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SMX (Security Matters) Plc is a holding company, which engages in the provision of authentication solutions. It offers brand protection, authentication, and track and trace technology. The company was founded by Haggai Alon on July 1, 2022 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

SMX (Security Matters) Plc

SMX (Security Matters) PLC

SMX is actively trending as the community focuses on its ultra-low float and significant short interest, fueled by the company's plans to scale its blockchain-based Plastic Cycle Token traceability system. Traders are discussing the strong potential for a short squeeze, drawing comparisons to its own previous parabolic runs and other low-float, high-volatility stocks. The prevailing sentiment is highly bullish, with many anticipating continued upward momentum as short sellers face increasing pressure.

SU Group Holdings Ltd. engages in the provision of security-related engineering services, and security guarding and screening services. It operates through the Security-Related Engineering Services and Security Guarding and Screening Services segments. The company was founded by Ming Chan in 1998 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

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SU Group Holdings Ltd

SU Group Holdings Ltd (SUGP) is trending due to its ultra-low float and significant short interest, with community discussion heavily emphasizing its potential for a short squeeze akin to previous explosive moves seen in similar stocks like $SMX. Traders are keenly awaiting upcoming earnings and contract news as potential catalysts, anticipating a breakout above key price levels driven by these strong technical indicators.

Apple, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables and accessories, and other varieties of related services. It operates through the following geographical segments: Americas, Europe, Greater China, Japan, and Rest of Asia Pacific. The Americas segment includes North and South America. The Europe segment consists of European countries, as well as India, the Middle East, and Africa. The Greater China segment comprises China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The Rest of Asia Pacific segment includes Australia and Asian countries. Its products and services include iPhone, Mac, iPad, AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Beats products, AppleCare, iCloud, digital content stores, streaming, and licensing services. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Ronald Gerald Wayne, and Stephen G. Wozniak in April 1976 and is headquartered in Cupertino, CA.

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Apple is trending due to a notable, prolonged downtrend, surprising many given the broader market's rally, with community members expressing frustration over consistent red days. Traders are actively debating whether the stock is oversold, presenting a buying opportunity, or if concerns about its AI strategy and the Vision Pro's reception signal further weakness. Recent news of JPMorgan reportedly taking over the Apple Credit Card from Goldman Sachs adds to the conversation amid calls for the company to deliver a significant catalyst.

Applied Digital Corp. is a technology company, which engages in the provision of development and operation of data centers which provide computing power. It operates through the Data Center Hosting Business and HPC Hosting Business segments. The Data Center Hosting Business segment provides energized infrastructure services to crypto mining customers. The HPC Hosting Business segment focuses on the designing, constructing, and operating data centers tailored to support high power density applications like HPC and AI. The company was founded by Wesley Carl Cummins and Jason Zhang in May 2001 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Applied Digital Corporation

Applied Digital (APLD) is a top trending stock as investors eagerly await its upcoming earnings report, which is expected to provide critical updates on hyperscaler contracts and the ChronoScale spin-off. The community is buzzing with discussions of a potential short squeeze, fueled by high short interest and recent bullish analyst coverage, as many anticipate strong forward guidance to solidify APLD's position in the rapidly expanding AI infrastructure sector.

Opendoor Technologies, Inc. engages in the operation of buying, selling, and trading of residential properties online. The company was founded by Eric Wu on December 30, 2013, and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

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Opendoor Technologies is experiencing significant discussion and volatility following a political statement regarding institutional home buying. Despite an initial market overreaction, the community widely views this as a bullish catalyst for Opendoor, asserting that its iBuying model, focused on individual homeownership, benefits from reduced institutional competition. This sentiment, reinforced by the CEO's clarification, is driving discussions of a potential short squeeze and a buying opportunity as the market interprets the news more accurately.

