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Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of social media applications. It builds technology that helps people connect and share, find communities, and grow businesses. It operates through the Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL) segments. The FoA segment consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and other services. The RL segment includes augmented, mixed and virtual reality related consumer hardware, software, and content. The company was founded by Mark Elliot Zuckerberg, Dustin Moskovitz, Chris R. Hughes, Andrew McCollum, and Eduardo P. Saverin on February 4, 2004, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

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META is trending due to concerns about increased spending on AI and infrastructure, despite strong revenue growth and a one-time tax charge impacting EPS. The community is debating whether the sell-off is an overreaction and a buying opportunity, or a sign of weakening profitability and a shift in investor sentiment. Some traders are anticipating a bounce back to the 50-day moving average, while others see further downside potential.

United States Antimony Corp. engages in the extraction, processing and sale of antimony, zeolite, silver, and gold products. It operates through the following segments: United States Antimony Operations, Mexican Antimony Operations, Precious Metals Recovery, and United States Zeolite Operations. The company was founded by John C. Lawrence in June 1968 and is headquartered in Thompson Falls, MT.

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UAMY is trending due to renewed discussions around antimony supply and potential impacts from trade relations, particularly regarding export controls from China and a recently rejected acquisition offer. Community members are weighing the implications of these factors on the company's future, discussing the possibility of a short squeeze, and the potential for government support to bolster domestic antimony production.

Alphabet, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in software, health care, transportation, and other technologies. It operates through the following segments: Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The Google Services segment includes products and services, such as ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Google Maps, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. The Google Cloud segment refers to infrastructure and platform services, collaboration tools, and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment relates to the sale of healthcare-related services and internet services. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on October 2, 2015 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

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Alphabet's stock is trending as strong AI demand and advertising growth drove its Q3 revenue above expectations, prompting increased capital expenditure forecasts and community excitement. Investors are reacting positively to Alphabet's favored cash flow strategy and AI investments, while some analysts are predicting further gains. Community members are actively discussing the stock's potential to reach new price levels and its long-term investment value.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. engages in the business of developing and operating restaurants that serve a relevant menu of burritos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and salads made using fresh, high-quality ingredients. The company was founded by Steve Ells in 1993 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

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Chipotle's stock is trending due to concerns about slowing growth and reduced guidance, sparking debate about its valuation and future prospects. Community discussions center on whether the brand is losing its value proposition amid rising prices and inconsistent portions, with some criticizing the CEO's handling of the situation. Investors are weighing whether the dip presents a buying opportunity or signals deeper issues within the company and the broader consumer discretionary sector.

Microsoft Corp. engages in the development and support of software, services, devices, and solutions. It operates through the following segments: Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing. The Productivity and Business Processes segment is composed of products and services relating to productivity, communication, and information services such as Office Commercial, Office Consumer, LinkedIn, and Dynamics business solutions. The Intelligent Cloud segment consists of public, private, and hybrid server products and cloud services for businesses and developers, as well as enterprise and partner services. The More Personal Computing segment refers to products and services including Windows operating system, Windows cloud services, Surface, HoloLens, personal computer accessories, Xbox hardware, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Microsoft News, and Microsoft Edge. The company was founded by Paul Gardner Allen and William Henry Gates, III in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, WA.

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Microsoft is trending amid mixed reactions to its earnings, with analysts debating the impact of AI spending on future growth; despite strong cloud performance, some express concerns about increased capital expenditures. Community discussions revolve around whether the company's valuation remains justified in light of its AI investments and competition in the cloud sector, with some speculating on a potential post-earnings dip.

Roblox Corp. engages in the provision of online gaming services. Its platform consists of Roblox Client, Roblox Studio, and Roblox Cloud. Roblox Client is an application that allows users to explore 3D digital worlds. Roblox Studio is the toolset that allows developers and creators to build, publish, and operate 3D experiences and other content accessed with Roblox Client. Roblox Cloud includes the services and infrastructure that power the human co-experience platforms. The company was founded by Erik Cassel and David B. Baszucki in March 2004 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

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Roblox Corp.

Roblox ($RBLX) is trending amid discussions around its Q3 earnings report, which showed higher revenue and lower EPS than expected, alongside FY25 bookings guidance. The community is actively debating the company's valuation and future prospects, while some express concerns related to broader market conditions and commentary around the platform's content.

