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FTNT Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
Fortinet · Technology · Software - Infrastructure
FTNT live signal snapshot
FTNT last traded at $128.10, up 3.67% on the session, trading 35.0% below its 52-week high of $197.13 and 74.2% above its 52-week low of $73.55. Our AI model's current call on FTNT is SELL, with 81% confidence. Short-term momentum is deteriorating: the 5-, 10- and 20-day moving averages are stacked downward and price is holding below the 50-day average. The model's one-month path points toward roughly $123.73 (-3.4% from here).
On the 14-day relative strength index, FTNT reads 20.1, below 30, a level where selling has often been overdone in the short run. Its MACD line is below its signal line with a negative histogram (-3.26) — downward momentum is accelerating. With the 50-day average at $165.56, 27.1% over the 200-day's $130.25, the longer-term trend structure remains positive.
The average 12-month target from 37 Wall Street analysts is $145.03 (range $110.00–$190.00) — 13.2% upside from where FTNT trades now. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 8 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 5 Sell/Strong Sell (and 30 Hold).
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About Fortinet
Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) is a software - infrastructure company in the technology sector, headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, United States. Fortinet, Inc. provides cybersecurity and convergence of networking and security solutions worldwide. It has a market value of about $94.1 billion and roughly 15,540 full-time employees. Its beta of 1.04 means it has historically moved roughly in line with the market.
FTNT performance vs. the market
Year to date, FTNT has gained 61.3%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the technology sector fund XLK (+21.1%). On a one-year view it is up 55.7%, 44.2 points better than the S&P 500. The last month (−32.8%) continues the three-month decline (−22.6%).
| Period | FTNT | Sector (XLK) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −32.8% | −11.2% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | −22.6% | −8.6% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | +61.3% | +21.1% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | +55.7% | +18.0% | +11.5% |
Fortinet financials at a glance
In the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026, Fortinet reported revenue of $2.1 billion and net income of $636 million (a 30.6% net margin). Revenue was up 20.5% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 41.9 on trailing earnings of $3.06 per share. Trailing free cash flow was $2.5 billion, and total debt equals 25% of shareholders' equity.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $2.1B | $636M |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $2.0B | $606M |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $1.8B | $535M |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $1.9B | $506M |
FTNT vs. its peers
Against 5 of its largest technology peers, FTNT's +61.3% year-to-date return beats 3 of them. The strongest of the group this year is CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD, +95.5%).
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet (FTNT) | $128.10 | +61.3% | 41.9 | SELL |
| Microsoft (MSFT) | $521.13 | +7.8% | 27.2 | SELL |
| Palantir Technologies (PLTR) | $172.40 | −3.0% | 121.4 | HOLD |
| Oracle (ORCL) | $128.38 | −34.1% | 20.1 | HOLD |
| Palo Alto Networks (PANW) | $334.47 | +81.6% | 836.2 | HOLD |
| CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) | $229.06 | +95.5% | 3,817.7 | HOLD |
FTNT stock: common questions
What is the FTNT stock price target?
37 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $145.03, in a range of $110.00–$190.00, versus a recent price of $128.10. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $123.73 over the next month.
Is FTNT a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates FTNT a SELL at 81% confidence. Among analysts, 8 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 30 Hold and 5 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has FTNT stock performed this year?
Year to date, FTNT has gained 61.3%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the technology sector fund XLK (+21.1%). On a one-year view it is up 55.7%, 44.2 points better than the S&P 500. The last month (−32.8%) continues the three-month decline (−22.6%).
What is FTNT's 52-week high and low?
FTNT has traded between $73.55 and $197.13 over the past 52 weeks; at $128.10 it is 35.0% below its 52-week high of $197.13 and 74.2% above its 52-week low of $73.55.
What sector is FTNT in, and who are its peers?
FTNT is in the technology sector (software - infrastructure). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include Microsoft (MSFT), Palantir Technologies (PLTR), Oracle (ORCL), Palo Alto Networks (PANW).
How accurate is the FTNT forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines FTNT's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.