Regencell Bioscience Holdings Ltd. is a early-stage bioscience company that focuses on research, development and commercialization of Traditional Chinese Medicine for the treatment of neurocognitive disorders and degeneration, specifically Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder. The company was founded by Yat-Gai Au on October 30, 2014 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Regencell Bioscience Holdings Ltd

Regencell Bioscience Holdings Ltd. is currently trending as community chatter suggests a potential short squeeze, fueled by its ultra-low float, extremely high borrow rates, and inclusion on the Reg SHO list. Traders are actively debating its parabolic upside potential, drawing parallels to previous explosive runners despite skepticism surrounding its underlying fundamentals and "China pump" narratives.

The Boeing Co. is an aerospace company, which engages in the manufacture of commercial jetliners and defense, space, and security systems. It operates through the following segments: Commercial Airplanes (BCA), Defense, Space and Security (BDS), Global Services (BGS), and Boeing Capital (BCC). The Commercial Airplanes segment includes the development, production, and market of commercial jet aircraft and provides fleet support services, principally to the commercial airline industry worldwide. The Defense, Space and Security segment refers to the research, development, production and modification of manned and unmanned military aircraft and weapons systems for global strike, including fighter and combat rotorcraft aircraft and missile systems, global mobility, including tanker, rotorcraft and tilt-rotor aircraft, and airborne surveillance and reconnaissance, including command and control, battle management and airborne anti-submarine aircraft. The Global Services segment provides services to commercial and defense customers. The Boeing Capital segment seeks to ensure that Boeing customers have the financing they need to buy and take delivery of their Boeing product and manages overall financing exposure. The company was founded by William Edward Boeing on July 15, 1916 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

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Boeing is trending after securing a major aircraft order from Alaska Airlines and a series of substantial defense contracts, fueling investor anticipation for a strong financial recovery. However, community sentiment is sharply divided, with ongoing concerns about the company's ability to meet production targets and recent geopolitical developments tempering the enthusiasm surrounding its robust backlog and positive analyst outlook.

Lockheed Martin Corp. is a global security and aerospace company, which engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of technology systems, products, and services. It operates through the following business segments: Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control (MFC), Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS), and Space. The Aeronautics segment researches, designs, develops, manufactures, integrates, sustains, supports, and upgrades advanced military aircraft, including combat and air mobility aircraft, unmanned air vehicles, and related technologies. The MFC segment is involved in air and missile defense systems, tactical missiles and air-to-ground precision strike weapon systems, logistics, fire control systems, mission operations support, readiness, engineering support and integration services, manned and unmanned ground vehicles, and energy management solutions. The RMS segment designs, manufactures, services, and supports various military and commercial helicopters, surface ships, sea and land-based missile defense systems, radar systems, sea and air-based mission and combat systems, command and control mission solutions, cyber solutions, and simulation and training solutions. The Space segment includes the production of satellites, space transportation systems, and strategic, advanced strike, and defensive systems. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

Lockheed Martin Corp.

Lockheed Martin is trending due to recent remarks from President Trump threatening to ban dividends and share buybacks for defense contractors, sparking widespread investor concern and a sell-off across the sector. Community members are actively debating the potential market overreaction, especially as the company recently secured a significant PAC-3 missile production agreement and reported strong quarterly earnings.

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The SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI) is experiencing strong upward momentum driven by a flurry of M&A activity, highlighted by recent acquisitions from major pharmaceutical players. This has ignited community excitement, with many seeing it as a sign of renewed investor interest in the broader biotech sector after years of subdued valuations and increased demand for pipeline replenishment.

Verastem, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development and commercialization of drugs for the treatment of cancer. The company was founded by Richard H. Aldrich, Michelle Dipp, Piyush Gupta, Satish Jindal, Eric S. Lander, Robert F. Weinberg, and Christoph H. Westphal on August 4, 2010 and is headquartered in Needham, MA.

