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CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD)

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. NASDAQ

$243.41 -5.885 (-2.36%)
Latest Price
AI Analyst Consensus
Buy
73 / 100
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) is trading at $243.41, above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($232.74 and $160.01), indicating a generally positive technical trend. The company has demonstrated consistent revenue growth, with current year estimates projecting a 25.00% increase year-over-year. Recent earnings reports have shown positive surprises, with the latest quarter exceeding estimates by 6.9% and leading to a 20.5% stock price increase. Despite these fundamental strengths, a significant amount of insider selling, totaling $750 million, presents a notable risk, overshadowing the positive analyst consensus which remains at Buy with a median price target of $245.00.

CRWD at a glance

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD): Buy, 73/100 on CleaRank's AI score.

  • Trend Up: the price is above both its 50- and 200-day moving averages ($232.74 and $160.01).
  • Earnings CRWD beat estimates in 6 of its last 7 quarters, yet fell the next day after 4 of those beats.
  • Insiders Insiders sold $750.0M and made no open-market purchases over the last 18 months.
  • Valuation P/E of 5,224.2 against 35.1 for the Technology sector: a premium to peers (+14,784%).

As of October 15, 2026, CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) trades at $243.41. Wall Street's consensus target is $245.00 across 53 analysts. The 14-day RSI (daily closes) is 46, in neutral territory, and the price is above its 50-day simple moving average of $232.74.

Figures as of October 15, 2026.

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CRWD Price Analysis

Market Metrics

Open
$243.61
Day Range
$239.86 to $246.86
Prev Close
$249.29
Volume
215.8K
52-Week Range
$85.68 to $286.99
Market Cap
$255.26B

Peer Benchmarking

Valuation vs Sector (Technology)

Performance vs XLK

Sector Position Analysis
Trading at a significant premium to sector peers (+14,784%), suggesting market expectations for superior growth or market position.

CRWD Financial Performance

Revenue vs. Earnings

Annual

Quarterly

Earnings Reality Check

In the last 7 quarters, CRWD beat the analyst estimate 6 times; the stock fell in the first session after 4 of those beats.
CRWD earnings surprises and the stock's reaction
Report EPS estimate EPS actual Surprise First session 5 sessions
Aug 26, 2026 (after close) $0.29 $0.31 +6.90% +20.50% +7.53%
Jun 3, 2026 (after close) $0.27 $0.28 +3.70% -3.81% -13.36%
Mar 3, 2026 (after close) $0.28 $0.28 +0.00% +4.15% +11.47%
Aug 27, 2025 (after close) $0.21 $0.23 +9.52% +4.59% -2.40%
Jun 3, 2025 (after close) $0.16 $0.18 +12.50% -5.77% -4.32%
Mar 4, 2025 (after close) $0.21 $0.26 +23.81% -6.34% -15.48%
Nov 26, 2024 (after close) $0.20 $0.23 +15.00% -4.59% -0.04%

The first session is the first full trading day on the news: the report day itself for a report before the open, the next day for one after the close. Surprise is actual EPS against the consensus estimate.

As of October 15, 2026, CRWD has beaten the analyst EPS estimate in 6 of its last 7 reported quarters and fell in the first trading session after 4 of those beats; its latest report, on August 26, 2026, came in 6.90% above the estimate and the stock moved +20.50% in the first session.

CRWD Analysis

Company's Health 4/5
12-Month Analyst Target +0.66% above price
Median of 53 analysts (12-month)
$245.00
AI Analyst Consensus Score Buy
CrowdStrike's stock is currently trading above its 50-day SMA of $232.74 and its 200-day SMA of $160.01, suggesting an upward trend. However, the price is below its 20-day EMA of $255.11, indicating some near-term weakness. The 14-day RSI is at 45.7, falling into the neutral momentum category. Key support can be found at the 50-day SMA, while resistance may emerge near the 20-day EMA.
ProTips
  • The stock is trading below its 20-day EMA, suggesting potential near-term consolidation or a pullback before resuming a stronger upward trend.
Key Catalysts
Bullish Continued Revenue Growth Exceeding Expectations

CrowdStrike's ability to maintain revenue growth above 25% YoY, as projected for the current year, could drive further stock appreciation and justify its premium valuation.

