Overview
Check Point Q3 revenue rises 7% yr/yr, beating analyst expectations
Adjusted EPS for Q3 beats consensus, reflecting strong operational performance
Company acquired Lakera to enhance AI security capabilities
Outlook
Company did not provide specific guidance for future quarters or full-year forecasts
Result Drivers
INCREASED DEMAND - Co attributes strong Q3 results to heightened demand for hybrid-mesh-network, workspace, and external risk management solutions
AI STRATEGY - Acquisition of Lakera strengthens AI-first strategy, enhancing AI-powered security platform
TAX SETTLEMENT - EPS benefited from a tax settlement, adding approximately $1.47 to both GAAP and Non-GAAP EPS
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q3 Revenue
Beat
$678 mln
$673.14 mln (32 Analysts)
Q3 Adjusted EPS
Beat
$3.94
$2.45 (33 Analysts)
Q3 EPS
$3.28
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 15 "strong buy" or "buy", 23 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Check Point Software Technologies Ltd is $215.00, about 10.8% above its October 27 closing price of $191.72
The stock recently traded at 18 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 21 three months ago
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