinity now contributes 15% of total revenue, supporting some long-term growth resilience, Liani said.
Management noted weakness in Europe but expected billings recovery in the fourth quarter, projecting 7.1% growth. Despite substantial investment in product updates, such as the Harmony, Infinity, and Quantum lines, and go-to-market efforts, overall growth remains limited to mid-single digits, the analyst flagged.
This modest trajectory constrains stock upside until the outlook improves, as per Liani.
Checkpoint&#8217;s revenue splits into product, subscription, and maintenance. In 2025, the analyst expects maintenance revenue to accelerate from ~2% to 3.5% year-over-year, thanks to Infinity-related professional services.
Subscription revenue slowed to 11.5% year-over-year in the third quarter, under the Street&#8217;s 13.0%, while product revenue rebounded 4.1% after last year&#8217;s declines.
To achieve 10% total revenue growth in 2025, product revenue would need to jump from 4% to 20%, which appears infeasible in the current competitive landscape, as per Liani. He instead modeled 1.6% product growth and 5.6% total revenue growth for 2025.
Price Action: CHKP stock closed down by 2.24% to $173.89 on Wednesday.
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RBC Capital analyst Matthew Hedberg reiterates Check Point Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>) with a Sector Perform and maintains $187 price target.

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Evercore ISI Group analyst Peter Levine maintains Check Point Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>) with a In-Line and raises the price target from $180 to $185.

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BMO Capital analyst Keith Bachman reiterates Check Point Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $238 to $215.

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ClearBridge International Growth EAFE Strategy Q4 2024 Commentary

