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Fortinet (FTNT)

Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, Fortinet, Inc. is a provider of network security appliances and Unified Threat Management (UTM) network security solutions to enterprises, service providers and government entities worldwide.

FTNT is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock, with a Growth Style Score of A and VGM Score of A. Earnings are expected to grow 7.4% year-over-year for the current fiscal year, with sales growth of 9.2%.

14 analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2024, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.06 to $1.75 per share. FTNT also boasts an average earnings surprise of 13.6%.

Looking at cash flow, Fortinet is expected to report cash flow growth of 34.6% this year; FTNT has generated cash flow growth of 34.5% over the past three to five years.

FTNT should be on investors' short lists because of its impressive growth fundamentals, a good Zacks Rank, and strong Growth and VGM Style Scores.

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