Should you buy CHKP stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) as Hold/Accumulate with a technical score of 0.41 on its -10 to +10 scale. This is an upgrade from Sell in the previous daily evaluation.
- Hold signal since
- Price since signal Flat 0.00%
- 3-month trend forecast Up 4.08%
- High gross margin of 86.1%
- Strong return on equity of 36.4%
- Strong operating margin of 29.0%
Stronger technical forecast for Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. stock price after Monday trading
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)
The Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. stock price gained 2.60% on the last trading day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026), rising from $127.82 to $131.14. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 3.69% from a day low at $127.46 to a day high of $132.16. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days but is still down by -1.21% for this period. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 166 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 747 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $97.91 million.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and weak rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 4.08% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $128.43 and $150.24 at the end of this 3-month period.
CHKP Signals & Forecast
The Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock, but the stock has a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $126.23 and $131.06. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Monday, August 03, 2026, and so far it has risen 6.64%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD).
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. stock
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. finds support from accumulated volume at $128.23 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $4.70 between high and low, or 3.69%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.66%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $125.91 (-3.99%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 5 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (CHKP) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. to open at $130.25, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $128.58 and $133.70, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$5.12 (+/-3.98%) up or down from last closing price. If Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.98% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $128.23 (2.22%) than the resistance at $135.68 (3.46%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. stock A Buy?
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Sell to a Hold candidate.
Current score:
0.414
Hold/Accumulate
Upgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $130.25 ( 0.676%).
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CHKP Performance
Trading levels for CHKP
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 134.95 | 2.91% |
| R2 | 133.16 | 1.54% |
| R1 | 132.05 | 0.693% |
| Price | 131.14 | |
| S1 | 128.46 | -2.05% |
| S2 | 127.35 | -2.89% |
| S3 | 125.55 | -4.26% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 139.67 | 6.50% |
| R2 | 137.64 | 4.96% |
| R1 | 135.68 | 3.46% |
| Price | 131.14 | |
| S1 | 128.23 | -2.22% |
| S2 | 124.03 | -5.42% |
| S3 | 122.97 | -6.23% |
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Buy CHKP
A sell signal from a double top formation was found on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 and based on theory for this formation the price should fall by -12.88% to $114.24 within 39 trading days (Wednesday, September 23, 2026) since signal was issued.