Key Takeaways ORLA, SentinelOne and LRCX show strong earnings acceleration based on recent quarter-over-quarter growth. Analysts see acceleration as a key signal, often preceding stock price gains and revealing early momentum. ORLA projects 184% EPS growth, SentinelOne 280% and LRCX 33.8% for the current year. Top executives and analysts value consistent earnings growth for a company’s profitability. However, earnings acceleration has a greater impact on increasing stock prices. Studies suggest that succe ...

Key Takeaways SentinelOne is currently better positioned than FTNT to deliver stronger AI security platform growth in 2025. S' Purple AI, Athena and Unified Cloud Suite are driving adoption, deal size and workflow automation. FTNT's growth faces headwinds from macro uncertainty and cautious sales forecasts despite strong SecOps tools.SentinelOne (S) and Fortinet (FTNT) are two well-known names in the cybersecurity space, each offering a wide range of tools to protect businesses from growing digital threat ...

MCLEAN, Va., June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cycurion, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYCU) (“Cycurion” or the “Company”), a trusted leader in IT cybersecurity solutions and AI, announces continued listing and trading of its shares of common stock and warrants on NASDAQ. On June 5, 2025, the SEC filed a Form 25 notification of removal from listing and/or registration under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regarding the Units previously listed and registered by Western Acquisition Ventures Corp, the pre ...

Core Viewpoint - SentinelOne has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating a positive shift in earnings estimates which is a significant factor influencing stock prices [1][2]. Earnings Estimates and Stock Price Movement - The Zacks rating system highlights the correlation between changes in earnings estimates and stock price movements, making it a valuable tool for investors [2][3]. - Institutional investors often rely on earnings estimates to determine a company's fair value, leading to stock price fluctuations based on these estimates [3]. SentinelOne's Earnings Outlook - The upgrade reflects an improvement in SentinelOne's underlying business, with rising earnings estimates expected to drive the stock price higher [4]. - Analysts predict that SentinelOne will earn $0.19 per share for the fiscal year ending January 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 280% [7]. Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system categorizes stocks based on earnings estimates, with a proven track record of Zacks Rank 1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [6]. - The system maintains a balanced distribution of ratings, ensuring that only the top 20% of stocks receive a 'Strong Buy' or 'Buy' rating, indicating superior earnings estimate revisions [8][9]. Recent Performance of SentinelOne - Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for SentinelOne has increased by 4.8%, reflecting a positive trend in earnings expectations [7][9].

Core Insights - Zscaler is experiencing significant growth in its ITOps and SecOps operations, driven by the introduction of ZDX Copilot and agentic operations across various security modules [1][3][10] ITOps Summary - The launch of ZDX Copilot has resulted in a 70% year-over-year increase in bookings for the ZDX Advanced Plus package, reaching $75 million since its introduction [2][10] SecOps Summary - Zscaler's SecOps business has seen a remarkable 120% year-over-year growth in annual contract value due to the integration of agentic operations [3][10] New Growth Categories Summary - The New Growth Categories (NGC), which include Zero Trust Everywhere, Data Security Everywhere, and Agentic Operations, have achieved approximately $1 billion in annual recurring revenues (ARR), contributing to Zscaler's total ARR of $2.9 billion in Q3 fiscal 2025 [3][10] Competitive Landscape Summary - Competitors like Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike are also expanding their capabilities in agentic operations, with Palo Alto Networks deploying Cortex XSIAM and CrowdStrike introducing Falcon Next-Gen SIEM and Charlotte AI [5][6] Market Dynamics Summary - The agentic operations market is still expanding, providing ample growth opportunities for multiple players, including Zscaler, which has established a strong position in this emerging market [7] Price Performance Summary - Zscaler's shares have increased by 66.8% year-to-date, outperforming the Zacks Security industry's growth of 20.6% [8] Valuation Summary - Zscaler currently trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 15.16X, which is higher than the industry average of 14.6X [11] Earnings Estimates Summary - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Zscaler's fiscal 2025 earnings indicates a slight decline of 0.31%, while the estimate for fiscal 2026 suggests an 11.86% growth, with recent upward revisions in estimates for both years [12]

Core Insights - Palo Alto Networks (PANW) and CyberArk Software (CYBR) are prominent U.S.-based cybersecurity firms focusing on protecting enterprises from digital threats, with PANW specializing in next-gen firewalls and cloud security, while CYBR leads in identity security and privileged access management [1][2] Industry Overview - The cybersecurity market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.63% from 2025 to 2030, driven by the rise of complex cyber attacks [2] CyberArk's Position - CyberArk is a leader in identity security, aligning its products with industry trends such as privileged access management and Zero Trust capabilities [4] - Recent acquisitions, including Venafi for $1.54 billion and Zilla Security for $165 million, have enhanced CyberArk's capabilities in machine identity management and broadened its addressable market [5] - CyberArk is advancing in agentic AI with its Secure AI Agent solution, expected to be available to customers later this year [6] - In Q1 2025, CyberArk reported a 43.4% increase in sales and a 30.7% rise in non-GAAP EPS, indicating strong financial growth [7] Palo Alto Networks' Position - PANW is recognized for its comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, including network security and cloud protection [8] - The company is focusing on areas like Zero Trust and private 5G security to support long-term growth [9] - PANW has upgraded its Prisma Cloud platform with generative AI capabilities, enhancing user interaction [10] - However, PANW faces challenges such as shortened contract durations and a slowdown in transitioning to cloud-based platforms, leading to a deceleration in revenue growth [12][13] Financial Comparisons - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CyberArk's 2025 sales and EPS indicates year-over-year growth of 31.85% and 25.05%, respectively, while PANW's estimates are significantly lower at 14.4% and 15.14% [14] - Year-to-date, CyberArk shares have increased by 17.8%, compared to an 8.5% rise in Palo Alto Networks shares [17] - PANW trades at a forward sales multiple of 12.6X, while CYBR is at 13.71X, reflecting higher growth expectations for CyberArk despite its higher valuation [20] Conclusion - CyberArk is currently viewed as a more attractive investment due to its robust growth, strategic acquisitions, and focus on emerging threats, while PANW is experiencing near-term challenges [22][23]

