Fortinet's Next Test Is Sustained Growth

Motti Sapir 1.48K Followers Follow Summary Fortinet remains a Buy, driven by robust billings growth, accelerating product sales, and strong margin performance across its hybrid security model. FTNT's deferred revenue reached $7.68B, with management guiding for 25% billings growth and 19% revenue growth, underpinned by recurring service contracts. Operating leverage is evident: non-GAAP operating margin hit 38%, adjusted free cash flow margin reached 49%, and free cash flow more than tripled year-over-year. Valuation is demanding but justified by industry-leading margins, resilient service revenue, and a cash-heavy balance sheet supporting continued buybacks and growth. JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images I 'm still firmly positive on Fortinet ( FTNT ). The numbers back it up; billings are picking up again, and margins are holding up even as the company operates a hybrid hardware, software, and services model, although the latest This article was written by Motti Sapir 1.48K Followers Follow With over 15 years of experience in the markets and a degree in economics, I focus on breaking down companies with clarity and discipline. My goal is to give individual investors a straightforward, honest view—what’s working, what isn’t, and where the risks and opportunities actually are. I don’t chase narratives. I follow the numbers and the business underneath. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.