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Fastly, Inc. Class A Common Stock(FSLY)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$25.61
10/26/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FSLY

10/26/2026: FSLY (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Fastly is a developer-centric provider of edge computing, content delivery, and security services. Its main strength lies in a highly programmable platform that appeals to high-traffic, technically sophisticated enterprises. The primary investment story centers on the company's transition to a profitable growth model while expanding its security and serverless computing offerings. However, Fastly faces significant risks, including intense competition from massive hyperscale cloud providers, heavy customer concentration, and ongoing path-to-profitability execution challenges. This stock may suit growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are willing to monitor the company’s quarterly progress toward margin improvement and product adoption.

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 fitFastly operates in the expanding edge computing sector with a focus on scaling its platform.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is highly dependent on the company's ability to demonstrate consistent path-to-profitability and revenue growth.
Value investorWeak fitThe company is not currently valued based on traditional value metrics like P/E ratios due to ongoing lack of consistent earnings.
Dividend investorWeak fitFastly does not pay a dividend, prioritizing capital reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh price volatility and competitive threats make this an unsuitable choice for risk-averse investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to significant price swings based on earnings reports and market sentiment.
Valuation riskMedium / highInvestors face risk if growth does not justify current valuation multiples.
Competition risk (Hyperscalers)HighMajor cloud providers can bundle services that compete directly with Fastly's core offerings.
Business qualityMediumThe company has strong technology but has yet to prove consistent, scalable profitability.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend income to provide a buffer against stock price declines.
Execution riskMedium / highOperational success depends on scaling products like Compute@Edge effectively.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

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

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -48.23%
Avg. Invested days 31
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
FSLY receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
FSLY has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+23.0%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 10.5%) are partially offset by weak profitability (net margin -19.5%), modest insider ownership of 4.53%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
FSLY's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 20.9%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is FSLY's strongest growth driver at +416.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+14.8%, solid) and earnings growth (+23.0%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 95.2% and approximately 95.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 4.53% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 9.56%
FMR Inc 7.47%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 6.16%
Capital World Investors 5.17%
First Trust Advisors L.P. 4.82%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
FSLY generates approximately $571 of gross profit, $-189 of operating income, and $105 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -2.09% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
FSLY has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.89B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 28.55
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 28.55
Volume (30-day avg) 7.3M shares
Beta 0.31
52 Weeks Range 7.87 - 34.82
Updated Date 10/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 7.87 - 34.82
Updated Date 10/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.53

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Platform RevenueFees from content delivery, security, and edge computing usage.Fastly charges customers based on their usage of the platform for delivery and security.
GeographyRevenue generated primarily from North America, with expanding operations globally.The US market remains the primary source of revenue for the company.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 303.03
Enterprise Value 1.42B
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.66
Enterprise Value 1.42B
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.66
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.49
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -18.37
Shares Outstanding 159.30M
Shares Floating 152.47M
Shares Outstanding 159.30M
Shares Floating 152.47M
Percent Insiders 4.53
Percent Institutions 95.16

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

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)

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