--- title: "Check Point Posts Solid Q1 2026 Growth and Names New Chief Revenue Officer" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/284803534.md" description: "Check Point Software Technologies reported Q1 2026 revenue of $668 million, a 5% increase year-on-year, with security subscription revenue up 11% to $323 million. GAAP EPS rose 5% to $1.81, while non-GAAP EPS increased 13% to $2.50. The company announced Sherif Seddik as the new Chief Revenue Officer effective May 1, 2026. Check Point's strong financials include $4.38 billion in cash and investments, two acquisitions, and a $325 million share repurchase. Analysts rate CHKP stock as a Buy with a price target of $260.00, though technical indicators suggest caution." datetime: "2026-04-30T15:21:10.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/284803534.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/284803534.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/284803534.md) --- # Check Point Posts Solid Q1 2026 Growth and Names New Chief Revenue Officer ### Claim 55% Off TipRanks - Unlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions - Discover top-performing stock ideas and upgrade to a portfolio of market leaders with Smart Investor Picks Check Point ( (CHKP) ) has shared an announcement. On April 30, 2026, Check Point reported first-quarter 2026 results showing total revenue of $668 million, up 5% year on year, with security subscription revenue rising 11% to $323 million. GAAP operating income reached $185 million and non-GAAP operating income $265 million, while GAAP EPS grew 5% to $1.81 and non-GAAP EPS 13% to $2.50, reflecting strong demand for email security, exposure management and SASE despite near-term pressure on appliance product sales. Management highlighted that AI is reshaping the cyber threat landscape and said Check Point’s four-pillar architecture positions it to capture growing demand for secure AI-driven transformation. The company strengthened its balance sheet, lifting cash and investments to $4.38 billion largely via a $2 billion convertible notes offering, increased adjusted free cash flow and RPO, completed two acquisitions, repurchased $325 million of shares, and announced that international sales head Sherif Seddik will become chief revenue officer on May 1, 2026, succeeding Itai Greenberg as part of a commercial leadership reshuffle. The most recent analyst rating on (CHKP) stock is a Buy with a $260.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Check Point stock, see the CHKP Stock Forecast page. **Spark’s Take on CHKP Stock** According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, CHKP is a Neutral. The score is driven primarily by strong financial quality (high margins and robust free cash flow), tempered by increased leverage in 2025. Technicals are a meaningful drag given the price trading below key moving averages with negative MACD. Valuation is reasonable at ~17.8x earnings, while the latest earnings call points to steady (not accelerating) topline growth with strong subscription momentum but several near-term margin and product headwinds. To see Spark’s full report on CHKP stock, click here. **More about Check Point** Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is a Nasdaq-listed cybersecurity company based in Tel Aviv that provides network, cloud and endpoint security, including threat prevention and security subscriptions. The company focuses on enterprise-grade protection and AI-driven cyber defense, serving global customers facing increasingly sophisticated digital threats. **Average Trading Volume:** 1,279,151 **Technical Sentiment Signal:** Sell **Current Market Cap:** $14.59B For a thorough assessment of CHKP stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page. ### Related Stocks - [CHKP.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/CHKP.US.md) - [IHAK.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/IHAK.US.md) - [BUG.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BUG.US.md) - [CIBR.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/CIBR.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [Check Point files Form 3 for Chief Revenue Officer Sherif Seddik](https://longbridge.com/en/news/285950720.md) - [Check Point Targets Government And AI Security Growth With New Partnerships](https://longbridge.com/en/news/285318431.md) - [Does Check Point (CHKP) Buybacks and Leadership Shift Hint at Evolving Firewall Reliance?](https://longbridge.com/en/news/285569853.md) - [Check Point expands share buyback authorization by $2 billion](https://longbridge.com/en/news/285947812.md) - [Lee Enterprises 1Q 2026: Revenue $122M, EPS $(0.16) — 10-Q Summary](https://longbridge.com/en/news/285763810.md)