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

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$138.10 +4.02 (+3.00%)
Closing price 10/15/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$137.45 -0.65 (-0.47%)
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Check Point Software Technologies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

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

$149.48
8.24% Upside
According to the 27 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Check Point Software Technologies, the average price target is $149.48. 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 8.24% from the current price of $138.10.
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
10/16/25 to 10/16/26
1 Month Ago
9/16/25 to 9/16/26
3 Months Ago
7/18/25 to 7/18/26
1 Year Ago
10/16/24 to 10/16/25
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)
8 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
19 Hold rating(s)
19 Hold rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
17 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$149.48$148.74$150.70$227.00
Forecasted Upside8.24% Upside8.03% Upside9.92% Upside20.51% 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

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.
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Check Point Software Technologies Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCheck Point Software TechnologiesTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.30
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside8.24% Upside687.98% Upside17.80% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/15/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Roger Boyd
1 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingNeutral$145.00+4.96%
10/15/2026
Mizuho logo
Mizuho
3 of 5 stars
Gregg Moskowitz
Gregg Moskowitz
1 of 5 stars
Boost TargetNeutral$135.00 ➝ $145.00+5.57%
9/10/2026
Wedbush logo
Wedbush
5 of 5 stars
Daniel Ives
Daniel Ives
3 of 5 stars
DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$135.00+3.44%
8/7/2026 UpgradeSell (D+) ➝ Hold (C-)
8/3/2026Boost TargetNeutral$125.00 ➝ $130.00+2.26%
8/1/2026Lower TargetNeutral$168.00 ➝ $150.00+17.99%
7/31/2026 Set Target$105.00-17.93%
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%
7/27/2026DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$135.00+3.39%
7/23/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$150.00+18.17%
7/15/2026DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
7/6/2026UpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform$185.00+35.45%
7/1/2026UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$188.00+43.04%
5/4/2026Lower TargetOutperform$210.00 ➝ $135.00+17.89%
5/1/2026 Set Target$133.00+14.53%
5/1/2026 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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$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, October 12, 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.:

  • Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is currently trading at $134.32, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $148.74 set by twenty-seven ratings firms, suggesting potential upside for investors who believe the market is undervaluing the company's fundamentals.
  • The company demonstrated strong financial performance in its most recent quarter, reporting earnings per share of $2.55, which exceeded the analyst consensus estimate of $2.45, while maintaining a high net margin of 37.93% and a return on equity of 38.80%.
  • Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewall, a recent recognition that highlights its competitive position and innovation in the cybersecurity market, particularly with its launch of the first AI network firewall.
  • The stock has recently crossed above its 200-day moving average, a technical indicator that often signals a shift in momentum from a downtrend to an uptrend, which may attract technical traders and institutional investors looking for confirmation of a recovery.
  • With a beta of 0.48, Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. exhibits lower volatility than the broader market, making it a potentially stable investment for risk-averse investors seeking exposure to the cybersecurity sector without excessive price swings.

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 consensus rating from twenty-seven ratings firms is "Hold," with nineteen analysts recommending hold and only eight recommending buy, indicating a lack of strong bullish conviction among Wall Street professionals regarding the stock's near-term potential.
  • Short interest in Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. has increased in recent months, with the number of shares shorted rising to 5,755,481 as of September 30, 2026, suggesting that a significant portion of the market is betting against the stock's price appreciation.
  • 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 may signal a lack of confidence from company executives in the current stock price.
  • Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. was dropped from the FTSE All-World Index in September 2026, a move that could lead to passive fund outflows and reduced institutional interest in the stock, potentially putting downward pressure on its price.
  • The company's revenue growth has been modest, with year-over-year revenue growth of only 1.3% in the most recent quarter, which may be insufficient to justify the stock's valuation in a competitive cybersecurity market where growth expectations are high.

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 $149.48, with a high forecast of $220.00 and a low forecast of $105.00.

27 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Check Point Software Technologies in the last twelve months. There are currently 19 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 8.24% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Check Point Software Technologies's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.

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.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Check Point Software Technologies analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/15/2026.
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