Better Buy: FireEye, Inc. vs. Fortinet

Better Buy: FireEye, Inc. vs. Fortinet

It's been nothing short of a banner year for both FireEye (NASDAQ: FEYE) and Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT), with the data security providers' stocks climbing 20% and 25%, respectively, in 2017. Investor optimism is well founded, but for different reasons.

FireEye CEO Kevin Mandia is in the midst of sweeping changes that have already positioned it for the better. Fortinet hasn't had to reinvent itself entirely, but rather tweak a few key areas that are also beginning to pay off in a big way.

So which is the better buy? For investors who prefer stocks with a rock-solid foundation to drive future growth, one has a distinct advantage.

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Source: Fool.com