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Fortinet (FTNT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$89.95 +0.03 (+0.03%)
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Fortinet - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
4
Hold
21
Buy
6

Based on 31 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 31 analysts, 4 have given a sell rating, 21 have given a hold rating, 5 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for FTNT.

Consensus Price Target

$88.38
-1.74% Downside
According to the 31 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Fortinet, the average price target is $88.38. The highest price target for FTNT is $115.00, while the lowest price target for FTNT is $64.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -1.74% from the current price of $89.95.
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
5/6/25 to 5/6/26
1 Month Ago
4/6/25 to 4/6/26
3 Months Ago
2/5/25 to 2/5/26
1 Year Ago
5/6/24 to 5/6/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
21 Hold rating(s)
22 Hold rating(s)
24 Hold rating(s)
17 Hold rating(s)
Sell
4 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$88.38$87.84$90.48$107.07
Forecasted Upside-1.74% Downside6.74% Upside14.64% Upside-0.25% Downside
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 CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.10
2.30
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-1.53% Downside163.58% Upside14.07% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/4/2026
Compass Point logo
Compass Point
4 of 5 stars
 Set Target$100.00+12.27%
5/4/2026
Keith Bachman
Keith Bachman
1 of 5 stars
Boost TargetMarket Perform$95.00 ➝ $100.00+15.89%
4/27/2026
Ellie Kearney
Not Rated
Set TargetNeutralBuy$104.00+23.26%
4/24/2026 UpgradeHold (C)Hold (C+)
4/21/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$87.00+5.33%
4/14/2026Lower TargetUnderperform$74.00 ➝ $70.00-12.00%
3/11/2026 Set Target$85.00+2.41%
3/3/2026Initiated CoverageUnderweight$64.00-19.17%
2/17/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
2/9/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$85.00 ➝ $90.00+8.75%
2/6/2026Set Target$90.00+11.22%
2/6/2026Reiterated RatingSector Perform$85.00 ➝ $90.00+10.68%
2/6/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$83.00+5.83%
2/6/2026Set Target$80.00-1.62%
2/6/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$90.00+14.03%
2/6/2026Set Target$90.00+14.03%
2/6/2026Boost TargetUnderweight$72.00 ➝ $73.00-11.55%
2/6/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$90.00+14.03%
2/6/2026Boost TargetBuy$100.00 ➝ $105.00+33.03%
2/3/2026Set Target$88.00+8.25%
2/2/2026DowngradeSector OutperformSector Perform$85.00 ➝ $85.00+4.60%
1/23/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
1/23/2026UpgradeHoldBuy$100.00 ➝ $100.00+28.83%
1/20/2026Set Target$88.00+17.31%
1/5/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$85.00 ➝ $90.00+15.56%
12/18/2025Reiterated RatingUnderweight$66.00 ➝ $70.00-11.82%
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%
4/1/2025Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$108.00+12.85%
2/10/2025Boost TargetNeutral$90.00 ➝ $110.00-0.55%
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%
11/19/2024 Boost TargetHold$77.00 ➝ $90.00-2.05%

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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 Friday, May 1, 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 $81.84, which reflects a stable valuation in the cybersecurity sector.
  • Fortinet, Inc. reported a strong quarterly earnings performance, exceeding analysts' expectations with earnings per share of $0.81, indicating robust financial health.
  • The company has shown a significant year-over-year revenue growth of 14.8%, suggesting a strong demand for its integrated security solutions.
  • Fortinet, Inc. has a high return on equity of 124.21%, which demonstrates effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • Insider ownership stands at 17.20%, which can indicate confidence in the company's future prospects from those who know it best.

Fortinet
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 33.68, which may suggest that it is overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • Recent insider selling, including significant shares sold by the CEO and VP, could raise concerns about the company's future performance and insider confidence.
  • Despite strong revenue growth, the competitive landscape in cybersecurity is intense, with many players vying for market share, which could impact future growth.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40 indicates a moderate level of debt, which could be a risk if market conditions change.
  • Market volatility could affect stock performance, as seen in the fluctuations of the cybersecurity sector, which may lead to uncertainty for investors.

FTNT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 31 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Fortinet is $88.38, with a high forecast of $115.00 and a low forecast of $64.00.

31 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fortinet in the last year. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 21 hold ratings, 5 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating 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 -1.74% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Fortinet's stock had 3 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Fortinet less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Fortinet is 2.10 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 5/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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