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CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$252.13 -7.54 (-2.90%)
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CrowdStrike - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
13
Buy
37

Based on 51 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for CrowdStrike in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 51 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 13 have given a hold rating, and 37 have given a buy rating for CRWD.

Consensus Price Target

$226.53
-10.15% Downside
According to the 51 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CrowdStrike, the average price target is $226.53. The highest price target for CRWD is $425.00, while the lowest price target for CRWD is $112.50. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -10.15% from the current price of $252.13.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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CRWD Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/25/25 to 9/25/26
1 Month Ago
8/26/25 to 8/26/26
3 Months Ago
6/27/25 to 6/27/26
1 Year Ago
9/25/24 to 9/25/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
37 Buy rating(s)
36 Buy rating(s)
36 Buy rating(s)
27 Buy rating(s)
Hold
13 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$226.53$199.79$174.63$120.95
Forecasted Upside-10.15% Downside5.61% Upside-0.37% Downside2.26% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

CRWD Analyst Recommendations By Month

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CRWD Price Targets by Month

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CrowdStrike Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCrowdStrikeTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.71
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-10.15% Downside370.50% Upside19.21% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/21/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Keith Weiss
2 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOverweight$238.00 ➝ $254.00+6.88%
9/18/2026
Bank of America Corporation logo
Bank of America
4 of 5 stars
Tal Liani
4 of 5 stars
Boost TargetNeutral$230.00 ➝ $260.00+9.03%
9/18/2026
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Stephens
2 of 5 stars
Todd Weller
Todd Weller
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$260.00 ➝ $280.00+13.96%
9/17/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$119.00 ➝ $132.00-45.31%
9/11/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$250.00+19.70%
9/10/2026 UpgradeHold (C-) ➝ Hold (C)
9/4/2026Boost TargetSector Outperform$250.00 ➝ $265.00+22.27%
9/4/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$250.00+16.30%
9/3/2026Set TargetBuy$200.00 ➝ $220.00+2.34%
9/3/2026Set TargetOutperform$240.00 ➝ $250.00+22.90%
9/3/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$250.00+17.49%
9/3/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$260.00+24.37%
9/3/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$245.00+20.44%
9/3/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$250.00+22.90%
9/3/2026Boost TargetNeutral$230.00 ➝ $235.00+15.52%
9/2/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$245.00+18.25%
9/1/2026Set TargetBuy$245.00 ➝ $300.00+29.87%
8/28/2026Set TargetBuy$230.00 ➝ $425.00+95.40%
8/28/2026Set TargetOverweight$230.00 ➝ $235.00+3.09%
8/27/2026 Set Target$210.00-4.01%
8/27/2026Set Target$240.00+9.70%
8/27/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$230.00+21.58%
8/27/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$235.00 ➝ $250.00+32.15%
8/27/2026Set TargetHold$185.00 ➝ $210.00+11.01%
8/27/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$188.00 ➝ $240.00+26.86%
8/27/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$250.00 ➝ $260.00+37.44%
8/27/2026Set TargetOverweight$240.00 ➝ $245.00+29.51%
8/27/2026Set TargetOutperform$240.00 ➝ $250.00+32.15%
8/27/2026Set TargetBuy$230.00 ➝ $240.00+26.86%
8/27/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Outperform$230.00+2.25%
8/27/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral
8/27/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$250.00+32.15%
8/27/2026Boost TargetOutperform$186.25 ➝ $235.00+24.22%
8/27/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$250.00+32.15%
8/20/2026Boost TargetOverweight$200.00 ➝ $235.00+21.69%
8/18/2026Set TargetOverweight$169.00 ➝ $235.00+9.86%
8/14/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
7/27/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$230.00+27.70%
6/29/2026Set TargetBuy ➝ Neutral$182.50+4.12%
6/24/2026 Boost TargetHold$167.50 ➝ $181.25+6.76%
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6/9/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$125.00 ➝ $187.50+16.20%
6/5/2026Set TargetBuy ➝ Hold$180.00+0.13%
6/5/2026 Boost TargetBuy$111.50 ➝ $192.75+10.94%
6/4/2026Boost TargetPositive$118.75 ➝ $200.00+7.01%
6/4/2026 Boost TargetOverweight$166.25 ➝ $200.75+17.82%
6/4/2026Boost TargetNeutral$100.00 ➝ $130.00-23.40%
5/19/2026 DowngradeBuy ➝ Sell$125.00-19.20%
3/30/2026UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$112.50+21.76%
3/3/2026 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
1/27/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$121.25+1.85%
10/15/2025Reiterated RatingHold
8/28/2025 Set Target$115.00+4.07%
7/10/2025Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold$129.25 ➝ $138.75+13.91%
11/18/2024 Initiated CoverageMarket Perform$73.75-13.99%