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development of therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders. The company was founded by Brian Lian and Michael A. Dinerman on September 24, 2012 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

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VKTX is trending as traders discuss potential catalysts from upcoming conferences and strong revenue growth in the obesity sector from competitors. The community speculates about buyout possibilities, comparing VKTX's assets and market cap to recent acquisitions in the space. Bullish sentiment remains high due to positive clinical data and analysts' price targets.

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GOOG is trending amid positive sentiment driven by AI advancements and anticipation of strong earnings, with the community discussing potential for the stock to reach new highs. Upgrades from analysts and excitement around cloud and AI revenue are fueling optimism, although some traders are wary of a potential pullback after recent gains. Additionally, a new partnership between Google and NextEra Energy to restart a nuclear plant in Iowa is generating some buzz.

Eli Lilly & Co. engages in the discovery, development, manufacture, and sale of pharmaceutical products. The firm's products consist of diabetes, oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and other products and therapies. The company was founded by Eli Lilly in May 1876 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

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Eli Lilly is trending due to strong Q3 earnings, driven by high demand for weight loss drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound, which beat revenue expectations and raised the FY25 guidance. The community is focused on the impact of this GLP-1 momentum, potential FDA approvals, and the company's strategic partnerships in AI, viewing LLY as a leader in the pharmaceutical sector.

ARB IOT Group Ltd. is a holding company that engages in the provision of solutions for the integration of IoT systems and devices. It operates through the Internet of Things and Investment Holding and Others segments. The company was founded on March 1, 2022 and is headquartered in Singapore.

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ARBB is trending due to significant after-hours momentum, with community members highlighting its low float and potential for a short squeeze, reminiscent of other recent runners. Traders are actively discussing entry points, price targets, and potential overnight holds, while also pointing to contracts of nearly $100 million. Despite the excitement, some caution against chasing the pump, noting the stock's volatile history.

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CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (CRWD) has garnered a cautious outlook from Wall Street analysts, despite stronger-than-expected second-quarter (Q2) earnings, due to tempered expectations for the back half of the year.The cybersecurity provider reported Q2 revenue of $1.17 billion and an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.93, both of which exceeded the analysts' consensus estimates of $1.15 billion and $0.83, respectively, according to Fiscal AI data. For FY2026, the company expects revenue to be between $4.749 billion and $4.805 billion, compared to an estimated $4.77 billion.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CRWD">CrowdStrike stock</a> traded over 3% lower in Thursday’s premarket. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward the stock remained in ‘extremely bullish’ territory while message volume shifted to ‘extremely high’ from ‘normal’ levels in 24 hours.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:936/109;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_08_28_065336_png_1f68350617.webp" alt="CRWD’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 06:50 a.m. ET on Aug.28, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="936" height="109"><figcaption>CRWD’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 06:50 a.m. ET on Aug.28, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>The stock experienced a 1,717% increase in user message count over 24 hours. A bullish Stocktwits user expressed optimism about the earnings.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/odinhorse/message/626826326</stembedurl>Canaccord dropped its price target to $430 from $475, stating that while net-new annual recurring revenue (ARR) jumped to $221 million from $194 million in the previous quarter, overall ARR and subscription revenue growth continued to decelerate year-on-year. Achieving further growth could be challenging, the firm said.Bernstein trimmed its target to $343 from $371 and maintained a ‘Market Perform’ rating. The firm pointed to a dip in subscription revenue growth to 20.1% YoY, an impact it said is tied to a service outage last July.&nbsp;The firm noted that while CrowdStrike outperformed its revenue guide by $21 million, the company only nudged up its full-year forecast by $3 million, suggesting a softening in subscription growth expectations for the remainder of the year.Jefferies analyst Joseph Gallo reduced his target to $500 from $530, maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating. CrowdStrike stock has gained over 23% in 2025 and over 59% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/pure-storage-stock-rips-higher-premarket-what-s-driving-the-rally/chs65bbRdmJ">Pure Storage Stock Rips Higher Premarket: What’s Driving The Rally?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

The CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. logo appears on the screen of a smartphone in Reno, United States, on December 1, 2024.

