CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) shares climbed 5.8% to $231.00 as of September 1, 2026, a significant gain from the prior close of $218.40. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for CRWD. Below, we break down what changed for CRWD, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
CRWD climbed 5.8% to $231.00
CRWD climbed 5.8% in its latest session, moving from $218.40 to $231.00.
ValuationMedium confidence
Rel. volume
1.6×
Above Avg
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$235.2B
NASDAQ Global Select
Analyst target
$229
-1.0% vs price
Price chart
Sep 1
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E earnings
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What it means for CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. investors
For CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. investors, the balance of recent signals points to a bullish shift. On the constructive side: Material positive event; Strong 5.8% price move with conviction. Weighing against that: CrowdStrike fell 5.05% to $188.38 as the broader cybersecurity sector rebounded, with peer Palo Alto Networks (PANW) up 5% intraday to $337 on July 9 (247wallst.com); New SEC filing — review for material disclosures. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $228.77, implying -1.0% downside from $231.00. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality medium (63/100). With earnings roughly 91 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
CRWD price reaction
CRWD last traded at $231.00, up $12.60 (+5.77%) from the previous close of $218.40. The session traded on 1.6× average volume (above avg), so the move carried above-average conviction.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD)
The consensus analyst price target on CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) is $228.77, 1.0% below the recent $231.00. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 57 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on CRWD line up.
▲ The bullish case
+The Street's most bullish target is $425.00 (+84.0%).
+Material positive event.
+Strong 5.8% price move with conviction.
+Positive price momentum.
▼ The bearish case
−The consensus analyst price target of $228.77 sits 1.0% below the recent $231.00, so the average target sees limited room to run.
−The most bearish analyst target is $119.00 (-48.5%).
−CrowdStrike fell 5.05% to $188.38 as the broader cybersecurity sector rebounded, with peer Palo Alto Networks (PANW) up 5% intraday to $337 on July 9 (247wallst.com).
Bull vs bear balanceBullish Shift
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is bullish, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Sep 1, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
CrowdStrike is down 6.64% to $212.82 after surging over 20% in the prior session on a record fiscal Q2 earnings beat and raised guidance, according to the web catalyst. The pullback reflects post-earnings profit-taking as traders lock in gains after the stock hit a new 52-week high near $229, combined with technical consolidation at elevated valuation multiples.
CrowdStrike reported strong fiscal Q2 2026 earnings after market close on August 26, beating on both revenue ($1.47B, +26% YoY vs. consensus $1.44B) and EPS ($0.31 adjusted vs. $0.29 expected), with record net new ARR of $333M (+51% YoY). Management raised full-year fiscal 2027 net new ARR growth guidance to 34% at midpoint, citing enterprise demand for AI-era cybersecurity solutions. Stock jumped 17.10% to $221.53 in early intraday trading.
Material / Earnings2026-08-26
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) moved +3.52% from $182.75 to $189.18 on 2026-08-26. We checked news, earnings reports, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was identified on that date. The move occurred on modest volume 1.4x the 5-day average, ahead of an earnings report scheduled for September 1.
Material / Earnings2026-08-25
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) moved -3.26% from $191.62 to $185.38 on 2026-08-25. The company is scheduled to report earnings after market close on 2026-08-26 with a consensus EPS estimate of $0.29. No company-specific news or catalyst prior to the earnings announcement was found.
News2026-08-24
CrowdStrike approaches August 26 earnings report with strong profitability inflection and clean technical setup.
CrowdStrike fell 5.58% to $190.38 after reports that Global Chief Technology Officer Elia Zaitsev is departing the company, per Benzinga. The decline occurred despite the company announcing Fal.Con 2026 will feature a record 150+ ecosystem sponsors including AWS, Accenture, and Anthropic. Volume of 5.48M shares is tracking at 0.94x the historical average for this point in the session.
CrowdStrike shares fell 6.34% to $199.43 in early trading, with volume running 2.26x the session-adjusted average at 3.88M shares (per FMP data). Yahoo Finance cited the move as of 2026-08-19, though no single discrete catalyst—such as earnings, guidance, analyst change, or company announcement—appears in available evidence; the decline occurs ahead of earnings due 2026-08-26.
Material / Earnings2026-08-14
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) moved -4.28% from $226.64 to $216.95 on 2026-08-14. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred on near-average volume (1.0x the 5-day mean).
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-12-01 (est.)
in 91 days
Earnings Release
2026-12-01
High impact
Thesis shift
Bullish Shift
bullish signal
Risk level
Medium
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Frequently asked questions about CRWD
Why did CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) stock move?
CRWD climbed 5.8% to $231.00. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.
How much did CRWD stock rise?
CRWD gained 5.77% ($12.60) versus the prior close of $218.40, last trading at $231.00 on 1.6× average volume.
When is CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s next earnings date?
CRWD's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-12-01 — about 91 days away.
What is the analyst price target for CRWD?
The consensus analyst price target for CRWD is $228.77, about 1.0% below the current $231.00. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 57 maintains, and 0 downgrades.
How BestStocks tracks CRWD
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after its price and volume cleared CRWD-specific materiality thresholds, triggering an evidence check. It draws on 20 tracked change events for CRWD, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of September 1, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
