CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWD) stock rose on Wednesday, outperforming a weaker technology sector.
The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.87%, while the S&P 500 declined 0.70%. The Technology sector was down about 1%, making CrowdStrike one of the stronger performers in the group.
CrowdStrike said Wednesday it joined the OpenID Foundation and IDPro to support industry adoption of continuous, risk-aware identity security.
The company said it will contribute Falcon platform intelligence to open standards initiatives, including SSF and CAEP, to enable real-time access decisions as AI-driven threats evolve.
Recently, CrowdStrike reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue of $1.39 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.10, topping analyst estimates. Annual recurring revenue rose 24% to $5.51 billion, while free cash flow reached $468.5 million.
The company raised its full-year revenue and earnings outlook, issued second-quarter guidance above expectations, and announced a 4-for-1 stock split effective July 2.
CrowdStrike continues to trade in a strong long-term uptrend.
The stock remains 24.4% above its 50-day simple moving average of $526.53 and 36.4% above its 200-day simple moving average of $480.39. A golden cross formed in May when the 50-day moving average moved above the 200-day moving average, reinforcing the stock’s positive intermediate-term trend.
Near-term momentum is more balanced. Shares trade 0.7% below the 20-day simple moving average of $659.59 but remain above the 20-day exponential moving average of $650.95.
The relative strength index, or RSI, stands at 53.81, indicating neutral momentum.
A key resistance level remains near $785.50, just below the stock’s 52-week high area.
The company’s next expected earnings report is scheduled for Aug. 26, 2026.
Analysts expect earnings of 98 cents per share, up from 93 cents a year earlier. Revenue is projected to reach $1.44 billion, compared with $1.17 billion in the prior-year quarter.
CrowdStrike carries a consensus Buy rating and an average analyst price forecast of $713.70. Recent analyst actions include:
CrowdStrike remains a major holding in several cybersecurity-focused exchange-traded funds.
The stock accounts for 8.29% of the First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF (NASDAQ:CIBR), 6.02% of the Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (NYSE:HACK), and 5.79% of the Global X Cybersecurity ETF (NASDAQ:BUG).
Because of those weightings, significant ETF inflows or outflows can create additional buying or selling pressure in CrowdStrike shares.
CRWD Stock Price Activity: CrowdStrike Holdings shares were up 1.08% at $651.88 at the time of publication on Wednesday, according to Benzinga Pro data.