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Radware Ltd(RDWR)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
WEAK BUY
BUY for 34 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+0.67% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$29.84
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for RDWR

11/06/2026: RDWR (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Radware is a specialized cybersecurity and application delivery company that provides solutions to protect enterprise data centers and cloud environments. Its primary strength lies in its robust DDoS mitigation and bot management technology, which holds a respected place in the enterprise security market. The company is currently executing a transition toward a subscription-based revenue model, which offers the opportunity for greater financial stability over the long term. However, it faces intense competition from larger, well-funded security and cloud platforms, which creates risks regarding market share and pricing. This stock may suit investors seeking exposure to the cybersecurity sector who understand the volatility associated with mid-cap technology firms.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitRadware offers growth potential through cloud transitions but faces stiff competition.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is conditional on positive market sentiment and sustained revenue growth signals.
Value investorMixed fitThe valuation is often tied to growth prospects rather than deep value metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitRadware does not currently pay dividends to shareholders.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe cybersecurity market and mid-cap status entail higher volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highTechnology stocks in the cybersecurity space often experience significant price swings based on earnings reports.
Valuation riskMediumInvestors must weigh the company's growth-to-valuation ratio against its mid-market positioning.
Competition risk (Cloud & Security incumbents)HighCompeting against massive cloud platforms and established security players creates persistent margin pressure.
Business qualityMediumThe company has a solid technical reputation but lacks the scale of dominant industry leaders.
Dividend incomeLow / noneIncome-focused investors will not find dividend-based returns here.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully shifting revenue to recurring subscriptions while maintaining profitability is critical for long-term health.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -48.46%
Avg. Invested days 25
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
RDWR receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
RDWR has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+235.5%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 13.8%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+9.8%), soft profitability (net margin 6.7%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
RDWR's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (13.8% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is RDWR's strongest growth driver at +235.5% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (+9.8%, moderate) and free-cash-flow growth (-37.4%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 84.1% and approximately 76.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 14.79% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

RIMA MANAGEMENT, LLC 9.62%
Penserra Capital Management, LLC 6.47%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 5.74%
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership 5.64%
Legal & General Group PLC 5.51%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
RDWR generates approximately $807 of gross profit, $38 of operating income, and $138 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Moderate margins and solid cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 30.88%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
RDWR has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Small / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.26B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 63.49
1Y Target Price 41.5
Price to earnings Ratio 63.49
1Y Target Price 41.5
Volume (30-day avg) 436.3K shares
Beta 0.81
52 Weeks Range 21.68 - 38.50
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 21.68 - 38.50
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.47

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Product RevenueHardware and software appliances for DDoS and application delivery.Traditional one-time sales of hardware and software licenses.
Subscription & SupportCloud security services, maintenance, and support contracts.Recurring revenue streams which are crucial for long-term stability.
GeographyAmericas, EMEA, and APAC regions.Revenue is globally distributed, providing diversification but also exposure to global macro trends.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-28
When Before Market
Estimate 0.29
Actual 0.08

Profitability

Profit Margin 4.26%
Operating Margin (TTM) 2.56%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.51%
Return on Equity (TTM) 3.63%

Valuation

Trailing PE 63.49
Forward PE 26.74
Enterprise Value 1.01B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.84
Enterprise Value 1.01B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.84
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.09
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 56.95
Shares Outstanding 42.08M
Shares Floating 32.12M
Shares Outstanding 42.08M
Shares Floating 32.12M
Percent Insiders 14.79
Percent Institutions 84.08

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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