Verastem Inc

Verastem Inc. is trending as the community actively debates its strategic decision to discontinue the RAMP 203 trial for KRAS G12C non-small cell lung cancer, shifting resources to the promising VS-7375 KRAS G12D inhibitor. This move, seen by many as a strategic prioritization towards a potentially best-in-class asset in a less crowded oncology market, is driving conversations about the company's future. While some express concerns over recent stock performance and perceived market dynamics, a significant portion of investors remains optimistic about the long-term potential of Verastem's refocused pipeline.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The security and AI operations company reported quarterly total revenue of $350.2 million, marking a growth of 48%, and above an analyst estimate of $320.51 million.</li><li>Subscription Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), or predictable income from the company's annual subscriptions and contracts, rose 34% to $1.35 billion by October-end.&nbsp;</li><li>Adjusted net loss per share for the year is now expected to be in the range of $0.20 to $0.16, lower than an estimated loss of $0.49.</li></ul> Shares of Rubrik, Inc. (RBRK) jumped 16% in after-hour trading on Thursday after the company reported a surprise earnings beat in the third quarter (Q3) and provided a full-year outlook that exceeded Wall Street expectations on increased demand spurred by the AI boom.“As the AI transformation unfolds, organizations worldwide are turning to Rubrik to ensure their businesses remain secure and AI ready. Looking ahead, we are &nbsp;committed to leading and pioneering new advancements at the intersection of data protection, cyber resilience, and enterprise AI &nbsp;acceleration,” <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.rubrik.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/25/rubrik-reports-third-quarter-fiscal-year-2026-financial-results">said</a> CEO Bipul Sinha.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Q3 Earnings</h2>The security and AI operations company reported quarterly total revenue of $350.2 million, marking a growth of 48%, and above an analyst estimate of $320.51 million. Subscription Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), or predictable income from the company's annual subscriptions and contracts, rose 34% to $1.35 billion by October-end.Adjusted net income per share came in at $0.10, compared to a loss per share of $0.21 recorded in the corresponding quarter of the last fiscal year, and above an analyst estimate of a loss of $0.17 per share.The company ended October with cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of $1.60 billion.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Outlook</h2>For the fourth quarter, the company expects revenue of $341 million to $343 million and adjusted net loss per share of $0.12 to $0.10. This compares against an analyst estimate of $325.06 in revenue and loss per share of $0.13.For full year 2026, the company expects subscription ARR between $1.439 billion and $1.443 billion and revenue of $1.28 billion to $1.282 billion, exceeding Wall Street expectation of a revenue of $1.23 billion.Adjusted net loss per share for the year is expected to be in the range of $0.20 to $0.16, lower than an estimated loss of $0.49.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around RBRK stayed within the ‘extremely bullish’ territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume rose from ‘normal’ to ‘extremely high’ levels.A Stocktwits user sees the stock crossing the $100 threshold.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/navins/message/638236808</stembedurl>Another opined that the stock is a buy below $100 and predicted it to double by this time next year.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/ThePennyPatrol/message/638228554</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/RBRK">RBRK stock</a> &nbsp;has gained 8% this year and about 34% over the past 12 months.&nbsp;Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-senators-seek-to-block-china-access-to-nvidia-h200-ai-chips-with-new-bill-report/cLIiO9yREjZ">US Senators Seek To Block China’s Access To Nvidia’s H200 AI Chips With New Bill: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

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Rubrik Stock Soars After-Hours As AI-Fueled Demand Drives Surprise Q3 Profit And Strong Annual Guidance

The company reported earnings per share of $0.10 in Q3, compared to an estimate of a loss of $0.21 per share. 

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The company reported earnings per share of $0.10 in Q3, compared to an estimate of a loss of $0.21 per share. 


