CrowdStrike Holdings Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
CrowdStrike Holdings' CEO is George Kurtz, appointed in Nov 2011, has a tenure of 14.5 years. total yearly compensation is $247.58M, comprised of 0.4% salary and 99.6% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.86% of the company’s shares, worth $1.19B. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.9 years and 12.8 years respectively.
Key information
George Kurtz
Chief executive officer
US$247.6m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 0.44% |
| CEO tenure | 14.5yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.9% |
| Management average tenure | 3.9yrs |
| Board average tenure | 12.8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 10
CrowdStrike: Trimming Ahead Of Earnings Is The Right Move As AI Evolves (Rating Downgrade)
Summary CrowdStrike is downgraded to hold after a rapid 30% rebound, with shares now near intrinsic value. CRWD delivered strong Q4 results: 24% revenue growth, record $331M net new ARR, and robust free cash flow margins. Management projects FY 2027 revenue of $5.87–$5.93B, underpinned by rapid AI-native platform adoption and bullish long-term market opportunities. Valuation is now full; technicals are mixed but improved, with key support at $450 and resistance near all-time highs. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • May 01
CRWD: AI Disruption Fears And Software Multiple Compression Will Cap Forward Upside
Analysts nudged their fair value estimate for CrowdStrike shares up by about $1 to $378.70 as they factor in Street research that highlights growing confidence in the company's growth avenues, AI driven security opportunities, and ongoing platform momentum, even as some price targets across the sector have been reset to reflect software multiple compression. Analyst Commentary Street research around CrowdStrike is broadly constructive, but a group of bearish analysts has been trimming price targets and flagging areas where expectations may be running ahead of themselves.Narrative Update • Apr 17
CRWD: AI Pullback Fears And Multiple Compression Will Restrain Platform Upside
Analysts nudged their price target on CrowdStrike higher to $377.36 from $374.82, citing updated models that reflect slightly stronger assumed revenue growth, modestly higher profit margins, and a small adjustment to the discount rate and future P/E after a series of Q4 reviews, target tweaks, and fresh bullish initiations across the Street. Analyst Commentary Street research around CrowdStrike has been active, with a mix of supportive views and more cautious resets.
Narrative Update • Apr 02
CRWD: Future Performance Will Reflect AI Security Partnerships And Platform Share Gains
The analyst fair value estimate for CrowdStrike Holdings has been adjusted slightly lower by around $1 to $489.86, as analysts weigh sector wide multiple compression against company specific views on AI tailwinds, platform breadth, and ongoing share gains highlighted across recent upgrades and price target resets. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around CrowdStrike reflects a mix of optimism on execution and AI driven product breadth, alongside a reset in valuations as software multiples compress across the sector.Narrative Update • Mar 19
CRWD: Future Performance Will Reflect AI Security Leadership In Next Generation SOC
CrowdStrike's updated analyst fair value estimate has moved to about $490 from roughly $547, as analysts reset price targets in the $440 to $525 range. They continue to highlight AI driven Security Operations Center opportunities, share gains in endpoint, and steady ARR trends as key parts of the thesis.Narrative Update • Mar 05
CRWD: AI Security Platform And Identity Expansion Will Temper Crowded Trade Fears
Narrative Update on CrowdStrike Holdings Our updated view reflects a lower analyst price target of $374.82, down from $414.96, as analysts recalibrate revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, while still highlighting strong Q4 execution, resilient ARR trends and ongoing AI and platform tailwinds across recent research. Analyst Commentary Across recent research, you are seeing a mix of optimism on CrowdStrike's execution and platform, paired with a clear reset in expectations as many firms trim price targets.
