Key Highlights

  • CrowdStrike delivered Q4 EPS of $1.12, surpassing consensus by $0.02, while revenue reached $1.31 billion, reflecting 23.3% year-over-year growth
  • Annual Recurring Revenue climbed to $5.25 billion, expanding 23.8% year over year and edging past Wall Street projections
  • Q1 CY2026 revenue outlook set at $1.36 billion midpoint, modestly ahead of analyst forecasts
  • Shares climbed to $391.42 on elevated trading volume after the earnings announcement, later stabilizing near $393
  • Executive stock disposals continued at significant levels, with insiders selling more than 100,000 units during the previous three months

CrowdStrike (CRWD) unveiled its Q4 CY2025 financial results on March 3, surpassing analyst projections for both top-line performance and per-share earnings.

The cybersecurity company delivered EPS of $1.12 compared to the $1.10 consensus figure. Revenue totaled $1.31 billion against expectations of $1.30 billion, marking a 23.3% year-over-year expansion.

Adjusted operating income reached $325.8 million, exceeding the $317.2 million forecast and achieving a 25% margin.


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CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc., CRWD

Free cash flow margin strengthened to 28.8%, climbing from 24% in the preceding quarter. Operating margin landed at -0.5%, demonstrating substantial progress from the -8.1% recorded in the year-ago period.

ARR hit $5.25 billion for the quarter, advancing 23.8% year over year. Across the trailing four quarters, ARR growth has maintained a 22.1% annual average.

Despite surpassing expectations, CrowdStrike continues to show a negative net margin of -6.88% alongside a negative return on equity of -2.12%. The P/E ratio stands at -310.65, indicating the company remains unprofitable under GAAP accounting standards.

Forward Guidance and Projections

Management set Q1 CY2026 revenue guidance at $1.36 billion midpoint, approximately 0.6% above analyst consensus. Full-year FY2027 adjusted EPS outlook came in at $4.84 midpoint, matching market expectations.

Sell-side analysts presently forecast revenue growth of 21.7% over the coming 12 months, representing a moderation from recent periods while still indicating robust demand trends.

Shares initially jumped $6.56 to $391.42 on elevated volume exceeding 6.2 million, well above the typical 3.9 million average. The stock stabilized around $393 following the disclosure.

CrowdStrike maintains a market capitalization approaching $98.7 billion. The 52-week trading range spans from $298 to $566.90, with current pricing positioned considerably below the 200-day moving average of $469.55.

Wall Street Ratings and Executive Transactions

The analyst community maintains a generally favorable stance. MarketBeat’s consensus rating registers as “Moderate Buy” with a mean price target of $520.43. Piper Sandler recently elevated its rating from neutral to overweight with a $520 objective. TD Cowen preserved its buy recommendation while adjusting its target downward from $580 to $480. Among 49 analysts tracking the stock, 31 recommend buying, 15 advise holding, and 3 suggest selling.

Regarding institutional positioning, State Street, T. Rowe Price, and Charles Schwab have all expanded their holdings in recent quarters. Institutional investors control 71.16% of outstanding shares.

Executive transactions, however, present a contrasting picture. CFO Burt Podbere disposed of stock valued above $3.2 million in early February. President Michael Sentonas sold nearly $5.5 million worth in late December. Throughout the past three months, company insiders have sold more than 100,000 units totaling approximately $45.7 million, with zero reported purchases.

The customer acquisition cost payback period registered at 29 months for the quarter.