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Fortinet (FTNT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$114.51 -0.93 (-0.81%)
As of 01:27 PM Eastern

Fortinet - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
4
Hold
23
Buy
7

Based on 34 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 34 analysts, 4 have given a sell rating, 23 have given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for FTNT.

Consensus Price Target

$100.45
-12.28% Downside
According to the 34 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Fortinet, the average price target is $100.45. The highest price target for FTNT is $125.00, while the lowest price target for FTNT is $70.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -12.28% from the current price of $114.51.
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
5/12/25 to 5/12/26
1 Month Ago
4/12/25 to 4/12/26
3 Months Ago
2/11/25 to 2/11/26
1 Year Ago
5/12/24 to 5/12/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
23 Hold rating(s)
22 Hold rating(s)
22 Hold rating(s)
18 Hold rating(s)
Sell
4 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$100.45$87.84$89.42$104.80
Forecasted Upside-12.28% Downside14.66% Upside1.83% Upside2.70% 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
2.12
2.30
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-12.99% Downside190.19% Upside16.37% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/8/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Fatima Boolani
Fatima Boolani
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetNeutral$90.00 ➝ $115.00+0.83%
5/8/2026
Susquehanna logo
Susquehanna
5 of 5 stars
Shyam Patil
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetNeutral$90.00 ➝ $115.00+6.51%
5/7/2026
Dan Bergstrom
Not Rated
Reiterated 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%
5/7/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$100.00 ➝ $125.00+38.97%
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%
5/7/2026UpgradeNeutralBuy$125.00+38.97%
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%
4/24/2026 UpgradeHold (C)Hold (C+)
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
8/8/2025 UpgradeHoldBuy$85.00+12.88%
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%
2/7/2025Reiterated RatingNeutral
2/7/2025Reiterated RatingHold
1/14/2025Reiterated RatingOutperformMarket Perform
11/19/2024 Boost TargetBuy$87.00 ➝ $104.00+14.19%

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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 Thursday, May 7, 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.:

  • Fortinet, Inc. has recently expanded its FortiGate G series, enhancing its offerings to secure AI across various enterprise environments, which positions the company well in a growing market.
  • Analyst upgrades and price target increases from firms like BTIG and BMO indicate bullish sentiment, suggesting potential for stock price appreciation beyond current levels.
  • The current stock price is around $88.90, reflecting a positive market response to recent earnings beats and product updates, which may attract more investors.
  • Fortinet, Inc. operates in a supportive macroeconomic environment, with low volatility in equity markets, which can enhance investor confidence and buying interest.
  • Insider sales were executed under pre-arranged plans, indicating that executives are managing their holdings responsibly, which can be seen as a positive sign for investors.

Fortinet
Bear Case

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

  • Some analysts maintain cautious views on valuation, with several Hold/Neutral ratings, suggesting that the stock may not have significant upside potential in the near term.
  • Institutional trimming of positions by large holders could indicate a lack of confidence in sustained growth, which may limit momentum for the stock.
  • Despite recent positive developments, there are concerns about potential downside risks if growth or margin momentum fades, which could negatively impact the stock's performance.
  • Background trimming by insiders, while routine, may raise questions about their confidence in the company's future performance, potentially affecting investor sentiment.
  • Some firms have issued underperform views, highlighting risks that could cap upside potential if the company does not meet raised targets in upcoming quarters.

FTNT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 34 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Fortinet is $100.45, with a high forecast of $125.00 and a low forecast of $70.00.

34 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fortinet in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 23 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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 -12.28% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Fortinet's stock had 4 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Fortinet less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Fortinet is 2.12 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.30. Learn more on how FTNT compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:FTNT) was last updated on 5/12/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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