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CrowdStrike shares plummet 13% after global cyber outage
CrowdStrike shares dropped 13% after a software update caused a global cyber outage. Analysts downgraded the stock, affecting its financial outlook.
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CrowdStrike shares dropped 13% after a software update caused a global cyber outage. Analysts downgraded the stock, affecting its financial outlook.
Context
OUR TAKE CrowdStrike’s recent failure underscores the fragility of our tech-dependent world, revealing critical vulnerabilities. SentinelOne’s gain amidst this crisis highlights the fierce competition in cybersecurity. This incident demands a rethink of our reliance on a few firms for digital security, emphasising the need for resilience and redundancy in technology solutions. –Jasmine Zhang, BTW reporter Shares of CrowdStrike plunged 13% on Monday, extending their losses after Wall Street analysts downgraded the stock due to a recent global cyber outage caused by a glitchy software update. The update crashed Windows computers, disrupting industries including airlines, banking, and healthcare. Microsoft reported that about 8.5 million devices were affected.
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Analysis
While analysts believe CrowdStrike will recover, concerns over reputational damage, potential legal issues, and competition persist. Guggenheim analysts noted possible delays in deal signings, and Bernstein warned of legal battles post-recovery. In contrast, SentinelOne (S.N) shares surged 11%, with J.P. Morgan highlighting it as a beneficiary of the outage. CrowdStrike’s shares fell to $265.24 on Monday, following an 11% drop on Friday. Several brokerages cut their price targets, with two downgrading the stock to “neutral.” Analysts at J.P. Morgan emphasised the event’s likely impact on CrowdStrike’s financial and operational performance, citing the need for damage control. Also read: CrowdStrike update likely skipped checks, outages widespread Also read: Microsoft: 8.5M devices affected by CrowdStrike outage
Key Points
- CrowdStrike shares dropped 13% after a software update caused a global cyber outage, and then analysts downgraded the stock, affecting its financial outlook.
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