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Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) Stock Rating & Analysis
As of October 7, 2026, MELANY rates Fortinet, Inc. 68 out of 100 (Favorable). Its highest factor score is business quality at 96, and its lowest is valuation at 15.
MELANY ratingRated 2026-10-07FTNT · composite score
About Fortinet, Inc.
Fortinet is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor whose products cover network security, cloud security, zero-trust access, and security operations. It earns most of its revenue from subscriptions and support-based business. The California-based firm has more than 800,000 customers worldwide.
Rating as of 2026-10-07 · this is a dated snapshot; the live rating is in the app (Pro, free for 30 days). The price above updates in real time.
How FTNT's rating has moved
- +1Past week, since Sep 30: score rose 1 point to 68.
- +5Past four weeks, since Sep 9: Hold to Favorable, score rose 5 points to 68.
Weekly points: Sep 9: 63 · Sep 16: 65 · Sep 23: 66 · Sep 30: 67 · Oct 7: 68 (this page).
From MELANY's own dated rating record. A tier change is reported as a move between named tiers; the score carries the direction.
Why FTNT scores 68/100
FTNT's 8 factor scores run from 15 to 96, and 4 of them sit above its composite of 68. Here is how FTNT breaks down.
Whether the price looks cheap or expensive against earnings, growth, and peers.
Margins, returns on capital, and balance-sheet strength.
- Gross margin 80%
- ROE 117%
Direction and relative strength of the recent share-price trend.
- Price +15.9% above 50-day MA
- 50-day MA above 200-day (golden cross zone)
History of beating or missing estimates, and where estimates are heading.
- Beat EPS estimates 4 of last 4 quarters
- Avg EPS beat +18%
- Earnings in 22 days (strong beat history)
What Wall Street price targets and revisions are signalling.
Near-term events that could move the stock.
- Earnings in 22 days
Upside weighed against volatility and drawdown risk.
How the current rate and market regime suits this kind of company.
How FTNT compares
As of October 7, 2026, Fortinet, Inc. ranks 2nd of the 3 companies with a MELANY rating page in its SEC industry group (Computer Peripheral Equipment, Nec), where the average score is 68.
Key risks for FTNT
- Performance partly driven by AI software / cloud, rotation away from this theme would hurt
- Trading near 52-week high, limited upside without new positive catalyst
Sector and theme context
Fortinet, Inc. sits in the AI software / cloud theme, which MELANY currently rates 86/100 for strength. Theme strength feeds FTNT's momentum and catalyst factors above.
FTNT trade plan (Pro)
MELANY has a full position plan for Fortinet, Inc.: a smart entry zone, an alert level, position sizing, and quarterly review triggers. It is part of Market Eyes Pro, and the first 30 days are free.
How MELANY rates FTNT
MELANY is a rules-based engine that scores every stock from 0 to 100 across eight weighted factors, then re-scores as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive. Fortinet, Inc.'s 68/100 reflects mature factor weighting for its profile. Position framework managed by score-based check-ins, not a fixed holding period.
Ratings are algorithmic and change with the data. They are research and education, not personalized investment advice.
Frequently asked questions about FTNT
Is Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) a buy?
As of 2026-10-07, MELANY rated Fortinet, Inc. Favorable with a composite score of 68/100. That is a dated snapshot, not the live rating, and it is an algorithmic reading built from eight factors rather than personalized investment advice. Review the factor breakdown above and the disclaimer below before making any decision.
What is Fortinet, Inc.'s MELANY score?
Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) has a MELANY composite score of 68/100, combining valuation, business quality, price momentum, earnings track record, analyst sentiment, catalyst setup, risk-adjusted profile, macro fit.
How is the FTNT stock rating calculated?
MELANY scores FTNT from 0 to 100 across eight weighted factors using live market and fundamental data, then refreshes the rating automatically as new data arrives.
Should I buy Fortinet, Inc. stock?
That decision is yours; Market Eyes Live does not give buy or sell advice. What the data says: MELANY rates Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) Favorable with a composite of 68/100 as of 2026-10-07. The factor breakdown above shows what is driving that, which is a better basis for a decision than any one-word verdict.
What is the FTNT stock price forecast?
MELANY does not publish price targets or forecasts for FTNT. Predicting a future price is exactly the kind of false precision the confidence framework avoids. Instead it scores today's setup, 68/100 across eight factors for Fortinet, Inc., and re-scores automatically as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive.
Is FTNT stock overvalued or undervalued?
MELANY's valuation factor currently reads 15/100 for Fortinet, Inc., where a higher score means the price looks more attractive on that measure. Scores in the 70s and above read as attractively priced, the mid range as roughly fair, and low scores as stretched. The factor breakdown above shows what drives FTNT's read.
What price should I buy FTNT at?
Rather than chasing the current price, MELANY computes a smart entry zone for FTNT: the price area where risk and reward actually favor a new position, plus an alert level and position sizing. The exact levels are part of Market Eyes Pro, which starts with a 30-day free trial.
What are the risks of buying FTNT stock?
The top risks MELANY currently flags for Fortinet, Inc.: Performance partly driven by AI software / cloud, rotation away from this theme would hurt; Trading near 52-week high, limited upside without new positive catalyst. The rating on this page already weighs these against the bullish factors; see the risk-adjusted profile score in the breakdown above.
Is Fortinet, Inc. a good long-term investment?
For long-term durability the two factors that matter most are business quality, which MELANY scores 96/100 for Fortinet, Inc., and earnings track record, at 92/100. The 68/100 composite blends those with six shorter-horizon factors. Durable quality at a fair price is the long-term case to test; this is research, not personalized investment advice.
Will FTNT stock go up?
Nobody can promise a stock's direction, and Market Eyes Live does not predict prices. The measurable part: MELANY's price momentum factor reads 84/100 for FTNT right now, and the catalyst setup factor tracks whether near-term events could move it. Both re-score automatically as the data changes.
How current is this FTNT rating?
The rating on this page is a snapshot of MELANY's read as of 2026-10-07. The price shown updates live, but the score is not recomputed on this page. MELANY re-scores FTNT continuously as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive, and the current rating is in the app (Pro, free for 30 days).
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