CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. News:
In a recent announcement, CrowdStrike Holdings Inc, revealed its annual revenue forecast that aligned closely with market expectations. However, this projection, coupled with the CFO’s cautious outlook on macroeconomic conditions, led to a decline in the company’s shares after hours. If these losses persist, CrowdStrike’s market capitalization could potentially shrink by approximately $4 billion.
Despite the immediate market response, CrowdStrike has experienced a remarkable year thus far, with its stock soaring by an impressive 52% in 2023. This surge in share value is a testament to the company’s strong performance and increasing demand for its cybersecurity solutions.
The positive momentum continued as CrowdStrike raised its annual revenue guidance, following a first-quarter net profit of $0.5 million, marking its first-ever profitability. This achievement reflects the effectiveness of CrowdStrike’s innovative approach to combating cyber threats and protecting its clients’ digital assets.
CrowdStrike expects its 2024 revenue to range between $3 billion and $3.04 billion, surpassing analysts’ average estimate of $3 billion. This optimistic forecast underscores the company’s confidence in its ability to sustain its growth trajectory in the face of prevailing market challenges.
For the second quarter, CrowdStrike anticipates revenue to be in the range of $717.2 million to $727.4 million, slightly above the market consensus of $718.5 million. These projections demonstrate CrowdStrike’s ongoing commitment to delivering robust financial performance and meeting or exceeding market expectations.
Analysts Coverage Change:
- UBS has raised the target for CrowdStrike Holdings from USD 165 to USD 170 on June 1, 2023.
- Wells Fargo & Company has also raised the target for CrowdStrike Holdings from USD 165 to USD 175 on June 1, 2023.
- Rosenblatt Securities maintains a “Buy” rating for CrowdStrike Holdings with a target range of USD 170 to USD 175 on June 1, 2023.
- Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. has raised the target for CrowdStrike Holdings from USD 160 to USD 180 on June 1, 2023.
- Oppenheimer & Co. reiterates an “Outperform” rating for CrowdStrike Holdings with a target of USD 175 on June 1, 2023.
- Stifel Nicolaus maintains a “Hold” rating for CrowdStrike Holdings with a target range of USD 125 to USD 128 on June 1, 2023.
- Robert W. Baird & Co. maintains an “Outperform” rating for CrowdStrike Holdings with a target range of USD 185 to USD 180 on June 1, 2023.
- MoffettNathanson maintains an “Outperform” rating for CrowdStrike Holdings with a target range of USD 229 to USD 217 on June 1, 2023.
- BMO Capital Markets maintains an “Outperform” rating for CrowdStrike Holdings with a target range of USD 152 to USD 165 on June 1, 2023.
