CrowdStrike’s Earnings Miss Sends Shares Tumbling: What’s Next?CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. ( NASDAQ:CRWD ) faced a significant setback in the market after issuing disappointing earnings guidance, leading to a sharp decline of nearly 9% in extended trading. While the cybersecurity firm reported solid revenue growth, concerns over weaker-than-expected earnings projections overshadowed its performance.
Earnings Disappoint, But Revenue Holds Strong
CrowdStrike reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.03 for the quarter. However, this number wasn’t directly comparable to analysts’ expectations. Revenue came in at $1.06 billion, surpassing the forecasted $1.03 billion and marking a 25% year-over-year increase from $845.3 million in the prior period.
Despite the revenue beat, the company posted a net loss of $92.3 million, or 37 cents per share, compared to a net income of $53.7 million, or 22 cents per share, a year earlier. This shift into the red raised investor concerns, especially given the company's prior profitability momentum.
Technical Outlook
At the time of writing, NASDAQ:CRWD is down 7.3% in premarket trading, reflecting strong selling pressure. The stock is approaching oversold territory, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) sitting at 37.80. A further decline could push it below the key 30 level, indicating a deep oversold condition and potential for a short-term bounce.
From a trend perspective, NASDAQ:CRWD is teetering on the edge of a bearish breakout. If the market opens with further downside pressure, a breach of key support levels could trigger an extended decline. Investors should watch for potential support around $340, while resistance remains near $380.