Source: Wall Street Estimates
Bullish Positive Earnings Surprises

Recent quarters have shown consistent EPS beats, with the latest report exceeding estimates by 6.9% and leading to a significant stock price increase, indicating operational efficiency.

Source: Earnings Reports
Bearish Elevated Valuation Multiples

P/E and P/S ratios significantly higher than sector averages present a risk of valuation contraction if growth expectations are not met.

Source: Company Fundamentals
Market Outlook
CrowdStrike's outlook for the next 6-12 months is cautiously optimistic, supported by its strong revenue growth and consistent earnings beats. The long-term outlook, with a projected 5-year average annual growth rate of 42.3%, remains compelling.

Key Statistics

Market Cap 255.26B
P/E Ratio 5,224.20
EPS (TTM) 0.0500
Dividend Yield 0.00%
52 Week High 286.99
52 Week Low 85.68

As of October 15, 2026, CRWD trades at $243.41, with a market value of $255.26B and a P/E ratio of 5,224.20.

CrowdStrike's valuation appears stretched, with a P/E ratio of 5224.2 and a price-to-sales ratio of 49.57, significantly higher than the technology sector averages of 35.1 and 7.6, respectively. Despite this premium, the company exhibits strong revenue growth of 25.8% and a positive net profit margin of 0.83%. Its return on equity is 1.46%, which is below the sector average of 13.4%. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16 is well within the sector average. The current high valuation suggests that future growth expectations are already largely priced in.

Earnings & Growth Analysis

CrowdStrike has a track record of beating earnings estimates, with the most recent quarter reported on August 26, 2026, showing an EPS of $0.31 against an estimate of $0.29, a 6.9% surprise that coincided with a 20.5% stock price jump. Prior quarters also showed positive surprises, indicating consistent operational performance. Revenue growth remains strong, with current year estimates projecting a 25.00% increase year-over-year, and next year's estimates showing a 23.00% increase.

Key Risks

The most significant risk for CrowdStrike is its elevated valuation, with P/E and P/S ratios far exceeding sector averages, implying high expectations for future growth. Also, substantial insider selling, with over $750 million in dispositions, raises concerns about management's near-term confidence despite the overall positive analyst sentiment. The stock's current price is also below its 20-day EMA, hinting at potential short-term headwinds.

Technical Indicators i

RSI (14-day) 45.70
MACD (12, 26) 7.27
SMA (50-day) 232.74
SMA (200-day) 160.01
Technical Rating Bullish
RSI
Neutral
SMA Cross
Bullish
Price vs SMA
Bullish
MACD
Bullish
Golden Cross in effect with the 50-day SMA ($232.74) above the 200-day SMA ($160.01), price action is firmly bullish above key moving averages.

As of October 15, 2026, with CRWD at $243.41, its 14-day RSI is 45.7 (neutral territory), its 50-day simple moving average is $232.74 and its 200-day is $160.01.

Calculated by CleaRank on daily closes as of October 15, 2026: Wilder's 14-day RSI, 50- and 200-day simple moving averages, MACD line (12, 26).

Market Correlations

How this stock moves relative to other assets

Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods.

S&P 500 (SPY) +0.51
Moderate correlation
Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) +0.55
Moderate correlation
Bitcoin (BTC) +0.31
Weak correlation
Gold (XAU) +0.04
Weak correlation

As of October 15, 2026, CRWD's 1-year correlation of daily returns is +0.51 with S&P 500 (SPY), +0.55 with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), +0.31 with Bitcoin (BTC) and +0.04 with gold (XAU).

