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FTNT vs. ABNB, CHKP, CRWD, PANW, and TTD

Should you buy Fortinet stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Fortinet with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Fortinet include Airbnb (ABNB), Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP), CrowdStrike (CRWD), Palo Alto Networks (PANW), and Trade Desk (TTD).

How does Fortinet compare to Airbnb?

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) and Fortinet (NASDAQ:FTNT) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

Airbnb has a beta of 1.16, meaning that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fortinet has a beta of 1.11, meaning that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the broader market.

Airbnb has higher revenue and earnings than Fortinet. Airbnb is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fortinet, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Airbnb$12.24B6.79$2.51B$4.0633.96
Fortinet$6.80B15.85$1.85B$2.5956.81

In the previous week, Airbnb had 5 more articles in the media than Fortinet. MarketBeat recorded 32 mentions for Airbnb and 27 mentions for Fortinet. Fortinet's average media sentiment score of 1.38 beat Airbnb's score of 0.79 indicating that Fortinet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Airbnb
17 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Fortinet
23 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Airbnb presently has a consensus target price of $157.67, suggesting a potential upside of 14.36%. Fortinet has a consensus target price of $102.69, suggesting a potential downside of 30.21%. Given Airbnb's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Airbnb is more favorable than Fortinet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Airbnb
1 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.65
Fortinet
4 Sell rating(s)
24 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.14

80.8% of Airbnb shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.7% of Fortinet shares are held by institutional investors. 27.2% of Airbnb shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.6% of Fortinet shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Fortinet has a net margin of 27.49% compared to Airbnb's net margin of 19.90%. Fortinet's return on equity of 160.08% beat Airbnb's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Airbnb19.90% 31.24% 10.16%
Fortinet 27.49%160.08%19.96%

Summary

Airbnb beats Fortinet on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fortinet compare to Check Point Software Technologies?

Fortinet (NASDAQ:FTNT) and Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ:CHKP) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, earnings, profitability, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Fortinet has higher revenue and earnings than Check Point Software Technologies. Check Point Software Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fortinet, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Fortinet$6.80B15.85$1.85B$2.5956.81
Check Point Software Technologies$2.73B5.39$1.06B$9.7414.28

In the previous week, Fortinet had 18 more articles in the media than Check Point Software Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for Fortinet and 9 mentions for Check Point Software Technologies. Fortinet's average media sentiment score of 1.38 beat Check Point Software Technologies' score of 1.07 indicating that Fortinet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Fortinet
23 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Check Point Software Technologies
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

83.7% of Fortinet shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.5% of Check Point Software Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 17.6% of Fortinet shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 29.0% of Check Point Software Technologies shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Fortinet has a beta of 1.11, meaning that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Check Point Software Technologies has a beta of 0.49, meaning that its stock price is 51% less volatile than the broader market.

Check Point Software Technologies has a net margin of 38.37% compared to Fortinet's net margin of 27.49%. Fortinet's return on equity of 160.08% beat Check Point Software Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Fortinet27.49% 160.08% 19.96%
Check Point Software Technologies 38.37%38.79%16.80%

Fortinet presently has a consensus target price of $102.69, indicating a potential downside of 30.21%. Check Point Software Technologies has a consensus target price of $146.50, indicating a potential upside of 5.36%. Given Check Point Software Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Check Point Software Technologies is more favorable than Fortinet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Fortinet
4 Sell rating(s)
24 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.14
Check Point Software Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.28

Summary

Fortinet beats Check Point Software Technologies on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fortinet compare to CrowdStrike?

Fortinet (NASDAQ:FTNT) and CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Fortinet has a beta of 1.11, indicating that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CrowdStrike has a beta of 1.25, indicating that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

Fortinet presently has a consensus target price of $102.69, suggesting a potential downside of 30.21%. CrowdStrike has a consensus target price of $571.41, suggesting a potential downside of 26.95%. Given CrowdStrike's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe CrowdStrike is more favorable than Fortinet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Fortinet
4 Sell rating(s)
24 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.14
CrowdStrike
2 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
36 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

In the previous week, CrowdStrike had 18 more articles in the media than Fortinet. MarketBeat recorded 45 mentions for CrowdStrike and 27 mentions for Fortinet. Fortinet's average media sentiment score of 1.38 beat CrowdStrike's score of 0.32 indicating that Fortinet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Fortinet
23 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
CrowdStrike
18 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Fortinet has higher revenue and earnings than CrowdStrike. CrowdStrike is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fortinet, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Fortinet$6.80B15.85$1.85B$2.5956.81
CrowdStrike$4.81B41.22-$162.50M-$0.74N/A

83.7% of Fortinet shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.2% of CrowdStrike shares are held by institutional investors. 17.6% of Fortinet shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of CrowdStrike shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Fortinet has a net margin of 27.49% compared to CrowdStrike's net margin of -3.81%. Fortinet's return on equity of 160.08% beat CrowdStrike's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Fortinet27.49% 160.08% 19.96%
CrowdStrike -3.81%-0.14%-0.06%

Summary

Fortinet beats CrowdStrike on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fortinet compare to Palo Alto Networks?

