CrowdStrike Stock Surged 60%, Here’s Why
CrowdStrike (CRWD) surged 57%, fueled not just by rising revenue but a sharp jump in investor optimism. Beat after beat in quarterly earnings and a wave of AI-driven demand ignited confidence, while strategic moves set the stage for an even bolder future—transforming the stock’s trajectory dramatically.
Below is an analytical breakdown of stock movement into key contributing metrics.
| 3082025 | 12032025 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 333.5 | 524.2 | 57.2% |
| Change Contribution By | LTM | LTM | |
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 3,740.4 | 4,341.1 | 16.1% |
| P/S Multiple | 21.9 | 30.2 | 37.8% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 245.5 | 249.9 | -1.8% |
| Cumulative Contribution | 57.1% |
So what is happening here? The stock jumped 57%, driven by a 16% rise in revenue and a 38% boost in its valuation multiple. These shifts set the stage for the key company moves ahead.
Here Is Why CrowdStrike Stock Moved
- Q1 FY26 Earnings: Mixed results; revenue up, adj. EPS down, weak Q2 guidance led to stock drop.
- Q2 FY26 Earnings Beat: Record net new ARR & revenue exceeded expectations, driven by AI solutions demand.
- Q3 FY26 Earnings Beat: Best quarter: record ARR, revenue, cash flow; raised guidance, analyst target hikes.
- AI Demand Boost: Strong demand for AI-powered cybersecurity solutions fueled growth.
- Strategic Moves: Job cuts for efficiency, $1B share repurchase, and ONEM acquisition intent.
Our Current Assesment Of CRWD Stock
Opinion: We currently find CRWD stock relatively expensive. Why so? Have a look at the full story. Read Buy or Sell CRWD Stock to see what drives our current opinion.
Risk: A good way to measure risk is by checking how much CrowdStrike’s stock has fallen during tough market times. It sank about 50% during the Covid crash and dropped nearly 68% in the inflation shock. Even with all the positive growth factors, these dips show that CrowdStrike isn’t immune to big sell-offs when the market turns sour. Solid fundamentals matter, but when volatility hits, big pullbacks are still part of the game.
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