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CRWD Wall Street View

12-month price targets

Low $132.00 Median $245.00 (+0.7%) High $325.00

Ratings

Buy 40 Hold 12 Sell 1 3 months ago: 41 of 53 buy

Recent rating actions

Recent analyst rating actions on CRWD
Date Firm Action Rating
Oct 9, 2026 Needham Maintains Buy
Oct 8, 2026 BMO Capital Maintains Outperform
Oct 8, 2026 Amerx Initiates Underweight
Oct 6, 2026 StoneX Maintains Buy
Oct 2, 2026 TD Cowen Maintains Buy
Sep 21, 2026 Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight

As of October 15, 2026, 53 Wall Street analysts cover CRWD: 40 rate it a buy or strong buy, 12 a hold and 1 a sell or strong sell. Their 12-month price targets range from $132.00 to $325.00, with a median of $245.00, 0.7% above the price of $243.41.

Source: TwelveData analyst consensus. Targets and ratings belong to the analysts, not to CleaRank.

CRWD Trade Plans

Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels

Select Your Trade Bias
Risk Tolerance
Conservative 2% Aggressive
Portfolio Value
$
Position Size: Enter portfolio size →

Long entry pick an entry style

Conservative
$238.54
2% below current price (Pullback entry)
Lower risk, wait for pullback
Aggressive
$243.41
Buy at current price
Higher risk, immediate entry

Risk Management

STOP LOSS
$225.54
MAX LOSS
-5.5%
Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss
Calculated based on RSI (45.7) and current market volatility

Profit Targets (Based on Conservative Entry)

TARGET 1
$250.46
+5% (Conservative)
+2.9% (Aggressive)
TARGET 2
$262.39
+10% (Conservative)
+7.8% (Aggressive)
TARGET 3
$274.32
+15% (Conservative)
+12.7% (Aggressive)

CRWD moves about 3.6% a day on average, so a stop can fill well past its level. Educational levels, not financial advice; the full disclaimer is at the foot of the page.

Growth of $10,000

A $10,000 investment in CRWD in June 2019 would be worth about $171,924 today with dividends reinvested, compared with about $29,762 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark (also with dividends reinvested).

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CRWD Drawdowns & Recovery

Worst fall, last 7 years
-66.6%
October 2021 to January 2023
Recovery
12 months
back at the old peak by January 2024
From the 7-year high
-12.7%
highest close, October 2026
1-year holds that gained
73%
of every 1-year window

As of October 15, 2026, CRWD's worst peak-to-trough fall over the last 7 years with dividends reinvested was -66.6% (October 2021 to January 2023); it regained that peak by January 2024, 12 months after the low, and 73% of 1-year holding periods ended with a gain.

From weekly closing values with dividends reinvested. A drawdown is the fall from the highest value reached so far to a later low.

Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)

CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in CRWD today could grow to about $30,722 by 2036 in the base case, with a 90th-percentile outcome near $233,079 and a 10th-percentile outcome around $4,050. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees.

CRWD Stock Price Prediction: 2030

CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $381 for CRWD by 2030 in the base case, from $243 today (1.6x over 4 years). The 10th-percentile path ends near $106. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on CRWD's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.

CRWD simulated price paths by year
Year 10th percentile Base case 90th percentile
2027 $143 $272 $517
2028 $123 $305 $754
2029 $112 $341 $1,034
2030 $106 $381 $1,374
2031 $102 $427 $1,788

Method: a lognormal simulation of CRWD's own volatility and capped historical trend, re-run daily; base case is the median path, the outer columns the 10th and 90th percentiles. CRWD is highly volatile, so its upside column reaches an extreme multiple; treat it as a statistical tail, not an expectation.

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CRWD Insider Trading Analysis

Source: TwelveData, from SEC Form 4 filings
▲ Bought
None
No open-market buys
▼ Sold
$750.0M
170 Transactions
● Insiders
12
Active Traders
$ Avg Transaction
$4.4M
Large trades

As of October 15, 2026, CRWD insiders reported 170 open-market sales worth $750.0M and no open-market purchases over the last 18 months; grants and option exercises are not counted.

