Compared to Estimates, Check Point (CHKP) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Check Point Software (CHKP) reported $665.2 million in revenue for the quarter ended June 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 6%. EPS of $2.37 for the same period compares to $2.17 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $660.83 million, representing a surprise of +0.66%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +0.42%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $2.36.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.Here is how Check Point performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:Calculated Billings: $642 million versus $648.39 million estimated by seven analysts on average.Revenues- Total revenues from products and security subscriptions: $429.8 million compared to the $423.58 million average estimate based on 11 analysts. The reported number represents a change of +10.3% year over year.Revenues- Software updates and maintenance: $235.4 million compared to the $237.06 million average estimate based on 11 analysts. The reported number represents a change of -0.9% year over year.Revenues- Products and licenses: $131.9 million compared to the $123.35 million average estimate based on 10 analysts. The reported number represents a change of +11.7% year over year.Revenues- Security Subscriptions: $297.9 million versus the 10-analyst average estimate of $300.62 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +9.6%.View all Key Company Metrics for Check Point here>>>Shares of Check Point have returned -1.2% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.4% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.#1 Semiconductor Stock to Buy (Not NVDA)The incredible demand for data is fueling the market's next digital gold rush. As data centers continue to be built and constantly upgraded, the companies that provide the hardware for these behemoths will become the NVIDIAs of tomorrow.One under-the-radar chipmaker is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the next growth stage of this market. It specializes in semiconductor products that titans like NVIDIA don't build. It's just beginning to enter the spotlight, which is exactly where you want to be.See This Stock Now for Free >>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 ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks