Cybersecurity provider Check Point Software Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ:CHKP) stock gained on Tuesday after it reported fiscal third-quarter results.
The Tel Aviv-based company reported quarterly revenue growth of 7% year over year to $677.5 million. It topped the analyst consensus estimate of $673.1 million. It also reported:
- Adjusted EPS of $3.94 beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.45.
- Revenue from Products and licenses grew by 9.7% Y/Y to $130.4 million
- Security subscriptions increased 10.3% Y/Y to $305.4 million, and
- Software updates and maintenance rose 1.0% Y/Y to $241.7 million.
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Margin: Adjusted operating margin declined to 41.6% from 43.1% the prior year, signifying pricing pressures. The operating margin declined to 29.4% from 34.4%.
The company generated $240.6 million in operating cash flow, compared to $248.9 million a year ago, and held $2.82 billion in cash and equivalents as of Sept. 30.
Check Point CEO Nadav Zafrir said the company achieved strong third-quarter results as demand grew across its Hybrid-Mesh-Network, Workspace, and External Risk Management (ERM) solutions. He added that Check Point advanced its AI First strategy with the acquisition of Lakera, reinforcing its ability to deliver a full-stack AI-driven security platform and strengthen its leadership in next-generation cyber defense.
Price Action: CHKP stock is up 10.06% at $211.00 premarket at the last check on Tuesday.
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