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CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$213.10 -1.87 (-0.87%)
As of 09/4/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

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

$221.13
3.77% Upside
According to the 51 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CrowdStrike, the average price target is $221.13. 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 upside of 3.77% from the current price of $213.10.
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
9/5/25 to 9/5/26
1 Month Ago
8/6/25 to 8/6/26
3 Months Ago
6/7/25 to 6/7/26
1 Year Ago
9/5/24 to 9/5/25
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)
24 Buy rating(s)
Hold
13 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
17 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$221.13$185.78$171.90$115.03
Forecasted Upside3.77% Upside-10.42% Downside2.47% Upside10.17% 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 Upside3.77% Upside410.65% Upside14.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/4/2026
Scotiabank logo
Scotiabank
4 of 5 stars
Patrick Colville
Patrick Colville
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetSector Outperform$250.00 ➝ $265.00+22.27%
9/4/2026
Catharine Trebnick
Catharine Trebnick
3 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy$250.00+16.30%
9/3/2026
Roth Capital logo
Roth Capital
3 of 5 stars
Taz Koujalgi
Not Rated
Set 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 UpgradeSell (D-)Hold (C-)
8/27/2026 Set Target$210.00-4.01%
8/27/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$103.00 ➝ $119.00-37.10%
8/27/2026Set Target$240.00+9.70%
8/27/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$227.00 ➝ $238.00+25.81%
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 TargetBuyNeutral$182.50+4.12%
6/24/2026 Boost TargetHold$167.50 ➝ $181.25+6.76%
6/9/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$125.00 ➝ $187.50+16.20%
6/5/2026Set TargetBuyHold$180.00+0.13%
6/5/2026 Boost TargetBuy$111.50 ➝ $192.75+10.94%
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6/4/2026Boost TargetPositive$118.75 ➝ $200.00+7.01%
6/4/2026Boost TargetNeutral$133.75 ➝ $187.50+0.32%
6/4/2026 Boost TargetOverweight$166.25 ➝ $200.75+17.82%
6/4/2026 Boost TargetOverweight$122.50 ➝ $197.50+15.97%
6/4/2026Boost TargetNeutral$100.00 ➝ $130.00-23.40%
6/4/2026Boost TargetOutperform$175.00 ➝ $180.00-3.69%
5/19/2026 DowngradeBuySell$125.00-19.20%
3/30/2026UpgradePeer PerformOutperform$112.50+21.76%
3/3/2026 UpgradeStrong SellHold
1/27/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$121.25+1.85%
10/15/2025Reiterated RatingHold
8/28/2025 Set Target$115.00+4.07%
7/10/2025Reiterated RatingBuyHold$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 Thursday, September 3, 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.:

  • CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. is currently trading at $214.97, a significant increase from its 52-week low of $85.68, reflecting strong market confidence in its recent performance and strategic positioning in the cybersecurity sector.
  • The company reported Q2 fiscal year 2027 revenue of $1.47 billion, which exceeded analyst expectations of $1.44 billion and represented a 25% year-over-year increase, demonstrating robust top-line growth driven by high demand for its security solutions.
  • Net new annual recurring revenue (ARR) grew by 51% year-over-year, surpassing the high end of the company's prior guidance by over $45 million, indicating that new customer acquisitions and expansion within existing accounts are accelerating rapidly.
  • Free cash flow increased by 33% year-over-year to $377 million, showing that the company is generating substantial cash from its operations, which supports its financial health and ability to reinvest in growth without excessive reliance on external financing.
  • CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. has strengthened its AI security strategy through a partnership with Cerebras Systems, integrating Cerebras's high-speed AI inference chips with its Falcon AI Detection and Response platform to improve threat detection speed and response times for enterprises deploying AI at scale.

CrowdStrike
Bear Case

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

  • The company's price-to-earnings ratio stands at 5,374.25, which is extremely high compared to traditional valuation metrics, suggesting that the stock price may be overvalued relative to its current earnings power and leaving little room for error in future performance.
  • Despite strong growth, CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. faces intense competition from other cybersecurity leaders such as Palo Alto Networks, which recently posted its best quarter on record and rallied over 113% between April and June 2026, potentially eroding CrowdStrike's market share and pricing power.
  • Insider selling activity has been notable, with CEO George Kurtz selling 10,000 shares at an average price of $228.41 on August 31, 2026, and other executives like President Michael Sentonas and CFO Burt Podbere also selling shares in early 2026, which may signal reduced confidence from company leadership.
  • The company's short interest has increased significantly, with shares shorted rising to 24,164,922 as of August 14, 2026, up from 7,135,732 in June 2026, indicating that a growing number of investors are betting against the stock's future performance.
  • While CrowdStrike is benefiting from the agentic AI trend, the company's relatively short history and past periods of unprofitability may skew traditional discounted cash flow models, making it difficult for investors to accurately assess its long-term value and sustainability of growth.

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 $221.13, with a high forecast of $425.00 and a low forecast of $112.50.

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

According to analysts, CrowdStrike's stock has a predicted upside of 3.77% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, CrowdStrike's stock had 1 upgrade 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 9/4/2026.
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