MCLEAN, Va., June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cycurion, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYCU) (“Cycurion” or the “Company”), a trusted leader in IT cybersecurity solutions and AI, reports financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, and provides a corporate update. Financial Highlights Revenues of $3.9 million.Gross Profit of $677,673, up 95.4% year-over-year, with a 17.5% gross margin increase in the first quarter of 2025 compared to $346,714 (8.2% gross margin) in the first quarter of 2024, reflecting a f ...

Core Insights - CrowdStrike is a leading cybersecurity provider known for its Falcon platform and AI-driven approach, which automates threat detection and incident response [1][2] Financial Performance - CrowdStrike's stock has increased by 34% in 2025, outperforming the S&P 500, which is up by only 2% [2] - The company reported $1.1 billion in revenue for fiscal Q1 2026, marking a 20% year-over-year increase [9] - Despite solid financial results, revenue growth is gradually slowing due to a larger revenue base and the impact of a major outage last July [11][12] Product Adoption - The Falcon platform is gaining traction, with 48% of customers using at least six modules, up from 44% year-over-year [5] - The introduction of Falcon Flex in 2023 has driven greater adoption, with average Flex customers utilizing nine modules [6] - A phenomenon termed "Reflexes" is emerging, where customers exhaust their budgets early and return to increase spending [7] Long-term Guidance - CrowdStrike aims to achieve $10 billion in annual recurring revenue (ARR) by fiscal year 2031, indicating a potential growth of 127% from the current level of $4.4 billion [13] - Management's commitment to this target suggests confidence in overcoming the impacts of the previous outage [13] Valuation Concerns - CrowdStrike's stock is considered expensive, trading at a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 28.7, significantly higher than some competitors [15][17] - The company faces challenges in maintaining its premium valuation as competitors like Zscaler and SentinelOne show faster growth [17] - Short-term upside for CrowdStrike stock may be limited, but long-term investors could find value if the company meets its ARR target by 2031 [18][19]

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Subscription ARR reached approximately $1,200 million, growing 38% year over year [6][30] - Subscription revenue was $266 million, growing 54% year over year [6][32] - Free cash flow was over $33 million, a significant improvement from negative $37 million in the same quarter last year [7][36] - Non-GAAP gross margin was 80.5%, up from 75.4% year over year [33] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net new subscription ARR reached $89 million in the first quarter [6][30] - Subscription NRR remained strong above 120% [6][32] - Customers with $100k or more in subscription ARR reached 2,381, growing 28% year over year [6][32] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from the Americas grew 51% to $203 million, while revenue from outside the Americas grew 43% to $75 million [33] - Cloud ARR reached $972 million, up 60% [30] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on cyber resilience as a top cybersecurity priority, with a unique platform that combines data and identity security [9][10] - Rubrik aims to innovate continuously across data security and AI, leveraging a portfolio approach to manage innovations [11][14] - The company is expanding its offerings in identity resilience, which is seen as a significant growth opportunity [22][23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strength of the cyber resilience market and the demand for their differentiated offerings [37][76] - The company raised its guidance for the year, anticipating strong subscription ARR growth [39][40] Other Important Information - The company has a strong cash position with $762 million in cash and equivalents and $323 million in debt [36] - The company is investing in R&D to drive innovation in data security and AI [37] Q&A Session Summary Question: How long is the runway for the shift from legacy to next-gen solutions? - Management indicated that the shift is expanding the total addressable market (TAM) due to the rise in identity-based attacks and the need for comprehensive cyber resilience [46][48] Question: What is happening to sales cycles and awareness of Rubrik's capabilities? - Management noted that the current market environment is pushing enterprises to modernize their infrastructure, which is benefiting Rubrik's offerings [54][56] Question: How is the demand environment characterized? - Management stated that cyber resilience is a top priority for CIOs and CSOs, and they are not seeing any change in demand [75][76] Question: What is the size of the identity resilience opportunity? - Management emphasized that identity security is a critical component of their strategy, and they are seeing great momentum in this area [63][65] Question: What are the technical advantages Rubrik brings to identity security? - Management highlighted the unique ability to combine identity and data security, enabling faster recovery times and preventing malware reintroduction [114][115]