FrançaisAre analysts right about CrowdStrike (CRWD)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For CrowdStrike, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 74% were profitable, average return +53% (560 calls). At 3 months: +14% average return (58% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needham | 37 | 84% | +71% |
| RBC Capital | 28 | 64% | +62% |
| Morgan Stanley | 27 | 78% | +53% |
| Rosenblatt | 27 | 89% | +60% |
| Barclays | 26 | 69% | +45% |
Valuation
Is CrowdStrike overvalued, and is it a good time to buy CrowdStrike right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: CrowdStrike's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | CrowdStrike | Sector median (Information Technology) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 4352.5 | 36.0 |
| Forward P/E | 162.1 | 18.3 |
| Net margin | 1% | 16% |
👉 CrowdStrike trades above its sector median (4352.5 vs 36.0) — the market expects higher growth; watch out for disappointment.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
Frequently asked questions
Is CrowdStrike a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on CrowdStrike (CRWD) is "Buy" (163 bullish, 1 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 74% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is CrowdStrike's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $250 (-4% vs $261), ranging from $130 to $425 (40 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on CrowdStrike?
Over 1 year, 74% of analyst targets on CrowdStrike were profitable, for an average return of +53% (across 560 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the CrowdStrike stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $250 within 12 months, i.e. -4% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $425, the most cautious $130.
What is the CrowdStrike stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $250, -4%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (74%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is CrowdStrike overvalued?
Its P/E is 4352.5, forward P/E 162.1. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.