The cybersecurity industry has experienced robust growth owing to the rise and severity of cyber threats worldwide. Thus, investors could consider grabbing shares of fundamentally stable cybersecurity stocks CyberArk (CYBR), Okta (OKTA), and Check Point (CHKP), which are well-positioned to capitalize on this trend. Read more… With an increasing online presence by organizations and a surge in the use of cloud services as well as non-physical data storage, cybercrime has also taken off. This rise in cyber threats has called for government investments and advancements in existing security measures, contributing to a booming cybersecurity market.
Considering this trend, investors could scoop up shares of fundamentally stable cybersecurity stocks CyberArk Software Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CYBR/">CYBR</a>), Okta, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OKTA/">OKTA</a>), and Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CHKP/">CHKP</a>). These companies are well-positioned to capitalize on the growing need for robust cybersecurity solutions.
Cyber threats have been a recurring theme for businesses since the dawn of the internet itself. However, with most businesses switching to cloud storage and services for ease of use, these threats have seen a steep rise. Small to medium-sized businesses have suffered the most due to their little to no cyber-protection.
Nearly <a href="https://www.embroker.com/blog/cyber-attack-statistics/">41% of small businesses</a> were hit hard by cyberattacks, with the United States being a major hotspot, accounting for 59% of all ransomware attacks globally. Moreover, in the third quarter of 2024, an average of 1,876 cyber-attacks per organization was recorded, marking a <a href="https://blog.checkpoint.com/research/a-closer-look-at-q3-2024-75-surge-in-cyber-attacks-worldwide/">75% increase</a> year-over-year and a 15% rise from the previous quarter.
To counteract this situation, enterprises have started to invest significantly in cybersecurity, contributing to a more robust and advanced measure in recent times and aiding in fending off most of these attacks. Moreover, an allocation of <a href="https://industrialcyber.co/critical-infrastructure/us-federal-budget-for-fy-2025-boosts-cybersecurity-investments-amid-escalating-threats/">$13 billion in cybersecurity funding</a> for the fiscal year 2025's federal budget also ensures the seriousness of this problem.
According to a report by Fortune Business Highlights, the global cybersecurity market size is expected to reach $562.72 billion by 2032, growing at a <a href="https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/cyber-security-market-101165">CAGR of 14.3%</a>.
Now let us dive deep into the fundamentals of three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-security/">Software - Security</a> stocks, starting with #3.
Stock #3: CyberArk Software Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CYBR/">CYBR</a>)
Headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel, CYBR develops, markets, and sells software-based identity security solutions and services. The company offers solutions including Privileged Access Manager, Vendor Privileged Access Manager, Dynamic Privileged Access, Endpoint Privilege Manager and Secure Desktop.
On December 11, CYBR <a href="https://investors.cyberark.com/news/news-details/2024/CyberArk-Unveils-Breakthrough-Open-Source-Tool-That-Helps-Organizations-Safeguard-Against-AI-Model-Jailbreaks/default.aspx">announced the launch</a> of FuzzyAI, a cutting-edge open-source framework that has jailbroken every major tested AI model. The company's new offering, FuzzyAI aids organizations to identify and address AI model vulnerabilities, like guardrail bypassing and harmful output generation, in cloud-hosted and in-house AI models.
With the rise in AI integration in cybersecurity, this offering could strengthen the company's position in the cybersecurity industry.
On December 10, CYBR <a href="https://investors.cyberark.com/news/news-details/2024/New-FIDO-Alliance-Certification-Highlights-CyberArks-Commitment-To-Securing-Customers-Passwordless-Journeys/default.aspx">announced achieving a FIDO2 certification</a> from the FIDO Alliance, a worldwide organization with a mission to reduce the world's reliance on passwords, for its CyberArk Workforce Identity platform.
The certification validates CYBR Workforce Identity's high standards for secure authentication and could enhance the company's user growth.
For the fiscal 2024 third quarter that ended September 30, CYBR's total <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/revenue.asp">revenues</a> increased 25.6% year-over-year to $240.10 million. Its non-GAAP gross profit rose 26.7% from the year-ago value to $200.33 million. The company's non-GAAP operating income grew 109.5% from the prior year's quarter to $35.36 million.
Additionally, the company's non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share increased 130.2% and 123.8% year-over-year to $45.14 million and $0.94, respectively.
Analysts expect CYBR's revenue and EPS for the fiscal year ending December 2024 to increase 31.3% and 163.3% year-over-year to $987.52 million and $2.95, respectively. The company topped the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all of the four trailing quarters, which is impressive.
Shares of CYBR have surged 21.9% over the past six months and 52.1% over the past year to close the last trading session at $333.15.
CYBR's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its sound fundamentals. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
CYBR has an A grade for Growth and Sentiment and a B for Quality. Within the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-security/">Software - Security</a> industry, CYBR is ranked #10 out of 20 stocks.
In addition to the POWR Rating highlighted above, you can check CYBR's ratings for Stability, Momentum, and Value <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CYBR/">here</a>.
Stock #2: Okta, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OKTA/">OKTA</a>)
OKTA is an identity partner that offers products and services used to manage and secure identities, such as single sign-on, adaptive multi-factor authentication, API access management, access gateway, and Okta device access.
On October 16, OKTA announced a new <a href="https://www.okta.com/press-room/press-releases/okta-helps-builders-easily-implement-auth-for-genai-apps-secure-how/">Customer Identity Cloud product</a> aimed at helping developers and organizations secure identity in GenAI applications, through secure identity standards. As the GenAI market expands on a rapid scale, the new offering could enhance OKTA's market position and drive user growth.
On the same day, OKTA and the OpenID Foundation announced the <a href="https://www.okta.com/press-room/press-releases/okta-openid-foundation-tech-firms-tackle-todays-biggest-cybersecurity/">formation of an OpenID Foundation working group</a> with Ping Identity, Microsoft Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MSFT/">MSFT</a>), SGNL, and Beyond Identity to establish a new identity security standard, the Interoperability Profile for Secure Identity in the Enterprise (IPSIE).
The new security standard could enhance the end-to-end security of the companies' products across every touchpoint of its technology stack.
For the fiscal 2025 third quarter that ended October 31, 2024, OKTA's total revenue increased 13.9% year-over-year to $665 million. Its non-GAAP gross profit rose 14.4% from the year-ago value to $541 million. The company's non-GAAP operating income grew 62.4% from the prior year's quarter to $138 million.
Moreover, OKTA's non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share increased 53.2% and 52.3% year-over-year to $121 million and $0.67, respectively.
Street expects OKTA's revenue and EPS for the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter ending January 2025 to increase 10.6% and 16.9% year-over-year to $669.10 million and $0.74, respectively. Additionally, the company surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all four trailing quarters, which is noteworthy.
OKTA's shares have surged 6% over the past three months to close the last trading session at $78.80.
OKTA's robust prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
OKTA has an A grade for Growth and a B for Sentiment. Within the Software – Security industry, OKTA is ranked #8 out of 20 stocks.
To access OKTA's Value, Momentum, Stability, and Quality ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OKTA/">click here</a>.
Stock #1: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CHKP/">CHKP</a>)
With its headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel, CHKP develops, markets, and supports a range of products and services for IT security. It also offers a multilevel security architecture, cloud, network, mobile devices, endpoint information, and IOT solutions.
On December 11, CHKP announced a <a href="https://www.checkpoint.com/press-releases/check-point-infinity-xdr-xpr-achieves-100-detection-rate-in-2024-mitre-attck-evaluations/">100% detection rate</a> for its Infinity XDR/XPR in the 2024 MITRE ATT&amp;CK&#xAE; Evaluations. This achievement demonstrates Infinity XDR/XPR's advanced capabilities to successfully detect and prevent threats, as well as providing security teams with the data they need to understand threats and respond effectively.
On November 20, CHKP announced its new <a href="https://www.checkpoint.com/press-releases/check-point-unveils-new-ai-powered-network-security-innovations-to-raise-the-bar-on-threat-prevention/">Check Point Quantum Firewall Software R82</a> (R82) and additional innovations for the Infinity Platform. With over 50 new capabilities for enterprise customers, the company's innovations could enhance its market position and drive user growth.
For the fiscal third quarter that ended on September 30, 2024, CHKP's total revenues increased 6.5% year-over-year to $635.10 million. Its non-GAAP operating income rose 1.9% from the year-ago value to $274 million.
In addition, the company's non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP EPS rose 5.4% and 8.7% from the prior year's quarter to $255.40 and $2.25, respectively.
The consensus revenue and EPS estimates of $698.55 million and $2.65 for the fiscal fourth quarter that ended December 2024 exhibit a year-over-year rise of 5.3% and 3.2%, respectively. Moreover, the company surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in three of the four trailing quarters.
CHKP's shares have surged 13.2% over the past six months and 22.2% over the past year to close the last trading session at $186.70.
CHKP's robust fundamentals are mirrored in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, translating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
CHKP has an A grade for Quality. Within the Software – Security industry, it is ranked #6 out of 20 stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CHKP/">Click here</a> to access CHKP's ratings for Stability, Value, Momentum, Growth, and Sentiment.
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