에 대한 최신 뉴스 Fortinet (NASDAQ:FTNT) 주식

Fortinet

Fortinet is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, zero-trust access, and security operations. The firm derives a majority of its revenue through sales of its subscriptions and support-based business. The California-based firm has more than 700,000 customers across the world.

Large Cap

News

Movers

AFRM

AZPN

CAVA

FTNT

MELI

NTNX

SBUX

SHOP

이들 10개 대형주는 8월 최고의 성과를 거두었다. 그것들이 당신의 포트폴리오에 있나요? 1. 어펌 홀딩스(NASDAQ:AFRM)의 주식은 8월에 66.58% 상승했다. 이는 강력한 4분기 실적과 긍정적인 1분기 가이던스를 발표한 후 발생한 일이다.

어펌, 쇼피파이 그리고 스타벅스는 8월 최고 성과를 보여준 10개 대형주 중 일부

ABNB

ACGL

AXON

BBWI

CRWD

DLTR

ETSY

GDDY

INTC

KVUE

MPWR

MRNA

SMCI

UBER

8월에는 주식 시장이 7월 중순 정점 이후 겪은 손실을 만회했으며, 이는 실적과 양호한 데이터가 반등에 도움이 되었다. 8월을 뒤로 보내면서 시장 성과를 더욱 폭넓게 측정하는 S&amp;P 500 지수의 상승주와 하락주를 살펴보겠다.

8월 S&amp;P 500의 상위 상승주와 하락주: 매그 7종목은 빠지고, 사이버 보안 2종목 포함

MSFT

NTRA

PLTR

이들 10개 대형주는 지난주 최고의 성과를 거두었다. 그것들이 당신의 포트폴리오에 있나요? 쇼피파이(NYSE:SHOP)는 강력한 실적 보고서와 2024년 3분기의 낙관적 전망에 따라 주가가 41.15% 상승했다. 몇몇 분석가들은 주식의 목표 주가를 수정했다.

쇼피파이 및 팔란티어는 지난주 최고 성과를 보여준 10개 대형주 중 일부 (8월 4일-8월 10일)

Fortinet Inc

FORTINET ORD

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Fortinet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in FTNT usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for Fortinet. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 55% leaning bullish and 33% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $361,498, and 6 are calls, amounting to $302,335.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $67.5 to $80.0 for Fortinet over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Fortinet's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Fortinet's significant trades, within a strike price range of $67.5 to $80.0, over the past month.
<h3>Fortinet Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727116293_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FTNT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$282.5K</td>
<td>19</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">511</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTNT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$5.15</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$81.6K</td>
<td>130</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">274</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTNT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$16.3</td>
<td>$16.15</td>
<td>$16.15</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$72.6K</td>
<td>306</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTNT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$56.1K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">93</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTNT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.35</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$48.9K</td>
<td>268</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">80</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Fortinet</h3>
Fortinet is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, zero-trust access, and security operations. The firm derives a majority of its revenue through sales of its subscriptions and support-based business. The California-based firm has more than 700,000 customers across the world.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Fortinet, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Fortinet Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,553,595, the price of FTNT is up by 0.84%, reaching $77.42.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 38 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Fortinet</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $76.0.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Fortinet, which currently sits at a price target of $76. 
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Fortinet options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

Options

Markets

Fortinet Unusual Options Activity For September 23

Fortinet's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NYSE">FTNT</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.34% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 13.72 million shares sold short, which is 2.17% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.67 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Fortinet Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726752632_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Fortinet has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Fortinet's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Fortinet's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.64%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Short Sellers

Short Ideas

Trading Ideas

Peering Into Fortinet's Recent Short Interest

Investors are on edge in the lead-up to the Wednesday Federal Open Market Committee interest rate decision that is expected to deliver the first cut to the federal funds rate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40921827/fed-decision-is-here-5-things-investors-need-to-know-ahead-of-wednesdays-pivotal-in">in over four years.</a>
The market is divided on the magnitude of the anticipated rate cut. Traders are assigning a 59% probability to a 50-basis-point cut, while a 41% chance is placed on a more modest 25-basis-point reduction. The size of the rate cut is crucial as it could trigger significant market reactions.
Should the Fed opt for a 50-basis-point cut, it may be perceived as an acknowledgment that interest rates are overly restrictive. This could lead to increased expectations for further rate cuts in the coming months, potentially fueling risk sentiment and driving stock prices higher.
Conversely, a 25-basis-point cut might disappoint investors who are betting on a more aggressive measure.
Since the start of 2022, the S&amp;P 500, tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), has experienced an average move of plus or minus 1.3% during FOMC events, reflecting the market&#8217;s high sensitivity to Fed policy decisions.
Goldman Sachs equity analysts, including John Marshall, analyzed stock movements during the first rate cuts in the previous three Fed easing cycles (Sept. 18, 2007, July 31, 2019 and March 3, 2020).
The data highlights the average moves of several key S&amp;P 500 stocks with liquid options during these periods.
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Rank</th>
<th>Name</th>
<th>Absolute Average Move</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Caesars Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>)</td>
<td>5.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>5.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Capital One Financial Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>)</td>
<td>4.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Charles Schwab Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>)</td>
<td>4.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Mastercard Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>)</td>
<td>4.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Fortinet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>)</td>
<td>4.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Marriott International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>)</td>
<td>4.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>American Express Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>)</td>
<td>3.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Newmont Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>)</td>
<td>3.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Deere &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>)</td>
<td>3.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>BlackRock Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>)</td>
<td>3.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>)</td>
<td>3.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13</td>
<td>3M Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>)</td>
<td>3.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>14</td>
<td>Bank of America Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</td>
<td>3.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>15</td>
<td>JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)</td>
<td>3.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>16</td>
<td>Oracle Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>)</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17</td>
<td>Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>)</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>18</td>
<td>Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>)</td>
<td>2.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>19</td>
<td>Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>)</td>
<td>2.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20</td>
<td>Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>)</td>
<td>2.3%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Read Next:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40908202/10-etfs-investors-secretly-bought-before-the-feds-make-or-break-interest-rate-cal">10 ETFs Investors Secretly Bought Before The Fed&#8217;s Make-Or-Break Interest Rate Call</a></li>
</ul>
Federal Reserve illustration created using artificial intelligence via MidJourney.

Equities

Mid Cap

Broad U.S. Equity ETFs

Econ #s

Federal Reserve

ETFs

NVDA

ORCL

SCHW

20 S&P 500 Stocks That Move The Most When The Fed Starts Cutting Interest Rates

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 20 analysts have published ratings on Fortinet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>) in the last three months.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">12</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $71.85, a high estimate of $81.00, and a low estimate of $64.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 3.58% increase from the previous average price target of $69.37.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726261216_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Fortinet by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Fatima Boolani</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shyam Patil</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fatima Boolani</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Colville</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Yi Fu Lee</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Zelnick</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Essex</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dan Bergstrom</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shrenik Kothari</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Bachman</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Boyd</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Nowinski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fatima Boolani</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shaul Eyal</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hamza Fodderwala</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Saket Kalia</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Raymond McDonough</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Fortinet. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Fortinet compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Fortinet's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Fortinet's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FTNT/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Fortinet analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Fortinet Better</h2>
Fortinet is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, zero-trust access, and security operations. The firm derives a majority of its revenue through sales of its subscriptions and support-based business. The California-based firm has more than 700,000 customers across the world.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Fortinet's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Fortinet's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 10.95%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Fortinet's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 26.48%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Fortinet's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 504.05% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Fortinet's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 4.83%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 3.45, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Analyst Ratings

Deep Dive Into Fortinet Stock: Analyst Perspectives (20 Ratings)

Investors with significant funds have taken a bullish position in Fortinet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>), a development that retail traders should be aware of.
This was brought to our attention today through our monitoring of publicly accessible options data at Benzinga. The exact nature of these investors remains a mystery, but such a major move in FTNT usually indicates foreknowledge of upcoming events.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner identified 8 options transactions for Fortinet. This is an unusual occurrence. The sentiment among these large-scale traders is mixed, with 50% being bullish and 37% bearish. Of all the options we discovered, 7 are puts, valued at $514,902, and there was a single call, worth $25,800.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $70.0 to $75.0 for Fortinet over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Fortinet's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Fortinet's whale trades within a strike price range from $70.0 to $75.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Fortinet Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726258986_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FTNT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$6.65</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$274.0K</td>
<td>221</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">405</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTNT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$69.1K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">145</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTNT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.35</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$44.5K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">290</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTNT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">113</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTNT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$1.59</td>
<td>$1.2</td>
<td>$1.22</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">286</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Fortinet</h3>
Fortinet is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, zero-trust access, and security operations. The firm derives a majority of its revenue through sales of its subscriptions and support-based business. The California-based firm has more than 700,000 customers across the world.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Fortinet, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Fortinet</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 4,572,848, the price of FTNT is up by 0.7%, reaching $75.01.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 48 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Fortinet</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $76.0.
<ul>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Neutral rating for Fortinet, targeting a price of $76. </li>
</ul>
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Fortinet options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on FTNT Options

Citigroup analyst Fatima Boolani maintains Fortinet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $66 to $76.

Price Target

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Fortinet, Raises Price Target to $76

Fortinet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>) shares are trading lower by 2.91% to $74.42 Thursday afternoon after the company reportedly confirmed a data breach.
What Happened: According to <a href="https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortinet-confirms-data-breach-after-hacker-claims-to-steal-440gb-of-files/">BleepingComputer</a>, Fortinet confirmed a data breach after a threat actor claimed to have stolen 440GB of files from the company's Microsoft SharePoint server. The attacker, Fortib&#8212;-, posted on a hacking forum and shared credentials to a S3 bucket allegedly containing the stolen data.
The company refused to pay the hacker&#8217;s ransom. Fortinet told BleepingComputer that the breach affected a &#8220;limited number&#8221; of files on a third-party cloud drive and notified the small group of customers affected.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/09/40839929/stocks-edge-up-as-producer-inflation-supports-rate-cut-bets-small-caps-miners-rally-whats-driving-">Stocks Edge Up As Producer Inflation Supports Rate Cut Bets, Small Caps, Miners Rally: What&#8217;s Driving Markets Thursday?</a>
Why This Matters: The hack may have customers concerned about the safety and reliability of Fortinet&#8217;s services, even though the breach impacted a small group.
Data breaches may lead to regulatory scrutiny, potential fines and costly legal battles. 
EXCLUSIVE: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40840625/exclusive-ai-to-turbocharge-alibabas-cloud-in-bid-to-rival-microsoft-amazon-says-st">AI To &#8216;Turbocharge&#8217; Alibaba&#8217;s Cloud In Bid To Rival Microsoft, Amazon, Says Strategist</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy FTNT Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Fortinet&#8217;s case, it is in the Information Technology sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.

Why Fortinet (FTNT) Stock Is Falling

Fortinet Confirms Unauthorized Access To Limited Files On Third-Party Cloud-Based Drive; No Evidence Of Malicious Activity Affecting Customers; Operations, Products, And Services Unaffected

Fortinet Reports Data Breach Has Not Affected Operations Or Services

WIIM

Fortinet shares are trading lower after the company reportedly confirmed a data breach.