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Should I Buy CrowdStrike Stock? CRWD Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, September 25, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these CrowdStrike pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

CrowdStrike
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.:

  • The company recently reported strong financial performance for the second quarter of fiscal year 2027, generating revenue of approximately $1.47 billion, which represented a 25.6% year-over-year increase and exceeded analyst consensus estimates. This growth was accompanied by adjusted earnings per share of 31 cents, surpassing the expected 29 cents, and free cash flow of $377 million, which expanded by 33% year-over-year, demonstrating robust operational efficiency and cash generation capabilities.
  • CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. has successfully closed a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into its revenue recognition practices without any criminal or civil charges being filed. This resolution removes a significant legal overhang that had previously weighed on investor sentiment, particularly regarding the scrutiny of a $32 million transaction with distributor Carahsoft, thereby reducing regulatory risk for the company.
  • The stock is currently trading at $252.13, reflecting a significant upward trajectory from its 52-week low of $85.68 and approaching its 52-week high of $263.87. This price action indicates strong market confidence and momentum, as the company has recently broken through technical resistance levels and is benefiting from a broader rally in cybersecurity stocks driven by AI-related themes.
  • CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. has joined the Blueprint Alliance as a founding member alongside major technology firms such as AWS, Google Cloud, and Salesforce to secure AI agents. This strategic move positions the company at the forefront of the emerging market for securing autonomous AI systems, addressing a critical new threat vector and expanding its addressable market beyond traditional endpoint security.
  • The company's platform consolidation strategy is driving substantial growth in annual recurring revenue, with net new ARR increasing by 51% year-over-year to reach approximately $5.84 billion. This acceleration is fueled by the adoption of the Falcon platform, which allows customers to consolidate multiple security tools into a single agent, reducing vendor overhead and increasing the stickiness of the customer base.

CrowdStrike
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The stock trades at a premium valuation, with a trailing price-to-sales multiple near 45x and a forward price-to-earnings ratio around 180x. These high multiples suggest that the market has already priced in sustained high growth and disciplined execution, leaving little room for error if the company fails to meet aggressive future expectations.
  • Recent insider activity has been predominantly negative, with CEO George Kurtz selling 10,000 shares on September 22, 2026, at an average price of $248.21. This sale, executed under a pre-arranged trading plan, follows a series of significant share sales by other executives, including the President and CFO, which may signal a lack of confidence in the current stock price or a desire to diversify personal holdings.
  • The company faces intense competition from other cybersecurity leaders such as Palo Alto Networks, which offers similar consolidated platform solutions. While CrowdStrike has a strong market position, the competitive landscape is becoming increasingly crowded, with rivals also pushing customers toward unified platforms, potentially pressuring CrowdStrike's ability to maintain its market share and pricing power.
  • Management guidance suggests a sequential normalization in net new annual recurring revenue additions for upcoming quarters. This deceleration in the rate of new revenue growth, even if the absolute numbers remain high, could trigger periods of stock consolidation or decline as investors reassess the sustainability of the recent explosive growth phase.
  • The stock has experienced significant volatility, including a sharp decline in April 2026 where it dropped from $394.68 to $379.02 in a single day. This volatility, combined with the high beta of 1.26, indicates that the stock is more sensitive to market movements than the broader market, posing a higher risk of significant price swings for investors.

CRWD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 51 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for CrowdStrike is $226.53, with a high forecast of $425.00 and a low forecast of $112.50.

51 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CrowdStrike in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 13 hold ratings and 37 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CRWD shares.

According to analysts, CrowdStrike's stock has a predicted downside of -10.15% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, CrowdStrike's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like CrowdStrike more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating for CrowdStrike is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "technology" companies is Hold. Learn more on how CRWD compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for CrowdStrike analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/21/2026.
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