NASDAQ:CHKP
Check Point Software Tech (CHKP)
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Jul 26, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 1 opinions in the last 12 months.
Check Point Software Tech (CHKP-Q), once heralded as a leading contender in the cybersecurity field, appears to be facing challenges that have diminished its market appeal. While it is still regarded as a solid offering, expert reviews indicate that it struggles to compete with more dynamic rivals like Palo Alto Networks (PANW). Investors seeking value may find CHKP-Q's metrics appealing; however, there is skepticism about its growth potential, especially in a sector where value investing often clashes with technological advancements. Many experts express the need for increased stability and a clearer upside potential before committing to an investment in Check Point, indicating a cautious approach towards this stock's future performance.
A cybersecurity name that flies beneath the radar. A reasonable 30x PE.
Joe TerranovaThis sector has good secular growth, lots of cybersecurity issues, governments are investing a lot. Has done well.
Paul Harris, CFAHe used to own CHKP. Both PANW and FTNT are strong businesses, market leaders in the space and taking market share away from CHKP.
Challenge is that PANW and FTNT are really strong in this industry. Good for the consumer, but may not be good for the businesses in that space. At 46x PE, PANW is really expensive, growth needed to justify that valuation is substantial, high valuation keeps him on the sidelines.
Look at the space as a whole to see if you want to be involved, rather than choosing just one player. Does like the aspect of customer "stickiness" in that once a customer signs up, switching costs are high.
Cybersecurity has become such an important area. Governments around the world are looking as it. Huge investments in coming years at government and corporate levels. Strong secular growth. Need has increased because, since Covid, people no longer work in just one spot.
Paul Harris, CFAIn the face of increasing competition, restructured its businesses. Reported extremely good numbers, stuck to guidance. Might explain why PANW selloff today not hurting them as much.
Kim BoltonNext to semiconductors, cybersecurity is one of the great secular growth areas. Hacks are proliferating. Making new highs. An area you have to own for the next several years.
Paul Harris, CFAIT security solutions provider. Last year, rested on their laurels. Change in management, upped game. His 12-month price target is $151.50. No dividend.
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On 2026-07-24, Check Point Software Tech (CHKP) stock closed at a price of $130.57.
Once best-in-breed, seems to have fallen on hard times. Still a good offering, but PANW is obviously better. He'd want to see more stability and upside before he pulled the trigger.
Value investors might be interested but, unfortunately, "value" and "tech" aren't algorithms that tend to play nicely together ;)