Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. develops, markets, and supports a range of products and services for IT security worldwide. The company offers a portfolio of network and gateway solutions, management solutions, and data and endpoint security solutions. It provides Check Point Infinity Architecture, a cyber security architecture that protects against 5th generation mega cyber-attacks across various networks, endpoint, cloud, and mobile; security gateways from platforms for small business and small office locations, high end and high demanding data centers, and perimeter environments; and Check Point SandBlast family for threat prevention and zero-day protections. The company also offers Check Point CloudGuard cloud security product that delivers threat prevention security for enterprise cloud networks, data, and applications; Check Point SandBlast Mobile for mobile security in iOS and Android devices; and Check Point Security Management, which offers security management through a single console that streamlines security operations and provides visibility into policy administration and threat analysis. In addition, the company provides technical customer support programs and plans; professional services in implementing, upgrading, and optimizing Check Point products comprising design planning and security implementation; and certification and educational training services. It sells its products and services to enterprises, service providers, small and medium sized businesses, and consumers through a network of channel partners, such as distributors, resellers, system integrators, original equipment manufacturers, and managed security service providers. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Prepackaged software
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
Phone972-3753-4555
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.92 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees2,064
Next Earnings DateN/A
OptionableOptionable
Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ:CHKP) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Check Point Software Technologies' stock symbol?
Check Point Software Technologies trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "CHKP."
How were Check Point Software Technologies' earnings last quarter?
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April, 18th. The technology company reported $1.32 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $1.31 by $0.01. The technology company earned $471.83 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $471.16 million. Check Point Software Technologies had a net margin of 42.85% and a return on equity of 22.77%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 4.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.30 earnings per share. View Check Point Software Technologies' Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for CHKP?
21 analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Check Point Software Technologies' stock. Their forecasts range from $99.00 to $145.00. On average, they expect Check Point Software Technologies' stock price to reach $120.1667 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 0.1% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Check Point Software Technologies.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Check Point Software Technologies?
21 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Check Point Software Technologies in the last year. There are currently 16 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Check Point Software Technologies.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Check Point Software Technologies stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Check Point Software Technologies stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Check Point is benefiting from strong growth in security subscriptions, driven by strong demand for cloud, mobile and zero-day advanced threat prevention technologies. The company’s focus on enhancing mobile capabilities is helping it tap greater opportunities. Acquisitions have helped it in broadening its portfolio and enter newer market, which has eventually driven its revenues. However, Check Point expects first-quarter 2019 margins to be under pressure due to the expenses for Dome9 buyout, and the recent buyout of ForceNock. The company derives a significant portion of total sales from the 10 biggest distributors, giving rise to the risk of customer concentration. Intensifying competition in the cybersecurity market is a concern. Shares have underperformed the industry in the past year." (4/11/2019)
- 2. Evercore ISI analysts commented, "We continue to believe, however, growth is likely to be muted in 2019 as evidenced by the ~4% y/y revenue guidance (but likely higher billings growth). Further, management was clear that they intend to continue investing in S&M during 2019, both internally in the form of headcount but also to support partners. This is expected to lead to ~300bps of margin compression for the year." (1/31/2019)
Has Check Point Software Technologies been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about CHKP stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, InfoTrie Sentiment reports. The research firm identifies negative and positive news coverage by monitoring more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Check Point Software Technologies earned a daily sentiment score of 2.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media stories about the technology company a news buzz of 2.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is very unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near future.
Who are some of Check Point Software Technologies' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Check Point Software Technologies include VMware (VMW), Intuit (INTU), ServiceNow (NOW), Dassault Systemes (DASTY), Autodesk (ADSK), Activision Blizzard (ATVI), Square (SQ), Electronic Arts (EA), Shopify (SHOP), Splunk (SPLK), Veeva Systems (VEEV), CA (CA), Cadence Design Systems (CDNS), Synopsys (SNPS) and SS&C Technologies (SSNC).
What other stocks do shareholders of Check Point Software Technologies own?
Who are Check Point Software Technologies' key executives?
Check Point Software Technologies' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Gil Shwed, Founder, CEO & Director (Age 50)
- Ms. Tal Payne, CFO & COO (Age 47)
- Mr. Marius Nacht M.S., Co-Founder & Non-Exec. Chairman
- Mr. Kip E. Meintzer, Head of Global Investor Relations
- Mr. John Slavitt, Gen. Counsel
Who are Check Point Software Technologies' major shareholders?
Check Point Software Technologies' stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. (0.07%), Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. (0.06%), BTIM Corp. (0.05%), Mcrae Capital Management Inc. (0.04%), Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. (0.04%) and Eqis Capital Management Inc. (0.02%).
Which major investors are selling Check Point Software Technologies stock?
CHKP stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Manning & Napier Group LLC, First National Bank of Mount Dora Trust Investment Services, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc., Mcrae Capital Management Inc., Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc., Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd., Fulton Bank N.A. and Huntington National Bank.
Which major investors are buying Check Point Software Technologies stock?
CHKP stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BTIM Corp., Allred Capital Management LLC, XR Securities LLC, Wedbush Securities Inc., Aries Wealth Management, Harvest Investment Services LLC, Private Trust Co. NA and Dynamic Advisor Solutions LLC.
How do I buy shares of Check Point Software Technologies?
Shares of CHKP can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Check Point Software Technologies' stock price today?
One share of CHKP stock can currently be purchased for approximately $119.99.
How big of a company is Check Point Software Technologies?
Check Point Software Technologies has a market capitalization of $19.61 billion and generates $1.92 billion in revenue each year. The technology company earns $821.30 million in net income (profit) each year or $5.21 on an earnings per share basis. Check Point Software Technologies employs 2,064 workers across the globe.
What is Check Point Software Technologies' official website?
How can I contact Check Point Software Technologies?
Check Point Software Technologies' mailing address is 5 HA` SOLELIM STREET, TEL AVIV ISRAEL L3, 94070. The technology company can be reached via phone at 972-3753-4555 or via email at [email protected]
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