Cloudflare(US:NET) Benzinga·2026-02-11 11:43Core Insights - Cloudflare Inc. reported fourth-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by increased demand for artificial intelligence [1] - The company’s revenue for the fourth quarter was $614.51 million, surpassing analyst estimates of $591.28 million, with adjusted earnings of 28 cents per share, beating the consensus estimate of 27 cents [1] Financial Performance - Total revenue increased by 34% year-over-year [2] - The company recorded an operating loss of $49.2 million but achieved adjusted operating income of $89.6 million [2] - Free cash flow for the quarter was $99.4 million [2] Future Guidance - For Q1 2026, Cloudflare expects revenue between $620 million and $621 million, exceeding the Street's estimate of $613.93 million, but projects adjusted EPS of 23 cents, below the consensus of 25 cents [3] - Full-year 2026 revenue guidance is set at $2.79 billion to $2.80 billion, above analyst expectations of $2.74 billion, with projected adjusted EPS of $1.11 to $1.12 compared to estimates of $1.21 [3] Technical Analysis - Cloudflare's stock is trading approximately 14% above its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) and just 0.1% below its 100-day SMA, indicating strong short-term momentum and maintaining longer-term strength [4] - Over the past 12 months, shares have increased by 4.31%, positioning the stock closer to its 52-week highs, suggesting a bullish trend [4] Momentum Indicators - The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 48.92, indicating neutral momentum, while the MACD is above its signal line, suggesting bullish conditions [5] - The combination of neutral RSI and bullish MACD indicates mixed momentum, suggesting potential for further upward movement [5] Analyst Consensus - The stock carries a Buy Rating with an average price target of $217.03 [7] - Recent analyst actions include a 14.38% increase in shares during premarket trading, reaching $205.86 [7] - Key resistance is identified at $218.50 and key support at $191.00 [7]