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CyberArk Software Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 0/6
CyberArk Software's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -17.7%, while the Software industry saw earnings growing at 24.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 23.1% per year.
Key information
-17.66%
Earnings growth rate
-12.33%
EPS growth rate
| Software Industry Growth | 17.33% |
| Revenue growth rate | 23.12% |
| Return on equity | -6.11% |
| Net Margin | -10.79% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Dec 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Feb 09
CYBR: Pending Platform Integration Seen Supporting AI Security Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on CyberArk, and our updated fair value estimate reflects this with a move from about $485 to $475, as they adjust growth, margin, and P/E assumptions following recent target cuts from several firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on CyberArk clusters around lower price targets, with analysts updating their models after the company became part of a pending acquisition discussion in broader security and observability software.Narrative Update • Jan 22
CYBR: Fairly Valued On AI Security And Pending Platform Integration Risks
Analysts have trimmed their price target on CyberArk by $2.50, reflecting slightly lower fair value and P/E assumptions, while still pointing to potential benefits from the pending Palo Alto Networks deal and broader AI security interest. Analyst Commentary Recent research around CyberArk and the pending Palo Alto Networks acquisition gives you a mixed but useful picture of how Wall Street is thinking about growth, execution, and what a combined platform could be worth over time.Narrative Update • Jan 07
CYBR: Future Will Balance AI Security Positioning And Takeover Completion Risk
Analysts nudged their fair value estimate for CyberArk higher from about $485.47 to roughly $487.74, citing updated assumptions on growth, margins and future P/E. They pointed to the pending Palo Alto Networks deal, rising CyberArk related attention in broader security research, and recent price target moves around $502 as key supports for the refreshed target range.Seeking Alpha • Jan 02
CyberArk: Should You Stay For Palo Alto, Or Move On?
Summary Palo Alto Networks is acquiring CyberArk in a high-multiple, strategic deal expected to close in Q2 2026. CYBR shareholders face minimal deal spread; the key decision is whether to hold PANW for its value and synergies. PANW is positioned for high-teens revenue growth post-acquisition, with identity security filling a critical portfolio gap. Investors seeking disruptive, high-growth stories may find PANW less appealing than CYBR’s historical trajectory, but PANW appears to offer worthwhile upside from today's price. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Dec 14
CYBR: Future Will Balance AI Security Upside And Acquisition Execution Risks
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on CyberArk Software to $502 from $440, reflecting confidence in the strategic value of the pending Palo Alto Networks acquisition and the company’s positioning within a consolidating, AI driven cybersecurity landscape, even as slightly lower margin assumptions temper the upside. Analyst Commentary Street research around the pending Palo Alto Networks acquisition highlights a generally constructive view on CyberArk’s strategic value, but also underscores a more balanced risk reward profile now that upside is more tightly linked to deal execution and integration.Narrative Update • Nov 28
CYBR: Future Will Reflect Mixed Reactions As Acquisition Moves Toward Completion
Analysts have modestly increased their price target for CyberArk Software to $502 from $440, citing improved industry dynamics and positive sentiment around the pending acquisition by Palo Alto Networks. Analyst Commentary Analyst reactions to CyberArk Software’s latest developments reveal a mix of optimism and caution.Narrative Update • Nov 13
CYBR: Pending Acquisition Will Shape Future Amid Mixed Industry Sentiment
Analysts have raised their price target for CyberArk Software to $485.47, an increase of nearly $12. This reflects broad optimism about the company's future value following the pending acquisition by Palo Alto Networks and ongoing positive industry feedback.Narrative Update • Oct 29
Pending Acquisition Will Shape AI Security Position Amid Mixed Industry Outlook
Analysts have modestly increased CyberArk Software's price target to $473.55. They cite the anticipated takeover by Palo Alto Networks and the strategic potential of the acquisition, even in light of recent industry downgrades.Narrative Update • Oct 15
Integration Of Venafi And Zilla Security Will Strengthen AI-Driven Identity Solutions
Analysts have raised their price target for CyberArk Software by approximately $8 to $470, citing the anticipated acquisition by Palo Alto Networks and expected synergies that could unlock additional shareholder value. Analyst Commentary The pending acquisition of CyberArk Software by Palo Alto Networks has prompted a flurry of analyst activity, with a mix of upgraded price targets and rating downgrades reflecting both optimism and caution regarding the deal’s implications.Seeking Alpha • Apr 19
CyberArk Software: Terrific Company, Terrible Price
Summary Shares of CyberArk look vastly overvalued at ~12x forward revenue and ~50x forward FCF, making the stock susceptible to a further correction. I'm giving CyberArk a sell rating, especially since direct peer SailPoint trades lower than CyberArk despite similar growth rates. CyberArk excels in identity and access management (IAM), crucial for managing security credentials in large organizations and the rise of AI agents. Despite strong financial performance and growth, investors should remain on the sidelines until a better entry point is available. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 27
