Radware Ltd (RDWR) is not a strong buy for a beginner, long-term investor at the moment. While the company has shown strong financial growth in the latest quarter and launched a new product, the technical indicators and options data suggest a neutral to slightly bearish sentiment in the short term. Analysts have lowered the price target, and there are no significant trading trends or influential figure activity to support a strong buy decision. Given the user's impatience and unwillingness to wait for optimal entry points, holding off on this stock for now is advisable.
The MACD is positive and expanding, indicating slight bullish momentum. However, the RSI is neutral, and the moving averages are bearish (SMA_200 > SMA_20 > SMA_5). The current price is near the R1 resistance level of 24.749, suggesting limited upside potential in the short term.

Radware launched a Cloud DDoS Protection service for encrypted traffic, which could enhance its product offerings and attract new customers. The company's financials for Q4 2025 show strong revenue and net income growth.
Analysts have lowered the price target from $30 to $25, citing potential underperformance compared to broader AI-driven software rebounds. Technical indicators and options data suggest limited short-term upside. Gross margin slightly declined YoY.
In Q4 2025, revenue increased by 9.88% YoY to $80.25M, net income surged by 146.37% YoY to $6.04M, and EPS rose by 116.67% YoY to 0.13. However, gross margin slightly dropped by 0.15% YoY to 80.72%.
Jefferies lowered the price target to $25 from $30 and maintained a Hold rating. Analysts expect cybersecurity software to remain resilient but lag behind broader AI-driven software rebounds.