NASDAQ:FORTY Formula Systems (1985) (FORTY) Stock Price, News & Analysis $139.05 -5.43 (-3.76%) As of 05/22/2026 01:28 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOwnershipShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About Formula Systems (1985) Stock (NASDAQ:FORTY) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Formula Systems (1985) alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$133.37▼$139.0550-Day Range$110.28▼$148.2052-Week Range$97.50▼$190.56Volume1,430 shsAverage Volume386 shsMarket Capitalization$2.13 billionP/E Ratio3.63Dividend Yield1.06%Price TargetN/AConsensus RatingHold Company Overview Formula Systems (1985) Ltd is an Israeli publicly traded holding company specializing in the software and information technology sectors. Founded in 1985 and listed on NASDAQ under the ticker FORTY, the company focuses on acquiring, investing in and developing independent software firms. Its core mission is to foster innovation in enterprise software, cybersecurity and digital transformation solutions. The company’s principal activities center on holding controlling and significant equity stakes in several market-leading software enterprises. Among its notable subsidiaries and investees are Sapiens International, a provider of software solutions for the insurance and financial services industries; Magic Software Enterprises, which offers integration platforms and application development tools; and Covrware, a specialist in data protection and ransomware defense. These companies deliver a range of products including policy administration systems, low-code application platforms, cybersecurity appliances and cloud-native integration services. Formula Systems serves a global customer base, with operations and sales offices in Israel, North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. By leveraging shared R&D resources, best practices in corporate governance and cross-company sales channels, the group seeks to drive revenue growth and operational efficiencies across its portfolio. The company’s partnerships with industry leaders and its focus on scalable, cloud-enabled solutions position it to address evolving enterprise IT demands. Governed by an experienced board of directors and a seasoned executive management team, Formula Systems benefits from close ties to Israel’s high-tech ecosystem and the broader international software community. Through strategic investments and active oversight, the company aims to deliver long-term value by supporting innovation, expanding market reach and reinforcing the competitive profiles of its technology businesses.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Formula Systems (1985) Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks49th Percentile Overall ScoreFORTY MarketRank™: Formula Systems (1985) scored higher than 49% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 486th out of 624 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion1.2 / 5Analyst RatingHold Consensus RatingFormula Systems (1985) has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageFormula Systems (1985) has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Formula Systems (1985)'s stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.3 / 5Proj. Earnings GrowthN/A Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Formula Systems (1985) is 3.63, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.79.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Formula Systems (1985) is 3.63, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 170.15.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFormula Systems (1985) has a P/B Ratio of 1.20. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Short Interest5.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted0.00% of the float of Formula Systems (1985) has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverFormula Systems (1985) has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.06, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Formula Systems (1985) has recently decreased by 84.17%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Dividend1.7 / 5Dividend StrengthWeak Dividend YieldFormula Systems (1985) pays a meaningful dividend of 1.06%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthFormula Systems (1985) does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Formula Systems (1985) is 3.87%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Read more about Formula Systems (1985)'s dividend. News and Social Media3.5 / 5News SentimentN/A News SentimentFormula Systems (1985) has a news sentiment score of 0.67. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.52 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Formula Systems (1985) this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search Interest1 people have searched for FORTY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat Follows1 people have added Formula Systems (1985) to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Company Ownership1.1 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Formula Systems (1985) insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders23.30% of the stock of Formula Systems (1985) is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions34.76% of the stock of Formula Systems (1985) is held by institutions.Read more about Formula Systems (1985)'s insider trading history. Receive FORTY Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Formula Systems (1985) and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. 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The full documentary, Investigating Project Prophet, is now live.May 24 at 1:00 AM | Porter & Company (Ad)Formula Systems Announces Special Cash Dividend of $13.045 per ShareMay 14, 2026 | quiverquant.comQFormula Systems Declares a Special Cash Dividend of $200 Million, or $13.045 Per Share, for Year 2025May 14, 2026 | globenewswire.comFormula Systems Announces $200 Million Special Dividend on 2025 ResultsMay 14, 2026 | tipranks.comFormula Systems Delays 2025 Annual 20-F FilingApril 30, 2026 | tipranks.comFormula Systems (1985) Ltd.: Formula Systems Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial ResultsMarch 27, 2026 | finanznachrichten.deSee More Headlines FORTY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have FORTY shares performed this year? Formula Systems (1985)'s stock was trading at $173.0440 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, FORTY stock has decreased by 19.6% and is now trading at $139.05. How were Formula Systems (1985)'s earnings last quarter? Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. (NASDAQ:FORTY) posted its earnings results on Thursday, November, 20th. The technology company reported $0.73 EPS for the quarter. The technology company had revenue of $696.64 million for the quarter. Formula Systems (1985) had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.25% and a net margin of 20.89%. Who are Formula Systems (1985)'s major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Formula Systems (1985) include Altshuler Shaham Ltd (0.05%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.02%) and Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC (0.01%). How do I buy shares of Formula Systems (1985)? Shares of FORTY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Company Calendar Last Earnings11/20/2025Record date for 6/15 Dividend5/22/2026Ex-Dividend for 6/15 Dividend5/22/2026Today5/24/2026Dividend Payable6/15/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Red Zone (3m+) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 FORTY's financial health is in the Red zone, according to TradeSmith. FORTY has been in this zone for over 3 months. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorComputer and Technology Industry COMP - SERVICES Sub-IndustryComputer Software Current SymbolNASDAQ:FORTY CIK1045986 Webwww.formulasystems.com Phone(723) 538-9389Fax972-3538-9645Employees22,720Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$38.29 Trailing P/E Ratio3.63 Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$606.48 million Net Margins20.89% Pretax Margin5.71% Return on Equity3.25% Return on Assets1.53% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.11 Current Ratio1.63 Quick Ratio1.61 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.63 billion Price / Sales0.81 Cash Flow$12.33 per share Price / Cash Flow11.28 Book Value$115.95 per share Price / Book1.20Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares15,330,000Free Float11,758,000Market Cap$2.13 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.17 The 10 Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2026Discover the 10 Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2026 and secure reliable income in uncertain markets. 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