Fortinet stock hits new high on AI security moves
Fortinet shares closed at a record high Friday. The cybersecurity stock kept climbing as investors continued to buy after its earnings rally, even as U.S. tech stocks broadly fell.
Fortinet, Inc. (NASDAQ:FTNT) Shares Surge 11% on Service Pipeline Outlook
Shares of Fortinet climbed after the cybersecurity firm lifted its forecast for 2026. The increase came on the heels of a strong second-quarter performance, with results surpassing expectations for sales, billings and profit.
Fortinet Stock Surges 12% as Q1 Beat and 2026 Guidance Put AI Security Demand Back in Focus
Fortinet jumped 12.3% ahead of the bell Thursday, after the cybersecurity name came through with first-quarter numbers that beat Wall Street, and dialed up its 2026 forecast on stronger demand for network-security offerings. Adjusted earnings landed at 82 cents per share on $1.85 billion in revenue, topping consensus calls for 62 cents and $1.73 billion.
Fortinet Stock Jumps After Earnings Beat as AI Security Demand Lifts Outlook
Fortinet Inc. jumped up to 24% after hours, lifted by a hike in its full-year revenue outlook and billings growth not seen in more than three years. The cybersecurity name returned to focus, delivering a quarter that cleared Wall Street’s bars on revenue, profit, and sales commitments.
CrowdStrike stock snaps seven-session slide — what CRWD traders watch before Monday’s open
CrowdStrike Holdings shares picked up 4.9% to finish at $395.50 on Friday, the cybersecurity firm riding a broader bounce in U.S. equities following a tough stretch for software stocks.
Fortinet stock rises in premarket after earnings beat and upbeat 2026 outlook
Fortinet, Inc shares jumped 2.8% to $81.11 in premarket trading Friday, following a quarterly beat and stronger guidance, despite recent weakness in tech stocks. The cybersecurity company posted adjusted earnings of 81 cents per share and revenue of $1.91 billion, with billings rising to $2.37 billion. It also forecast first-quarter earnings between 59 and 63 cents per share.
CrowdStrike stock slides again: AI jitters, insider filings and March earnings loom
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. shares fell 1.5% on Wednesday, closing at $415.36. This marked the sixth consecutive day of declines as investors continued to shy away from high-multiple software stocks. Volume climbed to about 4.7 million shares. The stock now sits roughly 27% below its November 12 peak of $566.90.
Palo Alto Networks stock drops after Chronosphere deal closes, with earnings next in focus
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. shares dropped Thursday following the completion of its acquisition of Chronosphere, a provider of observability platforms. The stock ended the day down 4.8% at $174.85 and was last seen at $176.20 in after-hours trading.
Palo Alto Networks stock climbs after the bell as Fed decision nears — what traders watch next
Palo Alto Networks climbed roughly 2.2% to $184.19 in late Monday trading, following a broader uptick in cybersecurity stocks. The stock fluctuated between $179.88 and $185.59, with about 5.3 million shares traded.
Fortinet stock jumps on TD Cowen upgrade — what FTNT investors watch before earnings
Fortinet Inc shares climbed 5.2%, finishing Friday at $81.64, after TD Cowen raised its rating.
Palo Alto Networks stock edges higher — what PANW traders are watching next
Shares of Palo Alto Networks Inc ticked up 0.44% to $182.27 on Thursday, riding the wave of a broader U.S. equity rally. The S&P 500 added 0.55%, while cybersecurity peers made bigger moves—Fortinet surged 2.47% and CrowdStrike gained 1.77%.
Broadcom stock slides after report China told firms to drop VMware, other foreign cyber tools
Broadcom shares dropped 4.1% to $340.03 in early trading Wednesday following a Reuters report that Chinese regulators instructed local firms to halt use of cybersecurity software from about a dozen U.S. and Israeli companies, including VMware, which is owned by Broadcom.
Palo Alto Networks stock swings on China cybersecurity clampdown report — what to watch for PANW
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. shares swung in premarket Wednesday after Reuters reported that Chinese authorities instructed local firms to halt use of cybersecurity software from around a dozen U.S. and Israeli providers. The list includes Palo Alto, VMware, Fortinet, and Israel’s Check Point Software. Palo Alto’s stock was last up roughly 1%, trading at $190.85.
US economic calendar today: Retail sales and PPI loom as Wall Street futures slip ahead of bank earnings
Futures on U.S. stock indexes edged lower Wednesday ahead of major bank earnings and a U.S. data lineup that might shake up rate forecasts.
Cisco stock: Supreme Court lawsuit, partner-program shift put CSCO in focus for the week ahead
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear Cisco Systems’ appeal in a lawsuit accusing the tech giant of aiding China in tracking down Falun Gong practitioners. This development adds a new layer of legal uncertainty as Cisco’s shares prepare to trade next week. A Cisco spokesperson said the company is “pleased” the court will consider the case and anticipates the oral arguments ahead.
Palo Alto Networks stock tumbles to start 2026 as cybersecurity shares lag; jobs report looms
Palo Alto Networks shares fell 2.6% to $179.37 on Friday, underperforming a largely steady Wall Street on the first trading day of 2026. Reuters
CrowdStrike stock (CRWD) drops after-hours as Wall Street opens 2026 and traders focus on valuation
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. shares slid 3.2% in after-hours trading on Friday to $453.58, extending a weak start to 2026 for the cybersecurity bellwether.
Cisco stock slips as CSCO turns ex-dividend; what investors are watching next
Shares of Cisco Systems, Inc. fell about 1% to $76.23 in late morning trading on Friday, after sliding as much as 1.9% earlier in the session.
CrowdStrike stock slides after-hours as Wedbush keeps CRWD on its top AI picks list
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. shares were last down 1.5% at $468.76 in extended trading after closing at $475.69 on Wednesday, as U.S. markets paused for the New Year’s Day holiday. New York Stock Exchange
Cybersecurity Stocks Week Ahead: Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Fortinet, Zscaler and Okta in Focus (Dec. 22–26, 2025)
The final full stretch of 2025 trading arrives with a familiar contradiction: holiday-shortened markets, but no shortage of cybersecurity catalysts. With U.S. stock markets scheduled to close early on Wednesday, Dec. 24 and remain closed on Thursday, Dec. 25, liquidity is expected to thin out—often amplifying single-headline moves in high-momentum groups like cybersecurity. Nasdaq+2New York Stock Exchange+2
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