SentinelOne Forecasts $289M–$291M Q2 Revenue, Cuts 8% Workforce
S•SentinelOne forecast Q2 revenue of $289 million to $291 million, missing analysts' $292 million estimate, and reported Q1 revenue at $276.7 million, below the $277.3 million consensus. The firm will cut about 8% of its 2,900 employees, incurring nearly a $25 million restructuring charge with $15 million in cash expenses.
1. Q1 Results and Adjusted Profit
SentinelOne delivered first-quarter revenue of $276.7 million, missing the $277.3 million consensus. Adjusted earnings were $0.04 per share, surpassing the $0.02 estimate.
2. Q2 Revenue and Full-Year Guidance
SentinelOne projects Q2 revenue of $289 million to $291 million, below analysts' $292 million average forecast, and sees adjusted EPS of $0.06 to $0.08 versus an $0.08 consensus. It also reaffirmed its fiscal 2027 revenue and adjusted profit per share guidance.
3. Workforce Reduction and Restructuring Costs
The company will cut about 8% of its 2,900 employees to refocus on AI, data and cloud initiatives. This action will trigger a one-time restructuring charge of nearly $25 million, including $15 million in cash expenses.
4. Competitive Pressure and Market Dynamics
SentinelOne faces stiff competition from larger rivals like CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks and Microsoft’s bundled security offerings. At the same time, corporate clients are tightening budgets, extending sales cycles and scrutinizing cybersecurity contracts despite ongoing threat growth.
