Freedom Broker Raises CrowdStrike (CRWD) Price Target to $320

Freedom Broker has reiterated its Buy rating on CrowdStrike Holdings with a new price target of $320, a 41.38% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Oct 15, 2026, 9:18 PM EDT · Updated Oct 16, 2026, 2:15 PM EDT

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Freedom Broker raised its price target on CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. ($CRWD) to $320 from $260 on October 14, 2026, and rates the stock "Buy".

Since the rating, $CRWD is down 8.8% to date (from the $249.29 close on Oct 14, 2026).

CRWD CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.

$227.39 +100.54% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

On October 14, 2026, Freedom Broker reiterated its Buy rating on CrowdStrike Holdings, raising the price target from $260 to $320.
Freedom Broker's $320 price target implies 41.38% upside from CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s ($CRWD) current $226.34 share price.
As of October 16, 2026, CrowdStrike shares were recently trading at $226.34, which is about 29.3% below the new analyst target.
CrowdStrike has a trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $5.4 billion, reflecting a year-over-year growth rate of 25.8%.

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Freedom Broker has reiterated its Buy rating on CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) on October 14, 2026, with a new price target of $320, up from the previous target of $260. This update reflects the firm's confidence in the company's strong growth potential in the cybersecurity sector.

Freedom Broker's Call on CrowdStrike

Freedom Broker maintained its Buy rating on CrowdStrike, setting a price target of $320. This move is part of a broader trend among analysts, as several firms have reaffirmed positive ratings for the company recently. Notably, BMO Capital and Needham also maintained their ratings with targets of $295 and $310, respectively.

Other Institutional Activity in CrowdStrike

Several other institutional investors have also shown interest in CrowdStrike. Blackrock Inc. holds 21,846,397 shares valued at about $4.97 billion, having increased its position by 472,366 shares. Vanguard Capital Management LLC owns 16,205,746 shares worth approximately $3.69 billion, with a share increase of 241,067. State Street Corporation added 446,604 shares, bringing its total to 11,583,850 shares valued at about $2.63 billion. Invesco Ltd. increased its stake by 735,142 shares, totaling 8,392,874 shares worth around $1.91 billion. JPMorgan Chase & Co. significantly boosted its holdings by 4,586,024 shares, totaling 8,174,463 shares worth about $1.86 billion.

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. Stock Down 9.2%

As of October 16, 2026, CrowdStrike shares were recently trading at $226.34. This price is below its 50-day moving average of approximately $232.08 and about 21.1% below its 52-week high of $286.99. The stock is currently positioned well above its 52-week low of $85.68, indicating strong long-term performance despite recent fluctuations.

12-month forecast

$CRWD price target

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $320 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

CrowdStrike reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $5.4 billion, reflecting a year-over-year growth rate of 25.8%. The company's net margin stands at 0.8%, with a return on equity of 1.5%. The next earnings report is scheduled for December 1, 2026.

Earnings drift grade

Outlook vs expectations on the last report — not price action.

C+ 64/100

Reported Jun 3, 2026

Forward outlook
29 target raises vs 1 cuts.
EPS & revenue
EPS beat estimates by 1.0%. Revenue met estimates.
Profit surprise
EBITDA missed by 65 percent. Operating income missed by 86 percent.
Pre-earnings setup
Expectations were about average.
Analyst signal
29 target raises, 1 target cut.
Earnings quality
Gross margin up 1.5 points. Operating margin up 9.1 points. Positive free cash flow.

Earnings Call Summary

CrowdStrike delivered record results with net new ARR of $221 million and ending ARR of $4.66 billion, up 20 percent year over year. The company beat all guided metrics, driven by artificial intelligence demand and strong Falcon Flex adoption with over 1,000 customers. Management announced the acquisition of ONEM to enhance next-generation SIEM with faster data processing and lower costs, positioning them for accelerated growth.

Guidance The company expects revenue between $4.7495 and $4.8055 billion for the full year, growing 20 to 22 percent. They guided for net new ARR to grow at least 40 percent in the second half and aim to exceed $5 billion in ending ARR by year-end.

Fine but not compelling. Acceptable results that likely do not create a meaningful forward reset.

Insider Buying and Selling at CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.

Recent insider activity includes several sales by CEO George Robert Kurtz. On October 7, 2026, he sold 20,000 shares valued at approximately $5.49 million. On October 12, 2026, he sold 28,920 shares worth about $7.72 million and an additional 1,080 shares valued at $294,634. Notably, on October 14, 2026, he sold 10,000 shares at an average price of $252.14 under a planned transaction.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 14, 2026, Freedom Broker maintained its Buy rating on CrowdStrike with a new price target of $320. Earlier, on October 8, 2026, BMO Capital maintained an Outperform rating with a target of $295. Needham reaffirmed a Buy rating with a target of $310 on October 9, 2026. Wells Fargo also maintained an Overweight rating with a target of $300 on October 13, 2026. The consensus among analysts gives CrowdStrike a mean price target of $246.15 based on 50 opinions.

About CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. provides cybersecurity solutions worldwide. The company offers a unified platform that delivers cloud-based protection for endpoints, cloud workloads, identities, and data through a subscription model. This focus on cloud security is crucial as cyber threats continue to rise, making its services increasingly relevant in today's digital landscape.

Bottom Line

Investors should watch for CrowdStrike's upcoming earnings report on December 1, 2026, as it may provide further insights into the company's growth trajectory. With several analysts maintaining positive ratings and price targets, the focus will be on how the company continues to perform in the competitive cybersecurity market.