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CrowdStrike stock rises after quarterly earnings and revenue surpass estimates
The cybersecurity firm raised its full-year guidance, citing growing demand for artificial intelligence security tools.
The short version
- CrowdStrike reported fiscal second-quarter revenue of $1.47 billion and adjusted earnings per share of 31 cents, exceeding analyst predictions.
- Shares rose more than 11% in extended trading following the report and an increase in full-year financial forecasts.
- Company leadership attributed the performance to rising demand for AI security tools following the release of advanced artificial intelligence models.
Key facts
- CrowdStrike generated $1.47 billion in revenue for the fiscal second quarter, a 26% increase compared to $1.17 billion in the same period last year.[CNBC]
- Adjusted earnings per share reached 31 cents, above Wall Street expectations of 29 cents.[CNBC]
- Net income for the quarter was $5.3 million, up from a net loss of $70.2 million recorded a year prior.[CNBC]
- Annual recurring revenue grew 25% year-over-year to $5.84 billion, supported by $333 million in net new annual recurring revenue.[CNBC]
- CrowdStrike raised its full-year revenue outlook to between $5.99 billion and $6.01 billion and expected adjusted EPS to between $1.25 and $1.26.[CNBC]
What remains uncertain
- The extent to which sustained AI-driven demand will continue to impact long-term financial performance remains to be seen.[CNBC]