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Q2 FY2027 revenue rose 26% and net new ARR rose 51%; management raised full-year forecasts, and coverage reported a record share-price high.
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Valuation Metrics
Fundamental Analysis
Key Financial Insights: ⢠Strong Liquidity ⢠Robust Free Cash ⢠High Dilution CRWD's strong liquidity and cash generation are offset by stock-based compensation, negative retained earnings, and an exceptionally high valuation that leaves little room for execution missteps.
Price Behavior
Key Price Behavior Insights: ⢠Strong monthly rebound ⢠Resistance near highs ⢠Support at $235 Support Level: $235 Resistance Level: $245â$246 CRWD gained ~25% last month and remains bullish above its short-term average, but watch $245â$246 resistance and $235 support as volatility near recent highs warrants caution.
Sentiment & News
Key News Insights: ⢠Raised ARR Outlook ⢠Platform Adoption ⢠Valuation Risk CrowdStrike's strong Q2 results, raised ARR outlook, and accelerating platform adoption reinforce growth momentum, though elevated valuation heightens execution risk.
AI Summary
CrowdStrike's investable shift is to a multi-product security platform, with Falcon Flex and next-gen modules driving exceptional ARR and cash-flow momentum, but at 39xâ45x sales investors should await proof that this cross-sell acceleration is durable rather than chase a record quarter amid dilution and decelerating guidance.
Description
CrowdStrike is a provider of subscription-based cloud security and IT operations software that protects endpoints, cloud workloads, identities and data while offering threat intelligence, managed security services, threat hunting and log management. The company markets its Falcon platform and add-on cloud modules through a direct sales force and a network of channel partners to customers around the world. Incorporated in 2011, CrowdStrike is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Idea History
| Date | Close | Ticker | Company | Summary | Status | P/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24 | Oct 1 | CRWD | CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. | Q2 FY2027 revenue rose 26% and net new ARR rose 51%; management raised full-year forecasts, and coverage reported a record share-price high. | Closed | +2.5% |
| Sep 14 | Sep 21 | CRWD | CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. | Cybersecurity momentum is supported by Q2 FY2027 revenue growth of 26%, a 51% increase in net new ARR, and raised full-year guidance. Shares gained 9.6% over 21 sessions and broke above $231 by September 14. | Closed | +5.9% |
| Aug 28 | Sep 4 | CRWD | CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. | The August 26 earnings update reported record net new ARR and a 630-basis-point increase in full-year net new ARR growth guidance. Shares gained 13.5% through August 28, while strong free cash flow and expanding Falcon Flex adoption support continuation despite volatility. | Closed | -2.4% |
| Jul 14 | Jul 21 | CRWD | CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. | Cybersecurity momentum leader: stock is up about 22% over 21 trading days and broke above prior short-term highs. Latest earnings showed record net new ARR, record pipeline, raised guidance, strong free cash flow, and broad deal momentum across SIEM, identity, cloud, and endpoint. | Closed | -9.3% |
| May 27 | Jun 3 | CRWD | CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. | Cybersecurity momentum candidate with shares up about 43% over 21 trading days, $5.25B ending ARR, record $1.01B net new ARR, broad product/partner announcements, and a near-term Q1 FY27 earnings catalyst on 2026-06-03. | Closed | +15.8% |
| May 7 | May 14 | CRWD | CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. | Strong short-term momentum with a new short-window high on 2026-05-07, backed by FY2026 ending ARR of $5.25B, record $1.01B net new ARR, dense RSA 2026 AI-security product launches, analyst support, and a $500M buyback increase. | Closed | +14.7% |
| Jan 28 | Feb 4 | CRWD | CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. | CrowdStrike (CRWD) maintains solid fundamentals with 73% ARR growth, expanding AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, and strong cash flow, but recent price decline and technical weakness suggest a cautious watch approach before considering as a hot short-term idea. | Closed | -11.5% |
| Nov 10 | Nov 17 | CRWD | CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. | CrowdStrike (CRWD) delivers strong top-line growth with record $221 million new ARR, expanding AI security product suite, multiple acquisitions, and high analyst confidence. Technical momentum is positive with 9.3% 21-day ROC and price above moving averages, supporting near-term price appreciation. | Closed | -5.0% |
| Oct 27 | Nov 3 | CRWD | CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. | Record Q2 FY2026 net new ARR growth ($221M), 25% revenue YoY increase, strong AI-driven innovation and partnerships; positive market reaction with 9.5% return over last 21 days; strong recurring revenue and net retention; elevated leverage and near-term profitability pressures; tactical growth play with a positive near-term outlook supported by upcoming catalysts. | Closed | +4.2% |