<a href="https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortinet-confirms-data-breach-after-hacker-claims-to-steal-440gb-of-files/" title="https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortinet-confirms-data-breach-after-hacker-claims-to-steal-440gb-of-files/">https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortinet-confirms-data-breach-after-hacker-claims-to-steal-440gb-of-files/</a>

'Fortinet confirms data breach after hacker claims to steal 440GB of files' - BleepingComputer

These ten large-cap stocks were the best performers in August. Are they in your portfolio?
<ol>
<li>Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>) shares escalated 66.58% in August. It reported&nbsp;strong&nbsp;fourth-quarter&nbsp;earnings and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40630056" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">upbeat&nbsp;first-quarter&nbsp;guidance</a>.</li>
<li>CAVA Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>) stock jumped 34.99%. The company reported better-than-expected&nbsp;second-quarter&nbsp;results, and analysts boosted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40528470" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stock price forecasts</a>.</li>
<li>Fortinet, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>) shares rose 34.11%. It reported strong second-quarter results and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40599688" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">issued&nbsp;above-estimate guidance</a>.</li>
<li>Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>) stock upped 29.95%. The company reported strong&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40368174" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">results for the&nbsp;second quarter</a>.</li>
<li>Kellanova (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/K#NYSE">K</a>) stock upped 29.91%. The company inked a deal to be bought by privately held <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40364761" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mars</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40364761" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> for&nbsp;$83.50&nbsp;per share</a>.</li>
<li>Nutanix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTNX#NASDAQ">NTNX</a>) stock escalated 28.96%. It reported&nbsp;fourth-quarter results, and many analysts&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40626089" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">boosted the stock's price target</a>.</li>
<li>Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZPN#NASDAQ">AZPN</a>) shares rose 28.64%. The company reported better-than-<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40226872" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">expected&nbsp;fourth-quarter results</a>.</li>
<li>MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) stock rocketed 28.37%.</li>
<li>Shopify Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>) shares were up 27.33%. It posted a strong earnings report and several analysts&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40268815" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">revised the price target</a>.</li>
<li>Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) stock was up 25.91%. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) CEO and Chairman Brian Niccol was named Starbucks' new Chairman and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40338228" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chief Executive Officer, effective September 9</a>.</li>
</ol>
Also Read:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/09/40764325/intel-moderna-and-dollar-general-were-among-top-10-large-cap-losers-in-august-are-the-others-in-yo">Intel, Moderna And Dollar General Were Among Top 10 Large Cap Losers In August: Are The Others In Your Portfolio?</a></li>
</ul>
Photo via Shutterstock.

Affirm, Shopify And Starbucks Were Among Top 10 Large Cap Best Performers For August: Are The Others In Your Portfolio?

August saw the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40648231/wall-street-poised-for-strong-start-as-inflation-data-looms-strategist-says-brace-for-volatile-fall">equity market make good the losses</a> it experienced post its mid-July peak, with earnings and benign data helping the fightback. With August in the rearview mirror, here&#8217;s a look at the leaders and laggards among the S&amp;P 500 Index, a broader gauge of market performance.
3-Part Trend: The month&#8217;s trading could be characterized as a tale of three trends. Stocks extended the weakness into August, with the S&amp;P 500 bottoming on Aug. 5, coinciding with the collapse of the global equity markets. The unwinding of the yen carry trades due to the yen&#8217;s strength perked up risk aversion, sending Japanese stocks into a tailspin, and the reverberations became evident elsewhere.
The S&amp;P 500 Index fell 4.3% intraday on Aug. 5, which happened to be a Monday. The collapse was promptly dubbed Black Monday 2.0 to differentiate it from the Black Monday crash of Oct. 1987. The CBOE Volatility Index, commonly called VIX, more than doubled to 65.73 intraday before pulling back. 
On a positive note, the S&amp;P 500 closed off the lows of the day and was down a more modest 3% by the close.
The market saw a steady recovery from the low through Aug. 22, thanks to a slew of catalysts that reinforced expectations that the Federal Open Market Committee would begin cutting rates at its September meeting.
The strong and rapid recovery pushed traders on the defensive, and the market has been moving sideways since then. 
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="819" height="630" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/31133559/image-325.png" alt="" class="wp-image-524474" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/31133559/image-325.png 819w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/31133559/image-325-300x231.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/31133559/image-325-768x591.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px" /></figure>
Source: Yahoo Finance
For August, the S&amp;P 500 Index gained 2.28%, ending the month at 5,648.40, off its record closing high of 5,667.20 hit on July 16.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-growth-stocks">Best Growth Stocks Right Now</a>
The Leaders: None of the Magnificent seven stocks, which have been spearheading the broader market uptrend since the start of the 2023, made it to the list of the top 10 gainers. The list featured two cybersecurity companies, namely CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) and Fortinet, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>). CrowdStrike was rebounding from its global-outage-induced slump seen since July 19. 
Fortinet was helped by a strong post-earnings rally.
Two household and personal care products companies also made the cut, while a management change did the truck for coffee chain Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>).
The top 10 gainers for the month are:
<ul>
<li>Packaged food company Kellanova&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/K#NYSE">K</a>) (+38.62%) (upside primarily due to the rumors of a buyout by privately-held Mars and the subsequent confirmation of the deal)</li>
<li>Fortinet (+32.17%)</li>
<li>Starbucks (+26.52%)</li>
<li>Axon Enterprise, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>) (+21.65%); Much of the gains stemmed from a post-earnings bump seen on Aug.7)</li>
<li>Clorox Company&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLX#NYSE">CLX</a>) (+21.02%)</li>
<li>CrowdStrike (+19.54%)</li>
<li>Kenvue Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KVUE#NYSE">KVUE</a>) (+19.88%)</li>
<li>Best Buy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) (+16.04%)</li>
<li>Arch Capital Group Ltd.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NYSE">ACGL</a>) (+18.07%)</li>
<li>Progressive Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) (+17.78%)</li>
</ul>
The Laggards: Artificial intelligence server manufacturer Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), which had a dream run after its inclusion in the S&amp;P 500 Index, plummeted following a short report and the delay flagged by the company in filing its 10-K report. Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), which is fraught with fundamental risk, was also one of the worst performers for the month.
A few retailers ended up in the list of the top 10 S&amp;P 500 decliners for August.
The top 10 losers for the month are:
<ul>
<li>Super Micro (-37.62%)</li>
<li>Moderna, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) (-35.08%)</li>
<li>Dollar General Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) (-31.08%)</li>
<li>Intel (-27.86%)</li>
<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) (-20.19%)</li>
<li>Dollar Tree, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) (-19.02%)</li>
<li>Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRL#NYSE">CRL</a>) (-18.99%)</li>
<li>Airbnb, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>) (-15.94)</li>
<li>Bath &amp; Body Works, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>) (-15.80%)</li>
<li>Etsy, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>) (-15.43%)</li>
</ul>
Earnings reactions triggered the weakness seen in some of these stocks, including Intel, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40139012/moderna-stock-trading-lower-on-dismal-guidance-analysts-cuts-price-targets-noting-c">Moderna, which reduced its full-year forecast.</a>
With the Fed all but decided on a September rate cut, some of these beaten-down stocks, especially those in the retail space, could stage a turnaround. 
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, ended Friday&#8217;s session up 0.95% at $563.68, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro data.</a>
Read Next:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40594093/economist-peter-schiff-warns-fed-may-be-committing-mistake-by-lowering-rates-in-sep">Economist Peter Schiff Warns Fed May Be Committing Mistake By Lowering Rates In September As Dollar Index Falls To Lowest In Over A Year</a></li>
</ul>

Magnificent 7 Miss Out, 2 Cybersecurity Stocks Stand Firm, Retailers Lag In Volatile August: Here Are The Top S&P 500 Gainers And Losers

Cybersecurity stock Fortinet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>) has been on a bullish tear, with the stock up 31.48% year-to-date, 29.42% over the past year, and an impressive 32.37% in the last month alone. The cybersecurity powerhouse continues to flex its muscles, outperforming market expectations and delivering <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40203474">robust financial results</a>.
The company&#8217;s second-quarter earnings report, released in early August, showcased a stellar performance. Fortinet reported a revenue surge of 11% year-over-year to $1.43 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.403 billion. The adjusted earnings per share also beat expectations, coming in at 57 cents versus the analyst estimate of 41 cents per share.
This earnings beat has given the stock a nice boost, reflecting the market&#8217;s confidence in Fortinet&#8217;s growth trajectory.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Betting Big On SASE And GenAI</h2>
Fortinet isn&#8217;t just resting on its laurels. On Tuesday, the company announced a significant expansion of its Unified SASE solution, integrating sovereign SASE and generative AI (GenAI) capabilities. Fortinet's Unified SASE is now even more robust, combining Secure SD-WAN with cloud-delivered security service edge (SSE) under a single console for seamless management and enhanced security.
CEO Ken Xie emphasized the strategic importance of these developments, stating, &#8220;We expect to emerge as a SASE leader, as we are the only vendor in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Single-Vendor SASE that is also recognized in five different network security Magic Quadrant reports.&#8221; 
Clearly, Fortinet is positioning itself to dominate the rapidly growing Unified SASE and Security Operations markets.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Golden Cross: Bullish Times Ahead?</h2>
Now, let&#8217;s talk technicals—Fortinet has just flashed a Golden Cross, a key bullish indicator that signals potential upward momentum. This occurs when the 50-day moving average crosses above the 200-day moving average, suggesting the stock might be poised for a stronger uptrend.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent082824&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="631" height="461" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/28075218/Screenshot-2024-08-28-at-4.20.30-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-518106" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/28075218/Screenshot-2024-08-28-at-4.20.30-PM.png 631w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/28075218/Screenshot-2024-08-28-at-4.20.30-PM-300x219.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 631px) 100vw, 631px" /></a></figure>
<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent082824&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Chart created using Benzinga Pro</a>
The stock is trading above its five, 20 and 50-day exponential moving averages, reinforcing the bullish sentiment. 
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent082824&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="631" height="461" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/28075851/Screenshot-2024-08-28-at-5.25.46-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-518120" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/28075851/Screenshot-2024-08-28-at-5.25.46-PM.png 631w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/28075851/Screenshot-2024-08-28-at-5.25.46-PM-300x219.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 631px) 100vw, 631px" /></a></figure>
<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent082824&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Chart created using Benzinga Pro</a>
Currently priced at $75.97, Fortinet stock&#8217;s eight-day simple moving average is at $75.11, while its 20-day and 50-day SMAs sit at $69.01 and $63.01, respectively—all indicating a bullish trend.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40317469">Here&#8217;s How Much You Would Have Made Owning Fortinet Stock In The Last 10 Years</a>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent082824&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="631" height="461" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/28075927/Screenshot-2024-08-28-at-5.26.34-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-518123" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/28075927/Screenshot-2024-08-28-at-5.26.34-PM.png 631w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/28075927/Screenshot-2024-08-28-at-5.26.34-PM-300x219.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 631px) 100vw, 631px" /></a></figure>
<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent082824&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Chart created using Benzinga Pro</a>
Even the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator shows a value of 4.19, which points to continued bullish momentum. 
The Bollinger Bands also suggest a bullish trend, with the stock trading in the upper band. However, with a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 77.9, caution is advised as the stock is in overbought territory.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Fortinet Stock Is Riding The Bull</h2>
With a golden cross lighting the way and strong fundamentals backing its play, Fortinet seems to be in a prime position for further gains. 
However, investors should keep an eye on overbought signals and potential consolidation before deciding their next move. 
For now, though, Fortinet remains firmly in the bullish camp.
Read Next: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40585687/crowdstrike-stock-chart-signals-caution-ahead-of-q2-earnings-will-bulls-make-a-come">CrowdStrike Stock Chart Signals Caution Ahead Of Q2 Earnings: Will Bulls Make A Comeback?</a></li>
</ul>
Photo: JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock.com

Technicals

Tech

Fortinet Flashes Golden Cross: Is This Cybersecurity Stock Ready For More Gains?

