Cybersecurity Stocks Soar Following CrowdStrike’s Strong Performance
Cybersecurity stocks experienced a significant surge on Wednesday after CrowdStrike surpassed Wall Street’s expectations both in the last quarter and in guidance. Notably, CrowdStrike did not address the “spending fatigue” on cybersecurity that its rival Palo Alto mentioned previously.
Market Response
Despite this, Palo Alto shares also saw an increase in the premarket, rising by 4.3%. Meanwhile, CrowdStrike shares soared by 24% to $368.74. Other cybersecurity companies also experienced positive growth, with SentinelOne up by 8.4%, Zscaler gaining 4.2%, CyberArk advancing by 4.3%, and Fortinet also increasing by 4.3%.
Analysts’ Reactions
Following Tuesday’s results, analysts quickly adjusted their estimates for CrowdStrike. Wedbush raised the stock’s price target to $350 from $278, giving it an Outperform rating. D.A. Davidson also upgraded their rating to Buy and increased the target to $425 from $285.
The team at Guggenheim, led by John DiFucci, raised the price target for CrowdStrike to $424 from $358, while maintaining a Buy rating. They emphasized that CrowdStrike has one of the highest growth rates and free cash flow margins in the industry, justifying its high valuation multiples.
In conclusion, CrowdStrike’s impressive performance has solidified its position as a top competitor in the cybersecurity sector, attracting positive attention from investors and analysts alike.
