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CrowdStrike Posts Record New ARR and Sends Shares Higher

Enterprise worry about agentic AI and strong uptake of the usage‑based Falcon Flex model drove broad product growth and a raised outlook.

Overview

  • The stock jumped about 20.5% after CrowdStrike reported stronger‑than‑expected results and raised its full‑year guidance.
  • Company revenue rose 26% to $1.47 billion and subscription revenue increased 27% to $1.4 billion while adjusted EPS beat estimates at $0.31.
  • Total annual recurring revenue reached $5.84 billion and new ARR hit a record $332.8 million, up 51% year over year.
  • Product ARR gains were concentrated in AI and identity offerings, with AIDR ARR nearly tripling, Identity/Next‑Gen SIEM ARR at about $2.1 billion, and Cloud and Runtime Security ARR near $905 million.
  • Falcon Flex ARR roughly doubled to about $2.3 billion with conversion and reFlex moves lifting customer ARR significantly, and the quarter’s profitability and cash‑flow improvement have analysts rethinking valuation as AI‑driven security demand grows.