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

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Check Point Software Technologies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 25 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
16

Buy
8

Based on 25 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 25 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 16 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for CHKP.

Consensus Price Target

$146.50
24.53% Upside

According to the 25 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Check Point Software Technologies, the average price target is $146.50. The highest price target for CHKP is $220.00, while the lowest price target for CHKP is $120.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 24.53% from the current price of $117.64.

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

Type	Current Forecast 5/6/25 to 5/6/26	1 Month Ago 4/6/25 to 4/6/26	3 Months Ago 2/5/25 to 2/5/26	1 Year Ago 5/6/24 to 5/6/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	16 Hold rating(s)	15 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	17 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$146.50	$208.26	$226.62	$232.04
Forecasted Upside	24.53% Upside	40.54% Upside	28.58% Upside	5.07% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy	Hold

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.

CHKP Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Check Point Software Technologies Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Check Point Software Technologies	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.28	2.30	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	24.53% Upside	156.90% Upside	14.74% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent CHKP News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
5/4/2026	Compass Point 4 of 5 stars	Tal Liani Not Rated	Set Target		$120.00	+4.79%
5/4/2026	Citigroup 4 of 5 stars	Fatima Boolani 2 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Neutral	$190.00 ➝ $125.00	+6.29%
5/4/2026	Bank of America 4 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$120.00	+4.79%
5/4/2026	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Keith Bachman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform	$210.00 ➝ $135.00	+17.89%
5/1/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$168.00	+46.71%
5/1/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$133.00	+14.53%
5/1/2026	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Patrick Colville Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sector Perform	$180.00 ➝ $125.00	+7.85%
5/1/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Roger Boyd Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral	$170.00 ➝ $130.00	+11.97%
5/1/2026	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Dan Ives Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform	$210.00 ➝ $160.00	+37.11%
5/1/2026	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Gregg Moskowitz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$135.00	+15.69%

5/1/2026	Roth Mkm Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$160.00	+37.11%
5/1/2026	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Adam Borg Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$120.00	+3.32%
5/1/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy	$160.00	+42.26%
5/1/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Saket Kalia Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight	$165.00 ➝ $133.00	+18.25%
5/1/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Essex Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$185.00 ➝ $135.00	+16.50%
5/1/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Matthew Hedberg Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sector Perform	$157.00 ➝ $135.00	+16.72%
5/1/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Richard Poland Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight	$165.00 ➝ $120.00	+3.07%
5/1/2026	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Shyam Patil Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Positive	$255.00 ➝ $140.00	+24.48%
4/30/2026	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight	$145.00	+28.92%
4/30/2026	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$180.00	+60.04%
4/30/2026	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Junaid Siddiqui Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$150.00	+33.37%
4/30/2026	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Neutral	$120.00	+5.17%
4/27/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Hold (C-) ➝ Sell (D+)
4/21/2026	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jonathan Ruykhaver Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral	$190.00 ➝ $175.00	+26.67%
2/26/2026	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold
2/13/2026	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Shrenik Kothari Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$220.00	+25.43%
2/13/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$185.00	+6.32%
2/13/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brad Zelnick Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Hold	$180.00	+9.44%
1/12/2026	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold
2/27/2025	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Matt Dezort Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Hold
2/24/2025	Arete Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	A. Shepherd Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
1/31/2025	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	John DiFucci Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral

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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 Saturday, May 2, 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

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

The current stock price is around $138, which is significantly lower than its 52-week high of $233.78, indicating potential for price appreciation.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. reported a strong earnings per share (EPS) of $3.40, surpassing analysts' expectations, which reflects robust financial performance.
The company has a high net margin of 38.78%, suggesting efficient management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors looking for stable returns.
With a market capitalization of approximately $14.59 billion, Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is well-positioned in the cybersecurity sector, which is experiencing increasing demand.
The firm has set a positive guidance for future earnings, projecting an EPS of 10.050-10.850 for the fiscal year 2026, indicating confidence in continued growth.

Check Point Software Technologies
Bear Case

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

The stock has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of around 14.33, which may suggest that the stock is fairly valued compared to its earnings, limiting upside potential.
Despite recent revenue growth of 5.9%, the company’s revenue for the last quarter fell slightly short of analysts' expectations, which could raise concerns about future performance.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. has a beta of 0.65, indicating lower volatility compared to the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities.
With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68, the company has some level of debt, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with a consensus rating of "Hold," suggesting uncertainty about its future performance and potential for growth.

CHKP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 25 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Check Point Software Technologies is $146.50, with a high forecast of $220.00 and a low forecast of $120.00.
: 25 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, 16 hold ratings and 8 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 24.53% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Check Point Software Technologies's stock had 5 downgrades and 2 upgrades by analysts.
: Check Point Software Technologies has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Bank of America, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Cantor Fitzgerald, Citigroup, Compass Point, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Robert W. Baird, Roth Mkm, Royal Bank Of Canada, Scotiabank, Stephens, Stifel Nicolaus, Susquehanna, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, Truist Financial, UBS Group, Wedbush, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Check Point Software Technologies less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Check Point Software Technologies is 2.28 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.30. Learn more on how CHKP compares to other companies.

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

Check Point Software Technologies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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

Check Point Software Technologies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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CHKP Price Targets by Month

Check Point Software Technologies Stock vs. The Competition

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

Check Point Software Technologies Bull Case

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