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crwd#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) is scheduled to release second-quarter fiscal 2025 results on Jun 4.
For the second quarter, CrowdStrike projects total revenues between $958.3 million and $961.2 million. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $958.7 million, which indicates growth of 31% from the year-ago quarter&#39;s level.
CrowdStrike anticipates non-GAAP earnings between 98 cents and 99 cents per share. The consensus mark for the bottom line has been revised a penny downward to 98 cents per share over the past 30 days and indicates 32.4% year-over-year growth.
<img alt="Zacks Investment Research" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/articles/charts/b9/75218.jpg?v=839382956" style="height:305px; width:600px" />
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
The company has consistently demonstrated impressive financial performance, underpinned by its subscription-based revenue model. Its earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average surprise of 15.8%.
<div class="chart_embed">
<h3>CrowdStrike Price and EPS Surprise</h3>
<img alt="CrowdStrike Price and EPS Surprise" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/60/1724420872.png" style="height:305px; width:600px" title="" />
CrowdStrike price-eps-surprise | CrowdStrike Quote
As CrowdStrike approaches its second-quarter earnings announcement, let&#39;s see if it is the right time to invest in this stock.
</div>
<h2>Factors Shaping Upcoming Results</h2>
CrowdStrike&#39;s second-quarter results are likely to reflect the benefits of the continued solid demand for its products, given the healthy environment of the global security market. The increasing number of people logging into employers&#39; networks has triggered a greater need for security and might have spurred the demand for CRWD&#39;s products in the fiscal second quarter. A strong pipeline of deals indicates the same.
Stellar revenue growth in subscriptions might have contributed significantly to the second-quarter top line. Further, the increasing number of net new subscription customers may have acted as a tailwind.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Subscription revenues is pegged at $910 million, indicating a year-over-year improvement of 31.9%. Revenues from the Professional Services segment are likely to increase 18.7% year over year to $49.5 million in the fourth quarter.
Moreover, CrowdStrike&#39;s collaboration with Amazon Web Services (&quot;AWS&quot;) is an upside, benefiting the company from its products&#39; availability on the AWS platform. The expansion in the volume of transactions through Amazon&#39;s AWS Marketplace, growth in co-selling opportunities with AWS salesforce and the uptake of AWS service integrations are likely to have contributed to CRWD&#39;s earnings in the to-be-reported quarter.
However, elevated expenses for enhancing sales and marketing capabilities and increased investments in research and development are likely to have weighed on the company&#39;s fiscal second-quarter bottom line.
<h2>Price Performance &amp; Valuation</h2>
Year to date, shares of CrowdStrike have risen 4.8%, underperforming the Zacks Internet &ndash; Software industry&#39;s growth of 14.6%. The CRWD stock has also underperformed its peers, including Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/panw#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) and Fortinet (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ftnt#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>), which have registered a rise of 18.5% and 27.2%, respectively, YTD.
<h3>YTD Price Return Performance</h3>
<img alt="Zacks Investment Research" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/articles/charts/9e/75219.jpg?v=1021083623" style="height:305px; width:600px" />
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Now, let&#39;s look at the value CrowdStrike offers investors at the current levels. CRWD stock is trading at a premium with a forward 12-month P/S of 14.47X compared with the industry&#39;s 2.57X, reflecting a stretched valuation.
<img alt="Zacks Investment Research" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/articles/charts/ea/75220.jpg?v=1563281137" style="height:305px; width:600px" />
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
<h2>Investment Thesis</h2>
Although CrowdStrike has experienced impressive growth since its IPO, recent quarterly reports have shown a deceleration in its growth rate. The company&#39;s revenue growth, while still robust, is not as explosive as in previous years.
CrowdStrike had enjoyed more than 50% year-over-year top-line growth till fiscal 2023. However, the growth rate decelerated in fiscal 2024 to 36%. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2025 and 2026 suggests that the top-line growth will further decelerate to 30% and 24%, respectively.
This slowdown is partly due to the law of large numbers &mdash; as companies grow larger, maintaining high percentage growth rates becomes increasingly difficult. Additionally, heightened competition from established players and new entrants in the cybersecurity space could put further pressure on CrowdStrike&#39;s growth.
Also, CrowdStrike&#39;s near-term prospects might be hurt by softening IT spending as enterprises are postponing their large tech investment plans due to macroeconomic uncertainties and geopolitical issues.
Additionally, the global IT outage incident in July 2024 has highlighted significant vulnerabilities within CrowdStrike&#39;s operational processes, casting a shadow over its reputation. A faulty content update for its Falcon platform had impacted around 8.5 million Microsoft&nbsp;Windows devices and led to widespread system malfunctions across various industries, including banks, airports, hospitals and government agencies. While CRWD&#39;s swift acknowledgment and rectification efforts were commendable, the scale of the impact has left a lasting impression on clients and investors alike.
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
Given the challenges CrowdStrike is facing, it might be time for investors to reconsider their position. The company&#39;s slowing sales growth is a serious concern that cannot be ignored. The faulty Falcon update has exposed critical vulnerabilities in the company&#39;s operations, raising questions about its ability to maintain client trust and market dominance. Moreover, this Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) company&#39;s high valuation multiples add another layer of risk.
In light of the reputation damage from the global IT outage and slowing sales growth concerns, it is prudent for investors to stay away from CrowdStrike stock for now. The combination of operational risks and high valuation makes CRWD stock a risky proposition.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2326397/should-you-buy-sell-or-hold-crowdstrike-crwd-ahead-of-q2-earnings?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|most_popular_stocks-2326397">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

Earnings

Earnings Beats

PANW

Should You Buy, Sell or Hold CrowdStrike Ahead of Q2 Earnings?

Market strategist Jay Woods has identified two sectors and several investment opportunities that could thrive regardless of whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election">the 2024 election.</a>
Defense Stocks: Woods, who is the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/jay-woods">Chief Global Strategist</a> for Freedom Capital Markets, sees the defense sector as one that could benefit no matter who wins the upcoming election.
Woods said that Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) is one defense stock that has held back the sector and hurt ETFs like the iShares US Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>).
The market strategist named stocks like Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>), Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), RTX Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) and GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) as companies to watch in the defense sector.
"These stocks are our best in class and they're making new highs," Woods said.
On GE Aerospace, Woods said this is a good example of what splitting up companies can do, noting it could be a potential precursor to what could be in store for Alphabet Inc.
"GE had done nothing. It was dead money for years."
Woods said the sum of the parts was greater than the whole for GE.
The defense sector could continue to benefit from geopolitical concerns and a lot of bad things happening in the world, Woods said.
"I think you&#8217;ve got to watch this sector closely."
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/07/40025773/bad-news-ahead-for-investors-august-september-are-worst-two-months-over-past-20-years-">Bad News Ahead For Investors? August, September Are Worst Two Months Over Past 20 Years — But 2024 Could Be Different</a>
Cybersecurity Stocks: Woods said the cybersecurity sector could also benefit no matter who wins the 2024 election.
"We know how important that is," Woods said of cybersecurity.
Woods named CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) as the cybersecurity stock that has weighed down the sector and ETFs like the Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HACK#NYSE">HACK</a>).
The market strategist said it is going to take time for CrowdStrike to come back, and investors might not want to jump back in.
Other names in the cybersecurity sector Woods likes are Fortinet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>), Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>), Palo Alto Networks Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), Cloudflare Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NYSE">NET</a>) and Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>).
Palo Alto Networks was highlighted as a stock with a strong long-term trend. Woods noted that while the stock has been hit hard on earnings in the past, it&#8217;s poised for a comeback in the near future.
Woods mentioned that naming Cisco often catches people off guard, given the stock has done nothing over the last 20 years. However, in the short term, Woods said that the stock appears to have broken out of a downtrend.
An acquisition of Splunk is still being digested by Cisco, but could help in its cybersecurity efforts, Woods said.
"I think they're starting to reap the benefits of that. Cisco to me looks like something's changed. It's worth taking a flyer."
Woods said Cisco isn't a popular recommendation, but there could be something there.
"If you like boring, I give you Cisco."
The market strategist said picking individual stocks could outperform the overall cybersecurity sector, but the CrowdStrike drop also shows the impact one bad stock can have on a portfolio.
"I think the safest way to play cyber is the ETFs."
<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"> 
<div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
<iframe loading="lazy" title="Investing In Defense Stocks: ETFs or Individual Names?" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NTM2J1dfM6M?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
</div>
</figure>
Watch the full PreMarketPrep episode <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGXosi2hWTQ">here</a>.
Read Next: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/exclusives/24/07/39886192/exclusive-tesla-an-elon-musk-and-a-technology-story-first-ev-story-last-market-strategist-explains-w">EXCLUSIVE: Tesla &#8216;An Elon Musk And A Technology Story First, EV Story Last&#8217; — Market Strategist Explains Why To Buy The Stock</a></li>
</ul>
Photo created with images from Benzinga and artificial intelligence using Midjourney.

Sector ETFs

Exclusives

CHKP

CSCO

HACK

iShares Dow Jones US Aerospace & Defense Index Fund

EXCLUSIVE: Trump Or Harris? 12 Stocks, 2 ETFs Could Win No Matter Who's President, Says Market Strategist

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Fortinet.
Looking at options history for Fortinet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>) we detected 10 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 20% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 60% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $60,800 and 8, calls, for a total amount of $470,725.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $65.0 to $80.0 for Fortinet during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Fortinet's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Fortinet's whale trades within a strike price range from $65.0 to $80.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Fortinet Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724259761_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FTNT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$20.2</td>
<td>$19.8</td>
<td>$19.8</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$99.0K</td>
<td>229</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTNT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$2.19</td>
<td>$2.12</td>
<td>$2.12</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$74.9K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTNT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$66.0K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td>114</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTNT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$2.24</td>
<td>$2.18</td>
<td>$2.2</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$66.0K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>846</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTNT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.1</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$55.3K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>93</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Fortinet</h3>
Fortinet is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, zero-trust access, and security operations. The firm derives a majority of its revenue through sales of its subscriptions and support-based business. The California-based firm has more than 700,000 customers across the world.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Fortinet, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Fortinet's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,211,765, the price of FTNT is down 0.0% at $75.57. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 71 days.</li>
</ul>
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Fortinet, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

Fortinet Unusual Options Activity For August 21

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Fortinet.
Looking at options history for Fortinet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>) we detected 8 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 75% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 25% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $160,710 and 4, calls, for a total amount of $253,260.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $50.0 to $75.0 for Fortinet during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Fortinet's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Fortinet's whale trades within a strike price range from $50.0 to $75.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Fortinet Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723831380_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FTNT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$24.25</td>
<td>$24.1</td>
<td>$24.25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$121.2K</td>
<td>131</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTNT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$2.99</td>
<td>$2.96</td>
<td>$2.98</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$59.8K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">866</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTNT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/23/24</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>$0.9</td>
<td>$0.92</td>
<td>$73.50</td>
<td>$46.0K</td>
<td>69</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">501</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTNT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$8.95</td>
<td>$9.04</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$45.1K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTNT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$42.9K</td>
<td>132</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">79</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Fortinet</h3>
Fortinet is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, zero-trust access, and security operations. The firm derives a majority of its revenue through sales of its subscriptions and support-based business. The California-based firm has more than 700,000 customers across the world.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Fortinet, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Fortinet's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,202,502, the FTNT's price is up by 1.47%, now at $74.48. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 76 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Fortinet</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $74.0.
<ul>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Susquehanna keeps a Neutral rating on Fortinet with a target price of $70. </li>
<li>An analyst from Baird has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Fortinet, which currently sits at a price target of $80. </li>
<li>Showing optimism, an analyst from TD Cowen upgrades its rating to Buy with a revised price target of $75. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Scotiabank keeps a Sector Outperform rating on Fortinet with a target price of $75. </li>
<li>An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Fortinet, which currently sits at a price target of $70. </li>
</ul>
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Fortinet options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

Fortinet Unusual Options Activity

As of Aug 16, 2024, three stocks in the information technology sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Motorola Solutions Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Aug. 1, Motorola Solutions posted upbeat quarterly earnings. &#8220;Our second quarter was excellent, with strong growth in all three technologies and record Q2 sales and operating earnings,&#8221; said Greg Brown, chairman and CEO, Motorola Solutions. The company's stock gained around 7% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSI">52-week high of $424.55</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 71.75&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>MSI Price Action: Shares of Motorola Solutions gained 0.8% to close at $421.94 on Thursday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fortinet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Aug. 6, Fortinet reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and issued FY24 guidance above estimates. "In the second quarter, we successfully balanced growth and profitability as our non-GAAP operating margin increased 820 basis points year-over-year to a company record of 35.1%, while billings and revenue were at the high end of their respective guidance ranges," said Ken Xie, founder, chairman and CEO of Fortinet. The company's stock gained around 23% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FTNT">has a 52-week high</a> of $73.91.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 77.94</li>
<li>FTNT Price Action: Shares of Fortinet gained 0.8% to close at $73.40 on Thursday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Godaddy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDDY#NYSE">GDDY</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Aug. 1, GoDaddy reported better-than-expected second-quarter sales results. &#8220;GoDaddy successfully delivered a great quarter,&#8221; said GoDaddy CEO Aman Bhutani. The company's stock gained around 10% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GDDY">52-week high </a>of $162.96.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 73.50</li>
<li>GDDY Price Action: Shares of Godaddy gained 1% to close at $162.45 on Thursday.</li>
</ul>
Read Next: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/08/40394036/jim-cramer-recommends-buying-clorox-ceo-has-done-remarkable-job">Jim Cramer Recommends Buying Clorox: &#8216;CEO Has Done Remarkable Job&#8217;</a></li>
</ul>

Pre-Market Outlook

Top 3 Tech Stocks That May Plunge In August

Fortinet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 19.61% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 30.05%. Currently, Fortinet has a market capitalization of $54.05 billion. 
Buying $100 In FTNT: If an investor had bought $100 of FTNT stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $1,389.68 today based on a price of $70.67 for FTNT at the time of writing.
<h3>Fortinet's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723476616_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Fortinet Stock In The Last 10 Years

On the daily chart, Fortinet Inc. is progressing through Wave 3 of an impulsive motive structure.

