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Radware Ltd(RDWR)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
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BUY for 14 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+4.52% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$30.98
10/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for RDWR

10/09/2026: RDWR (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Radware is a specialized cybersecurity company focused on protecting enterprise applications and data centers from complex DDoS and web-based threats. The company is known for its strong, debt-free balance sheet and deep technical expertise in network security. Its core investment narrative centers on successfully transitioning from legacy hardware sales to a recurring, high-margin cloud security subscription model. However, investors must weigh this against stiff competition from large-scale cloud providers and the inherent risks of a concentrated R&D base. Radware may best suit investors looking for exposure to specialized security with a solid financial foundation, provided they monitor the company's progress in cloud-native market share expansion.

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 steady growth in the security sector, but lacks the high-growth profile of modern cloud security unicorns.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often exhibits lower volatility and lower relative strength compared to high-growth tech momentum plays.
Value investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveIts strong balance sheet and cash-rich position often make it attractive to value-oriented tech investors.
Dividend investorWeak fitRadware does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile the company has a strong cash position, the cyber-security sector itself is inherently subject to technological disruption risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThe stock can react sharply to earnings reports and changes in cybersecurity spending trends.
Valuation riskMediumThe company's valuation is sensitive to its ability to maintain its subscription transition growth rate.
Competition risk (Cloud & AI)HighLarge cloud infrastructure providers are increasingly embedding native security features, potentially marginalizing specialized vendors.
Business qualityMediumRadware is a stable operator with a loyal enterprise customer base, though it faces innovation pressure.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company does not provide income through dividends.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully managing the transition to a recurring revenue model while maintaining margins is critical to long-term performance.

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 -39.95%
Avg. Invested days 28
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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, and limited analyst upside.

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 83.9% and approximately 76.5% 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%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 7.26%
Penserra Capital Management, LLC 6.47%
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 1.24B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 59.98
1Y Target Price 30.5
Price to earnings Ratio 59.98
1Y Target Price 30.5
Volume (30-day avg) 328.7K shares
Beta 0.86
52 Weeks Range 21.68 - 32.79
Updated Date 10/09/2026
52 Weeks Range 21.68 - 32.79
Updated Date 10/09/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.49

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Product RevenueHardware appliances, software licenses, and perpetual security products.This is the traditional, legacy revenue stream that is gradually being deemphasized.
Service & SubscriptionCloud security services, maintenance, support, and subscription-based software.This is the core area of future growth and recurring revenue that investors monitor closely.
GeographySales across North America, EMEA, and APAC regions.Radware is globally diversified but maintains significant R&D concentration in its home market.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 59.98
Forward PE 26.74
Enterprise Value 1.05B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.89
Enterprise Value 1.05B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.89
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.3
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 50.01
Shares Outstanding 42.08M
Shares Floating 32.21M
Shares Outstanding 42.08M
Shares Floating 32.21M
Percent Insiders 14.79
Percent Institutions 83.87

Financial Metrics

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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)

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🧱 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)

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