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Okta Shares Slide 13.5% After Cautious Guidance Overshadows Q1 Beat

Tempered guidance tied to economic uncertainty weighs on investor sentiment.

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Overview

  • Okta reported Q1 revenue of $688 million and adjusted earnings of $0.86 per share, topping analyst expectations.
  • Remaining performance obligations climbed 21% year-over-year to $4.08 billion, underscoring subscription growth.
  • Adjusted operating margin expanded by 500 basis points to 27%, reflecting improved efficiency.
  • Management forecast second-quarter revenue of $710 million to $712 million and full-year sales of $2.85 billion to $2.86 billion while factoring in economic headwinds.
  • Shares dropped to $108.58 in trading, and analysts from Jefferies, Barclays and others cut price targets on the stock.