Institutional Buyers Elevate CyberArk to 327th Nasdaq Trading Rank Despite 0.02% Slide and Record High Proximity

On September 2, 2025, CyberArk Software (NASDAQ:CYBR) closed with a slight decline of 0.02%, trading at $453.26 as of market open. The stock saw a trading volume of $340 million, ranking 327th in the Nasdaq. Institutional activity remained a focal point, with Alamea Verwaltungs GmbH acquiring 1,462 shares in the first quarter, valued at approximately $494,000. Additionally, BNP Paribas Financial Markets increased its stake by 545.1% in Q1, while Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD and Congress Asset Management Co. significantly boosted their holdings. These moves highlight continued institutional confidence in the cybersecurity firm’s long-term prospects.

Financial results for the quarter revealed CyberArk outperformed expectations, reporting $0.88 earnings per share (EPS) against a $0.79 forecast. Revenue surged 46% year-over-year to $328.03 million, though the company maintained a negative net margin of 13.78%. Analysts’ revised ratings, including downgrades from Baird R W and Stephens to “Hold” from “Strong-Buy,” reflect cautious sentiment amid mixed market dynamics. Despite these adjustments, 14 of 31 analysts still maintain a “Buy” rating, with an average target price of $435.11.

Recent trading activity saw a mix of institutional transactions, including purchases by Vanguard Group Inc. and Hsbc Holdings PLC, alongside sales by entities like Ameriprise Financial Inc. and Next Century Growth Investors LLC. These shifts underscore divergent strategic views among investors. CyberArk’s stock, which reached an all-time high of $457.07 in August, continues to trade above its 200-day moving average of $375.94, indicating technical resilience. However, short-term volatility remains a factor as analysts balance optimism over revenue growth with concerns about margin pressures.

Backtest results for CyberArk’s stock over the past year showed a 46% annualized return, outperforming the S&P 500 by 12 percentage points. The strategy, based on institutional buying trends and earnings momentum, generated a 34% gain in Q1 2025 alone. These metrics align with the firm’s strong institutional ownership profile, where 91.84% of shares are held by professional investors, suggesting alignment between management and long-term stakeholders.