Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) Stock Price & Analysis
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) closed at USD 151.98 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 5.96% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 143.43; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 145.11–152.23 on volume of 2,412,352 shares. Market capitalization is $15.52B, with a 52-week range of USD 112.23–210.66 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:58 UTC.
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Key facts (CHKP)
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 6 Form 4 filings, $12.2M; 1 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($82K); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.61 on a 1–5 scale) (38 analysts), mean target USD 146.47 (range 105–201).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -21.5% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +22.7% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-02, EPS estimate USD 2.49, revenue estimate $672M.
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (CHKP)
5 of 6 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Seddik Sherif | Chief Revenue Officer | 10,272 | $1.3M | 29.4% | Yes | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-08-03 | Kremer Nataly | Chief Product Officer | 665 | $82K | 2.9% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-08-03 | Golan Roei | Chief Financial Officer | 9,860 | $1.2M | 24.5% | Yes | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-06-11 | Shavit Shenhav Tal | Director | 25,000 | $3.1M | 86.2% | Yes | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-06-11 | Ungerman Jerry T | Director | 25,000 | $3.1M | 60.7% | Yes | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-06-02 | Chelouche Yoav | Director | 25,000 | $3.5M | 86.2% | Yes | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (CHKP)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.61 on a 1–5 scale), 38 analysts; mean target USD 146.47 (low 105, high 201).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | Mizuho | Target raised | Neutral | $135 → $145 |
| 2026-08-03 | Goldman Sachs | Target lowered | Neutral | $168 → $150 |
| 2026-08-03 | Citigroup | Target raised | Neutral | $125 → $130 |
| 2026-07-31 | UBS | Target raised | Neutral | $130 → $135 |
| 2026-07-31 | Wells Fargo | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $140 → $130 |
| 2026-07-31 | Stifel | Target raised | Hold | $120 → $130 |
| 2026-07-31 | Susquehanna | Target raised | Positive | $140 → $150 |
| 2026-07-31 | Barclays | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $145 → $140 |
| 2026-07-27 | B of A Securities | Target raised | Neutral | $120 → $140 |
| 2026-07-27 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Overweight → Neutral | $135 |
| 2026-07-23 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Reiterated | Neutral | $150 |
| 2026-07-20 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $120 → $140 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CHKP)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -21.5% | +22.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -21.6% | +4.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 41.7% | 27.5% |
| Max drawdown | -45.0% (Nov 2025→Apr 2026) | -51.0% (Jun 2025→Apr 2026) |
CHKP suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 20-F)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Customer | AI | “in AI reflect our ongoing efforts to innovate and provide products and services that are useful to our customers, as well as provide efficiencies” |
| Competitor | Cisco (CSCO) | “Our competitors include Cisco Systems, Inc.,” |
Quoted from the company's 20-F filed Mar 31, 2026.
CHKP analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $2.49 | $2.58 | -3.7% | $672.1M | 34 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $2.91 | $2.89 | +0.8% | $787.3M | 34 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $10.44 | $10.42 | +0.2% | $2.80B | 38 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $11.28 | $11.40 | -1.1% | $2.96B | 38 |
CHKP options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±12.2% (±$18.60) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 2, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 54.0% | ±12.2% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 47.9% | ±15.0% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 44.2% | ±16.9% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 175 | 41.7% | ±22.9% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 42.2% | ±26.9% |
30-day implied volatility 54.1% vs 36.2% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.81. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:58 UTC)
| Price | USD 151.98 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 5.96% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 143.43 |
| Open | USD 145.11 |
| Day Range | USD 145.11 – 152.23 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 112.23 – 210.66 |
| Volume | 2,412,352 shares |
| Market Cap | $15.52B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (CHKP)
Nexqual's technical model rates CHKP "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:58 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 71.5 (overbought) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 134.32) |
| MACD | 2.96 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (CHKP)
Wall Street analysts rate CHKP "Hold" based on 38 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 146.47 (range USD 105–201), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:58 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 38 |
| Mean Target | USD 146.47 |
| High Target | USD 201 |
| Low Target | USD 105 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 13 / 25 / 0 |
Earnings (CHKP)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-02 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.49 |
| Revenue Estimate | $672.08M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 2.55 vs est 2.45 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 2.5 vs est 2.4 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 3.4 vs est 2.77 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 3.94 vs est 2.45 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:58 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CHKP)
| Total Revenue | $2.76B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +1.30% |
| Gross Margin | +87.50% |
| Operating Margin | +27.48% |
| Profit Margin | +37.93% |
| ROE | +37.64% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.72 |
| Current Ratio | 1.67 |
| Total Cash | $2.28B |
| Total Debt | $1.97B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:58 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CHKP)
Nexqual rates Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:58 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +6% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 87%, operating 27% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $2.28B cash vs $1.97B debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $1.13B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 38%, ROA 7.6% |
Ownership (CHKP)
| Insider Ownership | +24.54% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +76.69% |
| Shares Outstanding | 102.10M |
| Float | 77.73M |
| Short % of Float | +7.46% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:58 UTC.
Leadership (CHKP)
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is led by Brig.Gen. Nadav Zafrir, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:58 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Brig.Gen. Nadav Zafrir |
|---|---|
| Chief Product Officer and Head of R & D | Nataly Kremer |
| Chief Strategy Officer | Roi Karo |
| Founder & Executive Chairman | Gil Shwed |
| Chief Financial Officer | Roei Golan |
Major Backers & Investors (CHKP)
Notable institutional backers of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. include Massachusetts Financial Services Co., MFS Series Trust XVII-MFS International Equity Fund, Acadian Asset Management. LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:58 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts Financial Services Co. | 8.39% |
| MFS Series Trust XVII-MFS International Equity Fund | 3.92% |
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 3.48% |
| First Trust Advisors LP | 2.5% |
| Ninety One UK Ltd | 2.41% |
| First TRT Exch-Trd Fd. II-First TRT NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF | 2.32% |
| DnB Asset Management AS | 1.97% |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 1.87% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 6.94% |
| Deutsche Bank AG | 1.74% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:58 UTC.
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