Check Point Software (CHKP) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
CHKP Stock Forecast
Check Point Software stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $154.65 (represents a -19.33% downside from CHKP’s last price of $191.70) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 18 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
CHKP Price Target
The average price target for Check Point Software (CHKP) is $154.65 based on 1-year price targets from 18 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $208.00 to $105.00. This represents a potential -19.33% downside from CHKP's last price of $191.70.
CHKP Analyst Ratings
According to 18 Wall Street analysts, Check Point Software's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for CHKP stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 10 'Buy' (55.56%), 6 'Hold' (33.33%), 2 'Sell' (11.11%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Check Point Software Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2024 | Gabriela Borges | Goldman Sachs | $208.00 | $181.17 | 14.81% | 8.50% |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Patrick Colville | Scotiabank | $200.00 | $181.95 | 9.92% | 4.33% |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Matthew Hedberg | RBC Capital | $187.00 | $181.95 | 2.77% | -2.45% |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Keith Bachman | BMO Capital | $200.00 | $180.07 | 11.07% | 4.33% |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Peter Levine | Evercore ISI | $180.00 | $180.07 | -0.04% | -6.10% |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Saket Kalia | Barclays | $175.00 | $152.95 | 14.42% | -8.71% |
| Feb 07, 2024 | Fishbein Jr | Truist Financial | $175.00 | $164.77 | 6.21% | -8.71% |
| Feb 07, 2024 | Shyam Patil | Susquehanna | $200.00 | $164.77 | 21.38% | 4.33% |
| Feb 07, 2024 | Daniel Ives | Wedbush | $185.00 | $164.77 | 12.28% | -3.50% |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Rob Owens | Piper Sandler | $128.00 | $129.45 | -1.12% | -33.23% |
The latest Check Point Software stock forecast, released on Jul 25, 2024 by Gabriela Borges from Goldman Sachs, set a price target of $208.00, which represents a 14.81% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($181.17), and a 8.50% increase from CHKP last price ($191.70).
Check Point Software Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | 5 | 11 |
| Avg Price Target | - | $195.00 | $180.18 |
| Last Closing Price | $191.70 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Upside/Downside | -100.00% | 1.72% | -6.01% |
In the current month, the average price target of Check Point Software stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to Check Point Software's last price of $191.70. This month's average price target is down -100.00% compared to last quarter, and down -100.00% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2024 | Jefferies | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Goldman Sachs | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Scotiabank | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
| Jul 25, 2024 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | Sector Perform | Hold |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Deutsche Bank | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Jul 25, 2024 | BMO Capital | Market Perform | Market Perform | Hold |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Susquehanna | Positive | Positive | Hold |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | Hold |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Jefferies | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | Hold |
Check Point Software's last stock rating was published by Jefferies on Aug 27, 2024. The company gave CHKP a "Buy" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Check Point Software Financial Forecast
Check Point Software Revenue Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $566.20M | $638.50M | $577.60M | $571.10M | $542.70M | $599.10M | $534.00M | $526.10M | $507.60M | $563.80M | $509.00M | $505.60M | $486.50M | $543.95M | $490.91M |
| Avg Forecast | $771.39M | $700.31M | $692.02M | $665.50M | $737.97M | $669.41M | $661.31M | $633.79M | $701.58M | $634.93M | $623.19M | $594.94M | $662.09M | $591.86M | $589.64M | $569.14M | $636.07M | $572.39M | $560.24M | $535.37M | $585.80M | $529.34M | $523.81M | $502.37M | $555.42M | $504.04M | $488.20M | $480.12M | $543.30M | $490.79M |
| High Forecast | $780.12M | $708.24M | $699.86M | $673.04M | $746.33M | $676.99M | $668.80M | $640.97M | $709.53M | $641.76M | $630.25M | $601.68M | $665.75M | $602.36M | $596.32M | $575.58M | $643.27M | $578.87M | $560.24M | $543.99M | $595.23M | $537.86M | $532.24M | $510.46M | $564.37M | $512.16M | $496.07M | $487.86M | $552.05M | $498.69M |
| Low Forecast | $768.52M | $697.70M | $689.45M | $663.02M | $735.23M | $666.92M | $658.85M | $631.43M | $698.97M | $632.17M | $620.88M | $592.73M | $656.26M | $587.46M | $587.45M | $567.02M | $633.70M | $570.26M | $560.24M | $527.69M | $577.39M | $521.74M | $516.29M | $495.16M | $547.45M | $496.81M | $481.20M | $473.23M | $535.51M | $483.75M |
| # Analysts | 10 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 19 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 28 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 26 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.99% | 1.00% | 1.01% | 1.02% | 1.01% | 1.02% | 1.01% | 1.00% | 1.01% | 1.02% | 1.01% | 1.04% | 1.01% | 1.00% | 1.00% |
Check Point Software's average Quarter revenue forecast for Jun 23 based on 14 analysts is $589.64M, with a low forecast of $587.45M, and a high forecast of $596.32M. CHKP's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 4.14% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $566.20M (Mar 23).
