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Crowdstrike Holdings Inc(CRWD)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
5-STAR RATING
SELL
SELL for 4 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-6.24% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$257.57
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CRWD

10/23/2026: CRWD (5-star) is a SELL. SELL for 4 days. Simulated Profits (-6.24%). Updated daily EoD!

CrowdStrike Holdings is a leader in cloud-native cybersecurity, known for its Falcon platform that combines endpoint protection with threat intelligence. Its main strength lies in its unified agent model, which allows for seamless cross-selling of security modules and drives strong recurring revenue. The primary growth opportunity involves capturing more share in identity, cloud, and data security as enterprises modernize. However, the company faces significant risks, notably reputation concerns following the July 2024 global IT outage and intensifying platform competition. This stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors who can tolerate volatility, while market participants should monitor customer retention and platform resilience developments closely.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitCrowdStrike continues to demonstrate high revenue growth potential driven by enterprise platform adoption.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock often follows strong technical trends, though momentum is sensitive to company-specific news events.
Value investorWeak fitCrowdStrike typically trades at high valuation multiples compared to traditional value metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend, favoring capital reinvestment instead.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and sensitivity to growth expectations make this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock's high beta relative to the market can lead to significant price swings in short periods.
Valuation riskMedium / highHigh price-to-earnings or price-to-sales ratios leave little room for error if growth expectations are missed.
Competition risk (AI and platform consolidation)Medium / highCompetition from large platform players like Microsoft who can bundle security services creates significant market pressure.
Business qualityStrongHigh recurring revenue, strong gross margins, and a mission-critical product demonstrate a durable business model.
Dividend incomeLow / noneIncome-focused investors will not find direct cash yields in this equity.
Execution riskMediumThe need to maintain high platform availability while scaling rapidly creates operational risks as seen in major software updates.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 211.1%
Avg. Invested days 41
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CRWD receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CRWD has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong cash generation (FCF margin 27.2%) and solid revenue growth (+21.7%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-743.2%), weak profitability (net margin -3.4%), modest insider ownership of 1.35%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CRWD's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 29.2%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is CRWD's strongest growth driver at +22.7% FY2026 versus FY2025 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+21.7%, solid) is also solid, while earnings growth (-743.2%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 77.8% and approximately 98.4% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.35% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.53%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.33%
State Street Corp 4.53%
Amvescap Plc. 3.28%
JPMorgan Chase & Co 3.19%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CRWD generates approximately $747 of gross profit, $-61 of operating income, and $272 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Weak margins and weak cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is strong.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -26.91% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CRWD has a large-cap, liquid profile. Soft valuation is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Large / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 243.64B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 4758.8
1Y Target Price 246.65
Price to earnings Ratio 4758.8
1Y Target Price 246.65
Volume (30-day avg) 10.3M shares
Beta 1.2
52 Weeks Range 85.68 - 286.99
Updated Date 10/22/2026
52 Weeks Range 85.68 - 286.99
Updated Date 10/22/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.05

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Subscription RevenueAnnual recurring revenue from Falcon platform module subscriptions.This is the company's primary and most stable income source, indicating how many customers rely on their software long-term.
Professional ServicesIncident response, forensic, and advisory fees.These services act as a 'foot in the door' to land new enterprise clients.
Geography (Global)Revenue split across North America, EMEA, and APAC.Geographic diversification helps the company reduce dependence on any single regional economic cycle.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 4758.8
Forward PE 208.33
Enterprise Value 264.58B
Price to Sales(TTM) 45.15
Enterprise Value 264.58B
Price to Sales(TTM) 45.15
Enterprise Value to Revenue 49.03
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 624.9
Shares Outstanding 1.02B
Shares Floating 1.01B
Shares Outstanding 1.02B
Shares Floating 1.01B
Percent Insiders 1.35
Percent Institutions 77.79

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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