CrowdStrike Next-Year EPS Projected Up 30.1%; Zacks Issues Sell Rating
Shares of the cloud security provider have dropped 5.3% over the past month compared with an 11.7% industry slump as analysts maintain current fiscal year EPS at $3.72 (-5.3% yoy). Next fiscal year EPS is projected at $4.84 (+30.1%), while Zacks assigns a #4 (Sell) ranking and an F valuation grade.
1. Stock Returns and Trends
Shares have declined 5.3% over the last month, underperforming the Zacks Security industry’s 11.7% drop and the S&P 500 composite’s 1.7% loss, reflecting market caution despite strong sector fundamentals.
2. Q and Fiscal EPS Estimates
For the current quarter, EPS is forecast at $1.10 (+6.8% year-over-year) with estimates unchanged over the past 30 days. The current fiscal year consensus EPS estimate of $3.72 implies a 5.3% decline yet has risen 8.4% in the last month, while next fiscal year EPS is projected at $4.84 (+30.1%), up 1.4% month-over-month.
3. Revenue Growth Forecasts
Analysts project revenue of $1.3 billion for the current quarter (+22.5% year-over-year), $4.8 billion for the current fiscal year (+21.5%), and $5.84 billion next year (+21.6%), underpinning the company’s expansion in cloud security services.
4. Valuation and Zacks Ranking
CrowdStrike holds a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) and an F value style grade, indicating premium valuation relative to peers despite strong growth projections. The stock’s forward multiples exceed historical and peer averages, raising concerns over current price levels.