CrowdStrike stock falls 1.07 percent despite a USD 280 target

Published on 09/25/2026 at 12:05 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

CrowdStrike delivered USD 1.47 billion in Q2 FY27 revenue on July 31, 2026, up 26 percent year over year. ARR reached USD 5.84 billion.

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CrowdStrike stock (ISIN US22788C1053) fell 1.07 percent to USD 259.67 on Nasdaq on September 24, 2026, while the latest analyst target stands at USD 280. The stock remains 1.59 percent below its 52-week high of USD 263.87, making valuation and execution the central points for investors.

Revenue reaches USD 1.47 billion

In the second quarter of fiscal year 2027, ended July 31, 2026, CrowdStrike generated USD 1.47 billion in total revenue, up 26 percent from USD 1.17 billion in the prior-year quarter, according to CrowdStrike. Subscription revenue increased 27 percent to USD 1.40 billion, showing that recurring software sales continued to account for most of the business.

Annual recurring revenue reached USD 5.84 billion as of July 31, 2026, up 25 percent year over year. Net new ARR added during the quarter was USD 332.8 million, while GAAP net income attributable to CrowdStrike was USD 5.3 million.

Stephens lifts target to USD 280

On September 18, 2026, Stephens raised its CrowdStrike price target to USD 280 from USD 260 and maintained an Overweight rating, Investing.com reported. The new target is 7.83 percent above the September 24 reference price, based on the calculation from USD 259.67 to USD 280.

The contrast between the target and the market price puts the latest operating figures under scrutiny. CrowdStrike generated USD 530.3 million in operating cash flow and USD 377.4 million in free cash flow during Q2 FY27, according to the company release, giving the growth story a measurable cash-generation component.

Next results are scheduled for November

CrowdStrike is expected to report its next results on November 25, 2026, according to Yahoo Finance. The company has guided for third-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue of USD 1,523.2 million to USD 1,529.2 million, with the quarter ending October 31, 2026, according to its August 26 release.

Stock stays below yearly high

CrowdStrike stock stood at USD 259.67 on Nasdaq on September 24, 2026, compared with a prior close of USD 262.49. The 52-week range was USD 85.68 to USD 263.87, and market capitalization was USD 264.41 billion.