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Morgan Stanley’s September survey showed that chief information officers expect cybersecurity spending to grow 50% faster than overall software spending.</li><li>Fortinet screens as the cheapest, given its negative returns this year.</li><li>Zscaler comes off as the retail favorite, attracting strongly bullish sentiment and brisk message volume.</li></ul>The tech sector’s strong run this year has cooled in recent sessions as some strategists and fund managers question the authenticity of the AI-driven rally that has powered the market since the 2022 bear-market bottom. Performance across the tech sector has been uneven, with the software industry trailing.&nbsp;Cybersecurity stocks haven’t lived up to the hype despite the growing need for protection in an increasingly interconnected world. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CIBR">First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR)</a>, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks cybersecurity companies, has risen about 15% compared with the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/XLK">Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLK)</a> 24% gain. But it has fared better than the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IGV">iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV)</a> (+4%).<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Cyberscurity_versus_tech_png_08ad2a783e.webp" alt="Cyberscurity versus tech.png">Source: Koyfin<h2 class="st-heading-2">Cybersecurity — High-Conviction Play for Analysts?</h2>Wedbush tech analyst Daniel Ives believes the cybersecurity subsector could be an outperformer within the broader tech space amid the resilient spending trends. According to Morgan Stanley analyst Meta Marshall, the cybersecurity market is a $270 billion market and is set to grow at a 12% annual rate through 2028, the fastest growth rate across the software industry.&nbsp;Marshall can’t have said enough to underscore the roaring opportunity:<blockquote>As the digital landscape grows increasingly complex, the scale and severity of cybercrime expand in tandem. This means that even as companies spend more, the risks are multiplying even faster. For investors, this is both a warning and an opportunity.</blockquote>Morgan Stanley’s September survey showed that chief information officers expect cybersecurity spending to grow 50% faster than overall software spending.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Which Cybersecurity Name Is Best Bet?</h2>The cybersecurity industry may have enough room for multiple players to grow and thrive, as the massive market opportunity clarifies that it’s not a “zero-sum game.” For comparison purposes, we have considered the Nasdaq 100 names. Here’s a look at how the four Nasdaq 100 cybersecurity vendors, CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet, stack up on key metrics:The comparisons are made up until the fiscal second quarter, given CrowdStrike is due to release its quarterly results after the market closes on Tuesday.CrowdStrike is the best performer among the quartet in terms of stock returns. Fortinet, meanwhile, has generated a negative return for the year.<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/CRWD_vs_PANW_vs_ZS_vs_FTNT_png_013824009a.webp" alt="CRWD vs PANW vs ZS vs FTNT.png">Source: KoyfinCrowdStrike and Zscaler have shown faster revenue growth than Palo Alto and Fortinet. Zscaler’s revenue growth accelerated in the fiscal third quarter, while CrowdStrike will disclose its growth on Tuesday.&nbsp;<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/CRWD_vs_PANW_vs_ZS_vs_FTNT_Quarterly_Revenue_Growth_png_8fd9f25e7a.webp" alt="CRWD_vs_PANW_vs_ZS_vs_FTNT_-_Quarterly_Revenue_Growth.png">Source: Fiscal.aiOn a reported basis, only Fortinet and Palo Alto generated positive operating margins.&nbsp;<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/CRWD_vs_PANW_vs_ZS_vs_FTNT_Operating_Margin_Reported_png_288f0a7e6e.webp" alt="CRWD_vs_PANW_vs_ZS_vs_FTNT_-_Operating_Margin_Reported.png">Source: Fiscal.aiComparisons of valuation based on a forward price-earnings (P/E) multiple show that Fortinet screens as the cheapest, followed by Palo Alto and Zscaler. CrowdStrike is the priciest among the lot. But Wedbush’s Daniel Ives sees the premium valuation as justified. In a note previewing the earnings, the analyst said, “We believe the Street is underestimating the growth potential for CrowdStrike as a second/third derivative beneficiary of the AI Revolution and this speaks to our core bullishness in the name continuing from current levels.”<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/CRWD_vs_PANW_vs_ZS_vs_FTNT_Forward_PE_multiple_png_b3451ab567.webp" alt="CRWD_vs_PANW_vs_ZS_vs_FTNT_Forward_PE_multiple.png">Source: Fiscal.ai<h2 class="st-heading-2">CRWD vs. PANW vs. ZS vs. FTNT Upside Potential</h2><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_12_02_at_7_25_33_AM_png_95f01699de.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-12-02 at 7.25.33 AM.png">On Stocktwits, retail traders are ‘extremely bullish’ toward Zscaler and CrowdStrike, while they remained ‘neutral’ toward Palo Alto and Fortinet. Message volume was very brisk on the Zscaler stream and ‘high’ for CrowdStrike, while Palo Alto and Fortinet streams saw ‘low’ message volumes.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/hey-siri-is-apple-done-sleeping-on-ai/cLIaWenRE0i">Hey Siri, Is Apple Done Sleeping On AI? Wall Street Is Hunting For Clues Of An Awakening</a>