Fortinet Inc. Elliott Wave Technical Analysis

As digitization becomes increasingly prevalent, ensuring robust cybersecurity is more critical than ever. The surge in data breaches highlights the need for reliable protection, making it a high point for investors to consider robust cybersecurity stocks: Fortinet (FTNT), Check Point Software (CHKP), and Clear Secure (YOU). Keep reading… The rapid rise of technological advancements and AI-driven innovations has brought great convenience but also leaves us more vulnerable to cyber threats and privacy breaches. These dangers aren't confined to just one nation but have a global impact, making cybersecurity solutions more critical than ever.
Given this landscape, it could be wise for investors to keep an eye on cybersecurity stocks such as Fortinet, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FTNT/">FTNT</a>), Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CHKP/">CHKP</a>), and Clear Secure, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/YOU/">YOU</a>).
In the second quarter of 2024, there has been a <a href="https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/check-point-research-reports-highest-increase-of-global-cyber-attacks-seen-in-last-two-years">30% rise in weekly attacks</a> on corporate networks compared to the same period in 2023 and a 25% increase from the first quarter of 2024. That's an average of 1,636 attacks per organization per week.
As remote work continues to rise, securing the data stored in cloud-based systems has become essential to fend off increasing cyberattacks and threats. The <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2024/07/24/tech/crowdstrike-outage-cost-cause/index.html">recent software glitch</a> at CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CRWD/">CRWD</a>), which resulted in a major tech outage and left millions of Windows users locked out of their devices, highlights the need for advanced cybersecurity.
That being said, while organizations are swiftly adopting new defenses, there is still ample opportunity for innovation in strengthening cybersecurity measures. Accordingly, the increasing threat of cybercrime has made governments and organizations invest billions in beefing up digital security.
Moreover, the Biden-Harris administration has <a href="https://federalnewsnetwork.com/budget/2024/03/biden-budget-request-includes-13b-for-cybersecurity-continuing-upward-trend/?readmore=1">proposed $13 billion in cybersecurity funding</a> across civilian departments and agencies. Additionally, the fiscal 2025 proposal allocates $3 billion to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), marking a $103 million increase from its current budget.
According to Statista, the global cybersecurity market is expected to reach $185.70 billion, exhibiting a <a href="https://www.statista.com/outlook/tmo/cybersecurity/worldwide">CAGR of 7.9%</a>.
With that in mind, let's analyze the fundamentals of the above-mentioned three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-security/">Software - Security</a> stocks, beginning with #3.
Stock #3: Fortinet, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FTNT/">FTNT</a>)
FTNT provides cybersecurity and convergence of networking and security solutions worldwide. The company offers secure networking solutions focusing on the convergence of networking and security, network firewall solutions, wireless LAN solutions, and secure connectivity solutions.
On August 27, FTNT announced the addition of sovereign SASE and generative AI capabilities to its robust unified SASE solution. Fortinet Unified SASE provides complete integration between Fortinet's Secure SD-WAN solution and cloud-delivered security service edge (SSE) under a single console for seamless management, visibility, and security. This new update offers customers unparalleled deployment flexibility and simplicity.
On August 6, the company acquired Next DLP, an insider risk and data protection leader. This acquisition will help FTNT to improve its position in the standalone enterprise data loss prevention (DLP) market and strengthen its leadership in integrated DLP markets within endpoint and SASE in alignment with its business strategy.
For the fiscal second quarter of 2024, which ended on June 30, FTNT's total revenues increased 10.9% year-over-year to $1.43 billion. Its <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/grossprofit.asp">gross profit</a> rose 16.3% from the year-ago value to $1.16 billion.
Its non-GAAP operating income stood at $503.60 million, up 44.7% year-over-year, while its non-GAAP net income amounted to $439.90 million, representing an increase of 46.4% from the last year. Also, the company's non-GAAP EPS for the quarter increased 50% year-over-year to $0.57.
Street expects FTNT's revenue for the fiscal third quarter ending September 2024 to increase 10.9% year-over-year to $1.48 billion. Moreover, its EPS estimate of $0.52 for the same period indicates a 26.7% year-over-year growth. In addition, it surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is excellent.
FTNT shares have surged 29.1% over the past nine months and 34.4% over the past year to close the last trading session at $77.21.
FTNT's solid prospects are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
FTNT has an A grade for Quality and a B for Sentiment. It is ranked #7 out of 23 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-security/">Software - Security</a> industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have FTNT ratings for Momentum, Growth, Value, and Stability. Get all FTNT ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FTNT/">here</a>.
Stock #2: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CHKP/">CHKP</a>)
Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, CHKP develops, markets, and supports a range of products and services for IT security globally. The company offers a multilevel security architecture, cloud, network, mobile devices, endpoint information, and IOT solutions.
On September 2, CHKP announced the release of its innovative Portal designed for managed security service providers (MSSPs) and distributors. The newly unveiled platform significantly simplifies service delivery and increases the ease of doing business with the company.
On August 27, CHKP announced signing a definite agreement to acquire Cyberint Technologies Ltd., a pioneering provider of External Risk Management solutions. With this acquisition, CHKP's Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities are set to be enhanced along with an expansion of its managed threat intelligence offerings.
For the fiscal second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, CHKP's total revenues stood at $627.40 million, up 6.6% year-over-year, while its non-GAAP operating income increased marginally from the year-ago value to $265.10 million. The company's non-GAAP net income and earnings per share increased 3.2% and 8.5% over the prior-year quarter to $246 million and $2.17, respectively.
The consensus revenue estimate of $635.06 million for the fiscal third quarter (ending September 2024) represents a 6.5% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $2.25 for the ongoing quarter indicates an 8.7% improvement year-over-year. The company has an excellent earnings surprise history; it surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
CHKP shares have surged 26.9% over the past nine months and 46.1% over the past year to close the last trading session at $195.
CHKP's POWR Ratings reflect its promising outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to Buy in our proprietary rating system.
The stock has an A grade for Quality. Within the same industry, CHKP is ranked #6.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CHKP/">Click here</a> to access additional ratings of CHKP for Stability, Growth, Sentiment, Value, and Momentum.
Stock #1: Clear Secure, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/YOU/">YOU</a>)
YOU operates a secure identity platform under the CLEAR brand, featuring a multi-layered infrastructure for enrollment, verification, and identity linking. It offers the CLEAR Plus aviation subscription service and CLEAR mobile app for member enrollment and experience enhancement, ensuring robust front-end and back-end security.
On September 24, YOU opened four new locations to enroll and renew consumers in its Trusted Traveler program. There are now 51 TSA PreCheck enrollment locations open across the United States. The expansion is important in the company's mission to serve its customers with a fast and efficient airport experience.
On July 17, YOU launched its signature identity verification technology at Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to streamline its security screening experience. The launch marks a significant step in YOU's expansion. With its opt-in CLEAR Plus membership, YOU now serves 58 airports nationwide and has over 22 million members.
YOU's revenue increased 24.6% year-over-year to $186.75 million in the fiscal 2024 second quarter that ended June 30, 2024. Its operating income was $30.34 million, significantly increasing from $217 thousand in the previous year's quarter. The company's adjusted EBITDA stood at $47.45 million, up 137.1% year-over-year.
In addition, YOU's adjusted net income was $49.27 million or $0.34 per share, increasing 116% and 126.7% year over year, respectively.
Analysts expect YOU's revenue for the fiscal third quarter (ending September 2024) to grow 21.3% year-over-year to $194.62 million. Its EPS is expected to rise 57% from last year's period to $0.33. Moreover, the company surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
Shares of YOU have surged 11.3% over the past month and 70.3% over the last three months to close the last trading session at $32.13.
YOU's POWR Ratings reflect its bright prospects. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
YOU has a B grade for Growth, Value, and Quality. It is ranked #5 out of 23 stocks in the B-rated Software - Security industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings highlighted above, one can access YOU's ratings (Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment) <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/YOU/">here</a>.
What To Do Next?
Get your hands on this special report with 3 low priced companies with tremendous upside potential even in today's volatile markets:
<a href="https://report.stocknews.com/free-report/3stocks/?formplacement=artbotad_3s">3 Stocks to DOUBLE This Year &gt;</a>

<hr />
FTNT shares were trading at $77.57 per share on Friday afternoon, up $0.36 (+0.47%). Year-to-date, FTNT has gained 32.53%, versus a 21.49% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
<hr><div style="clear:both;"></div> <h2>About the Author: Anushka Dutta</h2> <img src='https:/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Anushka-Dutta_Headshot_3.jpg' style="float:left; padding:5px;width:125px;">Anushka is an analyst whose interest in understanding the impact of broader economic changes on financial markets motivated her to pursue a career in investment research.<a href="https://stocknews.com/authors/?author=anushka-dutta">More...</a>The post <a href=https://stocknews.com/news/ftnt-chkp-you-3-cybersecurity-stocks-to-watch-as-data-breaches-surge/>3 Cybersecurity Stocks to Watch as Data Breaches Surge</a> appeared first on <a href=https://stocknews.com/>StockNews.com</a>

