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Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$122.97 -4.16 (-3.27%)
Closing price 08/3/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$123.35 +0.38 (+0.31%)
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Check Point Software Technologies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
18
Buy
9

Based on 28 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Check Point Software Technologies in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 28 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 18 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for CHKP.

Consensus Price Target

$149.67
21.71% Upside
According to the 28 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Check Point Software Technologies, the average price target is $149.67. The highest price target for CHKP is $220.00, while the lowest price target for CHKP is $105.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 21.71% from the current price of $122.97.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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CHKP Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/4/25 to 8/4/26
1 Month Ago
7/5/25 to 7/5/26
3 Months Ago
5/6/25 to 5/6/26
1 Year Ago
8/4/24 to 8/4/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
18 Hold rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$149.67$148.04$146.50$228.08
Forecasted Upside21.71% Upside8.39% Upside28.21% Upside18.33% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

CHKP Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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CHKP Price Targets by Month

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Check Point Software Technologies Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCheck Point Software TechnologiesTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.29
2.23
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside21.71% Upside436.23% Upside12.61% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/3/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Fatima Boolani
Fatima Boolani
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetNeutral$125.00 ➝ $130.00+2.26%
8/1/2026
Gabriela Borges
Gabriela Borges
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetNeutral$168.00 ➝ $150.00+17.99%
7/31/2026
Roth Capital logo
Roth Capital
3 of 5 stars
 Set Target$105.00-17.93%
7/31/2026Boost TargetNeutral$130.00 ➝ $135.00+6.20%
7/31/2026Boost TargetHold$120.00 ➝ $130.00+2.27%
7/31/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$145.00 ➝ $140.00+9.18%
7/31/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$140.00 ➝ $130.00+3.22%
7/31/2026Boost TargetPositive$140.00 ➝ $150.00+16.98%
7/30/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/27/2026Set Target$135.00+1.79%
7/27/2026Boost TargetNeutral$120.00 ➝ $140.00+7.22%
7/27/2026DowngradeOverweightNeutral$135.00+3.39%
7/24/2026 Reiterated RatingSell (D+)
7/23/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$150.00+18.17%
7/15/2026DowngradeOutperformMarket Perform
7/6/2026UpgradeSector PerformOutperform$185.00+35.45%
7/1/2026UpgradeNeutralBuy$188.00+43.04%
5/4/2026Lower TargetOutperform$210.00 ➝ $135.00+17.89%
5/1/2026 Set Target$133.00+14.53%
5/1/2026Lower TargetOutperform$210.00 ➝ $160.00+37.11%
5/1/2026Set Target$135.00+15.69%
5/1/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$160.00+42.26%
5/1/2026Lower TargetSector Perform$157.00 ➝ $135.00+16.72%
4/30/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight$145.00+28.92%
4/30/2026Set Target$150.00+33.37%
4/30/2026 DowngradeOverweightNeutral$120.00+5.17%
2/26/2026 UpgradeHold
2/13/2026Set Target$220.00+25.43%
2/13/2026 Set Target$185.00+6.32%
2/13/2026Reiterated RatingHold$180.00+9.44%
1/12/2026 UpgradeHold
2/27/2025Reiterated RatingHold
2/24/2025UpgradeHold

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Should I Buy Check Point Software Technologies Stock? CHKP Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, August 3, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Check Point Software Technologies pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Check Point Software Technologies
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.:

  • The company recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.55, exceeding analyst expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth.
  • Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. has a robust net margin of approximately 38%, suggesting efficient management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors looking for stable returns.
  • With a return on equity of around 38%, the company demonstrates effective use of shareholder funds to generate profits, a key indicator of financial health.
  • The current stock price is around $130, reflecting a solid position in the market and potential for appreciation as the company continues to grow.
  • Recent revenue growth of 1.3% compared to the same quarter last year shows resilience in a competitive cybersecurity market, indicating ongoing demand for its products.

Check Point Software Technologies
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. for these reasons:

  • The company’s revenue of $673.60 million fell short of analyst estimates, which may raise concerns about its ability to meet future growth expectations.
  • Despite a strong EPS, the slight revenue increase may indicate challenges in scaling operations or capturing market share in a rapidly evolving industry.
  • With a forecasted EPS of 8.44 for the current fiscal year, there may be concerns about whether the company can sustain its growth trajectory amidst increasing competition.
  • The cybersecurity sector is highly competitive, and any failure to innovate or adapt to new threats could impact Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.'s market position.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could affect investor sentiment and stock performance, making it a riskier investment in the current climate.

CHKP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 28 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Check Point Software Technologies is $149.67, with a high forecast of $220.00 and a low forecast of $105.00.

28 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Check Point Software Technologies in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 18 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" CHKP shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CHKP, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Check Point Software Technologies's stock has a predicted upside of 21.71% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Check Point Software Technologies's stock had 2 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Check Point Software Technologies more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Check Point Software Technologies is 2.29 while the average consensus rating score for "technology" companies is 2.23. Learn more on how CHKP compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:CHKP) was last updated on 8/4/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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