Core Viewpoint - Fortinet, Inc. is facing a class action lawsuit due to alleged securities fraud related to misleading statements about its business performance and the sustainability of its firewall upgrade cycle, which led to significant stock price declines following disappointing financial results [2][3]. Financial Performance - On August 6, 2025, Fortinet reported its Q2 2025 financial results, indicating that it was only "approximately 40% to 50% of the way through the 2026 firewall upgrade cycle" [2]. - The company provided weaker than expected revenue guidance for Q3 2025, projecting revenue between $1.67 billion and $1.73 billion [2]. - Following this announcement, Fortinet's share price dropped by $21.28, or approximately 22%, from $96.58 to $75.30 [2]. Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit is on behalf of investors who purchased Fortinet securities from November 8, 2024, to August 6, 2025, alleging that the company made materially false and misleading statements regarding the impact of a "record" round of FortiGate unit upgrades [3]. - Defendants claimed that the upgrade cycle would generate "around $400 million to $450 million in product revenue" in 2025 and 2026, and that it would gain momentum in the second half of 2025 [3]. - The lawsuit contends that the actual refresh cycle was not as lucrative as represented, consisting of old products that were a "small percentage" of the company's business, and that Fortinet misrepresented the true number of upgradable FortiGate firewalls [3].

87% of cybersecurity professionals expect AI to enhance their roles, offering efficiency and relief amid cyber skill shortages, but they require upskilling to unlock full potentialSUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- News Summary Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today released its 2025 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report, shedding light on the new and persistent challenges organizations face due to the cybersecu ...

Fortinet collaborates with industry leaders to share expertise, strengthen global cyber resilience, and expand public-private partnership effortsSUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- News Summary Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced that Fortinet will again participate in the upcoming World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting on Cybersecurity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 14-16. Fortinet was t ...

NEW YORK, Oct. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Fortinet, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTNT) between November 8, 2024 and August 6, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important November 21, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased Fortinet common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangemen ...

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, announced that it will hold a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday, November 5, at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time). Fortinet's financial results conference call will be broadcast live in listen-only mode on the company’s investor relations website at http://investor.fortinet.com. While no ...

NEW YORK, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Fortinet, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTNT) between November 8, 2024 and August 6, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important November 21, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased Fortinet common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangemen ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby McInerney LLP reminds investors who purchased Fortinet, Inc. (“Fortinet” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:FTNT) securities to contact Thomas W. Elrod of Kirby McInerney LLP by email at investigations@kmllp.com, or fill out the contact form below, to discuss your rights or interests in the securities fraud class action lawsuit at no cost. If you suffered a loss on your Fortinet investments, you have until November 21, 2025 to request lead plaintiff appointment. Fol ...

Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Fortinet, Inc. ("Fortinet" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: FTNT) and certain of its officers. Class Definition A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: bgandg.com/FTNT. or you may contact P ...

Core Insights - Fortinet (FTNT) is experiencing significant growth driven by the rising demand for Unified SASE and SecOps, with Unified SASE billings increasing by 21% year over year and SecOps billings rising by 31% in Q2 2025, together accounting for approximately 35% of total billings [1][10] - The company has raised its full-year billings outlook midpoint by $100 million, reflecting strong enterprise adoption and demand for cloud-delivered services [3][10] - Fortinet's unique position as the only vendor to develop all core SASE capabilities within a single operating system, FortiOS, enhances its competitive edge by reducing cost and complexity [4] Financial Performance - Projected revenues for 2025 are expected to grow by 12.8% year over year to $6.72 billion, with total billings anticipated to increase by 13.9% to $7.44 billion, highlighting the momentum from SASE and SecOps as long-term growth drivers [5] - The consensus estimate for 2025 earnings is $2.51 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 5.91% [14] Competitive Landscape - Cisco Systems (CSCO) leverages its network dominance to provide integrated security solutions, focusing on large enterprises with advanced threat protection and scalability, contrasting with Fortinet's cost-effective approach [6] - Check Point Software (CHKP) is recognized for its Infinity Platform and emphasizes real-time threat prevention, often outperforming Fortinet in malware and phishing benchmarks, thus strengthening its market position [7] Market Performance - Year to date, FTNT shares have declined by 19%, underperforming the Zacks Security industry's gain of 8.6% and the Zacks Computer and Technology sector's rise of 11.8% [8][11]

Company Overview - Fortinet is a global leader in cybersecurity, focusing on the convergence of networking and security [3] - The company offers an extensive portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade cybersecurity products [3] - Fortinet has over half a million customers, making its solutions among the most deployed and validated in the industry [3] Upcoming Event - Ken Xie, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, along with Christiane Ohlgart, CFO, will participate in a virtual fireside chat hosted by Goldman Sachs on August 25, 2025 [1] - The event will be accessible via a live webcast on Fortinet's Investor Relations page [2] Commitment to Cybersecurity - Fortinet's mission is to secure people, devices, and data globally [3] - The company collaborates with various organizations, including government entities and academia, to enhance global cyber resilience [3] - FortiGuard Labs, Fortinet's threat intelligence organization, utilizes advanced machine learning and AI technologies for threat protection [3]