CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD) has updated its earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2026, forecasting earnings per share (EPS) between $1.090 and $1.110. This is a significant increase compared to the consensus estimate of $0.720. The company also provided revenue guidance of $1.3 billion, aligning with analyst expectations for the period.
In addition to its quarterly outlook, CrowdStrike adjusted its full fiscal year 2026 EPS guidance to a range of $3.700 to $3.720. This proactive adjustment reflects the company’s strong financial performance and positive market trends.
Recent Financial Performance
CrowdStrike’s stock opened at $524.17 on Thursday, following a positive earnings report earlier this month. On December 2, 2023, the company posted earnings of $0.96 per share for the last quarter, surpassing analysts’ estimates of $0.94 by $0.02. Revenue for the quarter reached $1.23 billion, exceeding the forecast of $1.22 billion. This represents a year-over-year revenue growth of 21.8%.
Despite these encouraging figures, CrowdStrike reported a negative return on equity of 2.20% and a net margin of -6.88%. The company’s performance metrics include a quick ratio and current ratio of 1.88, alongside a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20. The market capitalization stands at $131.55 billion, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of -416.01 and a P/E/G ratio of 121.77.
Insider Activity and Institutional Investments
In recent trading activity, CrowdStrike’s Director, Johanna Flower, sold 2,347 shares on October 15, 2023, at an average price of $490.98, totaling approximately $1.15 million. After the transaction, she retains 79,057 shares valued at about $38.82 million, marking a 2.88% decrease in her ownership.
Additionally, Michael Sentonas, the company’s president, sold 20,000 shares on October 1, 2023, for $10 million, resulting in a 5.01% reduction in his stake. Insider transactions over the past 90 days have seen a total of 110,372 shares sold, valued at approximately $56 million. Currently, insiders hold 3.32% of the company’s stock.
Institutional investors have also shown interest in CrowdStrike. Several firms made notable investments during the third quarter, including Logan Capital Management, Texas Capital Bancshares, and Quarry LP, among others. These changes indicate a robust interest in CrowdStrike, with institutional holdings now comprising 71.16% of the total stock.
CrowdStrike continues to establish itself as a leader in the cybersecurity industry, providing a comprehensive platform that safeguards endpoints and cloud workloads. The company’s services encompass identity protection, threat intelligence, and AI-driven security solutions, catering to clients both domestically and internationally.
As CrowdStrike gears up for the upcoming fiscal quarter, analysts project an EPS of $0.55 for the current fiscal year, reflecting continued confidence in the company’s growth trajectory.
