CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm, saw its stock rise CEO George Kurtz hailed the latest quarter as the company's 'best ever', citing AI-driven growth as a major factor.

The cybersecurity firm reported quarterly earnings of $1.47 billion and earnings per share of $0.31, beating out consensus analyst estimates of $1.44 billion and $0.31 respectively. Annual recurring revenue saw a 25% boost to $5.84 billion, with a record $333 million in net new annual recurring revenue. For related coverage, explore our detailed analysis on Technology and Digital Systems.

CrowdStrike’s Record-Qualifying Results

CEO George Kurtz stated that his firm's latest fiscal period was the 'best quarter in CrowdStrike’s history' due to 'Mythos moment translated into mass-market acceptance that AI adoption needs security, and that’s CrowdStrike.' The company sees an opportunity in AI adoption as every enterprise will run on AI, and securing it is the largest market opportunity in our history.

Anthropic’s Claude Mythos model raised broader cybersecurity concerns after its release to the public in June. The model was initially not open for public use due to security concerns but included additional safeguards after announcing in April it wouldn’t be made available.

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TD Cowen, Stifel, and Morningstar each raised their price target for CrowdStrike’s stock following the company’s positive results. Morningstar analysts praised CrowdStrike's business as 'firing on all cylinders' due to AI-induced cyber demand.

CEO George Kurtz’s Optimistic Outlook

With its record quarterly earnings and boost in annual recurring revenue, CrowdStrike sees an opportunity in AI adoption, citing the need for security in a world where every enterprise will run on AI. As CEO George Kurtz said, 'Every enterprise will run on AI, and securing it is the largest market opportunity in our history,' CrowdStrike is well-positioned to capitalize on this growing demand.

CrowdStrike’s stock on Thursday rose more than 13% after its chief executive stated the cybersecurity firm had its best quarter to date, thanks to its “largest market opportunity in our history” driven Shares of CrowdStrike rose 13.4% to around $214.70 as trading opened Thursday, pacing the stock’s largest intraday gain since April 2025 (up 16.3%).

CrowdStrike on Wednesday reported quarterly earnings of $1.47 billion and earnings per share of $0.31, beating out consensus analyst estimates of $1.44 billion and $0.31, respectively, according to FactSet data.