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Okta Inc(OKTA)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$178.36
11/10/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for OKTA

11/10/2026: OKTA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Okta Inc is a prominent provider of cloud-based identity and access management software, helping organizations secure user access across various applications. Its main strengths lie in a neutral, highly integrated platform that is widely adopted by large enterprises. The company's primary growth opportunity is expanding its customer identity tools for developers, though it faces stiff competition from major technology firms like Microsoft. Key risks include potential brand damage from security incidents, execution hurdles in maintaining profitable growth, and a high valuation relative to earnings. Okta is generally suited for growth-oriented investors, though they should monitor its progress toward sustainable profitability and cybersecurity resilience.

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 fitOkta serves a critical function in the cloud-first economy and has historically demonstrated strong top-line revenue expansion.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock's performance often hinges on market sentiment toward high-growth tech, requiring a positive upturn signal to confirm momentum.
Value investorWeak fitOkta typically trades at a premium valuation relative to earnings due to its growth profile and lack of consistent GAAP profit.
Dividend investorWeak fitOkta does not pay a dividend and has no current plans to initiate one.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe company's historical price volatility and lack of steady profitability make it unsuitable for conservative, risk-averse portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighHigh-growth software stocks are sensitive to interest rate changes and market sentiment shifts.
Valuation riskMedium / highInvestors pay a high multiple for growth, which can lead to sharp corrections if growth targets are missed.
Competition risk (Cloud Identity)HighDeep-pocketed competitors like Microsoft can bundle identity products with other essential software, undercutting independent players.
Business qualityMediumWhile the platform is mission-critical for clients, security incidents have occasionally challenged the perception of product robustness.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no income component to the investment thesis.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully integrating large acquisitions like Auth0 and maintaining growth momentum is crucial for long-term viability.

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 -23.01%
Avg. Invested days 25
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
OKTA receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
OKTA has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong earnings growth (+739.3%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 29.6%) are partially offset by soft profitability (net margin 8.1%), very low insider ownership of 0.51%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
OKTA's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 11.2%). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is OKTA's strongest growth driver at +739.3% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+11.8%, solid) and free-cash-flow growth (+18.2%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 99.2% and approximately 99.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.51%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 10.69%
FMR Inc 9.31%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.12%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.34%
State Street Corp 3.59%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
OKTA generates approximately $774 of gross profit, $52 of operating income, and $296 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Solid margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 7.84%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
OKTA has a large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 31.04B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 106.97
1Y Target Price 214.72
Price to earnings Ratio 106.97
1Y Target Price 214.72
Volume (30-day avg) 4.5M shares
Beta 0.72
52 Weeks Range 62.66 - 235.00
Updated Date 11/10/2026
52 Weeks Range 62.66 - 235.00
Updated Date 11/10/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.66

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Subscription RevenueRecurring fees from the Workforce Identity and Customer Identity cloud platforms.Most revenue comes from recurring contracts, providing predictable and visible income.
Professional ServicesTraining and support services related to implementing Okta products.This is a smaller, lower-margin portion of business meant to facilitate platform adoption.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE 106.97
Forward PE 40.65
Enterprise Value 28.80B
Price to Sales(TTM) 10.1
Enterprise Value 28.80B
Price to Sales(TTM) 10.1
Enterprise Value to Revenue 9.37
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 69.9
Shares Outstanding 167.14M
Shares Floating 166.74M
Shares Outstanding 167.14M
Shares Floating 166.74M
Percent Insiders 0.51
Percent Institutions 99.25

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)

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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