3 Cybersecurity Stocks to Watch as Data Breaches Surge

The cybersecurity industry is experiencing rapid growth, fueled by organizations' increasing reliance on tech for their operations and rising concerns about cyberattacks. Thus, it could be wise to look into quality cybersecurity stocks, Tenable Holdings (TENB), Fortinet (FTNT), and Check Point Software (CHKP). Keep reading… In today's increasingly interconnected world, strengthening digital defenses is crucial, as evidenced by the rise in cyber threats. Given this backdrop, investors could keep a watchful eye on fundamentally strong software-security stocks, Tenable Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TENB/">TENB</a>), Fortinet, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FTNT/">FTNT</a>), and Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CHKP/">CHKP</a>).
In the current digital era, the need to enhance cybersecurity is more critical than ever. The global cybersecurity market is expected to reach <a href="https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/cyber-security-industry-outlook-217338166.html">$208.80 billion this year</a>, prompting companies to make substantial investments to counter escalating threats. With cyberattacks becoming more frequent and expensive, businesses can no longer afford to cut corners on security.
Software companies continuously innovate and partner with others to keep pace with the ever-changing tactics of cybercriminals while also investing heavily in research and development. These efforts have significantly strengthened the cybersecurity industry. The global cybersecurity market is projected to grow at a <a href="https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/cyber-security-market">CAGR of 12.3%</a> by 2030.
Given these encouraging trends, let's look at the fundamentals of the top three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-security/">Software - Security</a> stocks, beginning with the third choice.
Stock #3: Tenable Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TENB/">TENB</a>)
TENB offers exposure management solutions for managing cybersecurity risk in IT environments. Its solutions include Tenable Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security, Identity Exposure, Web App Scanning, Lumin Exposure View, Attack Surface Management, Security Center, and more.
On September 18, 2024, TENB announced the availability of Tenable Enclave Security, a solution that supports the needs of customers operating in highly secure environments, such as those that are classified or otherwise air-gapped.
Backed by Tenable Security Center, Tenable Enclave Security protects IT assets and modern workloads with risk assessment and contextual insight so organizations can identify exposures before they cause damage. 
TENB's trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/gross_profit_margin.asp">gross profit margin</a> of 77.43% is 56.1% higher than the industry average of 49.60%. Its trailing-12-month levered FCF margin of 19.96% is 96.3% higher than the industry average of 10.17%.
For the fiscal 2024 second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, TENB's revenue increased by 13.4% year-over-year to $221.24 million. Its gross profit came in at $172.44 million, showing an increase of 13.8% year-over-year.
Moreover, the company's non-GAAP income from operations was reported to be $42.78 million, a 41.6% increase from the previous year's quarter. In addition, TENB's non-GAAP net income was $38.16 million or $0.31 per share, a 45.3% and 40.9% year-over-year increase.
Street expects TENB's revenue and EPS for the fiscal third quarter ending September 2024 to increase 10.8% and 28.4% year-over-year to $223.21 million and $0.30, respectively. Plus, the company has topped the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
Shares of TENB have gained 2.9% over the past three months to close the last trading session at $40.28.
TENB's positive fundamentals are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
TENB has an A grade for Growth and a B for Sentiment. It is ranked #8 out of 23 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-security/">Software - Security</a> industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TENB/">Click here</a> to access additional TENB ratings (Momentum, Value, Quality, and Stability).
Stock #2: Fortinet, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FTNT/">FTNT</a>)
FTNT offers cybersecurity and networking solutions globally. The company's FortiGate hardware and software licenses provide various security and networking functions. It also offers the FortiSwitch product family, which provides secure switching solutions for connecting customers to their end devices.
On August 27, FTNT announced the addition of sovereign SASE and generative AI capabilities to its robust unified SASE solution. Fortinet Unified SASE provides complete integration between Fortinet's Secure SD-WAN solution and cloud-delivered security service edge (SSE) under a single console for seamless management, visibility, and security. This new update offers customers unparalleled deployment flexibility and simplicity.
On August 6, the company acquired Next DLP, a leader in insider risk and data protection. This acquisition will help FTNT to improve its position in the standalone enterprise data loss prevention (DLP) market and strengthen its leadership in integrated DLP markets within endpoint and SASE in alignment with its business strategy.
FTNT's trailing-12-month gross profit margin of 78.09% is 57.4% higher than the industry average of 49.60%. Likewise, its trailing-12-month EBITDA margin of 28.15% is 179% higher than the industry average of 10.09%.
For the second quarter of 2024, which ended on June 30, FTNT's total revenues increased 10.9% year-over-year to $1.43 billion. Its gross profit rose 16.3% from the year-ago value to $1.16 billion.
Its non-GAAP operating income stood at $503.60 million, up 44.7% year-over-year, while its non-GAAP net income amounted to $439.90 million, representing an increase of 46.4% from the last year. Also, the company's non-GAAP EPS for the quarter increased 50% year-over-year to $0.57.
FTNT forecasts fiscal year 2024 revenue to range from $5.80 billion to $5.90 billion, with billings between $6.40 billion and $6.60 billion. In addition, it anticipates its non-GAAP gross margin to fall between 79% and 80% and non-GAAP net income per share in the range of $2.00 and $2.04.
Street expects FTNT's revenue for the fiscal third quarter (ending September 2024) to increase 10.9% year-over-year to $1.48 billion. Moreover, its EPS estimate of $0.52 for the same period indicates a 26.5% year-over-year growth. In addition, it surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is excellent.
FTNT's stock has surged 11.6% over the past six months to close the last trading session at $75.66.
FTNT's solid prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
FTNT has an A grade for Quality and a B for Sentiment. It is ranked #7 in the same industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have FTNT ratings for Momentum, Growth, Value, and Stability. Get all FTNT ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FTNT/">here</a>.
Stock #1: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CHKP/">CHKP</a>)
Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, CHKP develops, markets, and supports a range of products and services for IT security globally. The company offers a multilevel security architecture, cloud, network, mobile devices, endpoint information, and IOT solutions.
On July 11, CHKP announced that its board of directors had authorized a $2 billion expansion of the company's ongoing share repurchase program. This expanded buyback, expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2024, reflects confidence in the company's financial health and aims to boost shareholder value and investor sentiment.
For the fiscal second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, CHKP's total revenues stood at $627.40 million, up 6.6% year-over-year, while its non-GAAP operating income increased marginally from the year-ago value to $265.10 million. The company's non-GAAP net income and earnings per share increased 3.2% and 8.5% over the prior-year quarter to $246 million and $2.17, respectively.
The consensus revenue estimate of $635.06 million for the fiscal third quarter (ending September 2024) represents a 6.5% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $2.25 for the ongoing quarter indicates an 8.7% improvement year-over-year. The company has an excellent earnings surprise history; it surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
CHKP shares have surged 39.2% over the past year and 25.1% year-to-date to close the last trading session at $191.09.
CHKP's POWR Ratings reflect its promising outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. 
The stock has an A grade for Quality. Within the same industry, CHKP is ranked #6.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CHKP/">Click here</a> to access additional ratings of CHKP for Stability, Growth, Sentiment, Value, and Momentum.
What To Do Next?
43 year investment veteran, Steve Reitmeister, has just released his 2024 market outlook along with trading plan and top 11 picks for the year ahead.
<a href="https://report.stocknews.com/sign-up/stock-market-outlook-2024/?formplacement=artbotad_smo24_rep">2024 Stock Market Outlook &gt;</a>

<hr />
FTNT shares were trading at $76.60 per share on Friday afternoon, up $0.94 (+1.24%). Year-to-date, FTNT has gained 30.87%, versus a 20.01% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
<hr><div style="clear:both;"></div> <h2>About the Author: Nidhi Agarwal</h2> <img src='https:/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Nidhi-Agarwal_Headshot-3.jpg' style="float:left; padding:5px;width:125px;">Nidhi is passionate about the capital market and wealth management, which led her to pursue a career as an investment analyst. She holds a bachelor's degree in finance and marketing and is pursuing the CFA program.

Her fundamental approach to analyzing stocks helps investors identify the best investment opportunities.<a href="https://stocknews.com/authors/?author=nidhi-agarwal">More...</a>The post <a href=https://stocknews.com/news/ftnt-chkp-tenb-3-cybersecurity-stocks-to-watch-as-data-breaches-rise/>3 Cybersecurity Stocks to Watch as Data Breaches Rise</a> appeared first on <a href=https://stocknews.com/>StockNews.com</a>

3 Cybersecurity Stocks to Watch as Data Breaches Rise

In this piece, I evaluated two cybersecurity stocks: CrowdStrike Holdings ($CRWD) and Fortinet ($FTNT). A closer look suggests a long-term bullish ...

CRWD vs. FTNT: Which Cybersecurity Stock Is Better?

SMCI, CRWD among top S&P 500 Information Technology losers in Q3

ARK Invest predicts $13T AI software demand by 2030

How is QQQ stock faring? The Invesco QQQ ETF is down 1% in the past 5 days but has risen about 18% year-to-date.   According to TipRanks' unique ET...

QQQ ETF Update, 10/3/2024

Cybersecurity software demand slower in Q3, likely to pick up in Q4: BTIG

ASML

AVGO

BIIB

FAST

FFIV

FICO

IGPT

LRCX

PAYX

SPAM

TENB

TSLA

XLRE

Press Releases

General

Fortinet Enhances the Industry's Most Comprehensive Operational Technology Security Platform to Protect Cyber-Physical Systems

Fortinet Strengthens Its Top-Tier Unified SASE Solution with Acquisition of Enterprise Data Security Company Next DLP

Fortinet Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Juventus Football Club Announces Fortinet as Its Official Cybersecurity Partner

Fortinet Delivers Unmatched Flexibility and Simplicity with New Enhancements to Its Unified SASE Solution

Fortinet Opens New Company-Owned Innovation Hub in Chicago, Deepening its Global Reach and Commitment to Elevating Enterprise Customer Experiences Worldwide

Fortinet Honored as Winner of the 2024 SC Awards for Best Professional Certification Program

Fortinet Announces Progress Toward its Mission to Tackle the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage

Fortinet to Announce Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Fortinet is the Only Leader Positioned as Highest in Ability to Execute for the Fourth Consecutive Year in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SD-WAN

Appian Corporation - Class A Common Stock

Appian

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. - Class A Common Stock

CrowdStrike Holdings

CommVault Systems

Dolby Laboratories

JFrog

Gen Digital

GitLab

Monday.Com

Microsoft

N-able

ServiceNow

Oracle

OneStream

Palo Alto Networks

UiPath

Progress Software Corporation - Common Stock

Progress Software

Qualys

Rubrik

Rapid7

SentinelOne

Teradata

Tenable Holdings

Varonis Systems

Zscaler

Citigroup

Susquehanna

Scotiabank

Cantor Fitzgerald

Deutsche Bank

이들 10개 대형주는 8월 최고의 성과를 거두었다. 그것들이 당신의 포트폴리오에 있나요?
1. 어펌 홀딩스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>)의 주식은 8월에 66.58% 상승했다. 이는 강력한 4분기 실적과 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40630056" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">긍정적인 1분기 가이던스</a>를 발표한 후 발생한 일이다.
2. 카바 그룹(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>)의 주식이 34.99% 상승했다. 이 회사가 예상보다 좋은 2분기 실적을 발표하고, 애널리스트들이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40528470" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">주가 전망을 상향 조정</a>한 후 주가가 급등했다.
3. 포티넷(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>)의 주식은 34.11% 상승했다. 이는 강력한 2분기 실적과 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40599688" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">예상을 웃도는 가이던스</a>를 발표한 후 주가가 상승했다.
4. 누 홀딩스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>)의 주식이 29.95% 상승했다. 이 회사가 강력한 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40368174" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">2분기 실적</a>을 발표한 후 주가가 상승했다.
5. 켈라노바(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/K#NYSE">K</a>)의 주식이 29.91% 상승했다. 이 회사는 사모펀드 마즈(<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40364761" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mars</a>)에 주당 83.50달러에 인수되기로 계약을 체결했다.
6. 뉴타닉스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTNX#NASDAQ">NTNX</a>)의 주식이 28.96% 상승했다. 이 회사가 4분기 실적을 발표하고, 많은 애널리스트들이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40626089" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">주가 목표를 상향 조정</a>한 후 주가가 상승했다.
7. 아스펜 테크놀로지(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZPN#NASDAQ">AZPN</a>)의 주식이 28.64% 상승했다. 이 회사가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40226872" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">4분기 실적</a>이 예상보다 좋다고 발표한 후 주가가 상승했다.
8. 메르카도리브레(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>)의 주식은 28.37% 상승했다.
9. 쇼피파이(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>)의 주식이 27.33% 상승했다. 이 회사가 강력한 실적을 발표하고 여러 애널리스트들이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40268815" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">주가 목표를 수정</a>한 후 주가가 상승했다.
10. 스타벅스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>)의 주식이 25.91% 상승했다. 치폴레 멕시칸 그릴(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>)의 CEO이자 의장인 브라이언 니콜(Brian Niccol)이 9월 9일부터 스타벅스의 새로운 의장 겸 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40338228" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CEO로 임명</a>되었다.
또한 읽어보세요:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%ec%9d%b8%ed%85%94-%eb%aa%a8%eb%8d%94%eb%82%98-%ea%b7%b8%eb%a6%ac%ea%b3%a0-%eb%8b%ac%eb%9f%ac-%ec%a0%9c%eb%84%88%eb%9f%b4%ec%9d%80-8%ec%9b%94-%ec%b5%9c%ec%95%85%ec%9d%98-%ec%84%b1%ea%b3%bc%eb%a5%bc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">인텔, 모더나 그리고 달러 제너럴은 8월 최악 성과를 보여준 10개 대형주 중 일부</a></li>
</ul>
사진 출처: Shutterstock.
다른 트레이더들보다 30분 일찍 독점 시장 움직임 뉴스를 받아보세요 
Benzinga Pro의 14일 무료 체험을 통해 독점 뉴스 기사를 이용할 수 있어 수백만 명의 다른 트레이더보다 먼저 실행 가능한 거래 뉴스를 얻을 수 있습니다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?t=be2bewe5mibe3bz3&amp;utm_source=bz-kor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">여기를 클릭</a>하여 14일 무료 체험을 시작하세요.

