10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2025

Fortinet, Inc. Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Sep 30, 2025

Filed November 7, 2025For Securities:FTNT

Summary

Fortinet, Inc. reported its financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2025, demonstrating continued revenue growth and robust operating performance. Total revenue increased by 14% year-over-year for both the three and nine-month periods, reaching $1.72 billion and $4.89 billion, respectively. This growth was driven by increases in both product revenue (up 18% and 14%) and service revenue (up 13% and 14%), indicating strong demand across their cybersecurity offerings. Operationally, Fortinet saw improved profitability, with operating income increasing by 16% and 19% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively. The company also managed its expenses effectively, with operating expenses growing at a slower pace than revenue, leading to an expansion in operating margin. The company's financial position remains strong, supported by significant cash flows from operations and a substantial cash balance. Fortinet also continued its share repurchase program, repurchasing $2.23 billion of common stock in the first nine months of the year, underscoring its commitment to returning value to shareholders.

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Key Highlights

  • 1Total revenue grew 14% year-over-year to $1.72 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2025, and 14% to $4.89 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
  • 2Product revenue increased by 18% year-over-year for the three-month period and 14% for the nine-month period.
  • 3Service revenue also saw healthy growth, up 13% year-over-year for the three-month period and 14% for the nine-month period.
  • 4Operating income rose 16% for the quarter and 19% for the nine months, reflecting improved operational leverage.
  • 5Operating margin expanded to 31.7% for the quarter and 29.8% for the nine months, showing effective expense management relative to revenue growth.
  • 6The company generated $1.97 billion in cash from operating activities for the first nine months of the year.
  • 7Fortinet repurchased $2.23 billion of its common stock during the first nine months of 2025, indicating a strong return of capital to shareholders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Fortinet reported total revenue of $1.72 billion for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, an increase of 14% compared to $1.51 billion in the same period last year. This growth was driven by an 18% increase in product revenue and a 13% increase in service revenue.

Fortinet demonstrated improved profitability. Operating income increased by 16% to $547.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, and by 19% to $1.46 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. Operating margin also expanded in both periods, indicating effective expense management relative to revenue growth.

The company generated strong operating cash flows, with $1.97 billion for the first nine months of 2025. Fortinet maintained a healthy cash position with $3.41 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and investments as of September 30, 2025. The company actively returned capital to shareholders through its share repurchase program, buying back $2.23 billion of common stock in the first nine months of the year.

Fortinet's revenue growth is driven by increases in both product revenue, primarily from secure networking hardware and term licenses, and service revenue, fueled by security subscriptions (FortiGuard) and technical support (FortiCare). Growth in SaaS solutions like unified SASE and SecOps also contributes significantly to service revenue.