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Rapid7 Inc (RPD)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/14/2025: RPD (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
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Number of Analysts
25 Analysts rated it
Well-followed company, solid analyst reports, reliable data for confident investing.
1 Year Target Price $24.43
1 Year Target Price $24.43
| 6 | Strong Buy |
| 3 | Buy |
| 15 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -38.69% | Avg. Invested days 22 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.21B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 42.55 | 1Y Target Price 24.43 |
Price to earnings Ratio 42.55 | 1Y Target Price 24.43 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 25 | Beta 0.93 | 52 Weeks Range 17.75 - 44.48 | Updated Date 10/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 17.75 - 44.48 | Updated Date 10/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.44 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
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Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 3.28% | Operating Margin (TTM) 1.72% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.97% | Return on Equity (TTM) 149.36% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 42.55 | Forward PE 8.92 | Enterprise Value 1663423930 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.42 |
Enterprise Value 1663423930 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.42 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.94 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 17.36 | Shares Outstanding 64745948 | Shares Floating 57105279 |
Shares Outstanding 64745948 | Shares Floating 57105279 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.81 | Percent Institutions 101.51 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Rapid7 Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Rapid7 was founded in 2000. Initially a security consulting firm, it transitioned into a security software company. Key milestones include the launch of Metasploit, Nexpose, and InsightVM. The company has grown through acquisitions and product development, focusing on vulnerability management, security information and event management (SIEM), and application security.
Core Business Areas
- Vulnerability Management: Rapid7 offers solutions to identify, assess, and manage vulnerabilities across an organization's IT infrastructure.
- Detection and Response: Solutions for threat detection, incident response, and security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR).
- Application Security: Tools to secure applications throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Leadership and Structure
Core leadership includes Corey Thomas (President and CEO). The organizational structure is based on product lines and business functions, with leadership roles for engineering, sales, marketing, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- InsightVM: A vulnerability management solution for identifying, assessing, and prioritizing vulnerabilities. While specific market share data fluctuates, Rapid7 is a significant player in the vulnerability management market. Competitors include Qualys (QLYS), Tenable (TENB), and CrowdStrike (CRWD).
- InsightIDR: A security information and event management (SIEM) and extended detection and response (XDR) solution for detecting and responding to threats. The SIEM/XDR market is competitive, with major players like Splunk (SPLK), Microsoft (MSFT), and IBM (IBM). It is difficult to estimate revenues from this product.
- InsightAppSec: A dynamic application security testing (DAST) solution for identifying vulnerabilities in web applications. Market share is less documented compared to vulnerability management. Competitors include Veracode (private), Checkmarx (private), and Synopsys (SNPS).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The cybersecurity industry is experiencing rapid growth driven by increasing cyber threats, regulatory compliance requirements, and the need for proactive security measures. The market is highly competitive and fragmented.
Positioning
Rapid7 positions itself as a provider of comprehensive security solutions, focusing on vulnerability management, threat detection, and application security. Its competitive advantage lies in its integrated platform and expertise in vulnerability research.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
Estimated at hundreds of billions of dollars globally, encompassing various segments like cybersecurity services, software, and hardware. Rapid7 is focused on capturing a significant portion of the vulnerability management, SIEM/XDR and Application Security segments of this TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand reputation in vulnerability management
- Integrated security platform
- Expertise in vulnerability research
- Experienced leadership team
- Insight platform promotes synergy
Weaknesses
- Competition from larger players
- Dependence on key products
- Complexity of security solutions can hinder adoption
- Relatively smaller sales & marketing organization than competitors
Opportunities
- Expanding cybersecurity market
- Growing demand for cloud-based security solutions
- Strategic partnerships and acquisitions
- Increasing regulatory compliance requirements
Threats
- Evolving cyber threats
- Increased competition
- Economic downturn
- Data breaches and security incidents
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Tenable Holdings Inc. (TENB)
- Qualys Inc. (QLYS)
- CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD)
Competitive Landscape
Rapid7 faces competition from larger, more established security vendors, as well as smaller, specialized players. Rapid7 differentiates itself through its integrated platform, vulnerability expertise, and focus on usability. To successfully compete, Rapid7 must continue to innovate and expand its offerings.
Major Acquisitions
Alcide.IO
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 50
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Rapid7's cloud security capabilities by integrating Kubernetes security expertise.
IntSights
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 335
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded threat intelligence capabilities.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Rapid7 has experienced substantial growth in recent years, driven by demand for its security solutions and strategic acquisitions. However, actual percentage is based on specific years. To find more information, refer to Rapid7's (RPD) Investor Relations page.
Future Projections: Future growth projections rely on analyst estimates. Consensus estimates typically project continued revenue growth and improved profitability. Refer to analyst reports for specific projections.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include product enhancements, strategic partnerships, and acquisitions to expand its product portfolio and market reach.
Summary
Rapid7 is a mid-sized cybersecurity company with strengths in vulnerability management and threat detection. Its integrated platform and vulnerability expertise are key differentiators. Challenges include competition from larger players and evolving cyber threats. Recent acquisitions and product enhancements are driving growth, but sustained innovation is crucial for long-term success.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Industry News and Reports
- Rapid7 Investor Relations Website
- Gartner Reports
- Forrester Reports
Disclaimers:
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About Rapid7 Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Boston, MA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2015-07-17 | CEO & Director Mr. Corey E. Thomas | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Infrastructure | Full time employees 2413 | Website https://www.rapid7.com |
Full time employees 2413 | Website https://www.rapid7.com | ||
Rapid7, Inc. provides cybersecurity software and services under the Rapid7, Nexpose, and Metasploit brand names. The company offers Rapid7 Insight Agent, a software-based agent that is used on assets across on-premises and cloud environments to centralize and monitor data on company's platform; Rapid7 Insight Network Sensor that analyzes raw end-to-end network traffic to increase visibility into user activity, pinpoint real threats, and investigations; Rapid7 Cloud Event Data Harvesting that offers visibility into changes made to cloud resources; and third-party integrations and ecosystem, as well as orchestration and automation solutions. It also offers various platforms, including Rapid7 managed threat complete consisting of managed detection response that delivers end-to-end threat detection and response; Rapid7 threat complete consisting of InsightIDR, a security information and event management, and extended detection and response solution; Incident Response Services to prepare and respond to potential breaches; Exposure Command, an exposure management to provide attack surface visibility; and Exposure Command Advanced to provide strong security for workloads leveraging real-time visibility, identity analysis, and automated remediation. In addition, the company provides Surface Command, a Cyber Asset Attack Service Management solution to detect and prioritize security issues from endpoint to cloud; Vector Command, a continuous red-teaming service that validates the external attack surface exposures and tests defenses; InsightCloudSec, a cloud risk and compliance management solution; InsightAppSec, a dynamic application security testing tool; and InsightVM, a vulnerability management solution that provides visibility across on-premise and remote endpoints for security. Further, it offers offloads day-to-day, advisory, and professional services. The company was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
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