Core Insights - CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) is a leading cybersecurity company with a market capitalization of $132.3 billion, providing cloud-based protection through a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model [1] Earnings Expectations - CRWD is expected to report Q3 earnings soon, with analysts predicting a profit of $0.07 per share, a decrease of 12.5% from $0.08 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - For fiscal 2026, analysts anticipate a loss per share of $0.21, down 57.1% from a profit of $0.49 in fiscal 2025, but expect a significant recovery in fiscal 2027 with EPS projected to grow 300% annually to $0.84 [3] Stock Performance - CRWD stock has increased by 76.2% over the past 52 weeks, outperforming the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund's 29.8% and the S&P 500 Index's 18.4% during the same period [4] - The stock rose 3.1% on October 21 amid a broader market rally driven by positive corporate earnings, easing trade tensions, and optimism regarding potential interest rate cuts [5] Analyst Ratings - Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for CRWD, with 26 out of 46 analysts recommending a "Strong Buy," three suggesting a "Moderate Buy," 14 advising a "Hold," and three recommending a "Strong Sell" [6] - The stock is currently trading above its mean price target of $500.17 [6]
CrowdStrike’s Q3 2026 Earnings: What to Expect