In its upcoming report, Fortinet (FTNT) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $0.59 per share, reflecting an increase of 3.5% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $1.62 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 12.9%.
Over the last 30 days, there has been no revision in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter. This signifies the covering analysts' collective reconsideration of their initial forecasts over the course of this timeframe.
Before a company reveals its earnings, it is vital to take into account any changes in earnings projections. These revisions play a pivotal role in predicting the possible reactions of investors toward the stock. Multiple empirical studies have consistently shown a strong association between trends in earnings estimates and the short-term price movements of a stock.
While investors typically rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to gauge how the business may have fared during the quarter, examining analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics often helps gain a deeper insight.
That said, let's delve into the average estimates of some Fortinet metrics that Wall Street analysts commonly model and monitor.
The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Revenue- Services' of $1.12 billion. The estimate indicates a change of +14.4% from the prior-year quarter.
The average prediction of analysts places 'Revenue- Product' at $495.98 million. The estimate suggests a change of +9.8% year over year.
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Revenue- Europe Middle East and Africa' reaching $648.03 million. The estimate indicates a change of +14.7% from the prior-year quarter.
The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Geographic revenues- Total Americas' will likely reach $666.43 million. The estimate indicates a change of +12% from the prior-year quarter.
According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Revenue- Asia Pacific and Japan' should come in at $311.61 million. The estimate points to a change of +13.8% from the year-ago quarter.
It is projected by analysts that the 'Total billings (Non-GAAP)' will reach $1.72 billion. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $1.54 billion.
The consensus estimate for 'Total deferred revenue' stands at $6.52 billion. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $5.90 billion.
Analysts forecast 'Gross profit- Product Non-GAAP' to reach $321.40 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $298.40 million in the same quarter last year.
Analysts expect 'Gross profit- Service Non-GAAP' to come in at $982.83 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $870.20 million in the same quarter last year.
Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Gross profit- Product' should arrive at $316.85 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $296.80 million.
The consensus among analysts is that 'Gross profit- Services' will reach $983.06 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $862.50 million.
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