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CrowdStrike(CRWD) - 2026 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-12-02 23:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Record Q3 net new ARR of $265 million, growing 73% year over year, exceeding expectations by more than 10% [4][31] - Ending ARR reached $4.92 billion, accelerating to 23% growth year over year [4][31] - Record Q3 free cash flow of $296 million, representing 24% of revenue [5][31] - All-time record operating income of $265 million, or 21% of revenue, marking the second consecutive quarter of record operating income [5][31] - Non-GAAP net income attributable to CrowdStrike was a record $245.4 million, or $0.96 on a diluted per-share basis [36][31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Broad-based ending ARR acceleration across cloud, next-gen identity, and next-gen SIEM, as well as acceleration in the endpoint business [5][31] - Falcon Shield had a record net new ARR quarter, growing nearly 50% sequentially [15][31] - Falcon Flex customer ending account ARR more than tripled year over year, with re-Flex activity more than doubling quarter over quarter [20][31] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Geographic revenue mix consisted of approximately 67% from the U.S. and 33% from international markets, with both U.S. and APAC year-over-year revenue growth accelerating compared to Q2 [33][31] - The cloud security market is maturing, with customers realizing that posture does not equate to prevention, leading to increased demand for active defense within cloud environments [16][31] Company Strategy and Development Direction - CrowdStrike positions itself as the operating system of cybersecurity for the agentic era, emphasizing the need for a single platform to manage cybersecurity effectively [10][12] - The company is focused on leveraging AI to enhance its cybersecurity offerings, with AI adoption being a significant driver of demand [29][30] - The partnership with AWS is a strategic focus, providing native access to Falcon Next-Gen SIEM for AWS customers, enhancing customer acquisition opportunities [12][26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed strong conviction in the ability to deliver profitable growth as they finish FY26 and look into FY27, supported by a robust demand environment and record pipeline [31][37] - The company anticipates continued strong demand for its products, particularly in the context of AI adoption and the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures [29][30] - Management highlighted the importance of consolidating security needs to lower total cost of ownership, resulting in higher retention rates and increased module adoption [32][31] Other Important Information - The company achieved a total revenue of $1.23 billion in Q3, growing 22% year over year, with subscription revenue growing 21% [33][31] - Non-GAAP gross margin was 78%, with subscription gross margin increasing to 81% [34][31] - The company expects total revenue for Q4 FY26 to be in the range of $1.290-$1.300 billion, reflecting a year-over-year growth rate of 22%-23% [39][31] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on emerging segments and seasonality of net new ARR - Management noted that emerging products like Next-Gen SIEM and Identity performed exceptionally well, with strong customer adoption and outcomes [41][42] Question: Value captured in SIM market displacements - Management indicated that customers are seeking better outcomes and lower costs, with the opportunity to activate Next-Gen SIEM for existing customers [43][44] Question: Further push into observability - Management sees observability as a consolidation opportunity, leveraging existing technology and data collection capabilities [45][46] Question: Dynamics of Flex licensing and its impact on NRR - Management emphasized that Flex licensing is designed for continuous net ARR growth, making it easier for customers to buy more and consolidate their security needs [48][50] Question: AI's impact on customer conversations - Management highlighted that CrowdStrike's AI capabilities differentiate it from competitors, with AI agents embedded in the platform delivering significant operational efficiencies [51][52]
