Zscaler NASDAQ: ZS and CrowdStrike NASDAQ: CRWD are both buyable stocks supported by robust trends promising to drive a solid double-digit revenue CAGR for years. They both grow at an above-industry pace and are well-positioned in an industry projected to grow slower than the pace of threats it intends to prevent. Cybersecurity growth is forecasted to have a 9% CAGR, compared to the 15% CAGR driven by cyber threats. The problem is that one of these markets is already pricing much of the growth. The takeaway ...

Financial Performance - Q1 2025 revenue reached $239.1 million[12] - Q1 2025 unlevered free cash flow was $86.8 million[12] - Q1 2025 non-GAAP gross margin was 82%[12] - Q1 2025 recurring revenue was 96%[12] - The company forecasts revenue between $970 million and $980 million for the full year 2025[52] - The company forecasts unlevered free cash flow between $265 million and $275 million for the full year 2025[52] Market Position and Growth - The company is a category leader in Exposure Management[11] - The company has approximately 44,000 customers[12] - The company is ranked 1 in market share in Vulnerability Management[12, 23] - The total addressable market for cyber exposure is estimated at $33 billion with an 18% CAGR[29]

More than half (52%) of organizations report that the CISO/CSO is responsible for OT, up from 16% in 2022, while 95% of organizations report that the C-suite is responsible for OT, up from 41% in 2022SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced the findings from its global 2025 State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity Report. The results represent the current state o ...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers business online, announced today that the company will hold a conference call for investors on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. ET. The call will include the company's second quarter 2025 financial results and may include forward-looking financial guidance from management. The call will also be broadcast live via the internet at Akamai's Investor Relations  ...

Fortinet TodayFTNTFortinet$106.17 -0.48 (-0.45%) 52-Week Range$54.57▼$114.82P/E Ratio43.69Price Target$105.62Add to WatchlistOver the past few months, market momentum has surged, with several sectors outperforming the broader market. While financials, technology, and even utilities have all shown strength, the cybersecurity industry remains a consistent outperformer. Many leading stocks in the space are hovering near all-time highs. However, not all cybersecurity names have moved in lockstep. While CrowdSt ...

Key Takeaways CRWD Q1 FCF margin rose to 25% with $279M free cash flow despite $61M outage-related costs. Falcon Flex reached $3.2B in deal value, growing 31% sequentially and sixfold year-over-year. CrowdStrike aims for FCF margins above 30% by FY27 with focus on AI and platform expansion.CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) delivered a solid start to fiscal 2026 with its free cash flow (FCF) margin climbing to 25% in the first quarter from 23% in the previous quarter. In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, CrowdSt ...

Janaki Akella and Bas Burger bring extensive experience in global business transformation, innovation, AI, and go-to-market strategies CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online, today announced additions to its Board of Directors. Effective immediately, Janaki Akella and Bas Burger have joined the Akamai Board, bringing extensive experience in technology leadership and global ...

Core Viewpoint - Castellum, Inc. has formed a new subsidiary, Castellum Advanced Technology Products, Inc., and entered into a reseller agreement with AmpliTech Group, Inc. to resell AmpliTech's products to Castellum's clients [1][2]. Group 1: Castellum, Inc. - Castellum, Inc. focuses on cybersecurity, electronic warfare, and software engineering services primarily for the federal government [4]. - The establishment of Castellum Advanced Technology Products, Inc. aims to partner with companies like AmpliTech and develop internal products [2]. Group 2: AmpliTech Group, Inc. - AmpliTech Group, Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of RF microwave components and ORAN 5G network solutions, serving markets such as satellite communications, telecommunications, space exploration, defense, and quantum computing [3]. - The partnership with Castellum is expected to enhance AmpliTech's penetration into the government market, leveraging Castellum's C5ISR capabilities [2].

Key Takeaways CYBR is gaining from AI-driven identity security, with machine identities now outnumbering human ones 80 to 1. CYBR's Secure AI Agents and CORA AI tools strengthen its platform, supported by acquisitions like Venafi. ZS expands via Zero Trust and agentic SecOps but faces margin pressure from rising S&M and R&D expenses.CyberArk Software (CYBR) and Zscaler (ZS) are two key players in the cybersecurity space, serving different areas of the security stack. CyberArk primarily specializes in priv ...

Core Insights - CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) shares have increased by 10.7% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks Security industry's growth of 4.6% and surpassing peers like CyberArk Software, Palo Alto Networks, and Check Point Software [1][10] - The company's growth is driven by strong enterprise demand for AI-native cybersecurity solutions and the Falcon Flex subscription model, which enhances customer commitment and revenue growth [2][4] Performance Metrics - As of the end of the first quarter, CrowdStrike reported an Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) of $4.44 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 22% [5] - The Falcon Flex model achieved a total deal value of $3.2 billion, with a sequential growth of 31% and over six times year-over-year growth [6][10] - The company added $774 million in total Falcon Flex account value during the first quarter of fiscal 2026 [5] Customer Adoption and Expansion - More than 820 customer accounts have adopted the Falcon Flex model, indicating strong market acceptance [6] - A significant expansion deal was secured with a Fortune 100 technology company, increasing its contract from $12 million to over $100 million [7] - A large healthcare provider also signed an eight-figure Falcon Flex expansion deal [8] Subscription and Revenue Growth - CrowdStrike's quarterly revenues exceeded $1 billion for the third consecutive time, marking a year-over-year improvement of nearly 21% [11] - Subscription customers using six or more cloud modules represented 48% of total customers, with 32% using seven or more modules [12] AI Integration and Partnerships - The Falcon platform is gaining traction as an "AI-native SOC," with partnerships with AI companies to enhance capabilities [13] - Collaborations with NVIDIA and Microsoft aim to secure AI systems and standardize cyber threat attribution [14] Cost Structure and Earnings Pressure - Research and development expenses have increased significantly, rising twelvefold over the last six fiscal years [15] - Sales and marketing expenses surged nearly ninefold to $1.52 billion in fiscal 2025 [16] - In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, sales and marketing and R&D expenses rose by 25.5% and 34.7% year-over-year, respectively, impacting earnings [17] Valuation Metrics - CrowdStrike is trading at a high price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 24.55X, compared to the Zacks Security industry's 15.07X [19] - The P/S multiples for peers CyberArk, Palo Alto Networks, and Check Point Software are 13.6X, 12.97X, and 8.81X, respectively [22] Investment Outlook - The company is positioned well in the AI-driven cybersecurity market, but shrinking profits and high valuation suggest a cautious investment approach [23]