8월에는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40648231/wall-street-poised-for-strong-start-as-inflation-data-looms-strategist-says-brace-for-volatile-fall">주식 시장이</a> 7월 중순 정점 이후 겪은 손실을 만회했으며, 이는 실적과 양호한 데이터가 반등에 도움이 되었다. 8월을 뒤로 보내면서 시장 성과를 더욱 폭넓게 측정하는 S&amp;P 500 지수의 상승주와 하락주를 살펴보겠다.
세 가지 추세: 이번 달의 거래는 세 가지 추세로 특징지어질 수 있다. 주식은 8월까지 약세를 이어갔고, S&amp;P 500은 글로벌 주식 시장의 붕괴와 동시에 8월 5일에 바닥을 쳤다. 엔화 강세로 인한 엔캐리 트레이드의 청산은 위험 회피를 부추겨 일본 증시를 급락시켰고 그 반향은 다른 곳에서도 뚜렷이 드러났다.
S&amp;P 500 지수는 공교롭게도 월요일이었던 8월 5일 장중 4.3% 하락했다. 이 붕괴는 1987년 10월의 블랙 먼데이 붕괴와 구별하기 위해 즉시 블랙 먼데이 2.0으로 명명되었다. 일반적으로 VIX라고 불리는 CBOE 변동성 지수는 하락하기 전 장중 65.73으로 두 배 이상 상승했다.
긍정적인 점은 S&amp;P 500이 오늘의 저점을 마감했고 종가까지 3% 정도 하락했다는 것이다.
연방공개시장위원회(FOMC)가 9월 회의에서 금리 인하를 시작할 것이라는 기대감을 강화한 수많은 촉매제 덕분에 시장은 8월 22일까지 저점에서 꾸준히 회복세를 보였다.
강력하고 빠른 회복으로 인해 트레이더들은 방어적인 태도를 취하게 되었고, 그 이후로 시장은 횡보세로 전환되었다.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-524474" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/31133559/image-325.png" sizes="(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/31133559/image-325.png 819w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/31133559/image-325-300x231.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/31133559/image-325-768x591.png 768w" alt="" width="819" height="630" /></figure>
출처: Yahoo Finance
8월 S&amp;P 500 지수는 2.28% 상승해 5,648.40으로 한 달을 마감했다. 이는 7월 16일 기록적인 종가인 5,667.20에서 조금 떨어진 수준이다.
참고: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-growth-stocks">현재 최고의 성장주</a>
상승 주식들: 2023년 초부터 광범위한 시장 상승세를 주도해 온 매그니피센트 7개 종목 중 어느 종목도 상위 10개 종목에 포함되지 않았다. 이 목록에는 크라우드스트라이크(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>)와 포티넷(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>)라는 두 개의 사이버 보안 회사가 포함되어 있다. 크라우드스트라이크는 7월 19일 이후 글로벌 IT 중단으로 인한 하락세에서 반등하고 있었다.
포티넷은 실적 발표 후 강력한 반등으로 도움을 받았다.
두 개의 가정용 및 개인 관리 제품 회사들도 포함되었으며, 커피 체인 스타벅스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>)는 경영 변화로 주가가 상승했다.
8월의 상위 10개 상승주는 다음과 같다:
<ul>
<li>포장 식품 회사 켈라노바(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/K#NYSE">K</a>) (+38.62%) (주로 비상장 마즈(Mars)의 인수 소문과 그에 따른 거래 확인으로 인해 상승세를 보임)</li>
<li>포티넷 (+32.17%)</li>
<li>스타벅스 (+26.52%)</li>
<li>엑슨 엔터프라이즈(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>) (+21.65%); (실적 발표 후 8월 7일에 주가가 상승함)</li>
<li>크로락스 컴퍼니(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLX#NYSE">CLX</a>) (+21.02%)</li>
<li>크라우드스트라이크(+19.54%)</li>
<li>켄뷰(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KVUE#NYSE">KVUE</a>) (+19.88%)</li>
<li>베스트 바이(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) (+16.04%)</li>
<li>아치 캐피털 그룹(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NYSE">ACGL</a>) (+18.07%)</li>
<li>프로그레시브 손해보험사(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) (+17.78%)</li>
</ul>
하락 주식들: S&amp;P 500 지수에 편입된 후 꿈을 꾸었던 인공 지능 서버 제조업체 슈퍼 마이크로 컴퓨터(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)는 공매도 보고서와 회사의 10-K 보고서 제출 지연으로 인해 급락했다. 펀더멘털 리스크를 안고 있는 인텔(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)도 이번 달 최악의 실적을 거뒀다.
몇몇 소매업체들이 8월 S&amp;P 500 하락주 10개 목록에 포함되었다.
8월의 하락 주식 10개는 다음과 같다:
<ul>
<li>슈퍼 마이크로(-37.62%)</li>
<li>모더나(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) (-35.08%)</li>
<li>달러 제너럴(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) (-31.08%)</li>
<li>인텔(-27.86%)</li>
<li>월그린스 부츠 얼라이언스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) (-20.19%)</li>
<li>달러 트리(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) (-19.02%)</li>
<li>찰스 리버 래보래토리즈 인터내셔널(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRL#NYSE">CRL</a>) (-18.99%)</li>
<li>에어비앤비(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>) (-15.94)</li>
<li>배스 앤 바디 웍스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>) (-15.80%)</li>
<li>엣시(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>) (-15.43%)</li>
</ul>
실적 반응으로 인해 인텔 및 모더나를 포함한 일부 주식에서 나타난 약세가 촉발되어 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40139012/moderna-stock-trading-lower-on-dismal-guidance-analysts-cuts-price-targets-noting-c">연간 전망을</a> 낮췄다.
연방준비제도(연준)가 9월 금리 인하를 거의 결정함에 따라 이러한 하락세를 보인 주식 중 일부, 특히 소매관련 주식이 반등할 수 있다.
<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro 데이터</a>에 따르면, S&amp;P 500 지수를 추적하는 상장지수펀드인 SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)는 금요일 0.95% 상승한 563.68달러로 마감했다.
다음 기사 읽기:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40594093/economist-peter-schiff-warns-fed-may-be-committing-mistake-by-lowering-rates-in-sep">경제학자 피터 쉬프, 연준이 9월에 금리를 인하하면 실수할 수 있다고 경고</a></li>
</ul>
Benzinga Pro의 독점 뉴스 및 도구로 더 많은 승리를 거두세요 
독점 속보 및 스캐너와 같은 Benzinga Pro의 강력한 도구 세트로 다른 트레이더보다 우위를 점하세요. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?t=be2bewe5mibe3bz3&amp;utm_source=bz-kor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">여기를 클릭</a>하여 14일 무료 체험을 시작하세요.

8월 S&P 500의 상위 상승주와 하락주: 매그 7종목은 빠지고, 사이버 보안 2종목 포함

이들 10개 대형주는 지난주 최고의 성과를 거두었다. 그것들이 당신의 포트폴리오에 있나요?
<ol>
<li>쇼피파이(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>)는 강력한 실적 보고서와 2024년 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40231028" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">3분기의 낙관적 전망</a>에 따라 주가가 41.15% 상승했다. 몇몇 분석가들은 주식의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40268815" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">목표 주가</a>를 수정했다.</li>
<li>팔란티어 테크놀로지스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)의 주식은 예상보다 좋은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40189435" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">실적을 발표하고 지침을 상향 조정</a>한 후 38.23% 급등했다. 또한 회사는 기밀 네트워크에 대한 향상된 분석 및 AI 서비스를 위해 마이크로소프트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)와의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40251032" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">파트너십</a>을 발표했다.</li>
<li>엑슨 엔터프라이즈(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>)의 주식은 예상보다 나은 2분기 실적을 보고하고 FY24 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40201221" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">매출 지침을 예상치보다 높인</a> 후 30.62% 급등했다. 많은 분석가들이 주식의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/axon/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">목표 주가</a>를 높였다.</li>
<li>포티넷(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>)의 주식은 회사가 분기별 실적을 보고하고 예상치를 상회하는 지침을 발표한 후 29.95% 상승했다. 많은 분석가들은 주식의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ftnt/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">목표 주가</a>를 높였다.</li>
<li>트레이드 데스크(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>)의 주가는 예상보다 나은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40290308" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2분기 재무 실적</a>과 강력한 3분기 매출 전망으로 28.63% 상승했다. 또한 몇몇 애널리스트들은 각각의 주식 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ttd/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">목표 주가</a>를 상향 조정했다.</li>
<li>나테라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>)의 주가는 예상보다 나은 2분기 재무 실적과 강력한 연간 매출 전망으로 지난 주 24.28% 상승했다. 몇몇 애널리스트들도 각자의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ntra/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">목표 주가</a>를 상향 조정했다.</li>
<li>샤크닌자(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SN#NYSE">SN</a>)의 주가는 최근 회사가 FY24 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40247206" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2분기 재무 결과</a>를 보고한 후 23.21% 급등했다.</li>
<li>질로우 그룹(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/Z#NASDAQ">Z</a>)의 주가는 예상보다 나은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40237128" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">분기 실적</a>에 힘입어 22.86% 상승했다.</li>
<li>아스펜 테크놀로지(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZPN#NASDAQ">AZPN</a>)의 주가는 회사가 4분기 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40226872" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">재무 실적</a>을 보고하고 강력한 지침을 발표한 후 20.99% 상승했다.</li>
<li>우버 테크놀로지스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NASDAQ">UBER</a>)의 주가는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40223273" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">예상보다 나은 분기</a> 실적을 발표한 뒤 20.73% 상승했다. 몇몇 분석가들은 주식에 대한 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40235721" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">목표 주가도</a> 상향 조정했다.</li>
</ol>
다음 읽기:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/08/40303623/warner-bros-airbnb-and-monster-beverage-are-among-top-10-large-cap-losers-last-week-aug-4-aug-10-a">워너 브라더스 및 에어비앤비는 지난주 최악의 성과를 보인 10개 대형주 중 일부 </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/08/40303623/warner-bros-airbnb-and-monster-beverage-are-among-top-10-large-cap-losers-last-week-aug-4-aug-10-a">(8월 4일 &#8211; 8월 10일)</a></li>
</ul>
썸네일 사진 제공: Shuttershock
Benzinga Pro의 독점 뉴스 및 도구로 더 많은 승리를 거두세요 
독점 속보 및 스캐너와 같은 Benzinga Pro의 강력한 도구 세트로 다른 트레이더보다 우위를 점하세요. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?t=be2bewe5mibe3bz3&amp;utm_source=bz-kor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">여기를 클릭</a>하여 14일 무료 체험을 시작하세요.