CrowdStrike Draws Caution From Wall Street Over Growth Outlook, But Retail Goes Contrarian

Canaccord stated that while net-new annual recurring revenue (ARR) jumped to $221 million from $194 million in the previous quarter, overall ARR and subscription revenue growth continued to decelerate year-on-year. 

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Canaccord stated that while net-new annual recurring revenue (ARR) jumped to $221 million from $194 million in the previous quarter, overall ARR and subscription revenue growth continued to decelerate year-on-year. 


Morgan Stanley analyst Keith Weiss downgraded cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (CRWD), citing concerns that its strong rally has largely priced in upcoming growth.&nbsp;As per TheFly, Weiss rated the stock as ‘Equal Weight’, down from the previous ‘Overweight’ rating and modestly raised the price target to $495 from $490, suggesting a tempered view on the cybersecurity firm's future upside.Following the downgrade,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CRWD">CrowdStrike stock&nbsp;</a>inched lower by 0.4% on Monday afternoon.The firm noted that CrowdStrike shares have climbed approximately 50% from their April lows, leaving limited room for further gains.&nbsp;“The expected second half of 2025 growth acceleration now looks well priced into the stock,” Weiss told investors in a research note, signaling that much of the anticipated progress is already reflected in the current valuation.While still praising CrowdStrike’s long-term strategic positioning in cybersecurity, the analyst expressed caution around the stock’s near-term potential.&nbsp;The analyst opined that despite its competitive moat and growth trajectory, the recent surge may have diminished the margin for additional upside.The company’s first-quarter (Q1)&nbsp;revenue climbed 20% year over year (YoY) to $1.103 billion, slightly below the $1.105-billion consensus estimate as per Finchat data.However, the adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.73 surpassed the analysts' consensus estimate of $0.66. The company noted that the adjusted subscription gross margin contracted YoY to 80% from 81%.CrowdStrike sees second-quarter (Q2) adjusted EPS and revenue of $0.82 to $0.84 and $1.1447 billion to $1.1516 billion, respectively.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward CrowdStrike remained in ‘bullish’ territory amid ‘high’ message volume levels.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:810/96;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_07_14_at_12_30_34_PM_png_1401cb34ae.webp" alt="CRWD’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 12:15 p.m. ET on July 14, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="810" height="96"><figcaption>CRWD’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 12:15 p.m. ET on July 14, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>CrowdStrike stock has added over 39% year-to-date and over 26% in the last 12 months.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/bitmine-stock-rips-as-eth-treasury-tops-500-million/ch89Ro6R5nR">BitMine Stock Rips As ETH Treasury Tops $500M, But Retail Remains Cautious</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

The CrowdStrike logo is being displayed on a smartphone in this photo illustration in Brussels, Belgium, on July 19, 2024. 

Morgan Stanley Downgrades CrowdStrike Amid Price Surge, But Retail Finds No Reason To Be Pessimistic

The firm downgraded the stock to ‘Equal Weight’, citing limited upside potential after a 50% rally. 

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) shares declined over 7% in Wednesday’s premarket after analysts downgraded the stock following a first-quarter (Q1) revenue miss and soft guidance.The cybersecurity vendor’s Q1 revenue grew 20% year-on-year (YoY) to $1.10 billion, marginally missing the consensus estimate of $1.105 billion, as per Finchat data.The adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.73 surpassed an estimate of $0.66.BofA lowered its rating on the stock from ‘Outperform’ to ‘Neutral’, but increased the price target to $470 from $420, as per TheFly.&nbsp;The firm remains positive on CrowdStrike's core business and growth outlook, but believes the current valuation limits further gains.&nbsp;The new target implies only about a 3% upside from the stock’s current levels.&nbsp;Notably, the company’s sales growth slowed to below 20% in the first half of fiscal year 2026. While BofA anticipates growth to rebound to around 22% in the second half due to renewals related to CCP (customer commitment packages), it expects a longer-term slowdown in growth over the coming years.Canaccord analyst Kingsley Crane lowered his rating on CrowdStrike to ‘Hold’ from ‘Buy’, while increasing the price target to $475 from $420.&nbsp;In a note to investors, Crane noted that although the company delivered strong Q1 results, its profit margins were weaker than those of the same quarter last year.&nbsp;He expressed optimism about initial signs of growth within the Flex customer segment and said CrowdStrike’s performance following the July 19 incident of a faulty update was “truly exceptional.”&nbsp;However, Canaccord now sees a more balanced risk/reward profile, given the stock is trading at approximately 21 times projected 2026 revenue.Evercore ISI lowered its rating on CrowdStrike to ‘In Line’ from ‘Outperform’ and reduced the price target to $440 from $450.&nbsp;In a note to investors, the brokerage stated that the company delivered a well-executed Q1, although it fell short of being outstanding.&nbsp;The firm also highlighted increasing investor concerns regarding several unresolved issues at CrowdStrike and indicated that it is adopting a more cautious stance.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around CrowdStrike remained in ‘extremely bullish’ territory.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:638/72;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_06_04_071806_png_d1adc7941c.webp" alt="CRWD's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 07:40 a.m. ET on June 4, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits" width="638" height="72"><figcaption>CRWD's Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 07:40 a.m. ET on June 4, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>A Stocktwits user is&nbsp;buying the dip in the shares.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Gammamoney/message/616737720</stembedurl>Another user noted that buying the dip has become a pattern after every quarterly earnings report of the company.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/79dolladoc/message/616729053</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CRWD">CrowdStrike</a> stock has gained over 42% in 2025 and over 59% in the last 12 months.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nvidia-reclaims-market-cap-crown-from-microsoft/chkuPmLRbw7">Nvidia Reclaims Market Cap Crown From Microsoft As AI Mania Persists; Retail Stays Bullish</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