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CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Palo Alto, Fortinet: Which Cybersecurity Stock Will Win Next Year? Wall Street Sees 35% Room To Run In This Pick

Cybersecurity has become the goldmine of software infrastructure, as escalating risk events push companies to spend without hesitation.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Goldman said the adverse stock reaction is likely due to investors trying to parse the Red Canary contribution, although the company hadn’t quantified it.</li><li>The firm increased its price target to $290 from $283.&nbsp;</li><li>The updated price target implied 15% upside from Wednesday’s close.</li></ul>Zscaler, Inc. (ZS) stock received some love from Wall Street after its 13% post-earnings drop in Wednesday’s regular session. For the unversed, the cybersecurity vendor reported robust quarterly results and also issued an upbeat guidance, and retail traders saw the stock reaction as unwarranted.In a note released late Wednesday, Goldman Sachs weighed in on the potential downside and raised its price target for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ZS">Zscaler stock.</a><h2 class="st-heading-2">Lofty Expectations</h2>Goldman Sachs analysts said the adverse stock reaction is likely due to investors trying to parse the contribution from Red Canary —&nbsp;a managed detection and response company Zscaler acquired in August — weighing it against the organic growth and high expectations,&nbsp;according to a summary on The Fly.&nbsp;The analysts noted that the company raised its annual recurring revenue (ARR) and revenue guidance by 1% at the midpoint, while maintaining its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) margin outlook.While maintaining a ‘Neutral’ rating on Zscaler stock, Goldman increased its price target to $290 from $283. The updated price target implied 15% upside from Wednesday’s close.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts Largely Positive</h2>Scotiabank, despite reducing its stock price target for Zscaler to $320 from $334, acknowledged the “very decent” organic ARR performance. The firm, however, said the bottom-line results were slightly underwhelming. The firm believes the risk-reward profile skews positive on Zcaler in the medium term. The firm has an ‘Outperform’ rating on Zscaler.Needham analysts also reduced the price target to $310 from $350, while maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating. The analysts said the company did not quantify the Red Canary contribution despite the acquisition trending above prior expectations. They expect concrete data to be announced with the second-quarter results.&nbsp; Needham underscored the stock’s year-to-date outperformance versus peers.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Retail Feels About Zscaler Stock</h2>Retail users of the Stocktwits platform stayed ‘extremely bullish’ on the stock as of late Wednesday, although climbing a few notches within the territory. The message volume on the stream was ‘extremely high.’A user hoped that the stock would turn green on Friday.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/NotFinancialAdvice007/message/637585648</stembedurl>Another watcher said they have “doubled down” on the stock.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/TMFMike12/message/637581298</stembedurl>Some also questioned the logic of the sell-off. “This [is] a messy reaction and unexpected decline. Market is green and 13% [pullback] today i think is too much,” said a user.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/TheBullishTrade/message/637581303</stembedurl>After experiencing its worst day in more than a year, Zscaler stock is still up about 40% year-to-date.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/netflix-glitches-as-stranger-things-5-premiere-sparks-traffic-surge/cL5eLldREWC">Netflix Glitches As ‘Stranger Things 5’ Premiere Sparks Traffic Surge</a>

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Zscaler Analyst Predicts 15% Upside For Stock After Post-Earnings Plunge — Retail Doubles Down 

