CrowdStrike (CRWD, $193.29) beats fiscal Q2 expectations; boost full-year guidance
CrowdStrike Holdings posted its second-quarter fiscal 2023 non-GAAP earnings of 36 cents per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 28 cents. It was also a significant improvement from the year-ago quarter’s 11 cents a share.
The company’s revenues climbed +58% from the year-ago quarter to $535.2 million, topping the consensus estimate of $517.1 million.
Subscription revenues surged +60% year over year to $506.2 million. CrowdStrike added 1,741 net new subscription customers during the reported quarter, bringing the total subscription customer count to 19,686 as of Jul 31, 2022, implying a 51% jump year-over-year.
CrowdStrike raised its guidance for fiscal 2023. The company’s management currently estimates its revenues in the band of $2,223-$2,232 million compared with the previously projected band of $2,190.5-$2,205.8 million. The company now anticipates non-GAAP earnings in the band of $1.31-$1.33 per share, up from the prior range of $1.18-$1.22 per share.
For full fiscal 2023, the company projects non-GAAP operating income in the range of $321.8-$328.5 million, higher than the previous band of $306.5-$317.8 million.
For the third quarter, CrowdStrike expects non-GAAP earnings per share in the range of 30 cents to 32 cents, and revenues in the range of $569.1 million to $575.9 million.
CRWD in upward trend: price rose above 50-day moving average on September 19, 2024
CRWD moved above its 50-day moving average on September 19, 2024 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend. In of 33 similar past instances, the stock price increased further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 08, 2024. You may want to consider a long position or call options on CRWD as a result. In of 82 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for CRWD just turned positive on September 12, 2024. Looking at past instances where CRWD's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 48 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The 10-day moving average for CRWD crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on September 23, 2024. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where CRWD advanced for three days, in of 353 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 348 cases where CRWD Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The RSI Oscillator demonstrated that the stock has entered the overbought zone. This may point to a price pull-back soon.
The Stochastic Oscillator has been in the overbought zone for 2 days. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where CRWD declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
CRWD broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 10, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
Tickeron has a positive outlook on this ticker and predicts a further increase by more than 4.00% within the next month with a likelihood of 89%.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 88, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. CRWD’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly better than average sales and a considerably profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (33.557) is normal, around the industry mean (30.829). CRWD has a moderately high P/E Ratio (863.622) as compared to the industry average of (161.895). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.384) is also within normal values, averaging (2.738). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.083) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (25.510) is also within normal values, averaging (56.664).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
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a holding company, which provides cloud-delivered solution for next-generation endpoint protection.
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