CrowdStrike Stock Slumps Post Q1 Print As Analysts Turn Cautious: Retail Seizes Pullback Opportunity

Multiple analysts downgraded the stock, citing valuation concerns, soft margins, and a more balanced risk/reward outlook.

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) shares fell sharply in Tuesday’s post-market session after the cybersecurity vendor announced a small quarterly revenue miss and soft topline guidance. The company also announced a $1 billion stock buyback authorization.Austin, Texas-based CrowdStrike reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.73 compared to the year-ago quarter’s $0.79 and the Finchat-compiled consensus of $0.66.Revenue climbed 20% year over year (YoY) to $1.103 billion,&nbsp;slightly below the $1.105-billion consensus estimate and the upper end of the guided range. The topline growth slowed from 25% in the previous quarter.Among key user metrics, the annual recurring revenue (ARR) rose 22% and stood at $4.44 billion as of April 30, with $193.8 million being the net new ARR.&nbsp;The company noted that the adjusted subscription gross margin contracted YoY to 80% from 81%.CEO George Kurtz said, “We started the fiscal year with record Q1 large deal and MSSP momentum alongside sustained 97% gross retention and consistently strong net retention as the market consolidates on Falcon as its cybersecurity platform of choice for the agentic AI era.”Looking ahead, CrowdStrike guided second-quarter adjusted EPS and revenue to $0.82-$0.84 and $1.1447 billion-$1.1516 billion.respectively.Analysts, on average, expect the numbers to be at $0.81 and $1.160 billion, respectively.The company raised its full-year EPS guidance to $3.44-$3.56 from $3.33-$3.45 but maintained the revenue outlook at $4.7435 billion-$4.8055 billion. This compares to the guidance of $3.45 and $4.79 billion, respectively.CFO Burt Podbere said, “Our conviction in net new ARR re-acceleration and margin expansion in the second half of fiscal year 2026 is reinforced by Falcon Flex deal momentum and early Falcon Flex expansions, strong competitive win rates and robust pipeline for the second half of fiscal year 2026.”On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward the CrowdStrike stock was ‘bullish’ (64/100) by late Tuesday, and the message volume on the stream was ‘high.’<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:617/56;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_06_03_at_10_09_16_PM_png_c4fd12b559.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-06-03 at 10.09.16 PM.png" width="617" height="56"><figcaption>CRWD sentiment and message volume as of 10:09 p.m. ET, June 3 | source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>The stock was among the top five trending tickers on the platform by late Tuesday.A bullish watcher recommended buying the dip in the stock, calling it a ‘golden opportunity.’<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/23ChaseColeman23/message/616717931</stembedurl>Another user premised their bullishness on the prospects as the cyberwars and hackers prompt increased spending on cybersecurity.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Annie_Preferred/message/616715294</stembedurl>CrowdStrike stock fell 6.48% to $457.09 in Tuesday’s after-hours, but it is up about 43% 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/fed-lisa-cook-trump-tariffs-raising-inflation/chkrhqWRbvv">Fed’s Lisa Cook Sees Trump Tariffs Raising Inflation, Stressing Labor Market</a>

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CrowdStrike Stock Slides On Mixed Q1, Soft Revenue Guidance: Retail Rushes In To Buy The Dip

The company said its conviction in net new ARR re-acceleration and margin expansion in the second half of fiscal year 2026 is reinforced by Falcon Flex deal momentum and early Falcon Flex expansions.

