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CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$206.74 -2.12 (-1.02%)
Closing price 04:00 PM Eastern
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$206.25 -0.49 (-0.24%)
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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

$222.62
7.68% Upside
According to the 51 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CrowdStrike, the average price target is $222.62. 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 7.68% from the current price of $206.74.
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
9/11/25 to 9/11/26
1 Month Ago
8/12/25 to 8/12/26
3 Months Ago
6/13/25 to 6/13/26
1 Year Ago
9/11/24 to 9/11/25
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$222.62$186.51$173.18$115.03
Forecasted Upside7.68% Upside-15.91% Downside1.45% Upside6.17% 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 Upside7.68% Upside427.39% Upside16.39% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/11/2026
Wedbush logo
Wedbush
5 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOutperform$250.00+19.70%
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%
9/3/2026Set 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 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%
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6/5/2026 Boost TargetBuy$111.50 ➝ $192.75+10.94%
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%
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 Wednesday, September 9, 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. reported strong second-quarter fiscal year 2027 results with revenue of $1.47 billion, a 25% year-over-year increase, and adjusted earnings per share of 31 cents, which beat analyst expectations and signals robust demand for its cybersecurity platform.
  • The company is experiencing explosive growth in its Falcon Flex subscription model, with annual recurring revenue for this segment reaching over $2.29 billion, a 101% year-over-year gain, driven by customers adopting multiple security modules to address complex threats.
  • Management has raised its full-year fiscal 2027 net new annual recurring revenue outlook to between $1.35 billion and $1.359 billion, representing a 34% year-over-year increase, which reflects significant confidence in the company's ability to capture market share in the AI security sector.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as the integration with Cerebras Systems to power its Falcon AI Detection and Response platform, position CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. to offer faster threat detection and response capabilities, a critical advantage in an era of AI-driven cyberattacks.
  • Despite recent volatility, the stock is trading at $207.80, which remains well below the consensus price target of approximately $506, suggesting substantial potential upside for investors who believe in the long-term growth of the cybersecurity market.

CrowdStrike
Bear Case

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

  • The company carries an extremely high valuation with a price-to-earnings ratio of 5,195, which may be difficult to sustain even with strong growth, as investors are paying a significant premium for future performance that could be sensitive to any slowdown in demand.
  • CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. faces intense competition from other major cybersecurity firms like Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet, which are also aggressively pursuing AI security solutions and platformization strategies, potentially limiting CrowdStrike's ability to maintain its market leadership.
  • Recent insider selling activity, including transactions by CEO George Kurtz and other executives in early 2026, may signal a lack of confidence in the current stock price or a desire to diversify personal holdings, which can be a negative indicator for retail investors.
  • The stock has experienced significant volatility, including a sharp decline in April 2026 and a recent drop to $207.80 from a 52-week high of $233.88, indicating that the market is uncertain about the company's ability to justify its high valuation in the near term.
  • While the company is growing rapidly, it is still relatively young compared to some competitors, and its historical profitability is limited, which can make traditional valuation models less reliable and increase the risk of overvaluation if growth does not continue at the current pace.

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 $222.62, 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 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 7.68% 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 9/11/2026.
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