Check Point Software EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 10 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 19 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 28 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 26 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $210.00M | $263.50M | $230.80M | $217.70M | $208.50M | $294.00M | $250.30M | $250.70M | $246.80M | $296.40M | $267.00M | $264.70M | $245.80M | $306.55M | $261.88M |
| Avg Forecast | $327.86M | $297.65M | $294.13M | $282.86M | $313.66M | $284.52M | $281.07M | $269.38M | $298.19M | $269.86M | $264.88M | $254.10M | $281.41M | $251.56M | $250.61M | $231.00M | $270.35M | $256.92M | $238.12M | $210.00M | $248.47M | $233.57M | $235.08M | $227.95M | $265.04M | $234.44M | $238.97M | $238.68M | $291.69M | $254.39M |
| High Forecast | $331.57M | $301.02M | $297.46M | $286.06M | $317.21M | $287.74M | $284.26M | $272.43M | $301.57M | $272.77M | $267.88M | $304.92M | $282.96M | $256.02M | $253.45M | $277.20M | $273.41M | $308.31M | $238.12M | $252.00M | $298.16M | $280.28M | $282.09M | $273.55M | $318.05M | $281.33M | $286.76M | $286.41M | $350.02M | $305.27M |
| Low Forecast | $326.64M | $296.54M | $293.04M | $281.80M | $312.49M | $283.46M | $280.03M | $268.38M | $297.08M | $268.69M | $263.89M | $203.28M | $278.93M | $249.69M | $249.68M | $184.80M | $269.34M | $205.54M | $238.12M | $168.00M | $198.77M | $186.85M | $188.06M | $182.36M | $212.03M | $187.55M | $191.17M | $190.94M | $233.35M | $203.52M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.91% | 0.97% | 0.90% | 0.91% | 0.99% | 1.18% | 1.07% | 1.07% | 1.08% | 1.12% | 1.14% | 1.11% | 1.03% | 1.05% | 1.03% |
14 analysts predict CHKP's average Quarter EBITDA for Jun 23 to be $250.61M, with a high of $253.45M and a low of $249.68M. This is 19.34% upper than Check Point Software's previous annual EBITDA (Mar 23) of $210.00M.
Check Point Software Net Income Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 10 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 19 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 28 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 26 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $184.10M | $269.90M | $184.00M | $173.60M | $169.40M | $259.70M | $187.00M | $186.00M | $182.90M | $270.80M | $200.70M | $196.40M | $178.70M | $272.37M | $187.87M |
| Avg Forecast | $348.20M | $305.62M | $297.47M | $281.16M | $329.56M | $282.37M | $273.18M | $256.45M | $301.28M | $255.59M | $245.22M | $199.65M | $281.14M | $229.62M | $215.41M | $181.50M | $267.71M | $199.27M | $186.00M | $165.00M | $243.78M | $181.16M | $181.96M | $178.02M | $263.10M | $186.27M | $177.31M | $173.52M | $268.26M | $182.50M |
| High Forecast | $353.33M | $310.12M | $301.85M | $285.30M | $334.42M | $286.53M | $277.20M | $260.23M | $305.72M | $257.87M | $248.83M | $239.58M | $290.28M | $235.31M | $218.58M | $217.80M | $271.65M | $239.13M | $186.00M | $198.00M | $292.53M | $217.39M | $218.35M | $213.63M | $315.72M | $223.52M | $212.77M | $208.22M | $321.92M | $219.00M |
| Low Forecast | $346.52M | $304.15M | $296.03M | $279.80M | $327.97M | $281.01M | $271.86M | $255.21M | $299.82M | $254.46M | $244.03M | $159.72M | $269.71M | $223.94M | $214.37M | $145.20M | $266.42M | $159.42M | $186.00M | $132.00M | $195.02M | $144.93M | $145.57M | $142.42M | $210.48M | $149.02M | $141.84M | $138.82M | $214.61M | $146.00M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.01% | 1.01% | 0.92% | 0.93% | 1.03% | 1.07% | 1.03% | 1.02% | 1.03% | 1.03% | 1.08% | 1.11% | 1.03% | 1.02% | 1.03% |
Check Point Software's average Quarter net income forecast for Jun 23 is $215.41M, with a range of $214.37M to $218.58M. CHKP's average Quarter net income forecast represents a 17.01% increase compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $184.10M (Mar 23).