Shares of cybersecurity company CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) received a sizable price target boost on Sunday following Wedbush’s channel checks.Analyst Daniel Ives upped the price target for Crowdstrike stock to $475 from $395 and maintained an ‘Outperform’ rating. He believes the stock can hit $550 over the next year in a bull-case scenario, as the company executes its core growth strategy.&nbsp;The analyst said his checks revealed increased momentum for the company’s cyber platform approach into the following year. He added that Cloud, Identity, Logscale, and better-than-expected trends in Data Protection and Charlotte artificial intelligence drive the strength.&nbsp;Ives said Charlotte AI saw more than 100 deals in the recent quarter, and momentum accelerated further in the next quarter.“While AI continues to be top of mind for enterprises heading into an important year for AI monetization, we are seeing more module add-ons within CRWD’s core verticals,” he added.Ives lauded the company for integrating AI across its portfolio to capitalize on elevated demand for advanced cyber solutions to protect IT and AI infrastructure across the tech stack.&nbsp;The analyst said, “CRWD remains the gold standard for cybersecurity with the company in the early innings of its multi-year growth story, with NNARR [net new annual recurring revenue] growth expected to reaccelerate in the 2H26.”“We also continue to believe the cybersecurity subsector could be an outperformer within the broader tech space as these resilient spending trends play out, led by the F1 cyber racing car trailblazer CrowdStrike.”Last week, CrowdStrike said it expects its fiscal year 2026 first-quarter results to align with or exceed its guidance. It also reaffirmed its fiscal year 2026 guidance and announced<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/crowdstrike-to-reduce-workforce/chiBWWQRbjI">&nbsp;plans to trim 5% of jobs</a>, translating to 500 positions.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward CrowdStrike stock stayed ‘neutral’ (42/100) by late Sunday, while the message volume was ‘high.’<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:622/54;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_05_11_at_9_30_02_PM_png_35f645808b.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-05-11 at 9.30.02 PM.png" width="622" height="54"><figcaption>CRWD sentiment and message volume as of 9:30 p.m. ET, May 11 | &nbsp;source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>A bearish watcher said the stock price failed to make higher highs and is poised to test the $400 level once it closes below the $406.68 level.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/OnlyFibs/message/614163114</stembedurl>But another user expressed confidence in the stock rebounding to $440 in the near term.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/muskegbaymomentum/message/614141745</stembedurl>CrowdStrike stock settled Friday’s session down 4.215% at $410.57 but is up about 20% year-to-date.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Cybersecurity ‘Gold Standard’ CrowdStrike Gets Big Price Target Boost On AI-Powered Platform Approach: Retail Sentiment Lags

The analyst said his checks revealed increased momentum for the company’s cyber platform approach into the next year.

