CyberArk (CYBR, $121.75) jumps +7% on Q1 earnings beat and higher-than-expected guidance

CyberArk Software’s earnings and revenue both surpassed analysts’ estimates for the first quarter, leading to a +7% climb in its shares early Tuesday.

The information security software company raked in 56 cents a share on a non-GAAP basis in the quarter, beating analysts’ expectations of 41 cents (per FactSet poll). The EPS was also higher than the year-ago quarter’s 32 cents.

Revenue for the quarter, also exceeding estimates, climbed to $95.9 million - compared to year-ago quarter's $71.78 million.

Looking ahead, CyberArk expects its second-quarter non-GAAP earnings per share to range between 45 cents and 48 cents, which is higher compared to analysts' expectations of  42 cents (based on surveyed by FactSet survey).

Predicting that its full-year non-GAAP earnings would range between $2.10 and $2.16 a share, the company has a more optimistic outlook compared to analysts' forecast of $2 earnings-per-share.

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