Highlights Total revenue up 13% year over year; service revenue up 19% year over yearBillings1 and product revenue returns to growthStrong billings growth in Unified SASE and Security OperationsRecord GAAP operating margin of 31.2%Record Non-GAAP operating margin of 36.1%1Cash flow from operations of $608 million; Free cash flow of $572 million1Raising 2024 revenue and non-GAAP operating margin guidanceShare repurchase authorization increased by $1 billion; remaining authorization of $2 billion SUNNYVALE, C ...

Fortinet Inc FTNT will be reporting its third-quarter earnings on Thursday. Wall Street expects 52 cents in EPS and $1.48 billion in revenues as the company reports after market hours.The stock is up 60.85% over the past year, and 39.47% year-to-date.Fortinet Stock Rides Cyber Demand Boom With AI & IAM FocusFortinet's stock performance has been bolstered by its strong positioning in the expanding cybersecurity market, particularly as demand for identity and access management (IAM) solutions grows. With the ...

公司财报预期 - 公司预计2024年第三季度营收在14.45亿美元到15.05亿美元之间 而Zacks共识预估为14.8亿美元 同比增长10.69% 公司预计第三季度非GAAP每股收益在0.56 - 0.58美元之间 共识标记为每股0.51美元 较去年同期的0.41美元增长24.39% [3] - 在上个季度 公司盈利惊喜达到39.02% 在过去四个季度中 公司盈利均超过Zacks共识预估 平均惊喜为20.4% [4] - 公司目前的盈利ESP为+1.25% Zacks排名为2 预测模型显示公司此次将盈利超预期 [5] 影响财报结果的因素 - 公司在不断发展的数字环境中 其安全和网络产品的采用率不断提高 有望推动公司报告强劲的第三季度业绩 公司业绩可能反映了向混合工作环境的持续转变以及各行业数字技术的加速部署 [6] - 公司于2024年8月1日完成对Lacework的收购 还收购了Next DLP 这将提升其在独立企业数据丢失防护市场的地位 并加强其在集成DLP市场的领导地位 [7] - 在产品方面 公司基于FortiGate的安全软件定义广域网产品预计是关键增长驱动力 产品营收预计为4.788亿美元 同比增长2.8% [8] - 服务部门预计增长强劲 由对FortiGuard安全订阅和FortiCare技术支持服务需求的增加所推动 公司预计服务营收将达到9.82亿美元 同比增长13% [9][10] - 公司的FortiTrust统一解决方案在推动公司私有和公共云计费方面发挥作用 公司预计计费在15.3 - 16亿美元之间 模型估计计费将达到15.7亿美元 同比增长5.3% [12] 行业背景 - 全球网络安全市场持续快速扩张 为公司增长提供有利背景 根据报告 2023年软件定义广域网解决方案市场价值72亿美元 预计2024 - 2032年复合年增长率超过27% 全球IT支出预计2024年将达到5.1万亿美元 同比增长8% [11] 公司竞争与估值 - 公司在竞争激烈的网络安全市场运营 面临Palo Alto Networks、Check Point Software Technologies和Cisco Systems等竞争对手 [13] - 公司股票今年迄今上涨34.7% 跑赢Zacks计算机和技术板块23.5%的回报率 其过去12个月的市销率为9.36倍 远高于Zacks互联网软件行业平均的2.64倍 [14][16] 投资考虑 - 公司面临宏观经济不确定性和网络安全领域竞争加剧的重大挑战 但凭借其集成安全架构方法保持强大的市场地位 公司注重创新和研发投资 有利于利用新兴趋势 尽管近期股价上涨 但公司在即将到来的第三季度财报前仍是一个有吸引力的投资机会 [17] 最终观点 - 各行业正在进行的数字化转型继续推动对全面网络安全解决方案的需求 公司的战略定位、创新方法和对行业发展的承诺使其在第三季度财报前成为一个引人注目的投资机会 [18]

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Derek Manky, Chief Security Strategist and VP of Global Threat Intelligence at Fortinet “In today’s interconnected world, the fight against cybercrime requires a unified front. Public-private partnerships are vital for sharing threat intelligence, resources, and innovations that collectively help organizations worldwide stay ahead of digital adversaries. The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting on Cybersecurity continues to offer a unique opportunity fo ...

Fortinet (FTNT) appears an attractive pick, as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). An upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices -- has triggered this rating change.The Zacks rating relies solely on a company's changing earnings picture. It tracks EPS estimates for the current and following years from the sell-side analysts covering the stock through a consensus measure -- the Zacks Consensus Estimate.The power of a changing earnin ...

文章核心观点 - 福特网络安全公司(Fortinet)的股价在最新交易中下跌0.79%,低于标普500指数0.33%的跌幅[1] - 福特网络安全公司的股价在过去一个月内上涨3.77%,超过了计算机和技术板块2.83%的涨幅和标普500指数1.83%的涨幅[1] - 福特网络安全公司将于2024年11月7日公布其业绩报告,预计每股收益(EPS)将同比增长24.39%至0.51美元,营收将同比增长10.69%至14.8亿美元[2] 行业和公司表现 - 福特网络安全公司全年每股收益和营收预计分别同比增长24.54%和10.29%至2.03美元和58.5亿美元[3] - 分析师对福特网络安全公司的业绩预期有所上调,这反映了公司业务表现和盈利潜力的改善[3] - 福特网络安全公司目前拥有Zacks第2级(买入)评级,这意味着其股价表现有望超越市场[5] 估值分析 - 福特网络安全公司目前的市盈率(Forward P/E)为39.09倍,高于行业平均水平31.33倍[6] - 福特网络安全公司的PEG率为2.41倍,高于行业平均水平2.17倍,表明其股价相对于预期增长率而言较为昂贵[7] - 互联网软件行业目前在计算机和技术板块中排名靠前,位于前33%[8]

Fortinet (FTNT) ended the recent trading session at $80.76, demonstrating a +0.52% swing from the preceding day's closing price. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.27%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.65%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.26%.The the stock of network security company has risen by 3.73% in the past month, leading the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 2.21% and the S&P 500's gain of 2%.The investment community will be closely monitoring t ...

Fortinet (FTNT) has emerged as a standout performer in the cybersecurity sector, with its stock surging an impressive 45% in the past three months. This remarkable performance has caught the attention of investors and analysts alike, prompting questions about the sustainability of this growth and whether the ongoing cybersecurity boom can propel the stock even higher. Here are three compelling reasons why Fortinet remains an attractive investment opportunity.3-Month PerformanceImage Source: Zacks Investment ...

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- John Maddison, Chief Marketing Officer at Fortinet “As threat actors harness new technologies like AI to augment the sophistication of their attacks, it’s increasingly crucial that employees serve as a robust first line of defense. Fortinet’s new research underscores the importance of creating a culture of cybersecurity and the need to deploy organization-wide security awareness and training. These findings reinforce the importance of our award-winning S ...

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