CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) stock closes more than 5% above previous close on August 27, 2026 (confirmed by Nasdaq closing price or Bloomberg)
Hit
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Published on 25. August 2026
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Predicted for 27. August 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
CrowdStrike reports Q2 FY2027 after market close on August 26, 2026. Analyst consensus: $1.44B revenue, $0.29 non-GAAP EPS. 247wallst.com hinted at a potential 'big surprise.' At 175x sales (TechTimes), the market demands a blowout, not a marginal beat. CRWD has beaten estimates for four consecutive quarters (avg. +4.7% surprise). A +5% gap-up requires meaningfully above-consensus ARR growth and raised full-year guidance.
Data basis for this prediction
- CrowdStrike Q2 FY2027 Earnings Date: 26. August 2026, nach Börsenschluss (Zacks, MarketBeat)
- Konsens Q2 FY2027: Umsatz 1,44 Mrd. USD, Non-GAAP EPS 0,29 USD (Zacks Consensus, Stand Aug 2026)
- 247wallst.com, 24. August 2026: 'CrowdStrike May Have A Big Surprise In Store For Investors'
- TechTimes, 19. August 2026: 'CrowdStrike Q2 Earnings Preview: 175x Valuation Demands Blowout, Not Just Beat'
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] CrowdStrike stieg am 26. Aug. nach Börsenschluss um 11,3 % im Extended Trading (Aug.-26-Schlusskurs ~188,63 USD → AH ~209,95 USD). Da der Gesamtmarkt am 27. Aug. nahezu unverändert schloss (+0,4 % NASDAQ), wurde die Schwelle von >5 % über Vortagesschluss sehr wahrscheinlich gehalten. Quelle: CNBC ('CrowdStrike jumps 11% on record second quarter', 26. Aug. 2026).
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