Zscaler stock slumped to its worst day in more than a year despite a beat-and-raise quarter.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>CEO Nikesh Arora said the strong start to the fiscal year reflected “excellent results across all metrics, and significant platformization wins.”&nbsp;</li><li>The company expects its strategic acquisitions of CyberArk and Chronosphere to position it as the data and security partner of choice in the AI era.</li><li>The stock, however, has underperformed (+10%) this year.</li></ul>Cybersecurity vendor Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) reported forecast-beating quarterly results and announced an artificial intelligence (AI)-related acquisition. Traders bid down&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/PANW">Palo Alto’s stock</a> in the after-hours as the full-year revenue was guided to either in-line or a miss, but retail optimism abounded.The stock has underperformed the broader market and the tech sector this year, having gained about 10%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Palo Alto’s Q1 Snapshot</h2>CEO Nikesh Arora said the strong start to the fiscal year reflected “excellent results across all metrics, and significant platformization wins.”&nbsp;For the fiscal year 2026 first quarter, Santa Clara, California-based company reported revenue growth of 16% year over year (YoY) to $2.47 billion, slightly exceeding the Fiscal.ai-compiled consensus of $2.46 billion.The adjusted earnings per share (EPS) climbed YoY to $0.93 from $0.78, versus the average analysts’ estimate of $0.89.Among key operational metrics, next-generation annual recurring revenue (ARR) climbed 29% YoY to $5.9 billion, and remaining performance obligations (RPO) rose 24% to $15.5 billion.CFO Dipak Golechha said operating margin was above 30% for another quarter, underlining the company’s sustainable profit growth.Separately, the company said Mark Goodburn, a veteran in global advisory, technology, and innovation, has been appointed to its board, while its longest-serving board member, Mary Pat McCarthy, would retire, effective Jan. 23, 2026.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Palo Alto’s Outlook</h2>The company expects second-quarter revenue of $2.57 billion to $2.59 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.93 to $0.95. Analysts, on average, expect the numbers to be at $2.58 billion and $0.93, respectively.Palo Alto raised its full-year guidance as follows:-Revenue: $10.50B-$10.54B (up from $10.475B-$10.525B)-Adj. EPS: $3.80-$3.90 (up from $3.75-$3.85)This compares to the consensus estimates of $10.52 billion and $3.80, respectively.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Chronosphere Acquisition</h2>In a separate release, Palo Alto said it has agreed to acquire&nbsp;Chronosphere, a next-generation observability platform built to scale for the AI era, for $3.35 billion in cash and replacement equity awards. The company sees the proposed buy as a way to strengthen its help organizations navigate a world where modern applications and AI workloads demand a unified data and security foundation.Chronosphere generated ARR of over $160 million at the end of September. Palo Alto expects the deal to close in the second half of fiscal year 2026.Arora said, “Our robust innovation engine, paired with the strategic acquisitions of CyberArk and Chronosphere, positions us as the data and security partner of choice in the AI era."<h2 class="st-heading-2">Palo Alto Stock</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward Palo Alto stock remained in the ‘extremely bullish’ zone as of late Wednesday, although rising a few notches within the territory. The message volume improved to ‘extremely high’ levels.A bullish watcher remained hopeful that the stock would hit $200+ levels on Thursday.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/WEN600SPY/message/636835078</stembedurl>Another user said they bought the stock at $189 on the dip.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/nope45/message/636828094</stembedurl>Palo Alto ended Wednesday’s regular session down 0.55% at $199.90, and has traded in a 52-week range of $144.15-$223.61. After hours, it shed 3.74%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Summary:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nvidia-torches-ai-bubble-talk-with-blowout-q3/cLPqCIORE9c">Nvidia Torches AI Bubble Talk With Blowout Q3, Stock Pops After-Hours: CEO Says Blackwell Chip Sales ‘Off The Chart’</a>

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Why Palo Alto Stock Fell Over 3% After-Hours

Palo Alto doubled down on its inorganic growth strategy by announcing another big-ticket acquisition.

