Radware (NASDAQ:RDWR – Get Free Report) issued an update on its fourth quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Friday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 0.340-0.350 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 0.330. The company issued revenue guidance of $88.0 million-$90.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $87.2 million.
Radware Stock Performance
Shares of Radware stock opened at $34.58 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $1.46 billion, a P/E ratio of 111.55 and a beta of 0.86. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $29.80 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $27.72. Radware has a fifty-two week low of $21.68 and a fifty-two week high of $38.50.
Radware (NASDAQ:RDWR – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 28th. The information technology services provider reported $0.32 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.29 by $0.03. Radware had a return on equity of 6.64% and a net margin of 4.26%. The firm had revenue of $84.36 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $83.02 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.28 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 12.0% on a year-over-year basis.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of analysts recently weighed in on RDWR shares. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Radware from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 13th. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “hold” rating and issued a $40.00 target price on shares of Radware in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded Radware from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 13th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Radware presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $40.00.
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Insider Transactions at Radware
In other news, insider Rivkah Goldriech sold 4,125 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, October 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $36.00, for a total value of $148,500.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 39,789 shares in the company, valued at $1,432,404. This represents a 9.39% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, COO Gabriel Malka sold 6,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $30.00, for a total value of $195,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 47,922 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,437,660. The trade was a 11.94% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 34,902 shares of company stock valued at $1,184,941 over the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 21.58% of the company’s stock.
Radware News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Radware this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Fourth-quarter outlook exceeds estimates: Radware guided for fourth-quarter 2026 EPS of $0.34–$0.35, above the $0.33 consensus, and revenue of $88 million–$90 million, ahead of the $87.2 million estimate. The raised outlook suggests continued demand for its cybersecurity and application-delivery offerings.
- Positive Sentiment: Strong third-quarter results: Radware reported record revenue of approximately $84.4 million, up 12% year over year, and non-GAAP EPS of $0.32 versus the $0.29 analyst estimate. Cloud annual recurring revenue rose 21% to $107 million, and operating cash flow reached $15.5 million. Radware Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
- Neutral Sentiment: Profitability remains a concern: Although revenue growth was solid, reports noted that GAAP operating income declined. This may temper the positive impact of the earnings beat, particularly with RDWR trading at a high valuation multiple.
- Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming investor conference: Management plans to participate in Needham Virtual Tech Week on November 18, potentially providing additional commentary on demand, cloud growth and the company’s outlook. Radware to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
- Negative Sentiment: Large insider sales weigh on sentiment: Insider Rivkah Goldriech sold 24,277 shares for about $841,441 on October 27 and another 4,125 shares for $148,500 on October 28. The combined sales totaled roughly $990,000 and substantially reduced her position. While such sales may be routine, they can pressure investor confidence with RDWR near its 52-week high and carrying a lofty P/E ratio. Radware Insider Sale
Radware Company Profile
Radware Ltd. (NASDAQ: RDWR) is a global provider of cybersecurity and application delivery solutions. The company helps organizations protect digital applications, networks and cloud environments from cyberattacks while maintaining the availability and performance of online services.
Its portfolio includes distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) protection, web application and API security, bot management, cloud security services, and network behavior analysis. Radware also offers application delivery controllers, load balancing and related traffic-management technologies designed to improve the reliability, scalability and performance of business-critical applications.
Founded in 1996, Radware serves enterprises, telecommunications providers, cloud service providers and other organizations worldwide through a combination of on-premises, cloud-based and hybrid solutions.
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