New Narrative • Mar 01
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD): The AI Sentinel – Defending the Digital Frontier in the 2026 "Arms Race"
CrowdStrike (CRWD) enters March 2026 as the linchpin of the cybersecurity industry, currently trading at $371.98 as of the February 27 close. The stock has experienced a volatile start to the year, retreating roughly 32% from its 52-week high of $566.90 due to broader valuation re-ratings in the software sector and a recent 9% plunge following its $740 million acquisition of identity-security startup SGNL.Narrative Update • Feb 18
CRWD: Future Performance Will Reflect AI Security Leadership And Expanding Identity Platform
Narrative Update: CrowdStrike Holdings The updated analyst price target for CrowdStrike edges higher to about $547 from roughly $533, as analysts factor in slightly stronger modeled revenue growth and profit margins, along with a more moderate future P/E assumption and mixed, but generally constructive, Street research around AI security positioning and recent rating changes. Analyst Commentary Recent research on CrowdStrike gives you a mixed but generally constructive picture, with several firms adjusting price targets and ratings as they reassess AI risk, software multiples, and security spending trends.Narrative Update • Feb 04
CRWD: AI Identity Focus And Crowded Trade Will Shape Future Market Perception
Analysts nudged their price expectations for CrowdStrike higher, with the updated fair value estimate now clustered around the mid $400s. This reflects survey based optimism on revenue growth, improving profit margins and a lower future P/E, offset by at least one more cautious stance on sector wide security spending and AI tailwinds.Narrative Update • Jan 21
CRWD: AI Identity Push And Crowded Trade Likely To Reshape Future Multiple
Analysts made a small adjustment to our CrowdStrike fair value estimate to about $415 per share from about $416, reflecting slightly higher modeled revenue growth, modestly stronger profitability, and slightly lower future P/E expectations in light of recent price target changes and mixed but generally constructive Street commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around CrowdStrike has been active, with most firms maintaining constructive views on the business while adjusting price targets within a relatively tight band.
Narrative Update • Jan 06
CRWD: Q3 Net New ARR Execution Will Drive AI Security Upside
Analysts lifted our CrowdStrike fair value estimate from US$600.50 to US$692.37, reflecting Street price target increases into the US$580 to US$706 range, supported by partner checks, reseller surveys, expected Q3 net new ARR strength, and continued interest in cybersecurity names tied to AI trends. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have been moving targets higher across the board, with fresh work on channel checks, reseller surveys, and AI related demand all feeding into a more constructive view on CrowdStrike ahead of upcoming Q3 results.Narrative Update • Dec 15
CRWD: Elevated Expectations For AI Security May Trigger Future Multiple Compression
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for CrowdStrike Holdings to approximately $416 from about $363, citing broadly higher Street price targets. These targets are underpinned by expectations for sustained net new annual recurring revenue momentum, improving profitability, and durable double digit long term growth supported by AI driven security demand.Narrative Update • Dec 01
CRWD: Future Performance Will Reflect AI Expansion And Competitive Industry Dynamics
CrowdStrike Holdings saw its analyst price target increase from approximately $519 to $533. Analysts cited ongoing momentum in annual recurring revenue and positive channel checks as reasons for heightened expectations.Narrative Update • Nov 17
CRWD: Future Performance Will Hinge On AI Expansion Amid Competitive Pressures
CrowdStrike Holdings' fair value estimate has been raised by analysts from approximately $506 to $519 per share. This reflects increased confidence in the company's growth prospects, and strong recent channel checks support higher price targets across Wall Street.Narrative Update • Nov 01
CRWD: AI Expansion And Security Consolidation Will Sustain Demand Amid Competitive Risks
CrowdStrike Holdings' analyst price target was raised slightly to approximately $506, reflecting ongoing momentum in cybersecurity demand as well as analysts' increased confidence in the company's growth trajectory and product innovation. Analyst Commentary Recent research notes show that sentiment among Wall Street analysts remains largely positive on CrowdStrike Holdings, although some caution persists regarding valuation and near-term risks.Narrative Update • Oct 18
Falcon Flex And AI Capabilities Will Strengthen Future Position In Cloud Security Market
CrowdStrike Holdings' fair value estimate edged higher to $498.91 from $495.45. Analysts cite continued momentum in deal flow, expanding product opportunities, and a growing pipeline as supporting factors for the modest price target increase.Narrative Update • Oct 04
Falcon Flex And AI Capabilities Will Strengthen Future Position In Cloud Security Market
CrowdStrike Holdings' analyst price target has been raised from approximately $482 to $495. Analysts cite renewed momentum, accelerating growth prospects, and strengthening competitive positioning for the company.Narrative Update • Sep 19
Falcon Flex And AI Capabilities Will Strengthen Future Position In Cloud Security Market