CyberArk: Why This Cybersecurity Giant Deserves A Premium Valuation
Summary I see CyberArk Software Ltd. as one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies, with 30%+ revenue growth at scale. With a debt-free balance sheet and strong free cash flow, CYBR is in a position of financial strength. Paying 54x forward free cash flow might seem high, but for a hypergrowth, high-margin business, it's justified. I believe CyberArk's dominance in identity security will only grow as AI-driven access management becomes the norm. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 17
CyberArk: Most Attractive Company In The Identity Protection Industry
Summary CyberArk excels in privileged access management, offering superior solutions compared to competitors like Okta. Financially, CyberArk boasts better gross margins, a leaner balance sheet, and higher free cash flow per unit of capital employed than Okta. Despite a small total addressable market, CyberArk's disciplined acquisitions and strategic positioning in PAM make it a compelling investment. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Feb 12
Integration Of Venafi Will Open Access To $10 Billion Machine Identity Security Market
Transitioning to SaaS and platform models is boosting revenue stability and predictability, positively affecting growth prospects.Seeking Alpha • Feb 03
Investing In CyberArk Software: Reasons To Keep It On Your Radar
Summary Several valuation metrics suggest an overvalued stock. The company's recent Venafi acquisition expanded its total addressable market by $10 billion. CyberArk protects machine and human identities online. Cyberark is rated as a Hold due to valuation. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 07
CyberArk Software: Expect This Business To Grow Rapidly Over The Next Two Years
Summary I am positive on CyberArk Software Ltd. due to its potential for 30% growth, driven by a large TAM and cross-selling opportunities. CYBR's Privilege Access Management solutions target a $50 billion core TAM, with recent acquisitions expanding this to $60 billion. Cross-selling opportunities within CYBR's existing customer base and new acquisitions like Venafi are expected to drive significant revenue growth. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 25
CyberArk: Securing Machine Identity
Summary CyberArk is poised for growth by expanding into machine identity security, highlighted by its $1.5bn acquisition of Venafi, increasing its addressable market by $10bn. CYBR has a balanced growth strategy with positive cash flow and is expected to achieve 42% cash earnings growth in 2025. Valuation metrics suggest CYBR is undervalued compared to peers, with a price target of $389 by YE25, supported by strong cash earnings growth and improving margins. Despite operating risks, CYBR's niche market in identity security for machines and AI presents significant growth potential, justifying a Buy rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 14
CyberArk Will Benefit From The AI Identity Crisis
Summary CyberArk Software Ltd. reported strong Q3 '24 results, with 26% top-line growth and a 43% increase in subscription revenue, driving margins from 9% to 15% when compared to the previous year. The acquisition of Venafi enhances CyberArk's machine identity management capabilities, crucial as enterprises adopt AI and multi-cloud environments. CyberArk's differentiation lies in its secured identity management platform, recognized by Gartner as a leader in privileged access management, driving significant new customer wins. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 29
CyberArk: Identity Play Benefitting From Enterprise Complexity
Summary CyberArk has transitioned to a full SAAS model, showing strong growth in ARR and improved operating metrics, despite a GAAP operating loss due to stock-based compensation. The acquisition of Venafi will boost CyberArk's TAM by $10 billion, adding $150 million in recurring revenue and enhancing gross margins. CyberArk trades at a premium valuation, similar to top cybersecurity stocks, but its strong execution and niche market position justify the higher price. While shares are expensive, fundamentals support growth; investors should consider adding positions, especially during any market pullback. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Sep 25
CyberArk: Why I'm Not Bullish On The Stock
Summary CyberArk recently delivered a perfect 2Q FY2024 earnings result, topping both revenue and non-GAAP EPS estimates, boosting forward guidance across all metrics. Its strong bookings and 33% YoY ARR growth support CYBR's long-term revenue momentum, with an expected multi-year revenue growth outlook of over 20%. The accretive Venafi acquisition expected to close in 2H FY2024, which will not factor into its F2024 guidance. With a guided FCF growth of 300% YoY and an improved FCF margin of 16.4% in FY2024, the company has successfully achieved the Rule of 40 using the FCF margin. The stock is trading at a lofty valuation following a +30% YTD rally, with a non-GAAP P/E fwd exceeding 120x and a EV/sales fwd of 12x, suggesting that its risk and reward profile is not attractive. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Aug 21
CyberArk: The Best Hasn't Even Been Priced In Yet - Maintaining Buy