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. 2026 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NASDAQ:CRWD) 2025-12-02
Seeking Alpha· 2025-12-02 22:30
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US stocks close higher, bitcoin bounces back, plus CrowdStrike beats Wall Street expectations
Youtube· 2025-12-02 22:24
Market Overview - Major indices experienced gains, with the Dow up 184 points (0.4%), NASDAQ slightly higher, and S&P 500 up 0.25% [3][4] - Tech sector led the day with a 1% increase, followed by industrials and communication services, while energy sector was the worst performer, down 1.25% [4][5] Company Highlights - Apple achieved its seventh consecutive day of gains, rising 7% over the past 10 days, with six of those days marking all-time closing highs [6] - Boeing stock surged approximately 10% in a single day, contributing to industrial sector gains [7] - Airlines also performed well, with United Airlines up 3%, Southwest up nearly 2%, and Delta Airlines up 1.5% [8] CrowdStrike Earnings - CrowdStrike reported Q3 EPS of $0.96, beating estimates of $0.94, and revenue of $1.23 billion, exceeding the $1.21 billion estimate [26][27] - Q4 guidance for adjusted EPS is projected between $1.09 and $1.11, with revenue expected between $1.29 billion and $1.3 billion [27] - Net new ARR grew 23%, accelerating from 20% in the previous quarter, indicating strong performance [29] Marvel Earnings - Marvel reported Q3 EPS of $0.76, slightly above the estimate of $0.74, and revenue of $2.075 billion, beating the midpoint of guidance by $15 million [41][42] - The company announced the acquisition of Celestial AI for $3.25 billion, which initially caused shares to drop over 6% [43][44] Investment Strategy Insights - Market performance is seen as a reassessment of concentrated positions rather than a broad risk-off trade, with investors looking towards 2026 [10][12] - Valuations for several mega-cap tech companies are near five-year lows despite accelerating earnings, presenting potential investment opportunities [13][14] - Global diversification is recommended, with a focus on developed and emerging markets, particularly in sectors like AI and technology [19][20]
CrowdStrike Narrows Outlook, Logs Higher Sales
WSJ· 2025-12-02 22:02
The cybersecurity company posted a loss of $34.0 million, or 14 cents a share, in the quarter ended Oct. 31, compared with a loss of $16.8 million, or 7 cents a share, a year earlier. ...
CrowdStrike(CRWD) - 2026 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-12-02 22:00
Financial Performance - CrowdStrike's Q3 FY2026 ending annual recurring revenue (ARR) reached $4.92 billion, a 23% year-over-year increase[8] - Net new ARR for Q3 FY2026 was $265 million, representing a 73% year-over-year growth[8] - The company achieved a record operating income of $265 million in Q3 FY2026[8] - Q3 FY2026 diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.96[8] - Free cash flow for Q3 FY2026 was $296 million, with a free cash flow margin of 24%[8] Platform Adoption - Module adoption rates among subscription customers are increasing, with 49% adopting 6+ modules, 34% adopting 7+ modules, and 24% adopting 8+ modules[19] Market Opportunity - CrowdStrike estimates the cybersecurity total addressable market (TAM) to be $140 billion in CY2026 and $300 billion in CY2030[12, 14] Guidance - The company projects total revenue for Q4 FY2026 to be between $1.29 billion and $1.3 billion[32] - Non-GAAP income from operations for Q4 FY2026 is projected to be between $315.4 million and $319.4 million[32] - Full year FY2026 total revenue is expected to be between $4.7966 billion and $4.8066 billion[32]
CrowdStrike forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue as AI adoption fuels growth
Reuters· 2025-12-02 21:57
CrowdStrike forecast fourth-quarter revenue above analysts' estimates on Tuesday, as the cybersecurity firm benefits from growing adoption of AI across its product suite. ...
