Cybersecurity leader CrowdStrike (CRWD) witnessed a significant surge in its stock price, climbing approximately 13% following a highly anticipated investor day. The rally was driven by the company’s release of ambitious long-term financial targets that surpassed Wall Street’s expectations, signaling strong confidence in its future growth trajectory.
During the event, CrowdStrike projected that its net new annual recurring revenue would grow at a minimum of 20% annually through 2027. Looking even further ahead, the company laid out a bold vision to achieve $10 billion in annual recurring revenue by 2031, with a goal of doubling that figure to reach $20 billion by the year 2036. This aggressive roadmap underscores the company’s belief in the expanding addressable market for its security solutions.
The optimistic guidance comes amid a period of strategic expansion for the firm. Earlier this week, CrowdStrike announced its acquisition of the AI-powered security platform Pangea and unveiled a new strategic partnership with cloud software giant Salesforce. These moves are seen as crucial steps to enhance its product ecosystem and integrate its services deeper into enterprise workflows, positioning the company to capitalize on the next wave of cybersecurity demands.