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s (CRWD) shares defied the tech sector sell-off on Tuesday and ended modestly higher for the day.&nbsp;After the bell, Crowdstrike CEO George Kurtz reassured investors by emphasizing the company's immunity to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.Speaking on CNBC's ‘Mad Money’ show hosted by Jim Cramer, Kurtz<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AieXCP4yYX0">&nbsp;said</a>&nbsp;CrowdStrike could shine in an environment where cyberattacks are increasing, and geopolitical conditions necessitate the need to save costs.The executive also explained about the company's tariff immunity. "The beauty about our business is we don't have any hardware; we're not subject to the tariffs," he said.Kurtz said CrowdStrike and the cybersecurity industry are both great in the current geopolitical environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;While discussing Alphabet, Inc.'s (GOOG) (GOOGL) recent acquisition of cybersecurity startup Wiz,&nbsp;Kurtz said the deal validates the cybersecurity market, given it was the largest acquisition of a venture-backed company in recent times.He noted that CrowdStrike is one of the largest cloud security companies by revenue, with $600 million in annualized recurring cloud revenue, and that the company remains undervalued when compared to its prospects.CrowdStrike is coming off a turbulent year that included fallout from a major Microsoft outage linked to one of its updates, which temporarily disrupted key services and weighed on investor sentiment.In early March, the Austin, Texas-based company reported<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/crowdstrike-stock-plunges-after-2025-q4-results/cheZAc0R64">&nbsp;a fourth-quarter beat</a> and issued a mixed forward guidance.A bullish stock watcher on the Stocktwits platform named CrowdStrike among "safe-haven" stocks.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Honest_Bull/message/610956767</stembedurl>Another user said CrowdStrike is a stock to buy, given that top tech firms will not hold back on their cybersecurity spending. They called it tariff- and recession-proof.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Nightdawgs21/message/610757022</stembedurl>CrowdStrike stock ended Tuesday's session up 0.21% at $325.04 even as the Nasdaq Composite plunged 2.15%; The stock is down merely 5% this year.Read Next:<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/broadcom-announces-10-billion-dollars-stock-buy-back/chfVYWuRbJk">&nbsp;Broadcom Bucks Broader Market Sell-Off As Chipmaker Announces $10B Stock Buyback: Retail Sentiment Lags Amid Tariff Mayhem</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

CrowdStrike Chief Executive George Kurtz is photographed in the company's offices.

CrowdStrike CEO Declares Cybersecurity Stocks Safe From Trump Tariffs, Retail Investors Bite

"The beauty about our business is we don't have any hardware; we're not subject to the tariffs," he said.

Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) (GOOG) recently confirmed its agreement to acquire privately held cloud security platform company Wiz for $32 billion in cash. However, the deal did not send shivers down the spine of&nbsp;Wiz's peer CrowdStrike, Inc. (CRWD).Following a meeting with CrowdStrike CFO Burt Podbere, Jefferies analysts said the company viewed Alphabet's Wiz buy positively, The Fly reported. The executive opined that full integration of Wiz technology into the Google Cloud Platform will take time.&nbsp;Jeffries said CrowdStrike's agent offering is a competitive advantage compared to Wiz's agentless offering. The analyst also noted that Podbere expressed confidence in the second half of the fiscal year 2026's net new annual recurring revenue (ARR) and cash flow generation.The analysts noted that the company prioritized the Falcon Flex platform, which allows customers to maximize their security investment with a flexible licensing agreement customized to meet their organization's needs.&nbsp;The brokerage also expects CrowdStrike to benefit from vendor consolidation due to budget constraints amid an uncertain macroeconomic environment. However, founder and CEO George Kurtz said the company is firmly on the flight path to its $10 billion ending ARR goal.Jefferies has a 'Buy' rating and&nbsp;a $425 price target for<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CRWD">&nbsp;CrowdStrike stock.</a>Earlier this month, the company reported a slowdown in fourth-quarter operational metrics and issued mixed guidance, sending its stock lower in the session that followed the print.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward CrowdStrike stock stayed 'bearish,' and the message volume remained at 'extremely low' levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:631/133;" src="https://st-everywhere-cms-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/crwd_sentiment_png_43b1f2ee18.webp" alt="crwd-sentiment.png" width="631" height="133"><figcaption>CRWD &nbsp;sentiment and message volume March 20, as of 12:30 am ET | Source:&nbsp;Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>A bearish watcher expressed dissatisfaction over CrowdStrike's what they perceived to be pricier valuation.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/I_hate_intel_mu_amd/message/608421336</stembedurl>CrowdStrike stock trades at a forward price-earnings (P/E) multiple of 109 times, according to Koyfin.The stock ended Thursday's session up 3.28% to $375.05, and it is up 9.6% year-to-date.&nbsp;The Koyfin-compiled consensus price target for CrowdStrike is $408.36, implying nearly 9% upside potential.For updates and corrections email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/most-retail-traders-confident-of-netflix-stock-topping-1100-by-mid-2025/ch7NQmmRb2u">Most Retail Traders Bet On Netflix Topping $1,100 By Mid-2025, But A Stubborn Bearish Camp Lingers</a>

CrowdStrike Analyst Dismisses Alphabet-Wiz Threat, But Retail Sees Some Risks

Jeffries said CrowdStrike’s agent offering is a competitive advantage compared to Wiz’s agentless offering.

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