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CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$248.39 -12.76 (-4.89%)
As of 11:58 AM Eastern
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CrowdStrike - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
11
Buy
39

Based on 52 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 52 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 11 have given a hold rating, and 39 have given a buy rating for CRWD.

Consensus Price Target

$239.27
-3.67% Downside
According to the 52 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CrowdStrike, the average price target is $239.27. 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 -3.67% from the current price of $248.39.
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
10/30/25 to 10/30/26
1 Month Ago
9/30/25 to 9/30/26
3 Months Ago
8/1/25 to 8/1/26
1 Year Ago
10/30/24 to 10/30/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
39 Buy rating(s)
37 Buy rating(s)
36 Buy rating(s)
29 Buy rating(s)
Hold
11 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$239.27$226.53$185.78$125.31
Forecasted Upside-3.67% Downside-14.44% Downside-2.66% Downside-6.95% Downside
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
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-4.73% Downside64.25% Upside15.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/22/2026
Mizuho logo
Mizuho
4 of 5 stars
Gregg Moskowitz
Gregg Moskowitz
1 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOutperform$250.00 ➝ $275.00+14.90%
10/16/2026
KeyCorp logo
KeyCorp
2 of 5 stars
Eric Heath
Eric Heath
3 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOverweight$245.00 ➝ $265.00+8.35%
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%
10/14/2026Boost 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
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10/5/2026Initiated CoverageOutperform$335.00+22.86%
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 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
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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%
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 Tuesday, October 27, 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 $268.02, a price that reflects strong recent momentum as the stock has climbed significantly from its 52-week low of $85.68, indicating that the market is increasingly valuing the company's position in the cybersecurity sector despite broader technology spending cuts.
  • The company demonstrated robust financial performance in 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, signaling strong demand for its security solutions.
  • Investors can benefit from the company's accelerating growth in annual recurring revenue, as CrowdStrike added about $333 million in net new ARR during the second quarter, marking a 51% year-over-year expansion and bringing total ending ARR to around $5.84 billion, which provides a durable and predictable revenue stream.
  • The company's strong cash generation capabilities are evident in its $377 million in free cash flow during the second quarter, a 33% year-over-year increase, which supports its conservative balance sheet with over $4 billion in cash and liquid investments and allows for shareholder returns such as a $500 million share repurchase program.
  • CrowdStrike's Falcon platform is well-positioned to address emerging threats from artificial intelligence and quantum computing, as the company integrates predictive machine learning models and enables remote deployment of post-quantum cryptography, which helps enterprise clients secure their infrastructure against next-generation digital risks.

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, which leaves little room for error if performance slows.
  • Wall Street consensus reflects a cautious outlook, with the average 12-month price target sitting near $222.62, which is below the current trading price of $268.02, indicating that many analysts believe the stock may be overvalued relative to its expected future earnings.
  • Management guidance suggests a sequential normalization in net new ARR additions for upcoming quarters, which could trigger brief periods of consolidation and potentially lead to a slowdown in the rapid growth rates that have driven the stock's recent rally.
  • Recent insider selling activity, including significant share sales by CEO George Kurtz and other executives in early 2026, may signal that company leadership is taking advantage of the stock's high valuation to reduce their personal holdings, which could be interpreted as a lack of confidence in further near-term appreciation.
  • The company faces intense competition from other cybersecurity providers such as Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet, which are also pushing customers toward consolidated platforms, creating a risk that CrowdStrike may lose market share if it fails to maintain its competitive edge in a crowded and rapidly evolving market.

CRWD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 52 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for CrowdStrike is $239.27, with a high forecast of $425.00 and a low forecast of $112.50.

52 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CrowdStrike in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 11 hold ratings and 39 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CRWD shares.

According to analysts, CrowdStrike's stock has a predicted downside of -3.67% 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 10/22/2026.
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