CrowdStrike tops Q3 estimates, raises full-year guidance
Proactiveinvestors NA· 2025-12-02 21:37
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EARNINGS ALERT: CRWD, MRVL, OKTA
Youtube· 2025-12-02 21:26
分组1 - Okta reported third quarter adjusted EPS of $0.82, beating estimates of $0.76, with revenue of $742 million, exceeding expectations of $730.5 million [1][2] - For the fourth quarter, Okta forecasts EPS between $0.84 and $0.85, with revenue estimates of $748 to $750 million, surpassing previous estimates of $738.6 million [2][3] - Fiscal year revenue is now expected to be $2.91 billion, up from earlier estimates of $2.88 to $2.89 billion, indicating upward revisions across the board [3][4] 分组2 - Remaining performance obligations (RPO) grew by 17% year-over-year to $4.292 billion, while current remaining performance obligations (CRPO) increased by 13% to $2.328 billion, slightly above expectations [5][7] - Analysts expressed concerns about a potential deceleration in growth, as the current RPO number may indicate challenges for near-term revenue [6][9] - The company operates primarily on a subscription model, with over 80-90% of revenue derived from subscriptions, making the backlog of orders critical for future revenue [6][12] 分组3 - Marvell's third quarter EPS came in at $0.76, slightly above expectations, with revenue of $2.07 billion, also just above the forecast [15][17] - Marvell announced the acquisition of Celestial AI for approximately $3.25 billion, which has raised concerns among investors regarding the impact on stock performance [16][22] - The expected gross margins for the quarter are between 51.1% and 52.1%, with potential impacts on free cash flow due to the acquisition and expansion in the AI space [19][20] 分组4 - CrowdStrike reported third quarter EPS of $0.96, beating expectations of $0.94, with revenue of $1.23 billion, slightly above the forecast of $1.21 billion [27][28] - For the fourth quarter, CrowdStrike's EPS guidance is between $1.09 and $1.11, with revenue expected to be between $1.29 billion and $1.3 billion, aligning with estimates [28][30] - The company achieved record Q3 net new recurring revenue of $265 million, a 73% year-over-year acceleration, with an ending annual recurring revenue of $4.92 billion, up 23% year-over-year [33][34]
CrowdStrike(CRWD) - 2026 Q3 - Quarterly Results
2025-12-02 21:11
CrowdStrike Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results AUSTIN, Texas, December 2, 2025 -- CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRWD), today announced financial results for the third quarter fiscal year 2026, ended October 31, 2025. "CrowdStrike is the enabler of secure AI transformation with the right architecture, the right products, and the right execution," said George Kurtz, CrowdStrike's Founder and CEO. "Q3 was one of our best quarters in company history: we achieved record Q3 net new ARR ...
CrowdStrike Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results
Businesswire· 2025-12-02 21:10
Core Insights - CrowdStrike reported a strong performance in Q3 of fiscal year 2026, achieving record net new Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) of $265 million, representing a 73% year-over-year growth, and ending ARR of $4.92 billion, which is a 23% increase year-over-year [2][4][5] - The company’s total revenue for the quarter was $1.23 billion, marking a 22% increase from $1.01 billion in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year [5][28] - CrowdStrike's cash flow from operations reached a record $398 million, with free cash flow also hitting a record of $296 million [2][4][9] Financial Performance - Subscription revenue was $1.17 billion, a 21% increase compared to $962.7 million in Q3 of fiscal 2025 [5][28] - GAAP subscription gross margin remained stable at 78%, while non-GAAP subscription gross margin improved to 81% from 80% year-over-year [5] - The GAAP loss from operations was $69.4 million, compared to a loss of $55.7 million in the same quarter last year, while non-GAAP income from operations reached a record $264.6 million [5][6] Cash Flow and Guidance - The company generated a record net cash from operations of $397.5 million, up from $326.1 million in Q3 of fiscal 2025 [9] - CrowdStrike raised its fiscal year 2026 guidance, expecting net new ARR growth of at least 50% year-over-year in the second half of the fiscal year [2][11] - For Q4 FY26, the company anticipates total revenue between $1.29 billion and $1.30 billion, with non-GAAP net income projected between $282.1 million and $286.6 million [11] Strategic Developments - CrowdStrike's Falcon Flex subscription model has seen significant adoption, with over $1.35 billion in ending ARR from accounts using this model, growing more than 200% year-over-year [4][5] - The company announced several new product offerings and partnerships, including collaborations with AWS, EY, and CoreWeave, which reinforce its market leadership in cybersecurity [2][7][8] - CrowdStrike was recognized as a leader in multiple industry reports, including the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management [7][8]