CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing

Core Insights - CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) stock closed at $527.32, with a +1.02% increase, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.79% [1] - The stock has risen by 10.33% over the past month, leading the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1.2% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.27% [1] Earnings Performance - Upcoming earnings report is expected to show an EPS of $0.94, a 1.08% increase year-over-year, with quarterly revenue anticipated at $1.21 billion, up 20.23% from the previous year [2] - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $3.67 per share, a decrease of 6.62%, while revenue is expected to be $4.78 billion, an increase of 20.89% [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes in analyst estimates reflect near-term business trends, with upward revisions indicating positive sentiment towards the company's operations [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, currently ranks CrowdStrike Holdings as 1 (Strong Buy) [6] Valuation Metrics - CrowdStrike Holdings has a Forward P/E ratio of 142.08, significantly higher than the industry average of 71.91, indicating a premium valuation [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 7.1, compared to the Security industry's average PEG ratio of 2.85, suggesting higher expected earnings growth relative to its price [8] Industry Context - The Security industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 172, placing it in the bottom 31% of over 250 industries [8][9]