Fortinet, Inc.

Fortinet designs and sells cybersecurity and secure networking products built around its FortiOS software and Fortinet Security Fabric platform. The company combines hardware appliances, software licenses, and recurring security subscriptions to help enterprises, service providers, and governments secure networks, cloud workloads, users, and devices across on-premises and hybrid environments.

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27,3 %

+14,2 %

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— Fortinet, Inc.
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Secure networking products45% Physical and virtual appliances used for firewall, LAN, SD-WAN, and network security functions.
Security subscriptions35% FortiGuard and related subscriptions that deliver threat intelligence and security updates over time.
Technical support services15% FortiCare support contracts that provide maintenance, assistance, and service-level coverage.
Cloud and advanced security software5% Unified SASE, CNAPP, and AI-driven SecOps software and cloud-delivered services.

Fortinet sells mainly through distributors, resellers, service providers, and managed security service providers, with...

  • Enterprise customersprimary

    Buy secure networking, SASE, and SecOps products to protect users, devices, and data across hybrid environments.

  • Government organizationsprimary

    Purchase integrated security and networking solutions for public-sector security, visibility, and policy control.

  • Service providers and MSSPssecondary

    Use Fortinet products to deliver managed security and hosted services to their own customers.

  • Channel distributors and resellersprimary

    Buy through the two-tier model and sell Fortinet solutions onward to end customers.

  • OT and critical infrastructure customerssecondary

    Adopt Fortinet's integrated platform to secure operational technology and connected environments.

Fortinet reports revenue across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, with 2025 mix of 40%, 42%, and 18%, respectively...

  • •Americas contributed 40% of 2025 revenue
  • •EMEA contributed 42% of 2025 revenue
  • •APAC contributed 18% of 2025 revenue
  • •Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California
  • •R&D centered in the United States and Canada
  • •Sales and support footprint spans over 100 countries

Fortinet is pushing a platform strategy that links secure networking, SASE, cloud security, and SecOps through FortiOS...

01
Expand platform adoption within the installed basemedium-term

A broader product footprint increases switching costs and raises subscription attach rates.

02
Grow recurring service revenueshort-term

Subscriptions and support improve revenue visibility and deepen customer retention.

03
Differentiate through integrated AI and operating system capabilitiesmedium-term

FortiOS and AI-related security features help the company compete against cloud-native and point-solution vendors.

Fortinet faces execution and product-security risk because its business depends on trusted security software and...

high

Product security vulnerabilities

A flaw in a core product can trigger reputational damage, customer churn, litigation, and regulatory scrutiny.

Scope
FortiManager vulnerability and future product advisories
Materiality
high
high

Competitive pressure from cloud-based security vendors

Competitors offering cloud-delivered security may win share if customers prefer bundled or cloud-native solutions.

Scope
CrowdStrike, Zscaler, and other security platform vendors
Materiality
high
medium

Supply chain and manufacturing disruption

Hardware sales depend on component availability, contract manufacturers, and logistics execution.

Scope
Product revenue and inventory management
Materiality
high
medium

Geopolitical and tariff exposure

War, trade policy, and tariffs can affect demand, costs, and the ability to manufacture and ship products.

Scope
Ukraine, China-Taiwan tensions, tariffs on manufacturing countries
Materiality
high
Revenue recognition for products and services
Deferred revenue and service mix drive reported growth and margin trends
Deferred revenue and contract costs
Important for forecasting recurring revenue and cash conversion
Inventory and excess/obsolete inventory
Can affect gross margin and operating cash flow
Stock-based compensation and amortization
Influences GAAP profitability and comparability

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: 11/08/2026