Gear Up for Check Point (CHKP) Q3 Earnings: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics

The upcoming report from Check Point Software (CHKP) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $2.25 per share, indicating an increase of 8.7% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $635.43 million, representing an increase of 6.6% year over year.Over the last 30 days, there has been an upward revision of 0.2% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter, leading to its current level. This signifies the covering analysts' collective reconsideration of their initial forecasts over the course of this timeframe.Ahead of a company's earnings disclosure, it is crucial to give due consideration to changes in earnings estimates. These revisions serve as a noteworthy factor in predicting potential investor reactions to the stock. Numerous empirical studies consistently demonstrate a strong relationship between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as indicators of quarterly business performance, exploring analysts' projections for specific key metrics can offer valuable insights.In light of this perspective, let's dive into the average estimates of certain Check Point metrics that are commonly tracked and forecasted by Wall Street analysts.Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Revenues- Total revenues from products and security subscriptions' should arrive at $392.28 million. The estimate indicates a change of +8.2% from the prior-year quarter.The average prediction of analysts places 'Revenues- Software updates and maintenance' at $238.43 million. The estimate indicates a change of +2% from the prior-year quarter.The consensus estimate for 'Revenues- Products and licenses' stands at $116.04 million. The estimate suggests a change of +1.6% year over year.Analysts predict that the 'Revenues- Security Subscriptions' will reach $280.78 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +13.1%.View all Key Company Metrics for Check Point here>>>Over the past month, shares of Check Point have returned +5.8% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.5% change. Currently, CHKP carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), suggesting that it may outperform the overall market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>5 Stocks Set to DoubleEach was handpicked by a Zacks expert as the #1 favorite stock to gain +100% or more in 2024. While not all picks can be winners, previous recommendations have soared +143.0%, +175.9%, +498.3% and +673.0%.Most of the stocks in this report are flying under Wall Street radar, which provides a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor.Today, See These 5 Potential Home Runs >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP): Free Stock Analysis ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks