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CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$244.57 -4.72 (-1.89%)
Closing price 10/15/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$244.53 -0.04 (-0.02%)
As of 10/15/2026 07:59 PM Eastern
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CrowdStrike - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
11
Buy
38

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, 2 have given a sell rating, 11 have given a hold rating, and 38 have given a buy rating for CRWD.

Consensus Price Target

$236.33
-3.37% Downside
According to the 51 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CrowdStrike, the average price target is $236.33. 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 -3.37% from the current price of $244.57.
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
10/16/25 to 10/16/26
1 Month Ago
9/16/25 to 9/16/26
3 Months Ago
7/18/25 to 7/18/26
1 Year Ago
10/16/24 to 10/16/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
38 Buy rating(s)
37 Buy rating(s)
35 Buy rating(s)
28 Buy rating(s)
Hold
11 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$236.33$222.62$180.63$123.51
Forecasted Upside-3.37% Downside-7.77% Downside-11.05% Downside2.45% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

CRWD Analyst Recommendations By Month

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CRWD Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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CrowdStrike Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCrowdStrikeTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.71
2.24
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-3.37% Downside688.11% Upside17.79% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/15/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Fatima Boolani
Fatima Boolani
2 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy$260.00 ➝ $295.00+18.34%
10/14/2026Boost TargetBuy$260.00 ➝ $320.00+28.59%
10/14/2026
BTIG Research logo
BTIG Research
3 of 5 stars
Gray Powell
Gray Powell
4 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$245.00 ➝ $312.00+19.44%
10/12/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$235.00 ➝ $300.00+9.08%
10/9/2026Set Target$310.00+16.22%
10/9/2026Boost TargetBuy$250.00 ➝ $310.00+17.87%
10/8/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$235.00 ➝ $295.00+8.63%
10/6/2026 DowngradeHold ➝ Strong Sell
10/2/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$250.00 ➝ $280.00+5.23%
9/21/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$238.00 ➝ $254.00+6.88%
9/18/2026Boost TargetNeutral$230.00 ➝ $260.00+9.03%
9/18/2026Boost 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 RatingOutperform$260.00+24.37%
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%
8/27/2026 Set Target$210.00-4.01%
8/27/2026Set Target$240.00+9.70%
8/27/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$230.00+21.58%
8/27/2026Set TargetHold$185.00 ➝ $210.00+11.01%
8/27/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$188.00 ➝ $240.00+26.86%
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%
8/27/2026Reiterated 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%
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6/29/2026Set TargetBuy ➝ Neutral$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 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%
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 Thursday, October 15, 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 $244.57, a level that reflects strong market confidence in its ability to capitalize on the growing demand for AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, particularly as enterprises seek to secure their infrastructure against advanced threats.
  • The company reported a significant "Mythos moment" in its recent fiscal second quarter of 2027, where explosive demand for its Falcon Flex platform drove annual recurring revenue for that specific product to over $2.29 billion, representing a 101% year-over-year gain as customers rushed to protect against rogue AI agents.
  • Financial performance has been robust, with the company generating $377 million in free cash flow during the second quarter, a 33% year-over-year increase, which supports its conservative balance sheet and allows for shareholder returns such as the recently authorized $500 million share repurchase program.
  • Management has raised its full-year fiscal 2027 net new annual recurring revenue outlook to between $1.35 billion and $1.359 billion, signaling a 34% year-over-year increase, which demonstrates accelerating growth momentum and successful platform consolidation across its customer base.
  • The company is well-positioned for the future of cybersecurity by integrating predictive machine learning into its Falcon platform and preparing for post-quantum cryptography, allowing it to remotely deploy updated encryption protocols across global client fleets without requiring physical device replacements.

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, suggesting that the market has already priced in disciplined execution and sustained growth, leaving little room for error in future performance.
  • Recent news reports indicating that OpenAI is making a play in the cybersecurity industry have caused significant sector-wide volatility, with CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. dropping 3% in a single session as investors worry about new competitive threats from major AI players entering the market.
  • Some analysts and market commentators have raised concerns that the stock is a "pure hype stock" that cannot sustain its current valuation, noting that while revenue growth is strong, the high multiples may not be supported by the underlying cash flow generation in the long term.
  • There is a perception among some investors that sales growth may be slowing relative to competitors like Palo Alto Networks, which is gaining an edge with strong platform growth and rising SASE bookings, potentially putting pressure on CrowdStrike's market share and pricing power.
  • Insider selling activity has been notable, with CEO George Kurtz and other executives executing sales under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, which some investors may interpret as a signal of reduced confidence or a desire to lock in gains after the stock's significant run.

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 $236.33, 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 year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 11 hold ratings and 38 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 downside of -3.37% 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 10/15/2026.
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