Summary CyberArk reported its 2Q24 results and outlook, confirming my belief that the company would be better positioned to outperform in 2HFY24, with management beating estimates and raising FY guidance. Management's focus on profitability should continue to pay off with more leverage in their financial model, foreshadowing more positives for subscription revenue and ARR growth. I see a window for better top-line growth in 2H24, as the Fed is expected to cut interest rates in September, benefiting CYBR's exposure to the banking and finance vertical. The Venafi acquisition is also a major selling point for the Company, in my opinion, and should drive better-than-expected earnings in FY25. I hereon share my positive sentiment on CyberArk stock and why I think the company will outperform the S&P 500 in 2025. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jul 18
CyberArk: Potential Second-Order AI Winner
Summary CyberArk's business is thriving due to the rise of its cloud business and the growing importance of Privileged Access Management. While market conditions remain difficult, CYBR remains relatively unimpacted. The company is also well positioned to capitalize on the rapid growth of machine identities. The Company appears reasonably priced given its current growth and profitability. Investors need to be prepared for growth to moderate from current levels, though. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jun 12
Harding Loevner - CyberArk Software: Well Positioned To Surf The Wave
Summary CyberArk issued a better-than-expected outlook for the year due to robust demand for its cybersecurity software. CyberArk has built a strong position in the fast-growing niche of protecting “privileged accounts.”. Another promising development is CyberArk’s new Secure Cloud Access offering, a small but growing source of revenue. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How CyberArk Software makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | 1,361 | -147 | 828 | 344 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 1,303 | -227 | 787 | 321 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 1,200 | -165 | 706 | 293 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,097 | -87 | 651 | 268 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,001 | -93 | 600 | 243 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 909 | 13 | 558 | 224 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 861 | -13 | 537 | 216 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 812 | -26 | 513 | 213 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 752 | -67 | 501 | 211 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 698 | -98 | 479 | 209 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 659 | -116 | 467 | 206 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 626 | -128 | 450 | 199 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 592 | -130 | 428 | 190 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 574 | -125 | 412 | 180 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 543 | -121 | 388 | 169 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 518 | -107 | 366 | 156 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 503 | -84 | 346 | 142 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 496 | -55 | 323 | 128 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 481 | -42 | 305 | 115 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 470 | -23 | 289 | 104 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 464 | -6 | 277 | 95 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 450 | 3 | 273 | 90 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 451 | 34 | 263 | 83 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 445 | 52 | 250 | 77 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 434 | 63 | 236 | 73 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 413 | 67 | 220 | 67 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 390 | 59 | 209 | 64 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 367 | 54 | 199 | 60 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 343 | 47 | 190 | 57 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 315 | 26 | 181 | 54 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 295 | 20 | 174 | 50 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 274 | 15 | 165 | 46 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 262 | 16 | 156 | 42 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 246 | 23 | 145 | 39 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 236 | 28 | 134 | 37 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 229 | 31 | 124 | 36 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 217 | 28 | 116 | 35 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 204 | 28 | 108 | 33 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 189 | 27 | 99 | 29 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 175 | 26 | 92 | 26 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 161 | 26 | 83 | 22 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 146 | 19 | 75 | 18 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 134 | 15 | 68 | 16 |
| 31 Mar 15 | 119 | 13 | 60 | 15 |
Quality Earnings: CYBR is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: CYBR is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: CYBR is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 17.7% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare CYBR's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: CYBR is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Software industry (16%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: CYBR has a negative Return on Equity (-6.11%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/02/12 08:35 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/02/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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
CyberArk Software Ltd. is covered by 29 analysts. 21 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 |
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| Joshua Tilton | Berenberg |
| Madeline Brooks | BofA Global Research |
| William Kingsley Crane | Canaccord Genuity |