Check Point Software SG&A Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 10 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 19 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 28 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 26 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $206.80M | $209.90M | $194.30M | $201.20M | $185.90M | $188.60M | $175.00M | $177.10M | $167.80M | $179.20M | $162.60M | $168.10M | $171.50M | $170.37M | $164.56M |
| Avg Forecast | $259.22M | $235.34M | $232.55M | $223.64M | $247.99M | $224.95M | $222.23M | $212.98M | $235.77M | $213.37M | $209.42M | $219.10M | $222.50M | $198.89M | $198.15M | $199.18M | $213.75M | $186.48M | $188.27M | $181.07M | $177.03M | $169.53M | $173.25M | $163.33M | $174.10M | $150.91M | $151.76M | $166.53M | $167.80M | $159.85M |
| High Forecast | $262.16M | $238.00M | $235.19M | $226.17M | $250.80M | $227.50M | $224.75M | $215.40M | $238.44M | $215.66M | $211.80M | $262.92M | $223.73M | $202.42M | $200.39M | $239.01M | $216.17M | $223.78M | $188.27M | $217.29M | $212.44M | $203.44M | $207.90M | $195.99M | $208.93M | $181.09M | $182.11M | $199.83M | $201.36M | $191.82M |
| Low Forecast | $258.26M | $234.46M | $231.69M | $222.81M | $247.07M | $224.12M | $221.40M | $212.19M | $234.89M | $212.44M | $208.65M | $175.28M | $220.53M | $197.41M | $197.41M | $159.34M | $212.96M | $149.19M | $188.27M | $144.86M | $141.63M | $135.63M | $138.60M | $130.66M | $139.28M | $120.73M | $121.41M | $133.22M | $134.24M | $127.88M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.04% | 0.98% | 1.04% | 1.07% | 1.03% | 1.07% | 1.03% | 1.02% | 1.03% | 1.03% | 1.08% | 1.11% | 1.03% | 1.02% | 1.03% |
Check Point Software's average Quarter SG&A projection for Jun 23 is $198.15M, based on 14 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $197.41M to $200.39M. The forecast indicates a -4.18% fall compared to CHKP last annual SG&A of $206.80M (Mar 23).
Check Point Software EPS Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 10 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 19 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 28 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 26 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $1.54 | $2.22 | $1.48 | $1.37 | $1.32 | $1.99 | $1.41 | $1.39 | $1.35 | $1.98 | $1.44 | $1.39 | $1.24 | $1.86 | $1.26 |
| Avg Forecast | $3.07 | $2.69 | $2.62 | $2.48 | $2.90 | $2.49 | $2.40 | $2.26 | $2.65 | $2.25 | $2.16 | $2.01 | $2.47 | $2.02 | $1.90 | $1.74 | $2.36 | $1.68 | $1.61 | $1.54 | $2.14 | $1.60 | $1.56 | $1.50 | $2.11 | $1.53 | $1.43 | $1.38 | $1.99 | $1.40 |
| High Forecast | $3.11 | $2.73 | $2.66 | $2.51 | $2.94 | $2.52 | $2.44 | $2.29 | $2.69 | $2.27 | $2.19 | $2.04 | $2.56 | $2.07 | $1.92 | $1.76 | $2.39 | $1.70 | $1.61 | $1.58 | $2.19 | $1.63 | $1.59 | $1.53 | $2.15 | $1.57 | $1.46 | $1.41 | $2.04 | $1.43 |
| Low Forecast | $3.05 | $2.68 | $2.61 | $2.46 | $2.89 | $2.47 | $2.39 | $2.25 | $2.64 | $2.24 | $2.15 | $2.00 | $2.37 | $1.97 | $1.89 | $1.73 | $2.35 | $1.67 | $1.61 | $1.52 | $2.10 | $1.57 | $1.53 | $1.47 | $2.07 | $1.50 | $1.41 | $1.35 | $1.96 | $1.38 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.89% | 0.94% | 0.88% | 0.85% | 0.85% | 0.93% | 0.88% | 0.89% | 0.90% | 0.94% | 0.94% | 0.97% | 0.90% | 0.93% | 0.90% |
According to 14 Wall Street analysts, Check Point Software's projected average Quarter EPS for Jun 23 is $1.90, with a low estimate of $1.89 and a high estimate of $1.92. This represents a 23.13% increase compared to CHKP previous annual EPS of $1.54 (Mar 23).