 Why Palo Alto Stock Fell Over 3% After-Hours

Palo Alto doubled down on its inorganic growth strategy by announcing another big-ticket acquisition.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Mizuho’s software checks turned in positive trends overall, with most partners meeting or exceeding plan.</li><li>Palo Alto is on track to close its CyberArk acquisition in the second half of its FY26.</li><li>YTD, Palo Alto stock has gained 10.5%, underperforming the tech sector.</li></ul>Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW) stock traded modestly higher in Wednesday’s early premarket session as traders look ahead to the cybersecurity company’s quarterly results. The company has agreed to acquire peer CyberArk, with the closing expected in the second half of the former’s fiscal year 2026.Year-to-date,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/PANW">Palo Alto stock</a> has gained 10.5%, underperforming the tech sector.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Analysts Model For Palo Alto’s Q1</h2>According to&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://fiscal.ai">Fiscal.ai</a>, Palo Alto is expected to report adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.89 and revenue of $2.46 billion for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026. This compares to the year-ago EPS of $0.78 and revenue of $2.46 billion.While announcing fourth-quarter results in mid-August, Palo Alto guided to first-quarter adjusted EPS of $0.88-$0.90 and revenue of $2.45 billion to $2.47 billion.Mizuho analyst Gregg Moskowitz this week raised his price target for Palo Alto stock to $230 from $220, according to the summary of the note published on the Fly. The firm has an ‘Outperform’ rating on the stock. The analyst said Mizuho’s software checks showed broadly positive trends overall, with most partners meeting or exceeding plan.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The Outlook</h2>Palo Alto’s current fiscal year guidance calls for adjusted EPS of $3.75 to $3.85 and revenue of $10.475 billion to $10.525 billion. Analysts, on average, estimate $3.80 and $10.52 billion for the year, respectively.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Retail Feels About PANW Stock</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward Palo Alto stock remained ‘extremely bullish’ as of early Wednesday, and the message volume on the stream was ‘high.’A bullish user said they expect a good earnings report. While noting that the stock sells off even on good earnings reports, they said they would buy the potential dip.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/BillyBarue/message/636455257</stembedurl><h2 class="st-heading-2">Palo Alto Stock Watch</h2>According to Koyfin, the average analysts’ price target for Palo Alto stock is $224.37, implying roughly 12% upside from current levels.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nasdaq-s-and-p-500-tread-water-as-wall-street-braces-for-nvidia-earnings-jobs-data/cLPo28TREJo">Nasdaq, S&amp;P 500 Tread Water As Wall Street Braces For Nvidia Earnings, Jobs Data — Is Year-End Rally Already In Trouble?</a>

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Palo Alto Stock Rises Premarket As Traders Look Ahead To Cybersecurity Vendor’s Q1 Print