Fortinet (NASDAQ:FTNT) and Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk and analyst recommendations.

Fortinet has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Palo Alto Networks. Fortinet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Palo Alto Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Fortinet$6.80B15.85$1.85B$2.5956.81
Palo Alto Networks$9.22B26.59$1.13B$1.81166.01

Fortinet has a net margin of 27.49% compared to Palo Alto Networks' net margin of 12.96%. Fortinet's return on equity of 160.08% beat Palo Alto Networks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Fortinet27.49% 160.08% 19.96%
Palo Alto Networks 12.96%17.60%6.19%

In the previous week, Palo Alto Networks had 29 more articles in the media than Fortinet. MarketBeat recorded 56 mentions for Palo Alto Networks and 27 mentions for Fortinet. Fortinet's average media sentiment score of 1.38 beat Palo Alto Networks' score of 1.03 indicating that Fortinet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Fortinet
23 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Palo Alto Networks
31 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Fortinet currently has a consensus price target of $102.69, suggesting a potential downside of 30.21%. Palo Alto Networks has a consensus price target of $238.23, suggesting a potential downside of 20.72%. Given Palo Alto Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Palo Alto Networks is more favorable than Fortinet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Fortinet
4 Sell rating(s)
24 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.14
Palo Alto Networks
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
35 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

83.7% of Fortinet shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.8% of Palo Alto Networks shares are held by institutional investors. 17.6% of Fortinet shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Palo Alto Networks shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Fortinet has a beta of 1.11, meaning that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Palo Alto Networks has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Fortinet beats Palo Alto Networks on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fortinet compare to Trade Desk?

Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD) and Fortinet (NASDAQ:FTNT) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Fortinet had 1 more articles in the media than Trade Desk. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for Fortinet and 26 mentions for Trade Desk. Fortinet's average media sentiment score of 1.38 beat Trade Desk's score of 0.85 indicating that Fortinet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Trade Desk
13 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Fortinet
23 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Trade Desk presently has a consensus target price of $33.91, suggesting a potential upside of 46.05%. Fortinet has a consensus target price of $102.69, suggesting a potential downside of 30.21%. Given Trade Desk's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Trade Desk is more favorable than Fortinet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Trade Desk
5 Sell rating(s)
21 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.21
Fortinet
4 Sell rating(s)
24 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.14

Fortinet has higher revenue and earnings than Trade Desk. Trade Desk is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fortinet, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Trade Desk$2.90B3.77$443.30M$0.8826.39
Fortinet$6.80B15.85$1.85B$2.5956.81

Trade Desk has a beta of 1.05, meaning that its share price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fortinet has a beta of 1.11, meaning that its share price is 11% more volatile than the broader market.

67.8% of Trade Desk shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.7% of Fortinet shares are held by institutional investors. 11.4% of Trade Desk shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.6% of Fortinet shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Fortinet has a net margin of 27.49% compared to Trade Desk's net margin of 14.57%. Fortinet's return on equity of 160.08% beat Trade Desk's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Trade Desk14.57% 16.91% 7.28%
Fortinet 27.49%160.08%19.96%

Summary

Fortinet beats Trade Desk on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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FTNT vs. The Competition

MetricFortinetSecurity IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$107.80B$70.18B$41.09B$12.61B
Dividend YieldN/AN/A3.14%5.22%
P/E Ratio56.8172.0182.0626.69
Price / Sales15.8513.92627.78115.09
Price / Cash44.5477.1449.0237.60
Price / Book88.6422.1710.166.90
Net Income$1.85B$410.39M$1.06B$336.84M
7 Day Performance9.86%11.93%5.85%4.24%
1 Month PerformanceN/AN/AN/A-0.07%
1 Year Performance44.23%9.19%173.29%40.32%

Fortinet Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
FTNT
Fortinet
3.0955 of 5 stars
$147.14
+6.6%
$102.69
-30.2%
+35.2%$107.80B$6.80B56.8115,109
ABNB
Airbnb
4.5878 of 5 stars
$132.35
flat
$157.67
+19.1%
+4.0%$79.77B$12.24B32.608,200
CHKP
Check Point Software Technologies
3.7943 of 5 stars
$133.63
flat
$146.50
+9.6%
-40.5%$14.11B$2.73B13.726,825
CRWD
CrowdStrike
2.7782 of 5 stars
$663.46
flat
$543.80
-18.0%
+56.9%$168.26B$4.81BN/A10,698
PANW
Palo Alto Networks
2.6246 of 5 stars
$260.58
flat
$226.33
-13.1%
+47.7%$212.63B$9.89B143.9716,068

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This page (NASDAQ:FTNT) was last updated on 6/1/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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