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Fortinet Q3 Beat Lifts Billings Guidance; Shares Slump After Hours

Oct 28, 2026, 4:54 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Despite a beat and raised guidance, FTNT sold off ~22% after hours, indicating macro/valuation skepticism or concerns about forward visibility; near-term price pressure may persist even as fundamentals improve.

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Fortinet beat Q3 FY2026 estimates with EPS of $0.91 and revenue of $2.08B, up 20% YoY. Product revenue rose 37% to $765M, and billings climbed 29% to $2.34B, with a healthy 38% non-GAAP margin. The company raised its 2026 billings guidance for the third time, though shares fell after hours, signaling muted near-term sentiment despite stronger fundamentals.

Q3 FY2026: EPS 0.91 vs 0.86 est; revenue $2.08B.
Revenue up 20% YoY to $2.08B; product revenue +37% to $765M.
Billings up 29% YoY to $2.34B; non-GAAP margin 38%.
Raised 2026 billings guidance for the third time; broad demand.
Shares fell ~22% after hours; FTNT around $136.

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