Check Point Software Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPD | Rapid7 | $34.24 | $78.69 | 129.82% | Buy |
| OKTA | Okta | $74.21 | $120.69 | 62.63% | Hold |
| TENB | Tenable | $39.96 | $60.14 | 50.50% | Buy |
| VRSN | VeriSign | $182.86 | $254.00 | 38.90% | Buy |
| AKAM | Akamai | $97.87 | $119.71 | 22.32% | Buy |
| QLYS | Qualys | $124.32 | $147.14 | 18.36% | Buy |
| SPSC | SPS Commerce | $192.18 | $222.25 | 15.65% | Buy |
| CSGS | CSG Systems | $48.31 | $52.00 | 7.64% | Buy |
| WIX | Wix | $160.15 | $172.15 | 7.49% | Buy |
| FFIV | F5 | $214.64 | $213.93 | -0.33% | Hold |
| FLT | Corpay | $303.26 | $296.71 | -2.16% | Buy |
| GDDY | GoDaddy | $153.90 | $129.53 | -15.83% | Buy |
| CHKP | Check Point Software | $191.70 | $154.65 | -19.33% | Buy |
CHKP Forecast FAQ
Is Check Point Software a good buy?
Yes, according to 18 Wall Street analysts, Check Point Software (CHKP) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 10 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 55.56% of CHKP's total ratings.
What is CHKP's price target?
Check Point Software (CHKP) average price target is $154.65 with a range of $105 to $208, implying a -19.33% from its last price of $191.7. The data is based on 18 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Check Point Software stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for CHKP stock, the company can go down by -19.33% (from the last price of $191.7 to the average price target of $154.65), up by 8.50% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -45.23% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Check Point Software stock reach $300?
CHKP's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $154.65 does not support the claim that Check Point Software can reach $300 in the near future.
What are Check Point Software's analysts' financial forecasts?
Check Point Software's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $2.7B (high $2.73B, low $2.69B), average EBITDA is $1.15B (high $1.16B, low $1.14B), average net income is $1.14B (high $1.16B, low $1.14B), average SG&A $908.16M (high $918.45M, low $904.79M), and average EPS is $10.05 (high $10.2, low $10). CHKP's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $2.83B (high $2.86B, low $2.82B), average EBITDA is $1.2B (high $1.22B, low $1.2B), average net income is $1.23B (high $1.25B, low $1.23B), average SG&A $950.75M (high $961.52M, low $947.22M), and average EPS is $10.85 (high $11.01, low $10.8).
Did the CHKP's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Check Point Software's last annual report (Dec 2022), the company's revenue was $2.33B, beating the average analysts forecast of $2.3B by 1.12%. Apple's EBITDA was $920.5M, missing the average prediction of $975.39M by -5.63%. The company's net income was $796.9M, missing the average estimation of $817.98M by -2.58%. Apple's SG&A was $791.3M, beating the average forecast of $769.57M by 2.82%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $5.99, missing the average prediction of $7.19 by -16.74%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Mar 2023), Check Point Software's revenue was $566.2M, missing the average analysts' forecast of $569.14M by -0.52%. The company's EBITDA was $210M, missing the average prediction of $231M by -9.09%. Check Point Software's net income was $184.1M, beating the average estimation of $181.5M by 1.43%. The company's SG&A was $206.8M, beating the average forecast of $199.18M by 3.83%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $1.54, missing the average prediction of $1.74 by -11.34%