Recent insider transactions in CRWD
Date Insider Type Shares Value
Oct 5, 2026
KURTZ GEORGE ROBERT
Chief Executive Officer
Sell 20.0K $5.4M
Oct 1, 2026
GANDHI SAMEER K.
Director
Sell 54.0K $14.3M
Oct 1, 2026
SAHA ANURAG
Officer
Sell 24.8K $6.5M
Sep 29, 2026
KURTZ GEORGE ROBERT
Chief Executive Officer
Sell 20.0K $5.2M
Sep 25, 2026
KURTZ GEORGE ROBERT
Chief Executive Officer
Sell 20.0K $5.2M
Sep 23, 2026
KURTZ GEORGE ROBERT
Chief Executive Officer
Sell 20.0K $5.1M
Sep 21, 2026
KURTZ GEORGE ROBERT
Chief Executive Officer
Sell 81.5K $19.5M
Sep 21, 2026
SENTONAS MICHAEL
President
Sell 49.9K $11.6M
Sep 21, 2026
PODBERE BURT W.
Chief Financial Officer
Sell 33.9K $8.1M
Sep 21, 2026
SAHA ANURAG
Officer
Sell 7.0K $1.6M

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key risks for CrowdStrike investors?
Key risks include CrowdStrike's high valuation multiples, significantly above sector averages, and substantial insider selling totaling $750 million. Additionally, the stock is trading below its 20-day EMA, indicating potential short-term price pressure.
How has CrowdStrike performed in recent earnings reports?
CrowdStrike has consistently beaten earnings estimates, with the latest report on August 26, 2026, showing a 6.9% EPS surprise and a 20.5% stock price increase. This pattern of positive earnings surprises has been observed in previous quarters as well.
What is CrowdStrike's revenue growth outlook?
CrowdStrike's revenue growth is projected to be strong, with current year estimates indicating a 25.00% increase year-over-year. Next year's revenue is expected to grow by 23.00%, reflecting continued expansion in its software infrastructure business.
How does CrowdStrike compare to its sector averages?
CrowdStrike trades at a premium compared to the technology sector averages, with a P/E ratio of 5224.2 versus the sector median of 35.1, and a P/S ratio of 49.57 versus the sector median of 7.6. However, its revenue growth of 25.8% slightly exceeds the sector average of 24.2%.
What is the long-term outlook for CrowdStrike?
The long-term outlook for CrowdStrike is positive, driven by its projected revenue growth of 42.3% annually over the next five years. While current valuation is high, the company's consistent performance and market position suggest potential for continued expansion, though risks from insider selling and valuation need monitoring.
Is CRWD in an uptrend?
Yes. CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) trades at $243.41, above both its 50- and 200-day moving averages ($232.74 and $160.01). Its 14-day RSI on daily closes is 45.7, in neutral territory.
Are insiders buying or selling CRWD?
Selling, on balance. In the last 18 months, CRWD's officers, directors and large holders reported 170 sales worth $750.0M and no open-market purchases. Grants and option exercises are not counted as buying.
What is the analyst price target for CRWD?
As of October 15, 2026, the 53 Wall Street analysts covering CRWD have 12-month targets from $132.00 to $325.00, with a median of $245.00, 0.7% above the current price of $243.41. 40 rate it a buy or strong buy, 12 a hold and 1 a sell or strong sell. Three months ago 41 of 53 rated it a buy.
What is CRWD's biggest drop in the last 7 years?
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD)'s worst peak-to-trough fall over the last 7 years was -66.6%, from October 2021 to January 2023 (with dividends reinvested). It regained that peak by January 2024, 12 months after the low. Over the same period, 73% of 1-year holding periods ended with a gain.
What are CRWD's best and worst months?
Over the last 8 years, June has been CRWD's strongest month on average (+13.83%, rising in 6 of 7 years) and February its weakest (-1.39%, rising in 3 of 7 years). Seasonal averages describe the past and do not predict a given year.

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