Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Check Point (CHKP), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended June 2025.
Check Point's strong balance sheet, high margins, and aggressive buybacks underpin my Buy rating and $245 target, offering a 10% upside. The shift to cloud and subscriptions is crucial for future growth, with Quantum Force and recurring revenue driving stability amid fierce competition. Valuation multiples lag peers despite robust free cash flow and operational discipline; market re-rating is likely if growth accelerates or sentiment shifts.
Check Point benefits from strong industry and geographic tailwinds, outperforming both cybersecurity and Israeli ETFs year-to-date. Recent earnings beat expectations, and the forward outlook is bullish, with accelerating sales and EPS growth amid rising digital security demand. Valuation remains attractive, with a sector-median P/E suggesting over 10% upside, despite some concerns about competition and operating expenses.
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Check Point (CHKP) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP -2.59%) may not be as popular as some of its peers in the cybersecurity industry, but its stock has delivered a resilient performance so far this year.
Strong demand for the Quantum Force appliances, fueled by refresh cycles and new projects, drives CHKP's Q1 sales higher.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 23, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Kip Meintzer - Global Head, Investor Relations Nadav Zafrir - Chief Executive Officer Roei Golan - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Robbie Owens - Piper Sandler Joseph Gallo - Jefferies Adam Tindle - Raymond James Brian Essex - J.P.
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Check Point (CHKP) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Check Point Software (CHKP) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.21 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.19 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.04 per share a year ago.
Looking beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Check Point (CHKP), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended March 2025.