Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) Stock Forecast
CHKP analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.66 / 5 from 38 analysts
- Price target
- $146.47 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +6.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 2, 2026 EPS estimate $1.99
- 52-week range
- $112.47 – $204.39
CHKP analyst ratings
38 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CHKP price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CHKP earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.48 | $2.43 | $2.53 | $3.94 | −37.0% | 33 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $10.44 | $10.05 | $10.63 | $11.89 | −12.2% | 38 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $11.29 | $10.72 | $11.78 | $10.44 | +8.2% | 38 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CHKP revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $672.1M | $655.1M | $681.0M | −0.8% | 31 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.80B | $2.77B | $2.83B | +2.8% | 35 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.96B | $2.86B | $3.05B | +5.8% | 36 |
CHKP EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CHKP revenue: reported and forecast
CHKP EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.58 | $2.48 | $2.48 | $2.48 | $2.48 | −3.9% | 0 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $10.43 | $10.43 | $10.44 | $10.44 | $10.44 | +0.1% | 1 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $11.42 | $11.30 | $11.29 | $11.29 | $11.29 | −1.2% | 0 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CHKP earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CHKP beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from CHKP
38 analysts cover Check Point Software Technologies; their consensus rating is buy (3.66 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $146.47, 6.2% above the latest close of $137.87. Analysts expect earnings of $10.44 per share for 2026, −12.2% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $11.29 per share on revenue of $3.0 billion. Check Point Software Technologies beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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CHKP forecast FAQ
What is Check Point Software Technologies's price target?
The average analyst price target for Check Point Software Technologies is $146.47, 6.2% above the latest close of $137.87.
Is Check Point Software Technologies a buy, hold or sell?
Of 38 analysts covering Check Point Software Technologies, 12 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 25 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Check Point Software Technologies's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $10.44 per share for 2026 (range $10.05 to $10.63); for 2027 the estimate is $11.29.
What is Check Point Software Technologies's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $2.8 billion, growth of 2.8%; for 2027 it is $3.0 billion.
When does Check Point Software Technologies report earnings?
Check Point Software Technologies is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 2, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $1.99.
Does Check Point Software Technologies usually beat earnings estimates?
Check Point Software Technologies reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.