Check Point Software Technologies Ltd CHKP

Check Point Software Technologies is a pure-play cybersecurity vendor. The company offers solutions for network, endpoint, cloud, and mobile security in addition to security management. Check Point, a software specialist, sells to enterprises, businesses, and consumers. Around 50% of revenue is generated in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, 40% from the Americas, and 10% from the Asia-Pacific region. The firm, based in Tel Aviv, Israel, was founded in 1993 and has about 5,000 employees.

• Zacks Investment Research 1 oct

  PANW Stock Rises 21% in a Month: Should You Hold or Book Profits?

  Palo Alto Networks (PANW) demonstrates strong momentum with XSIAM ARR exceeding $700M (up 70% y/y) and Prisma AIRS reaching $100M ARR in record time, driven by enterprise AI security demand. However, declining gross margins due to SaaS scaling and rising commodity costs, combined with a premium 22.37X forward P/S valuation, warrant caution. The stock receives a Hold rating despite solid long-term growth prospects.

  

• Zacks Investment Research 7 sept

  PANW Surges 102% in 6 Months: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?

  Palo Alto Networks (PANW) has surged 102% in six months, driven by strong demand for AI-native cybersecurity solutions, particularly in SASE with 40% bookings growth and 9x increase in agentic traffic. However, rising cloud hosting costs, higher hardware component costs, and a premium valuation of 18.97X forward P/S ratio warrant caution. Zacks recommends a Hold rating despite strong long-term growth prospects.

  

• Zacks Investment Research 3 sept

  Varonis (VRNS) Surges 10.4%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?

  Varonis Systems (VRNS) stock jumped 10.4% to $46.76, driven by strong SaaS business growth with ARR rising 25% year-over-year to $598.1 million. The company benefits from over 20% growth in new-logo ACV and increased adoption of its data and AI security products. However, earnings estimate revisions have remained flat over the past 30 days, which may limit sustained upward momentum. The stock holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating.

  

• Zacks Investment Research 1 sept

  CrowdStrike Stock Rises 96% YTD: Time to Hold or Book Profits?

  CrowdStrike's Next-Gen SIEM and AI Detection and Response (AIDR) businesses are driving strong growth, with AIDR ARR nearly tripling sequentially. However, the stock's premium valuation (32.97X P/S vs. industry 18.51X) and decelerating revenue growth (from 35%+ to projected 21.6% by fiscal 2028) warrant caution. The company receives a Hold rating despite strong AI-driven cybersecurity demand.

  

• The Motley Fool 7 ago

  Check Point CRO Sherif Seddik Liquidates 29% of Holdings for $1.3 Million After the Stock's 36% Decline

  Check Point Software Technologies' Chief Revenue Officer Sherif Seddik sold 10,272 shares (29% of his direct holdings) for approximately $1.3 million on August 4, 2026, at a weighted average price of $123.59. The sale occurred after the stock declined 36% over the preceding 12 months. Despite the sale, Seddik retains 24,675 shares worth ~$3.1 million and continues to hold restricted share units vesting through 2029.