Cloudflare has a strong business potential in AI and network security, with Q3 revenues up nearly 28% and $1.8 billion in cash. Despite a great quarter, Cloudflare's Q4 revenue guidance of $451-$452 million fell short of the $456 million consensus. The company is reworking its sales force, with some larger U.S. deals slipping out of Q3 but remaining active in the pipeline.
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Cloudflare (NET) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
Cloudflare's Q3 results showed decent top- and bottom-line beats but were marred by slowing revenue growth and conservative Q4 guidance. Cloudflare is deepening its impetus with large enterprise clients. The pool of funds contract structure typically associated with these clients could cause revenue volatility. Gross margins were stable, the revamped go-to market strategy appears to be delivering results, and cash generation was impressive considering the heightened degree of network CAPEX commitments.
I have raised my price target for Cloudflare to $120/share, representing an upside of 33% given its continued momentum in $100K+ ARR customers and growing operating leverage. Its Q3 FY24 earnings showed 28% YoY revenue growth and 49% YoY non-GAAP income growth, as the company doubled down on its product innovation roadmap and sales capacity. Despite a decline in Net Dollar Retention to 110%, Cloudflare's strategic investments in CapEx and sales capacity should help it capture $5.6B whitespace and increase $1M+ ARR customers.
Matthew Prince, Cloudflare CEO, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk quarterly results.
NET's third-quarter results reflect solid performances across its segments, driven by the growing need for stronger security and zero-trust approach.
Cloudflare (NET) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.20 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.18 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.16 per share a year ago.
Cloudflare forecast fourth-quarter revenue below estimates on Thursday, hurt by intense competition in the cybersecurity market while businesses cut back on spending in an uncertain economy.
Cloudflare, Inc.'s Q3 '24 earnings forecast is $424mm in revenue and $0.18/share EPS, with analysts upgrading EPS forecasts twice in the last 90 days. Strong growth in Cloudflare's secure network and edge privacy features for AI inferencing may support growth as more enterprises turn to AI for productivity gains. Cloudflare's Q2 '24 saw 30% revenue growth, driven by large new customer accounts and an aggressive go-to-market strategy, improving operating margins.
NET's Q3 2024 results are likely to reflect benefits from an expanding clientele supported by its technological innovations despite macroeconomic headwinds.
Cloudflare (NET) closed at $89.52 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.8% move from the prior day.
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Cloudflare (NET) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.