미국 주식시장은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/08/40223986/traders-resume-yen-dollar-carry-trade-as-bank-of-japan-pledges-no-rate-hikes-during-market-volatilit" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">일본은행(BOJ)</a>의 비둘기파적인 발언으로 인한 화요일 반등세를 이어가지 못하고 수요일 하락세로 마감했다.
S&amp;P 500 지수는 0.8% 하락했고 나스닥 지수는 1.2% 빠졌으며 다우존스 지수는 234포인트(0.6%) 하락했다.
iShares Russell 2000 ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>)가 추적한 소형주는 투자자들이 미국 경제 전망을 계속 평가함에 따라 1.4% 하락하여 가장 큰 타격을 입었다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">수요일 월가의 하락의 원인은?</h3>
투자자들은 10년 만기 미국 국채 경매에 큰 관심을 보이지 않았으며, 그 결과 수익률이 3.9%로, 경매 전 예상보다 상당히 높은 수준에 도달했다.
이보다 약한 수요는 최근 랠리가 정점을 찍었을 가능성을 시사한다. 또한, 블룸버그 데이터에 따르면 17개의 주요 기업이 총 318억 달러의 부채를 발행했으며, 이는 올해 미국 투자 등급 발행량 중 최대 규모이다.
투자자들은 여전히 9월에 연방준비제도(연준)가 50bp(베이시스포인트)의 금리 인하를 단행할 것이라는 기대를 가지고 있으며, 올해 총 100bp 이상의 금리 인하를 예상하고 있다.
시장 예상 확률에 따르면, 9월에 50bp 금리 인하가 이루어질 확률은 약 70%로, 화요일의 68%에서 소폭 상승했다.
CME 그룹의 페드워치(FedWatch) 도구에 따르면, 트레이더들은 연말까지 연방기금금리가 4.25-4.5% 범위에 있을 확률을 거의 60%로 보고 있으며, 나머지 40%는 4%-4.25% 범위에 있을 확률로 보고 있다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">수요일 마감시 주요 움직임</h3>
SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)가 모니터링하는 S&amp;P 500의 주요 상승 3종목은 다음과 같다.
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes">
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>회사명</td>
<td>변동률</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>포티넷 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>)</td>
<td>25.30%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>엑슨 엔터프라이즈 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>)</td>
<td>18.39%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>글로벌 페이먼츠 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPN#NYSE">GPN</a>)</td>
<td>6.92%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
주요 하락 3종목은 다음과 같다:
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes">
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>슈퍼 마이크로 컴퓨터 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)</td>
<td>20.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>에어비앤비 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>)</td>
<td>13.38%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>찰스 리버 래보래토리즈 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRL#NYSE">CRL</a>)</td>
<td>12.60%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Bear market illustration generated using artificial intelligence via Dall-E.
Benzinga Pro의 독점 뉴스 및 도구로 더 많은 승리를 거두세요 
독점 속보 및 스캐너와 같은 Benzinga Pro의 강력한 도구 세트로 다른 트레이더보다 우위를 점하세요. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?t=be2bewe5mibe3bz3&amp;utm_source=bz-kor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">여기를 클릭</a>하여 14일 무료 체험을 시작하세요.

Small Cap

Economics

월스트리트는 위험 심리의 위축으로 수요일 하락 마감: 소형주가 가장 큰 타격

사이버 보안 회사 포티넷(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>)은 화요일 시장 마감 후 2분기 재무 결과를 발표한 후 주가가 16% 이상 급등했다. 이번 분기의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/08/g40201464/fortinet-reports-second-quarter-2024-financial-results" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">주요 수치</a>는 다음과 같다.
2분기 실적: 포티넷의 2분기 매출은 전년 동기 대비 11% 증가한 14억 3천만 달러로, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">컨센서스 예상치</a>인 14억 3천만 달러를 넘어섰다.
이 회사는 2분기 조정 이익을 주당 57센트로 보고했는데, 이는 분석가 추정치인 주당 41센트를 뛰어넘는 수치이다.
포티넷은 제품 매출이 전년 대비 4.4% 감소한 반면, 서비스 매출은 19.8% 증가했다고 밝혔다. 청구액은 전년도 분기에 비해 변동이 없었다. 해당 분기 동안 영업 현금 흐름은 3억 4,200만 달러, 잉여 현금 흐름은 총 3억 1,890만 달러를 기록했다.
포티넷의 창립자, 이사장 겸 CEO인 켄 셰(Ken Xie)는 "2분기에는 비GAAP 영업 마진이 전년 동기 대비 820bp(베이시스포인트) 증가하여 회사 최고 기록인 35.1%를 기록하고 청구서와 매출이 각각의 지침 범위의 최고 수준에 도달하면서 성장과 수익성의 균형을 성공적으로 이루었다"고 말했다.
전망: 포티넷은 3분기 매출이 추정치 14억 3천만 달러 대비 14억 4,500만~15억 5,000만 달러에 이를 것으로 예상하고 있다. 이 회사는 3분기 조정 이익이 주당 41센트 추정치에 비해 주당 56센트에서 58센트 사이가 될 것으로 예상하고 있다.
포티넷은 2024년 매출이 추정치 57억 9,400만 ​​달러 대비 58억~59억 달러에 이를 것으로 예상하고 있다. 이 회사는 연간 조정 이익이 주당 1.76달러인 추정치에 비해 주당 2.13달러에서 2.19달러 사이가 될 것으로 예상하고 있다.
"우리는 빠르게 성장하는 통합 SASE 및 보안 운영 시장에 투자하는 동시에 보안 네트워킹 시장 점유율을 확보하기 위한 전략을 계속 실행하고 있다. 우리는 가트너 매직 쿼드런트(Gartner Magic Quadrant)의 단일 공급업체 SASE 부문에서 유일하게 5개의 네트워크 보안 매직 쿼드런트 보고서에서도 인정받은 공급업체이기 때문에 SASE 리더로 부상할 것으로 기대한다"고 셰가 말했다.
FTNT 주가 움직임: 화요일 애프터마켓에서 포티넷의 주가는 16.47% 하락한 65.00달러를 기록했다.
사진: 셔터스톡
Benzinga Pro의 독점 뉴스 및 도구로 더 많은 승리를 거두세요 
독점 속보 및 스캐너와 같은 Benzinga Pro의 강력한 도구 세트로 다른 트레이더보다 우위를 점하세요. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?t=be2bewe5mibe3bz3&amp;utm_source=bz-kor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">여기를 클릭</a>하여 14일 무료 체험을 시작하세요.

Guidance

After-Hours Center

포티넷: 2분기 매출 및 EPS 예상 상회, 강력한 가이던스로 주가 16% 이상 급등

합병 및 통합에 대한 수요가 명배한 가운데, 사이버 보안 위협이 더욱 빈번해지고 심각해짐에 따라 기업들과 정부들은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cybersecurity">그들의 방어책을 강화할 수밖에 없다</a>.
대규모 IT 기업들과 사모펀드 투자자들이 사이버 보안 전문가들을 확보함에 따라 이 산업은 상당한 성장과 변화를 맞이할 준비가 되어 있다. 구글의 위즈(Wiz) 인수는 이러한 방향으로 나아가는 중요한 단계이며, 사이버 보안 거대 기업들이 현장을 장악하고 더욱 강력하고 통합된 보호 솔루션을 제공하는 미래를 예고하고 있다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">구글의 위즈 인수가 업계의 합병 파장을 촉발</h2>
구글의 모회사인 알파벳(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)의 230억 달러 규모의 위즈 인수는 사이버 보안 환경을 뒤흔들며 대규모 통합 물결의 시작을 예고하고 있다.
위즈의 CEO인 아사프 라파포트(Assaf Rappaport)는 포춘 브레인스톰 테크(Fortune Brainstorm Tech) 컨퍼런스에서 연설하면서 이러한 움직임의 필요성을 강조했다. 라파포트는 &#8220;무엇보다도 보안 시장의 통합이 정말 필요하다고 생각한다&#8221;라고 말했다. 그는 시장의 세분화된 성격을 지적하고 M&amp;A(인수 및 합병) 활동이 이제 막 활발해지기 시작했다고 예측했다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">소니와 MGM, 사이버 보안 분야로의 투자 확대 지속</h2>
기업 재무분석사협회(CFA)의 최신 데이터는 이러한 추세를 뒷받침한다. IT 서비스 M&amp;A 활동에 관한 CFA의 2024년 2분기 <a href="https://www.channele2e.com/news/cybersecurity-consolidation-it-services-driving-robust-ma-in-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">보고서</a>는 사이버 보안 솔루션에 대한 수요가 폭발적으로 증가하고 있음을 강조한다.
CFA의 매니징 디렉터인 존 홀랜드(John Holland)는 "자본은 항상 성장 기회를 찾고 있다. 사이버 보안 솔루션 제공업체들은 투자자들에게 엄청난 성장 잠재력을 제공한다"고 말했다. 그는 기업 주체들과 정부들 모두에 경각심을 불러일으킨 악명 높은 소니 해킹을 상기하고, 사이버 보안에 대한 투자를 지속적으로 유도하는 최근 MGM 해킹과 같은 지속적인 사건들을 언급했다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">링크는 &#8216;빅 5는 더 커질 것&#8217;이라고 주장</h2>
하이타워 어드바이저(Hightower Advisors)의 최고 투자 전략가인 스테파니 링크(Stephanie Link)는 구글의 움직임을 시작에 불과하다고 보고 있다. &#8220;구글의 위즈 결정은 대규모 M&amp;A의 빙산의 일각에 불과하다. 빅 5는 점점 더 커질 것이다&#8221;라고 그녀는 팔로알토 네트웍스(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/panw" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for PANW">PANW</a>), 크라우드스트라이크 홀딩스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>), Z스케일러(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>), 클라우드플레어(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NYSE">NET</a>), 포티넷(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>)와 같은 주요 기업들을 언급하며 말했다.
링크는 또한 시장의 잠재력을 강조하며, 2030년까지 총 주소 가능한 시장이 2조 달러 이상에 이를 것으로 전망했다. 그녀는 &#8220;최고 기술책임자(CTO)들은 비즈니스를 안전하게 지키기 위해 AI와 사이버 보안에 지출을 집중할 수밖에 없다&#8221;고 덧붙이며, 여러 공급업체들에서 더 통합된 솔루션으로의 전환을 언급했다.
이 통합 물결은 사이버 보안 방어를 강화하기 위한 전략적 M&amp;A의 더 넓은 추세를 반영한다. 기업들과 정부들이 점점 더 정교해지는 사이버 위협에 직면함에 따라, 업계는 포괄적인 보안 솔루션을 제공할 수 있는 더 적고 강력한 플레이어들로 진화하고 있다.
구글의 위즈 인수는 이러한 변화를 명확히 나타내며, 디지털 시대의 증가하는 요구를 충족시키기 위해 향상된 기능과 간소화된 서비스를 약속한다.
사진: 셔터스톡
Benzinga Pro의 독점 뉴스 및 도구로 더 많은 승리를 거두세요 
독점 속보 및 스캐너와 같은 Benzinga Pro의 강력한 도구 세트로 다른 트레이더보다 우위를 점하세요. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?t=be2bewe5mibe3bz3&amp;utm_source=bz-kor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">여기를 클릭</a>하여 14일 무료 체험을 시작하세요.

