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Cybersecurity has quietly become one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI revolution. As enterprises race to deploy generative AI, they're also discovering they need a new generation of network security to protect it. That's exactly where Cybersecurity has quietly become one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI revolution. As enterprises race to deploy generative AI, they're also discovering they need a new generation of network security to protect it. That's exactly where today’s Bull of the Day shines.
Today’s Bull of the Day is Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) Fortinet (FTNT - Free Report) . Fortinet has long been known as a leader in firewalls and secure networking, but today's company is much more than a hardware vendor. Its Security Fabric platform spans networking, cloud security, endpoint protection, operational technology, and AI-powered threat detection. As organizations consolidate vendors and modernize infrastructure, Fortinet continues to take market share.
The real catalyst, however, is earnings. Analysts have steadily raised profit expectations over the past several months, helping propel Fortinet into the good graces of our Zacks Rank. Over the last week alone, fourteen analysts have upped the ante for current year and next year earnings. The bullish sentiment has increased our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year from $3.01 to $3.40 while next year’s number is up from $3.30 to $3.80.
Fortinet just delivered a blockbuster quarter, beating Wall Street on both the top and bottom lines while raising guidance. Adjusted earnings came in at $0.90 per share versus expectations of $0.75, while management also boosted its outlook for billings and full-year revenue. The results underscore that cybersecurity spending remains one of the last places CIOs are willing to cut budgets, especially as AI expands the attack surface for businesses.
Perhaps even more impressive is Fortinet's profitability. While many cybersecurity companies continue chasing growth at the expense of margins, Fortinet consistently generates industry-leading operating margins and healthy free cash flow. That combination of growth and profitability is increasingly rare in software.
The technical picture isn't hurting either. Shares have surged to fresh highs following earnings, confirming institutional demand remains firmly intact despite broader market volatility. Momentum investors love companies that beat estimates and raise guidance, and Fortinet checked both boxes.
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Bull of the Day: Fortinet (FTNT)
Cybersecurity has quietly become one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI revolution. As enterprises race to deploy generative AI, they're also discovering they need a new generation of network security to protect it. That's exactly where Cybersecurity has quietly become one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI revolution. As enterprises race to deploy generative AI, they're also discovering they need a new generation of network security to protect it. That's exactly where today’s Bull of the Day shines.
Today’s Bull of the Day is Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) Fortinet (FTNT - Free Report) . Fortinet has long been known as a leader in firewalls and secure networking, but today's company is much more than a hardware vendor. Its Security Fabric platform spans networking, cloud security, endpoint protection, operational technology, and AI-powered threat detection. As organizations consolidate vendors and modernize infrastructure, Fortinet continues to take market share.
The real catalyst, however, is earnings. Analysts have steadily raised profit expectations over the past several months, helping propel Fortinet into the good graces of our Zacks Rank. Over the last week alone, fourteen analysts have upped the ante for current year and next year earnings. The bullish sentiment has increased our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year from $3.01 to $3.40 while next year’s number is up from $3.30 to $3.80.
Fortinet just delivered a blockbuster quarter, beating Wall Street on both the top and bottom lines while raising guidance. Adjusted earnings came in at $0.90 per share versus expectations of $0.75, while management also boosted its outlook for billings and full-year revenue. The results underscore that cybersecurity spending remains one of the last places CIOs are willing to cut budgets, especially as AI expands the attack surface for businesses.
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Perhaps even more impressive is Fortinet's profitability. While many cybersecurity companies continue chasing growth at the expense of margins, Fortinet consistently generates industry-leading operating margins and healthy free cash flow. That combination of growth and profitability is increasingly rare in software.
The technical picture isn't hurting either. Shares have surged to fresh highs following earnings, confirming institutional demand remains firmly intact despite broader market volatility. Momentum investors love companies that beat estimates and raise guidance, and Fortinet checked both boxes.