Fortinet raises full-year outlook as strong cybersecurity demand drives Q1 outperformance

Fortinet reported Q1 2026 revenue of $1.85 billion, up 20% year over year and ahead of analyst expectations of about $1.73 billion. The earnings beat sent shares more than 21% higher to around $109 in Thursday morning trading. The result signals stronger-than-expected demand and a positive near-term read-through for cybersecurity software names.

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Fortinet reported Q1 2026 revenue of $1.85 billion, up 20% year over year and ahead of analyst expectations of about $1.73 billion. The earnings beat sent shares more than 21% higher to around $109 in Thursday morning trading. The result signals stronger-than-expected demand and a positive near-term read-through for cybersecurity software names.