Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. - Ordinary Shares (CHKP)

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Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP) reported Q1 results with 7% revenue growth to $637.8 million, beating analyst estimates. EPS of $2.21 also beat expectations.

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Fortinet (NASDAQ:FTNT) is at risk of significant margin headwinds due to its heavy reliance on Taiwan for manufacturing, while competitors like Cisco and Palo Alto may be more insulated from the impact of the newly announced Liberation Day tariffs.

Under new CEO Nadav Zafrir, Check Point Software's prospects improve. Analysts turn bullish with increased confidence in growth and SASE market focus.

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