Okta Q2 Earnings Exceed Expectations, Revenue Up 12.7% YoY to $728 Million

Okta's Q2 revenue beats expectations with $728 million, up 12.7% YoY, and guidance for next quarter is better than expected. Non-GAAP profit is $0.91 per share, 7.6% above analysts' consensus estimates. The company raised its full-year revenue guidance to $2.88 billion and Adjusted EPS guidance to $3.36. Strong demand from large enterprises and public sector clients, as well as adoption of new identity security products, drove the results.

Okta Inc. (OKTA) reported its fiscal Q2 revenue grew 12.7% year-over-year (YoY) to $728 million, surpassing analyst expectations of $711.6 million. The company's non-GAAP profit per share was $0.91, 7.6% above consensus estimates of $0.85. Okta's strong performance was driven by robust demand from large enterprises and public sector clients, as well as the adoption of new identity security products [3].

The company also raised its full-year revenue guidance to $2.88 billion at the midpoint from $2.86 billion, and its Adjusted EPS guidance to $3.36 at the midpoint, a 3.1% increase from the previous estimate of $3.30 [3]. For the upcoming quarter, Okta expects revenue of $729 million at the midpoint, slightly above analyst estimates of $721 million.

Okta's strategic acquisition of Axiom Security, a privileged access management tool vendor, further strengthens its security portfolio. This move aligns with broader industry trends and reflects Okta’s ongoing strategy to expand its security capabilities in response to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats [2].

Looking ahead, Okta plans to launch its "Cross App Access" protocol specifically designed for artificial intelligence agents, addressing a critical security gap in securing AI-driven workflows and automated processes [2].

Despite the strong earnings performance, Okta's technical indicators present a mixed picture. The company holds a Composite Strength Rating of 44 out of 99 according to IBD Stock Checkup, suggesting room for improvement in overall stock performance metrics. Additionally, Okta's Accumulation/Distribution Rating of D indicates that institutional investors haven’t been aggressive buyers of the stock, despite the company’s solid fundamental performance [2].

The competitive landscape also presents ongoing challenges, particularly from Microsoft, which continues expanding its identity and access management capabilities. However, Tuesday's strong earnings results and positive guidance suggest Okta remains well-positioned to navigate these challenges while continuing to capture growth opportunities in the expanding cybersecurity market [2].

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[1] https://www.tradingview.com/news/stockstory:cf72830ff094b:0-okta-nasdaq-okta-beats-q2-sales-expectations-quarterly-revenue-guidance-slightly-exceeds-expectations/
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/okta-beats-q2-earnings-estimates-raises-guidance-13-revenue-growth-2508/
[3] https://www.ainvest.com/news/okta-raises-fy25-eps-fy26-revenue-views-boosts-consensus-estimates-2508/