CrowdStrike stock gains 4.5 percent near its yearly high

Published on 09/22/2026 at 11:14 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

CrowdStrike stock closed at USD 248.26 on September 21, 2026, 0.82 percent below its yearly high. Q2 revenue rose 25.83 percent to USD 1.47 billion.

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CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (ISIN US22788C1053) closed at USD 248.26 on the Nasdaq on September 21, 2026, up 4.5 percent during the session and only 0.82 percent below its 52-week high of USD 250.30. The move came as the cybersecurity company combined another quarter of double-digit growth with higher fiscal 2027 guidance.

Revenue reaches USD 1.47 billion

For the quarter ended July 31, 2026, CrowdStrike reported revenue of USD 1.47 billion, according to finanzen.ch on September 21, 2026. Revenue increased 25.83 percent from USD 1.17 billion in the prior-year quarter, while reported EPS of USD 0.01 matched the prior-year figure.

The broader earnings picture was stronger on a non-GAAP basis. CrowdStrike's fiscal second-quarter 2027 revenue reached USD 1.47 billion, up 26 percent year over year, while subscription revenue rose 27 percent to USD 1.4 billion. Net new annual recurring revenue reached a record USD 333 million, up 51 percent year over year, and annual recurring revenue rose 25 percent to USD 5.84 billion, according to Yahoo Finance on September 21, 2026.

Guidance raises the bar

Management expects fiscal third-quarter 2027 revenue of USD 1.523 billion to USD 1.529 billion and annual recurring revenue of USD 6.184 billion to USD 6.188 billion. The company also raised fiscal 2027 revenue guidance to USD 5.991 billion to USD 6.011 billion, while net new ARR is expected at about USD 1.355 billion, according to Yahoo Finance on September 21, 2026.

Cash generation provides a second support for the growth narrative. Operating cash flow reached a record USD 530 million and free cash flow reached USD 377 million in fiscal second-quarter 2027, while non-GAAP operating income was USD 372 million, according to Yahoo Finance on September 21, 2026. The comparison matters because recurring revenue growth is now accompanied by measurable operating leverage.

Valuation meets insider selling

The valuation leaves less room for execution errors. CrowdStrike's market capitalization stood at USD 255.87 billion in the September 22, 2026 report from Investing.com, while CEO George Kurtz sold 20,000 Class A shares on September 17 and 18, 2026, at prices ranging from USD 234.35 to USD 249.86 under a pre-arranged trading plan. The filing does not by itself establish a change in the company's operating outlook, but the timing places attention on valuation near the yearly high.

Analyst views remain constructive but dispersed. According to Investing.com on September 22, 2026, Wedbush initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a USD 250 target, Stephens raised its target to USD 280 while maintaining Overweight, and StoneX reiterated Buy with a USD 250 target. The spread between USD 250 and USD 280 shows that expectations depend heavily on continued ARR expansion.

Stock holds near USD 250

CrowdStrike stock closed at USD 248.26 on the Nasdaq on September 21, 2026, after trading between USD 231.61 and USD 248.50, with volume of 2,817,084 shares. Its 52-week range was USD 85.69 to USD 250.30, so the closing price was USD 2.04 below the reported high and USD 162.57 above the low. The next quarterly report is expected on December 1, 2026, according to finanzen.ch.