Cloudflare (NET) Reports Strong Quarterly Earnings
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Cloudflare, a company known for speeding up and providing security for web applications, reported impressive first-quarter earnings and revenue numbers that surpassed Wall Street’s expectations. Despite this strong performance, the stock price fell due to guidance that only met expectations.
Key Highlights from Cloudflare’s Earnings Report
During the first quarter ending March 31, Cloudflare’s earnings came in at 16 cents per share, marking a 100% increase from the previous year. The company also reported a 30% rise in revenue, reaching $378.6 million.
Analysts had predicted adjusted earnings of 13 cents per share and revenue of $373.2 million, making Cloudflare’s actual numbers a pleasant surprise.
Cloudflare’s Stock Performance and Future Outlook
Looking ahead, Cloudflare provided guidance for the current quarter ending in June, forecasting revenue of $394 million, which aligns with consensus estimates. However, the stock price experienced a sharp decline of over 14% in extended trading following the earnings report.
Cloudflare’s rival, Fastly (FSLY), had also recently reported earnings and commented on pricing pressure with top customers. Despite these challenges, Cloudflare stock still holds a Relative Strength Rating of 94 out of 99, indicating strong performance.
Started in 2009, Cloudflare has been at the forefront of web infrastructure development, particularly in handling emerging generative artificial intelligence applications. The company’s intelligent global network has been crucial in both speeding up and securing web applications for users worldwide.
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