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Fortinet (FTNT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$137.67 -5.37 (-3.75%)
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Fortinet - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
4
Hold
24
Buy
8

Based on 36 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Fortinet in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 36 analysts, 4 have given a sell rating, 24 have given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for FTNT.

Consensus Price Target

$106.43
-22.69% Downside
According to the 36 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Fortinet, the average price target is $106.43. The highest price target for FTNT is $180.00, while the lowest price target for FTNT is $70.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -22.69% from the current price of $137.67.
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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FTNT Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/9/25 to 6/9/26
1 Month Ago
5/10/25 to 5/10/26
3 Months Ago
3/11/25 to 3/11/26
1 Year Ago
6/9/24 to 6/9/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
24 Hold rating(s)
24 Hold rating(s)
22 Hold rating(s)
19 Hold rating(s)
Sell
4 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$106.43$100.45$88.62$104.80
Forecasted Upside-22.69% Downside-11.94% Downside6.15% Upside2.66% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

FTNT 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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FTNT 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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Fortinet Stock vs. The Competition

TypeFortinetComputer and Technology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.17
2.29
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-25.59% Downside175.55% Upside16.09% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/8/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
Shaul Eyal
Shaul Eyal
3 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy$125.00 ➝ $160.00+10.59%
6/8/2026
Bank of America Corporation logo
Bank of America
4 of 5 stars
Tal Liani
1 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$130.00 ➝ $180.00+25.49%
5/26/2026
BTIG Research logo
BTIG Research
2 of 5 stars
Gray Powell
Gray Powell
1 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$125.00 ➝ $150.00+12.00%
5/19/2026 DowngradeHold (C+)Hold (C)
5/19/2026 DowngradeBuyHold$125.00-1.19%
5/14/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
5/8/2026Boost TargetNeutral$90.00 ➝ $115.00+0.83%
5/8/2026Boost TargetNeutral$90.00 ➝ $115.00+6.51%
5/7/2026Reiterated RatingSector Perform$90.00 ➝ $107.00-3.13%
5/7/2026 Reiterated RatingUnderweight$80.00-27.57%
5/7/2026 Reiterated RatingHold$100.00-9.18%
5/7/2026Set TargetBuy$88.00 ➝ $120.00+8.64%
5/7/2026Set Target$115.00+4.45%
5/7/2026Reiterated RatingUnderweight$64.00 ➝ $70.00-22.18%
5/7/2026Set TargetEqual Weight$94.00 ➝ $115.00+27.85%
5/7/2026Set TargetEqual Weight$88.00 ➝ $115.00+27.85%
5/7/2026Boost TargetNeutral$90.00 ➝ $115.00+6.51%
5/7/2026Boost TargetUnderweight$73.00 ➝ $75.00-30.29%
5/7/2026Boost TargetSector Perform$85.00 ➝ $110.00+2.40%
5/7/2026Boost TargetNeutral$90.00 ➝ $110.00-1.00%
5/7/2026Boost TargetBuy$105.00 ➝ $125.00+12.80%
5/7/2026Boost TargetUnderperform$70.00 ➝ $86.00-4.39%
5/4/2026 Set Target$100.00+12.27%
5/4/2026Boost TargetMarket Perform$95.00 ➝ $100.00+15.89%
4/27/2026Set TargetNeutralBuy$104.00+23.26%
4/21/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$87.00+5.33%
3/11/2026 Set Target$85.00+2.41%
2/17/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
2/6/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$83.00+5.83%
2/6/2026Set Target$80.00-1.62%
2/6/2026Set Target$90.00+14.03%
2/6/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$90.00+14.03%
1/23/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
11/12/2025 DowngradeOutperformNeutral$86.00+2.80%
11/7/2025 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
8/14/2025 DowngradeBuyHold
8/7/2025DowngradeOverweightSector Weight
5/12/2025Initiated CoveragePeer Perform
4/22/2025Set TargetNeutral$103.00+9.14%
2/7/2025Boost TargetBuy$114.00 ➝ $130.00+19.54%
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2/7/2025Reiterated RatingNeutral
2/7/2025Reiterated RatingHold
1/14/2025Reiterated RatingOutperformMarket Perform

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Should I Buy Fortinet Stock? FTNT 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 Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Fortinet pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Fortinet
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Fortinet, Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $93, reflecting a modest increase of 0.3%, indicating stability in the market.
  • Fortinet, Inc. reported strong quarterly earnings, with earnings per share (EPS) of $0.82, surpassing analyst expectations, which demonstrates robust financial performance.
  • The company has a high return on equity of over 160%, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • Fortinet, Inc. has shown significant revenue growth, with a 20.1% increase compared to the same quarter last year, indicating strong demand for its cybersecurity solutions.
  • Institutional investors hold a substantial 83.71% of the company's stock, reflecting confidence from large financial entities in Fortinet's future prospects.

Fortinet
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Fortinet, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is relatively high at 51.85, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • Despite strong performance, the company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, which, while manageable, suggests some reliance on debt financing that could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
  • Insider selling has occurred recently, with over 153,000 shares sold, which could signal a lack of confidence among executives regarding the stock's future performance.
  • The price-to-earnings-growth (PEG) ratio of 3.68 indicates that the stock may be expensive relative to its growth rate, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • Market volatility, as indicated by a beta of 0.92, suggests that the stock may not be as stable as some investors prefer, potentially leading to fluctuations in investment value.

FTNT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 36 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Fortinet is $106.43, with a high forecast of $180.00 and a low forecast of $70.00.

36 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fortinet in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 24 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" FTNT shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in FTNT, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Fortinet's stock has a predicted downside of -22.69% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Fortinet's stock had 4 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Fortinet less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Fortinet is 2.17 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.29. Learn more on how FTNT compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:FTNT) was last updated on 6/9/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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