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In the last three months, 37 analysts have published ratings on Fortinet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $98.59, a high estimate of $120.00, and a low estimate of $78.00. Marking an increase of 14.35%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $86.22. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737752416_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Fortinet by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Colville</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fatima Boolani</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rob Owens</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gabriela Borges</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$114.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Gallo</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Heath</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adam Borg</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Essex</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gregg Moskowitz</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joel Fishbein</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Colville</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tal Liani</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rob Owens</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shaul Eyal</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Bachman</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dan Bergstrom</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Nowinski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adam Borg</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jonathan Ruykhaver</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shrenik Kothari</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hamza Fodderwala</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$106.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Zelnick</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shrenik Kothari</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Bersey</td>
<td>HSBC</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Saket Kalia</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adam Tindle</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Boyd</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Colville</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rob Owens</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shrenik Kothari</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Yi Fu Lee</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Fortinet. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Fortinet compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Fortinet's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Fortinet's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FTNT/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Fortinet analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Fortinet</h2>
Fortinet is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, zero-trust access, and security operations. The firm derives a majority of its revenue through sales of its subscriptions and support-based business. The California-based firm has more than 700,000 customers across the world.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Fortinet's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Fortinet's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 13.0%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Fortinet's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 35.8% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 90.26%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Fortinet's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 6.39% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Fortinet's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 1.09.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Raymond James analyst Adam Tindle downgrades Fortinet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform.

Raymond James Downgrades Fortinet to Market Perform

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Here are three ETFs with exposure to cybersecurity companies for&nbsp;investors&nbsp;who don&#8217;t want to choose specific stocks, but want to reap the benefits of a hot market:
Global X Cybersecurity ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUG#NASDAQ">BUG</a>) boasts assets of $806.52 million under management and an expense ratio of 0.50%. Its impressive portfolio of stocks includes the biggest names in the cybersecurity sector across the U.S., Israel, Japan and South Korea. 
Fortinet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>), CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>), Check Point Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>),  Zscalar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>), Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), and CyberArk Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYBR#NASDAQ">CYBR</a>) are among the top 10 holdings, with 6.92%, 6.76%, 5.85%, 5.75%, 5.68%, and 5.14% allocations, respectively. Coming to some numbers, a Return on Equity of 17.80% and a drop in the P/E ratio from 48.06 in 2023 to 33.93 in 2024 might interest investors looking to cash in on the rising trend in cybersecurity.
The "O.G." cybersecurity-focused fund, the Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HACK#NYSE">HACK</a>) was the first ETF to hop on the cybersecurity niche bandwagon. It derives its investment strategies from the Nasdaq ISE Cyber Security Select Index, and has $1.93 billion assets under management. 81.5% of the fund is dedicated to large-cap ($10 billion and more) stocks. 
Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), with its plethora of cybersecurity products, currently holds the biggest piece of the pie at almost 14%. Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, and Fortinet also hold significant portions of the fund. The ETF's expense ratio is 0.60%.
iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IHAK#NYSE">IHAK</a>) is owned by one of the largest financial institutions in the world, BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>). With an expense ratio of 0.47%, it is relatively cheaper than its peers. Though not entirely cybersecurity-focused, the fund with an AUM of $930 million, includes significant investments in security plays like CyberArk, Fortinet, CrowdStrike, Check Point and Palo Alto. The fund mirrors the NYSE FactSet Global Cyber Security Index, which is composed of cybersecurity companies. 
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Fortinet shares are trading higher after Piper Sandler upgraded the stock from Neutral to Overweight and raised its price target from $100 to $120.

Across the recent three months, 37 analysts have shared their insights on Fortinet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $96.22, a high estimate of $120.00, and a low estimate of $68.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 15.19% increase from the previous average price target of $83.53.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736164840_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Fortinet. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Rob Owens</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gabriela Borges</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$114.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Gallo</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Heath</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adam Borg</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Essex</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gregg Moskowitz</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joel Fishbein</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Colville</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tal Liani</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rob Owens</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shaul Eyal</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Bachman</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dan Bergstrom</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Nowinski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adam Borg</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jonathan Ruykhaver</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shrenik Kothari</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hamza Fodderwala</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$106.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Zelnick</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shrenik Kothari</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Bersey</td>
<td>HSBC</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Saket Kalia</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adam Tindle</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Boyd</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Colville</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rob Owens</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shrenik Kothari</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Yi Fu Lee</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joel Fishbein</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gregg Moskowitz</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shaul Eyal</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Fortinet. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Fortinet compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Fortinet's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Fortinet's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FTNT/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Fortinet analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Fortinet's Background</h2>
Fortinet is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, zero-trust access, and security operations. The firm derives a majority of its revenue through sales of its subscriptions and support-based business. The California-based firm has more than 700,000 customers across the world.
<h3>Fortinet: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Fortinet's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 13.0%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Fortinet's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 35.8%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Fortinet's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 90.26%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Fortinet's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 6.39%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Fortinet's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.09. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Piper Sandler analyst Rob Owens upgrades Fortinet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>) from Neutral to Overweight and raises the price target from $100 to $120.

Upgrades

Piper Sandler Upgrades Fortinet to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $120

Goldman Sachs analyst Gabriela Borges maintains Fortinet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $100 to $114.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Fortinet, Raises Price Target to $114

Jefferies analyst Joseph Gallo maintains Fortinet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $95 to $105.

Jefferies Maintains Hold on Fortinet, Raises Price Target to $105

35 analysts have shared their evaluations of Fortinet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Fortinet, presenting an average target of $94.46, a high estimate of $115.00, and a low estimate of $68.00. Observing a 15.28% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $81.94. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734613221_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Fortinet. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Eric Heath</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adam Borg</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Essex</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gregg Moskowitz</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joel Fishbein</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Colville</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tal Liani</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rob Owens</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shaul Eyal</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Bachman</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dan Bergstrom</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Nowinski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adam Borg</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jonathan Ruykhaver</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shrenik Kothari</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hamza Fodderwala</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$106.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Zelnick</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shrenik Kothari</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Bersey</td>
<td>HSBC</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Saket Kalia</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adam Tindle</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Boyd</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Colville</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rob Owens</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shrenik Kothari</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Yi Fu Lee</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joel Fishbein</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gregg Moskowitz</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shaul Eyal</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Saket Kalia</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Fortinet. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Fortinet compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Fortinet's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Fortinet's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Get to Know Fortinet Better</h2>
Fortinet is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, zero-trust access, and security operations. The firm derives a majority of its revenue through sales of its subscriptions and support-based business. The California-based firm has more than 700,000 customers across the world.
<h3>Financial Insights: Fortinet</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Fortinet showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 13.0% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Fortinet's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 35.8%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Fortinet's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 90.26%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Fortinet's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 6.39%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09, Fortinet faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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