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 27 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
19

Buy
8

Based on 27 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 27 analysts, 19 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for CHKP.

Consensus Price Target

$148.74
13.33% Upside

According to the 27 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Check Point Software Technologies, the average price target is $148.74. 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 13.33% from the current price of $131.24.

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 9/25/25 to 9/25/26	1 Month Ago 8/26/25 to 8/26/26	3 Months Ago 6/27/25 to 6/27/26	1 Year Ago 9/25/24 to 9/25/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	19 Hold rating(s)	19 Hold rating(s)	16 Hold rating(s)	15 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$148.74	$149.67	$146.50	$227.42
Forecasted Upside	13.33% Upside	15.98% Upside	12.65% Upside	11.69% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	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	Technology Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.30	2.23	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	13.33% Upside	370.50% Upside	19.21% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive 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
9/10/2026	Wedbush 5 of 5 stars	Daniel Ives 3 of 5 stars	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral	$135.00	+3.44%
8/7/2026	Weiss Ratings 5 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Sell (D+) ➝ Hold (C-)
8/3/2026	Citigroup 4 of 5 stars	Fatima Boolani 2 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Neutral	$125.00 ➝ $130.00	+2.26%
8/1/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Gabriela Borges Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral	$168.00 ➝ $150.00	+17.99%
7/31/2026	Roth Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$105.00	-17.93%
7/31/2026	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	Boost Target	Neutral	$130.00 ➝ $135.00	+6.20%
7/31/2026	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	Boost Target	Hold	$120.00 ➝ $130.00	+2.27%
7/31/2026	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	$145.00 ➝ $140.00	+9.18%
7/31/2026	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	$140.00 ➝ $130.00	+3.22%
7/31/2026	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	Boost Target	Positive	$140.00 ➝ $150.00	+16.98%
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7/30/2026	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy
7/27/2026	Compass Point Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Tal Liani Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$135.00	+1.79%
7/27/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Tal Liani Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$120.00 ➝ $140.00	+7.22%
7/27/2026	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	Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Neutral	$135.00	+3.39%
7/23/2026	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	Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$150.00	+18.17%
7/15/2026	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Adam Tindle Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
7/6/2026	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	Upgrade	Sector Perform ➝ Outperform	$185.00	+35.45%
7/1/2026	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	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$188.00	+43.04%
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	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$133.00	+14.53%
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	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	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%
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	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%
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

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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 Tuesday, September 22, 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.:

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is currently trading at $137.13, which is significantly below the average analyst price target of $149.67, suggesting potential upside as the stock has fallen approximately 33% from its 52-week high of $210.66.
The company demonstrated strong financial performance in the most recent quarter, reporting earnings per share of $2.55, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $2.45, while maintaining a robust net margin of 37.93% and a return on equity of 38.80%.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. was named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewall, a recognition that follows the launch of its first AI network firewall, positioning the company favorably in the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
With a low beta of 0.50, the stock exhibits lower volatility compared to the broader market, making it a potentially stable investment option for risk-averse investors seeking exposure to the technology sector.
The company maintains a strong balance sheet with a current ratio of 1.67 and a quick ratio of 1.67, indicating sufficient liquidity to cover short-term obligations, while its debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72 suggests a manageable level of leverage.

Check Point Software Technologies
Bear Case

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

The consensus rating from analysts is "Hold," with 19 analysts giving a Hold rating compared to only 8 Buy ratings, indicating a lack of strong bullish sentiment among sell-side professionals.
Short interest in the stock has increased, with 5,812,953 shares shorted as of the most recent record date, representing a short percentage of float of 8.02%, which may signal bearish expectations from short sellers.
Recent institutional activity shows mixed signals, with some major holders like Engineers Gate Manager LP reducing their positions by 42.8% in the second quarter, while others like Norges Bank have only recently established new stakes, indicating uncertainty among large investors.
The company's revenue growth has slowed, with the most recent quarter showing only 1.3% year-over-year revenue growth, which is lower than the 4.8% and 5.9% growth seen in the previous two quarters, potentially indicating a deceleration in demand.
Insider selling activity has been notable, with CRO Sherif Seddik selling 10,272 shares in August 2026 and Director Yoav Chelouche selling 25,000 shares in June 2026, which could be interpreted as a lack of confidence from company insiders.

CHKP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 27 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Check Point Software Technologies is $148.74, with a high forecast of $220.00 and a low forecast of $105.00.

27 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Check Point Software Technologies in the last year. There are currently 19 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 13.33% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Check Point Software Technologies's stock had 3 upgrades and 3 downgrades by analysts.

Check Point Software Technologies has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Cantor Fitzgerald, Citigroup, Compass Point, Guggenheim, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Raymond James Financial, Roth Capital, Scotiabank, Stifel Nicolaus, Susquehanna, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, Wedbush, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Check Point Software Technologies more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Check Point Software Technologies is 2.30 while the average consensus rating score for "technology" companies is 2.23. 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 Analyst Ratings Over Time

CHKP Analyst Recommendations By Month

CHKP Price Targets by Month

Check Point Software Technologies Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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

Check Point Software Technologies Bull Case

Check Point Software Technologies Bear Case

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