Ranking 71st by Volume CrowdStrike Shares Drop 1.74 Yet Surge 94.6% Year-to-Date

On August 1, 2025, CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) closed with a 1.74% decline, its trading volume of $1.35 billion ranking it 71st on the day. The cybersecurity firm, valued at $115.4 billion, is set to release Q2 earnings on August 27, with analysts forecasting a $0.19 per-share loss, a stark drop from the $0.24 profit in the prior-year period. This follows a recent downgrade by Morgan Stanley, which cut its rating to “Equal weight” from “Overweight,” sparking a 1% drop in July. Despite the expected near-term loss, the stock has surged 94.6% over the past 52 weeks, outpacing broader tech and market benchmarks.

Analysts remain cautiously optimistic, with 47 covering the stock, including 27 “Strong Buy” recommendations and a mean price target of $483.65, implying a 6.4% premium. For fiscal 2025, a $0.65 loss per share is projected, contrasting with a $0.49 profit in 2024. However, expectations for 2026 include a 123.1% year-over-year EPS rebound to $0.15. The mixed earnings outlook underscores the company’s strategic positioning in cloud-based cybersecurity amid evolving market dynamics.

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