Investing.com - Check Point Software (NASDAQ:CHKP) reported on Monday second quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Check Point Software announced earnings per share of $1.64 on revenue of $571.1M. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $1.61 on revenue of $560.26M.
Check Point Software shares are up 6% from the beginning of the year, still down 16.72% from its 52 week high of $149.62 set on March 3. They are outperforming the Nasdaq which is down 20.8% from the start of the year.
Check Point Software follows other major Information Technology sector earnings this month
Check Point Software's report follows an earnings beat by Apple on Thursday, who reported EPS of $1.2 on revenue of $82.96B, compared to forecasts EPS of $1.16 on revenue of $82.79B.
Microsoft had missed expectations on July 26 with fourth quarter EPS of $2.23 on revenue of $51.87B, compared to forecast for EPS of $2.29 on revenue of $52.38B.
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