Radware (NASDAQ:RDWR) Issues Q4 2026 Earnings Guidance

Radware (NASDAQ:RDWR) updated its fourth quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Friday. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.340-0.350 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 0.330. The company issued revenue guidance of $88.0 million-$90.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $87.2 million.

Radware Stock Down 4.8%

Shares of NASDAQ:RDWR traded down $1.74 during trading on Friday, hitting $34.90. 457,188 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 279,451. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $29.65 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $27.67. Radware has a 52-week low of $21.68 and a 52-week high of $38.50. The company has a market cap of $1.47 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 112.89 and a beta of 0.86.

Radware (NASDAQ:RDWR) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 28th. The information technology services provider reported $0.32 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.29 by $0.03. Radware had a net margin of 4.26% and a return on equity of 6.57%. The firm had revenue of $84.36 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $83.02 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.28 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 12.0% compared to the same quarter last year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on RDWR. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $40.00 target price on shares of Radware in a research report on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Radware from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 13th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of Radware from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 13th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $40.00.

Insider Buying and Selling at Radware

In other Radware news, insider Rivkah Goldriech sold 4,125 shares of Radware stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, October 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $36.00, for a total transaction of $148,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 39,789 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,432,404. The trade was a 9.39% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, COO Gabriel Malka sold 6,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $30.00, for a total transaction of $195,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 47,922 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,437,660. This represents a 11.94% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 34,902 shares of company stock valued at $1,184,941. Corporate insiders own 21.58% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Radware

Here are the key news stories impacting Radware this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Fourth-quarter guidance exceeds expectations: Radware forecast adjusted EPS of $0.340–$0.350, above the $0.330 consensus estimate, and revenue of $88.0 million–$90.0 million, compared with expectations of $87.2 million. The upbeat outlook suggests continued demand for the company’s cybersecurity and application-delivery solutions.
• Positive Sentiment: Q3 results beat estimates: Radware reported revenue of $84.36 million, up 12% year over year and above the $83.02 million consensus, while EPS of $0.32 exceeded estimates of $0.29. Cloud annual recurring revenue reportedly increased 21% to $107 million, supporting the company’s growth narrative. Radware Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor conference scheduled: Management will participate in Needham Virtual Tech Week on November 18, potentially providing additional commentary on demand, cloud growth and the 2026 outlook. The event does not immediately change Radware’s financial position. Radware to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
• Negative Sentiment: Large insider sales may concern investors: Insider Rivkah Goldriech sold 24,277 shares for about $841,441 on October 27 and another 4,125 shares for $148,500 on October 28. The combined sales totaled approximately $990,000 and substantially reduced her ownership. Although such sales can be routine, they may weigh more heavily while RDWR trades near its 52-week high and at an elevated valuation. Radware Insider Sale
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability remains a concern: While revenue and adjusted EPS improved, reports indicated that GAAP operating income declined. That pressure, combined with a price-to-earnings ratio above 110, leaves the stock vulnerable to profit-taking even after the earnings beat.

Radware Company Profile

Radware Ltd. (NASDAQ: RDWR) is a global provider of cybersecurity and application delivery solutions. The company helps organizations protect digital applications, networks and cloud environments from cyberattacks while maintaining the availability and performance of online services.

Its portfolio includes distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) protection, web application and API security, bot management, cloud security services, and network behavior analysis. Radware also offers application delivery controllers, load balancing and related traffic-management technologies designed to improve the reliability, scalability and performance of business-critical applications.

Founded in 1996, Radware serves enterprises, telecommunications providers, cloud service providers and other organizations worldwide through a combination of on-premises, cloud-based and hybrid solutions.