Analyst Color

Long Ideas

GOOG

GOOGL

사이버 보안 시장은 2030년까지 2조 달러로 성장 전망: 빅 5는 '더욱 커질 것', 전문가

포티넷(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>)는 목요일 시장 마감 후 1분기 재무 결과를 발표했다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/05/g38597088/fortinet-reports-first-quarter-2024-financial-results" target="_blank" rel="noopener">여기</a>에 자세한 내용이 있다.
포티넷은 분기별 주당 순이익을 43센트로 보고했는데, 이는 애널리스트들의 예상치인 38센트를 웃도는 수치이다.
분기별 매출은 전년 동기 대비 6.97% 증가한 13억 5천만 달러로 분석가 합의 추정치인 13억 3,800만 달러를 넘어섰다.
제품 매출은 전년 동기 대비 18.3% 감소한 4억 890만 달러를 기록했으며, 서비스 매출은 24% 증가한 9억 4440만 달러를 기록했다.
1분기 총 청구액은 14억 1천만 달러로, 2023년 같은 분기 15억 달러에 비해 6.4% 감소했다.
포티넷의 최고경영자(CEO)인 켄 셰(Ken Xie)는 &#8220;빠르게 성장하는 통합(Unified) SASE 및 보안 운영(Security Operations) 시장을 활용하는 동시에 보안 네트워킹(Secure Networking)에서 시장 점유율을 지속적으로 확보하기 위해, 우리는 규모, 시장 진출 역량, 고객 우선주의 및 엔지니어링 전문성을 활용하기 위해 6개월 전에 발표한 전략을 부지런히 실행하고 있다,&#8221;고 말했다.
&#8220;우리는 통합 SASE 제품이 업계에서 가장 포괄적이라고 믿으며, 네트워킹과 보안의 융합, AI 혁신의 역사, FortiOS 운영 체제 전반에 걸쳐 제품을 통합하는 능력과 전문 지식을 활용하여 세 가지 핵심 성장 영역을 주도할 수 있는 좋은 위치에 있다.&#8221;
전망 (Outlook): 포티넷은 2분기 조정 이익이 주당 39센트~41센트를 예상하여 예상치 40센트와 비교된다. 그리고 매출은 추정치 13억 9,400만 달러 대비 13억 7,500만~14억 3,500만 달러에 이를 것으로 전망한다.
포티넷은 2024년 연간 이익이 주당 1.73~1.79달러로 전망하는데, 이는 예상치 1.71달러를 상회한다. 반면 매출은  추정치 57억 8,300만 달러 대비 57억 4,500만~58억 4,500만 달러로 예상한다.
관련 기사: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38595976/rivian-automotive-receives-827m-incentive-package-whats-going-on-with-rivian-stock" target="_blank" rel="noopener">리비안 오토모티브, 8.27억 달러의 인센티브 패키지 수령</a>
Z스케일러(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/zs" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for ZS">ZS</a>), 크라우드스트라이크(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/crwd" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for CRWD">CRWD</a>) 및 센티넬원(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/s" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for S">S</a>)를 포함한 다른 사이버 보안 회사들의 주가는 목요일 이 실적 발표 이후 시간외 거래에서 포티넷에 동조하여 하락했다.
FTNT 주가 움직임: 포티넷의 주식은 시간외 거래에서 7.98% 하락한 60.00달러에 거래되었다.
이미지: 셔터스톡

사이버 보안 기업 포티넷: 1분기 제품 매출/청구액 감소 및 약한 연간 이익 전망에 주가 급락

2024년 1분기는 대부분의 자산 클래스에게는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/24/03/37994542/gold-prices-rise-to-all-time-highs-mark-best-month-in-4-years-mining-stocks-rally-as-traders-ant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">대성공이었다</a>. 이러한 강세는 상슨의 지속가능성에 대한 투자자들의 우려를 불러일으켰다. 
이 자산 클래스들의 파티는 언제까지 이어질 것인가? 오버보팅된 시장에 투자하는 데 포함되는 위험은 무엇인가? Benzinga는 이번 랠리가 어떻게 이루어졌는지, 그리고 근거 리스크와 비슷한 기회에 집중해 애널리스트와 경제학자들의 견해를 정리했다.
주식 시장 &#8211; 부진에서 강세로: 주식시장은 새해에 회복세로 출발했는데, 2023년의 급등세가 이어질 것이란 우려가 있었다. 그러나 작년의 힘이 이어졌으며, 이를 통해 회의론이 무너지고 주식시장이 새로운 최고점을 찍었다. 
1분기 동안 S&amp;P 500 지수는 종가 및 일중거래 기록 최고점을 기록했다. 블루칩 주식들도 이러한 성과를 반영하며 다우존스산업평균지수(Dow Jones Industrial Average)는 1분기를 새로운 기록으로 마감했다. 
기술주는 다시 한번 AI 붐을 이끌었으며, 이로 인해 다양한 크기의 회사들은 이익을 창출했다. 그러나 기술주 중심의 나스닥종합지수는 기간 내 상승세 중 일부 이유로 쿼터 말부근 몇몇 이익 실현을 위한 이유로 레코드 피크에 도달하지 못했다. 
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="650" height="450" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/28222154/newplot-7.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-269973" style="width:546px;height:auto" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/28222154/newplot-7.jpeg 650w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/28222154/newplot-7-300x208.jpeg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /></figure>
 출처: Benzinga 
이번 랠리의 더욱 마음이 편한 측면은 2023년과는 다르게 기술주가 아닌 다른 부문에서 더 많은 참여가 이루어졌다는 점이다. 
LPL Financial의 주요 기술 전문가인 아담 턴퀴스트(Adam Turnquist)는 최근 노트에서 S&amp;P 500 지수의 강세 추세가 참여와 순환적 리더십에 의해 지지받고 있다고 말했다. &#8220;종업원들, 금융기업 및 자원은 주로 메가캡스와 AI 열광으로 인해 거의 주목받지 못했던 매력적인 회전을 입증하는 증거를 제시했다&#8221;고 그는 말했다. 
참고 자료:<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-start-investing-in-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">주식 초보자 투자 가이드</a>
기간 초반에 AI의 낙관적인 전망은 실리콘엔엔딩 일부 주식의 상승을 견인했는데, Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) 및 Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)와 같은 기업이 올해 강세를 표명했다. 후반에는 이러한 주식들이 연방준비제도(Fed)의 금리 인하에 대한 경향을 반영하면서 다음과 같은 지지를 받았다.
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes">
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>현재 수준</td>
<td>분기 내 변동</td>
<td>2023년 성과</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>나스닥종합지수</td>
<td>16,379.46</td>
<td>+9.11%</td>
<td>+43.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,254.35&#x2A;</td>
<td>+10.16%</td>
<td>+24.23%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>다우존스산업평균지수</td>
<td>39,807.37&#x2A;</td>
<td>+5.62%</td>
<td>+13.70%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>러셀 2000지수</td>
<td>2,114.35</td>
<td>+4.31%</td>
<td>+15.09%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">참고: &#x2A; 레코드 종가</figcaption></figure>
이번 분기 S&amp;P 500에서 가장 성과가 좋은 5개 중 3개는 반도체 부문에 속하는 기업들이다. 이는 AI가 이 부문에 주어진 동력을 과시하는 증거로 이어졌다. 이 목록의 선두를 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/03/37440459/palantir-misses-out-super-micro-computer-makes-the-cut-what-investors-should-know-about-s-p-500-" rel="noopener">S&amp;P 500 데뷔자인</a> Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)가 차지했는데, 이 회사는 올해 들어 255% 이상의 수익을 창출했다. 다른 회사들은 다음과 같다: 
<ul>
<li>Nvidia (+83%)</li>
<li>Constellation Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NYSE">CEG</a>): +58%</li>
<li>Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>): +41%</li>
<li>Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>): +38%</li>
</ul>
한편, 부정적인 뉴스를 받은 기업들은 S&amp;P 500 종목 중 가장 나쁜 실적을 기록했다. 이 분기 동안에는 우리의 분기에 대한 보고서에서 여기서 29%와 26% 감소했다.
종합선물시장의 불황으로 인해 Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)와 Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)는 부정적인 헤드라인에 타격을 입었는데 소프트웨어 수요의 하락과 공급 측면의 병목 현상, 항공기 안전에 대한 우려 때문이었다..
 차터 커뮤니케이션 (바이커스: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>), 거래 플랫폼 제공업체 MarketAxess Holdings Inc.(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKTX#NASDAQ">MKTX</a>) 및 의료 및 전문 보험 상품 제조업체 Humana, Inc.(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>)는 이번 분기 성능이 가장 나쁜 몇 가지 기업 중 하나로 선정되었다.
금의 눈부신 성과: 달러의 약세로 인해 금은 22년 만에 최고의 경기 침체를 기록했다. 또한 이에 따라 이는 현재 3월에 22년째로 최고의 경제지표를 나타냈다. 금은 미국 달러화에 역반비례하는 관계를 갖고 있기 때문에 이러한 경제지표에 의해 영향을 받게된다. 
1분기에는 금 선물이 종가를 기록한 2,254.80달러로, 이에 대한 기록적인 눈부시는 최고점으로 마무리 되었다. 
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes">
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Current Level</td>
<td>QTD Change</td>
<td>2023 Performance</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gold futures (Price/troy once)</td>
<td>2,254.80&#x2A;</td>
<td>+8.83%</td>
<td>+13.45%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">참고: &#x2A; 레코드 종가</figcaption></figure>
비트코인의 강세: 단순히 증권거래를 24시간 동안 할 수 있다는 이유로, 분기가 끝나기 전에는 세션을 더 진행할 수 있다. 
SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)의 투자 수익률을 통해 세 가지 자산 클래스의 투자 수익률을 비교하는 방식으로, 비트코인이 투자자들에게 가장 좋은 선택이 되었다는 것을 확인할 수 있다. 이번 연도 초에 투자한 1,000달러의 가치는 현재 1,673.84달러로, 이는 67.38%의 성과를 보여주고 있다. 
이번 년도 초에 각각의 1,000달러가 투자된 자산종목들은 현재 다음과 같은 가치를 보여주고 있다.
<figure class="wp-block-table">
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>자산</th>
<th>초기 투자</th>
<th>현재 가치</th>
<th>수익률</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SPY</td>
<td>1,000달러</td>
<td>1,103.90달러</td>
<td>10.39%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>금</td>
<td>1,000달러</td>
<td>1,080.40달러</td>
<td>8.04%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>비트코인</td>
<td>1,000달러</td>
<td>1,673.84달러</td>
<td>67.38%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
미래의 방향 금융 시장의 주요 추진 기구로 분석가들은 향후 이번년도 안으로 이러한 랠리가 지속될 것으로 예상하고 있다. 그러나 미국의 소비자물가지수(CPI), 개인소비지출지수(PCE), GDP 성장, 논피닐 근로자 수, 10년 만기 미국 국채 수익률과 같은 경제 지표들은 투자자들에게 중요한 역할을 할 것으로 예상된다. 
블루칩 데일리 트렌드 리포트(Blue Chip Daily Trend Report)의 주요 기술 전문가인 래리 텐타렐리(Larry Tentarelli)는 Benzinga와의 만남에서 이러한 주요 지표들이 시장의 결과에 미칠 영향에 대해 강조했다. 그는 또한 미국 연방준비제도(Fed)의 행동이 시장에 미칠 가장 큰 영향으로 보고했다. 
앨리언츠 투자 관리(Allianz Investment Management)의 시니어 투자 전략가인 찰리 립리(Charlie Ripley)는 텐타렐리와 동의했다. 그는 시장에 미칠 가장 큰 영향은 연방준비제도(Fed)의 행동이라고 강조했다. &#8220;연방준비제도의 현재 입장은 올해 내 3차례의 금리 인하를 추구한다는 것이지만, 인플레이션 지표들이 점차 안정되어 있는 것 같다면 그들의 선은 금방 바뀔 수 있다&#8221;고 그는 말했다. 리플리는 이후에 집중리스크를 대비했다. 이번 년도에 연방준비제도와 어떠한 인플레이션 지표들 사이의 상관관계가 있을지에 대해 주목할 것으로 예상하고 있다. 
텐

Cryptocurrency

Education

Commodities

$BTC

이번 분기에 비트코인, 골드 또는 S&P 500 중 어느 것이 당신을 더 부유하게 했나요? 이러한 자산 클래스에 투자된 $1000은 얼마의 수익을 가져왔을까요?

Comments

Fortinet

뉴스

에 대한 최신 뉴스 Fortinet (NASDAQ:FTNT) 주식

일요일, 9월 08, 2024

토요일, 8월 31, 2024

일요일, 8월 11, 2024

수요일, 8월 07, 2024

토요일, 7월 20, 2024

금요일, 5월 03, 2024

금요일, 3월 29, 2024

사람들이 또한 지켜본다

뉴스

파트너 / 기고자

벤징가 글로벌