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CrowdStrike’s IT meltdown: Did it shake up US stock exchanges on Friday?

by July 19, 2024
written by July 19, 2024

On Friday, a significant IT outage linked to a software update at CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD) caused widespread disruptions across multiple industries, including healthcare, air travel, and financial services. 

Despite the CrowdStrike-related issue, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) confirmed it was “fully operational” and expected a normal trading session. 

Similarly, Nasdaq reported that both European and U.S. premarket activities were functioning as usual, with a stable outlook for the U.S. markets.

However, the S&P 500 index opened slightly in the red, reflecting a cautious sentiment among investors following the IT incident.

CrowdStrike stock down 16%

CrowdStrike is currently addressing the fallout from the IT issue, which was traced to a defect in a “single content update for Windows hosts,” according to CEO George Kurtz. 

Notably, Mac and Linux hosts were not affected by the disruption. Kurtz reassured the public that the outage was not caused by a cyberattack or a security breach.

Despite these reassurances, CrowdStrike’s stock has experienced a sharp decline, falling nearly 16% on Friday. 

This drop represents a significant downturn, with CRWD shares now down about 25% from their year-to-date high reached on July 1st.

Impact of the IT incident on CrowdStrike’s appeal

The IT incident has raised concerns among investors and analysts.

Kurtz issued a public apology on NBC, emphasizing that the outage was not due to a cyberattack, despite the global impact.

Although Microsoft’s cloud services have been restored, user complaints continue to emerge.

The timing of the incident was notable, coming just a day after Redburn Atlantic analysts expressed concerns about CrowdStrike’s stock valuation.

They warned that high expectations and challenges in penetrating the large enterprise market could drive CRWD shares down to $275 in the coming months.

Analysts also suggested that the boost from generative artificial intelligence might be a short-term phenomenon rather than a sustainable growth driver.

As of now, CrowdStrike shares are trading around $290. Despite topping earnings expectations in the recent quarter, the company’s muted future guidance has contributed to the stock’s current volatility.

For Q2, CrowdStrike is projected to earn 24 cents per share, a significant improvement from 6 cents per share a year ago.

As CrowdStrike navigates these turbulent waters, investors should carefully consider these factors and the potential risks before making investment decisions.

The CrowdStrike outage has caused notable disruptions and a significant drop in the company’s stock price. While U.S. stock exchanges have largely remained unaffected, the incident has raised questions about the company’s stability and future prospects. Investors and analysts will be watching closely to see how CrowdStrike addresses the aftermath and whether it can restore investor confidence moving forward.

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