Should you buy Fortinet stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for Fortinet is currently BUY. Fortinet trades at $160.30 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Strong Buy. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 3.194 with rising momentum (signal: 2.882); RSI is at 59.7 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $159.51 is 0.5% below the current price. The stock is in a broader uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Fortinet stock?
The average analyst price target for Fortinet is $159.51. The current price is $160.30, which gives a downside of 0.5%. Based on this, the stock is considered fairly valued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $143.56 and $175.46.
Is Fortinet a dividend stock?
No, Fortinet does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Fortinet stock?
Fortinet is rated as a stock with high risk. the annual standard deviation is 45.7%, which classifies the stock as high risk.
Is Fortinet overvalued?
Fortinet is considered fairly valued – the price is close to the analyst price target. Fortinet has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 57.8 (highly valued), a P/S ratio of 16.4, a P/B ratio of 76.6. The stock trades close to the analyst price target and is considered fairly valued.
Is Fortinet overbought?
No, Fortinet is not overbought. RSI is at 59.7 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 59.7 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 0.8% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).
When is the next Fortinet earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Fortinet has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Fortinet shorted?
Yes, Fortinet is shorted with 2.4% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Fortinet stock?
No, insiders are not buying Fortinet shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 13 sales. On a net basis, 62,340,550 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 63,448,286 $ sold. Active sellers include Ohlgart Christiane, Xie Michael, Xie Ken and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Fortinet a good stock?
Based on our total score, Fortinet is rated as a good stock with a total score of 63 out of 100. The stock scores above average on value, quality and momentum – it is among the top 37% in our database. The score is made up of Value: 10/100, Quality: 83/100, Momentum: 97/100. In addition: technical signal: Strong Buy. Whether Fortinet is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Fortinet stock?
The outlook for Fortinet based on current data: the average analyst price target is $159.51 (-0.5%); the stock is in an uptrend (above SMA50 and SMA200); the P/E ratio is 57.8 (high – the market expects growth). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Fortinet stock moving?
Fortinet is stable right now. The technical indicators show: the price is close to the 20-day average; MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Fortinet go?
The average analyst price target for Fortinet is $159.51, which is 0.5% below the current price of $160.30. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Fortinet fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Fortinet. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Fortinet do?
Fortinet laver løsninger til cybersikkerhed og netværk over hele verden. De tjener primært penge på at sælge hardware og softwarelicenser, især deres FortiGate-produkter. FortiGate giver kunderne firewall, VPN og beskyttelse mod malware. Fortinet sælger også FortiSwitch til si... The company belongs to the Teknologi sector, more specifically the Software - Infrastructure industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Fortinet as an investment.
Did Fortinet raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Fortinet. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Fortinet making money or losing money?
Yes, Fortinet is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 28.2% — which is excellent. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 33.6%. At a P/E ratio of 57.8, you currently pay 57.8 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Fortinet go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Fortinet is rated as moderate. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 2.54 — that places the company in the middle zone. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 6 — which is average. Debt relative to equity is 554% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Fortinet have a lot of debt?
Yes, Fortinet has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 554%. For the teknologi sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Fortinet service its debt? Can service its debt without problems — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 226.1x, and the company has more cash than debt (net cash).