According to Fiscal.ai, Palo Alto is expected to report adjusted EPS of $0.89 and revenue of $2.46 billion for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Gartner analysts blamed an operational failure for the outage, rather than a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack.</li><li>Cloudflare’s stock has gained over 80% this year.</li><li>The consensus stock price target suggests potential for another 22% upside.</li></ul>Cloudflare, Inc. (NET) stock came under pressure on Tuesday, weighed down by the tech sell-off and a company-specific negative catalyst. The San Francisco, California-based connectivity cloud company suffered an outage early Tuesday that crippled the services of several high-profile companies, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Elon Musk's social media platform X.After ending Tuesday’s session down 2.83%,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NET">Cloudflare’s stock</a> could stage a rebound, as it edged up in overnight trading.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail Mood Flips</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward Cloudflare stock improved to ‘extremely bullish’ as of early Wednesday from the ‘bearish’ mood that prevailed a day ago, as well as a week ago. Retail chatter increased to ‘extremely high’ levels. The message volume on the stream jumped 2,000% over the 24 hours leading up to late Tuesday.A bullish user said the outage has turned their attention to Cloudflare stock. “Will be my watchlist for sure especially with their earnings,” they said.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/ariew/message/636692544</stembedurl>Cloudflare reported strong quarterly results in late October, with 31% year-over-year revenue growth and higher adjusted earnings per share (EPS). Both metrics came above expectations.Sharing a screenshot of Yahoo Finance’s quote page, another user noted that the stock has bounced back above its pre-outage price.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Bubba_Gump/message/636688397</stembedurl>Earlier this week, Cloudflare announced a deal to buy Replicate, an artificial intelligence (AI) platform that makes it easy for developers to deploy and run AI models. “This acquisition will accelerate the company’s vision to make Cloudflare Workers the leading end-to-end platform for building and running scalable, fast, and reliable AI applications,” the company said.Commenting on the outage, Gartner analysts blamed an operational failure, rather than a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, Cyber Daily&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cyberdaily.au/tech/12914-cloudflare-outage-due-to-outdated-tech-expert-says">reported</a>.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The Cloudflare Stock</h2>Cloudflare’s stock has traded in a 52-week range of $89.42 and $260. The upper bound of the range is also its all-time high, set on Nov. 3. The stock has gained over 80% this year.According to Koyfing, the average price target for Cloudflare stock is $239.35, implying scope for nearly 22% upside.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/michael-burry-sets-record-straight-scion-isn-t-closing/cLPobARREJl">Michael Burry Sets Record Straight: Scion Isn’t Closing — Just Shutting Out Outside Investors</a>

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The message volume on the Cloudflare stream on Stocktwits jumped 2,000% over the 24 hours leading up to late Tuesday.

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BlackBerry’s stock&nbsp;rally since early September has stalled even as the Canadian company prepares to report its quarterly results. The earnings report for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2026 is scheduled to be released before the market opens (8 a.m. ET) on Thursday.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BB">BlackBerry stock</a> has remained ‘extremely bullish’ (81/100) as of late Wednesday, and message volume has also remained at ‘high’ levels.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:620/56;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_09_25_at_12_27_15_AM_png_abaaa705eb.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-09-25 at 12.27.15 AM.png" width="620" height="56"><figcaption>BB sentiment and message volume as of 12:20 a.m. ET, Sept. 25 | source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>A stock watcher on the platform said they were bracing for “jaw-dropping” news on Thursday.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/MoMoney66/message/629921586</stembedurl>Another user noted the surge in after-hours trading volume of the stock and speculated that shorts might be covering ahead of the earnings. According to data provided by the NYSE, the short interest in the stock was 5.92% as of August 31.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/MoMoney66/message/629919342</stembedurl>BlackBerry is widely expected to report second-quarter adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.01 and revenue of $122.03 million, according to the consensus provided by Koyfin. A year ago, the company reported break-even bottom-line results and revenue of $145 million.In late May, BlackBerry had guided to adjusted EPS in the range of break-even to $0.01, and revenue in the range of $115 million to $125 million. QNX, an operating system designed for embedded systems, is expected to generate revenue of $55 million to $60 million, and Secure Communications is projected to earn $54 million to $59 million in revenue, according to the guidance.BlackBerry’s full-year guidance calls for adjusted EPS of $0.08 to $0.10 and revenue of $508 million to $538 million.Late last month, BlackBerry boosted investor sentiment after revealing that its QNX unit is a key integration partner for Nvidia's new DRIVE AGX Thor development kit, designed to help developers transition from research to commercial deployment of next-generation self-driving technologies.BlackBerry stock is up approximately 13% year-to-date, and over the past year, it has traded within a range of $2.24 to $6.24. It is trading off the $28.77 level hit in January 2021 amid the meme stock frenzy.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp; <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/mu-nvda-intc-amzn-htz-what-sparked-heavy-after-hours-trading/chDkvFyR3EL">Micron, Nvidia, Intel, Amazon, Hertz Global: What Sparked Heavy After-Hours Trading In These 5 Stocks?</a>

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BlackBerry is widely expected to report second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $0.01 and revenue of $122.03 million, according to the consensus provided by Koyfin.

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