Analysts raised CrowdStrike’s price target to $481.53 (+2.6%) driven by optimism around its expanding AI and security portfolio, long-term ARR growth targets, supportive guidance, and strong customer demand, despite some caution regarding near-term ARR flow-through and revenue translation. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cited CrowdStrike’s expanding product portfolio—especially into AI, identity, and agentic solutions—as accelerating growth vectors and supporting premium valuation multiples.Narrative Update • Aug 29
Falcon Flex And AI Capabilities Will Strengthen Future Position In Cloud Security Market
Analysts have modestly lowered their price target for CrowdStrike Holdings to $468.95, citing mixed revenue outperformance and questions around the translation of strong net-new ARR into long-term growth, despite continued momentum in key segments and robust cybersecurity demand. Analyst Commentary Net-new annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth remains a bright spot, particularly in Cloud Security, Next-Gen Identity, and SIEM, driving optimism for sequential ARR acceleration and positioning Flex as a future growth lever.Analysis Article • Jul 21
Is CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:CRWD) Using Debt In A Risky Way?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31 2026 | US$248m | US$1m | -US$163m |
| Oct 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$314m |
| Jul 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$297m |
| Apr 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$172m |
| Jan 31 2025 | US$35m | US$1m | -US$15m |
| Oct 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$127m |
| Jul 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$170m |
| Apr 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$132m |
| Jan 31 2024 | US$47m | US$950k | US$72m |
| Oct 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$12m |
| Jul 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$93m |
| Apr 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$151m |
| Jan 31 2023 | US$37m | US$900k | -US$183m |
| Oct 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$178m |
| Jul 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$173m |
| Apr 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$181m |
| Jan 31 2022 | US$148m | US$750k | -US$235m |
| Oct 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$212m |
| Jul 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$186m |
| Apr 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$158m |
| Jan 31 2021 | US$21m | US$550k | -US$93m |
| Oct 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$102m |
| Jul 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$113m |
| Apr 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$135m |
| Jan 31 2020 | US$1m | US$450k | -US$142m |
Compensation vs Market: George's total compensation ($USD247.58M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.74M).
Compensation vs Earnings: George's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.
CEO
George Kurtz (54 yo)
14.5yrs
Tenure
US$247,579,143
Compensation
Mr. George R. Kurtz is Independent Director of Armadin, Inc. from April 27, 2026. Mr. Kurtz is Member of International Advisory Board of Banco Santander, S.A. He is Executive-in-Residence of Warburg Pincus...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder | 14.5yrs | US$247.58m | 0.86% $ 1.2b | |
| President | 3.2yrs | US$33.63m | 0.16% $ 220.2m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 10.7yrs | US$17.38m | 0.15% $ 201.9m | |
| Co-Founder | 14.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Accounting Officer | 4.1yrs | no data | 0.022% $ 30.8m | |
| Chief Technology Officer | 3.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Information Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Investor Relations & Strategic Finance | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Legal Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Communications Officer | 1yr | no data | no data | |
| Chief Marketing Officer | 3.7yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Human Resources Officer | no data | no data | no data |
3.9yrs
Average Tenure
50yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: CRWD's management team is considered experienced (3.9 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder | 14.5yrs | US$247.58m | 0.86% $ 1.2b | |
| Independent Director | 12.8yrs | US$328.01k | 0.33% $ 457.3m | |
| Independent Director | 12.8yrs | US$338.74k | 0.0083% $ 11.5m | |
| Independent Director | 7.7yrs | US$396.04k | 0.0072% $ 10.0m | |
| Independent Director | 14.4yrs | US$323.59k | 0.034% $ 47.9m | |
| Independent Director | 8.4yrs | US$330.51k | 0.044% $ 60.8m | |
| Independent Chairman | 14.1yrs | US$429.77k | 0.034% $ 47.2m | |
| Independent Director | 5.5yrs | US$330.63k | 0.0034% $ 4.7m | |
| Director | 3.3yrs | US$379.95k | 0.030% $ 41.3m |
12.8yrs
Average Tenure
63yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: CRWD's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 12.8 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/13 03:39 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/13 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/01/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/01/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. is covered by 72 analysts. 52 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Ellie Bagshaw | Arete Research Services LLP |
| Shrenik Kothari | Baird |
| Saket Kalia | Barclays |