Cybersecurity & Cloud Defense

Cybersecurity Stocks 2026

Review leading enterprise cybersecurity providers, zero-trust network architects, identity access management platforms, and cloud security specialists. Compare 3-month momentum, 52-week ranges, and operational metrics on Snowball Analytics.

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Total Cybersecurity & Cloud Defense
22
Companies tracked in Technology basket
Highest 3M Return
+45.73%
ZS has the highest 3M return
Avg. 3M Return
+7.89%
Basket average return
Dividend Payers
7 Stocks
Top yield: INFY (4.81%)
Key Cybersecurity & Cloud Defense Highlights
Highest 3M Return
ZS
Zscaler, Inc
Price $225.09
5D Chg -13.48%
3M Return +45.73%
Technology 3M Return Analyze
Longest Streak
AVGO
Broadcom Inc
Price $332.13
5D Chg -2.98%
Streak 15 y
Technology Stature Analyze
Top Dividend Yield
INFY
Infosys Limited
Yield TTM 4.81%
Payout $0.52
Streak -
Cash Flow & Distributions Analyze

Cybersecurity Stocks Directory

Showing 22 of 22 stocks
Ticker / Name Price 5D %Chg 3M %Chg YTD %Chg YTD High YTD Low Div. Yield TTM Annual Payout, TTM Div. Growth 5Y Streak Action
CSCO
Cisco Systems Inc.
$102.97 -7.55% -11.13% +33.68% $130.37 $72.80 1.49% $1.68 +2.58% 14 y Analyze
Broadcom Inc
$332.13 -2.98% -15.32% -4.04% $495.00 $289.96 0.72% $2.60 +11.78% 15 y Analyze
Palo Alto Networks Inc
$350.20 -12.82% +0.88% +90.12% $432.33 $139.57 - - - - Analyze
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc
$244.68 -8.71% +20.81% +108.79% $286.99 $85.68 - - - - Analyze
Fortinet, Inc
$128.11 -30.75% -21.51% +61.33% $197.13 $73.55 - - - - Analyze
NET
Cloudflare, Inc
$273.62 -16.53% -3.23% +38.79% $370.35 $158.83 - - - - Analyze
Infosys Limited
$11.93 -1.49% -2.61% -33.05% $19.45 $10.12 4.81% $0.52 +5.36% - Analyze
ZS
Zscaler, Inc
$225.09 -13.48% +45.73% +0.08% $267.87 $114.63 - - - - Analyze
Okta, Inc
$189.68 -16.10% +33.98% +119.36% $235.00 $62.66 - - - - Analyze
Leidos Holdings, Inc
$134.72 -3.52% +13.48% -25.32% $205.00 $98.86 1.44% $1.72 +4.20% 7 y Analyze
GEN
GEN
Gen Digital Inc.
$29.71 +22.52% +5.47% +9.27% $31.65 $17.78 2.24% $0.50 -47.47% - Analyze
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd
$142.28 -10.99% +15.70% -23.32% $195.41 $112.23 - - - - Analyze
Akamai Technologies, Inc
$86.53 -13.11% -26.59% -0.83% $165.45 $84.50 - - - - Analyze
BAH
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation
$87.02 +4.34% +22.30% +3.15% $109.10 $59.50 3.44% $2.36 +9.78% 10 y Analyze
S
SentinelOne, Inc.
$23.11 -9.90% +15.26% +54.07% $26.50 $11.81 - - - - Analyze
Qualys, Inc
$210.57 -7.60% +35.95% +58.44% $235.54 $74.51 - - - - Analyze
Tenable Holdings, Inc
$47.03 -3.33% +34.49% +99.87% $53.22 $15.73 - - - - Analyze
Varonis Systems, Inc
$48.96 -0.31% +18.89% +49.27% $50.31 $19.70 - - - - Analyze
BB
BlackBerry Limited
$8.19 -14.24% -3.87% +116.09% $13.59 $3.12 - - - - Analyze
Fastly, Inc
$21.07 -23.02% -8.51% +106.97% $34.82 $7.87 - - - - Analyze
A10 Networks Inc
$24.30 -9.67% -18.86% +37.37% $38.49 $16.80 0.85% $0.24 - - Analyze
Radware Ltd
$33.60 -5.35% +22.36% +39.48% $38.50 $22.02 - - - - Analyze
Data as of November 2026. This list was compiled by the Snowball Analytics team from publicly available sources. It may be incomplete, and figures may be delayed or contain errors; check them against the fund’s or company’s own documents. Inclusion in the list is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security and is not investment advice. Past performance does not predict future results. This list is general information, not personalised to your circumstances. Snowball Analytics is a portfolio tracking tool, not a broker-dealer or investment adviser. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.

Framework for Evaluating Enterprise Cybersecurity Equities

Cybersecurity represents mission-critical enterprise infrastructure driven by cloud migration, distributed workforces, and escalating digital threat surfaces. Companies operate high-margin software-as-a-service models with high customer retention rates.

1. Zero-Trust Network Access & SASE

Cloud-delivered security platforms replace legacy hardware firewalls with context-aware access policies and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architectures.

2. Cloud Workload & Endpoint Detection (EDR)

Security platforms deploy autonomous agent sensors across physical endpoints, cloud containers, and virtual servers to detect and remediate intrusions.

3. Identity & Privileged Access Management (IAM)

Identity security providers safeguard enterprise credentials, enforce multi-factor authentication, and govern privileged access across hybrid cloud environments.

How to Evaluate Cybersecurity Stocks (Investor Checklist)

  • Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) growth: verify consistent year-over-year expansion in contracted subscription revenue bases.
  • Net Expansion Rate (NER): examine whether existing enterprise customers expand platform adoption over time (typically 115%+ for top performers).
  • Rule of 40 performance: sum revenue growth rate and free cash flow margin to evaluate overall operational efficiency.
  • Customer gross retention: check whether customer churn remains minimal, reflecting the mission-critical nature of enterprise security software.
  • Platform consolidation momentum: evaluate success in expanding customers from single point solutions to integrated unified security platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions: Cybersecurity Stocks
Why is cybersecurity spending considered non-discretionary for corporations?

Regulatory data privacy compliance, contractual customer requirements, and the severe financial costs of data breaches make digital security software essential across all economic cycles.

What is the difference between endpoint security and network security?

Endpoint security protects individual devices (laptops, servers, mobile devices) from unauthorized activity, while network security monitors and inspects data packets traversing enterprise networks and cloud boundaries.

Do cybersecurity stocks distribute dividends?

Most enterprise cybersecurity leaders operate high-growth cloud SaaS models and reinvest operational cash flow into research, sales, and platform acquisitions, though select mature legacy providers pay modest dividends.

What are the primary investment risks in the cybersecurity sector?

Key risks include elevated valuation multiples, elongated enterprise IT procurement cycles during budget reviews, and potential brand impact if a security product fails to prevent a high-profile breach.

How does Snowball Analytics track cybersecurity holdings?

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