Check Point shares edge higher as Q4 earnings top forecasts

Investing.com -- Check Point Software Technology shares edged around 1% higher in U.S. premarket trading after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings that topped expectations on profit, while revenue came in just below consensus.

The cybersecurity firm posted Q4 earnings per share of $3.40, well above analyst estimates of $2.76. Revenue totaled $744.9 million, up 6% year-over-year, and compared with consensus forecasts of $746.33 million.

“We delivered solid fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, with revenue landing above the midpoint of our outlook and EPS exceeding expectations," said Nadav Zafrir, CEO of Check Point.

“In 2026, our strategy is centered on securing our customers’ AI transformation across the enterprise. We are focused on executing against our four strategic pillars, Hybrid Mesh, Workspace, and Exposure Management, while embedding AI driven security throughout our portfolio."

Calculated billings rose 8% year over year to $1.04 billion, while remaining performance obligations (RPOs) increased 8% to $2.73 billion.

Security subscription revenue climbed 11% from a year earlier to $325 million. Non-GAAP operating income reached $302 million, representing 41% of total revenue.

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