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Okta Stock Jumps After Q4 Beat, but Slowest Growth Forecast Since IPO Still Looms

Okta Stock Jumps After Q4 Beat, but Slowest Growth Forecast Since IPO Still Looms

Okta reported quarterly revenue of $761 million, up 11%, and adjusted profit of 90 cents per share, both above analyst forecasts. Shares rose $7.99 to $79.65 after the company credited new products for higher demand. Okta projected 9% revenue growth for the current quarter, the slowest since its 2017 debut, and guided for similar growth in fiscal 2027. Subscription backlog reached $4.827 billion, up 15%.
Okta stock whipsaws after AI-agent lift and earnings beat — then guidance points to slower growth

Okta stock whipsaws after AI-agent lift and earnings beat — then guidance points to slower growth

Okta shares fell about 1% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company projected roughly 9% revenue growth for fiscal 2027. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 11% to $761 million, with adjusted profit at 90 cents per share. Okta is rolling out new security controls for AI agents. Remaining performance obligations climbed 15% to $4.83 billion.
Cybersecurity Stocks Week Ahead: Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Fortinet, Zscaler and Okta in Focus (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Cybersecurity Stocks Week Ahead: Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Fortinet, Zscaler and Okta in Focus (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

U.S. stock markets will close early Dec. 24 and remain shut Dec. 25, with thin trading expected. Palo Alto Networks deepened its Google Cloud partnership and won German approval for its CyberArk acquisition. Fortinet vulnerabilities drew new warnings, while Okta-linked social engineering attacks intensified. Wall Street flagged strong cybersecurity platform performance but raised concerns about valuations.
Cybersecurity Stocks Today: Okta Rallies on Jefferies Upgrade as Palo Alto Warns on AI Cloud Attacks and Fortinet Targets NVIDIA “AI Factory” Security (Dec. 16, 2025)

Cybersecurity Stocks Today: Okta Rallies on Jefferies Upgrade as Palo Alto Warns on AI Cloud Attacks and Fortinet Targets NVIDIA “AI Factory” Security (Dec. 16, 2025)

Okta shares rose 2.06% Tuesday after Jefferies upgraded the stock to Buy and lifted its price target to $125, citing strong identity-security demand into 2026. Other cybersecurity names, including CyberArk and SentinelOne, also gained as the sector outperformed a falling broader market. The Dow was down 0.63% and the S&P 500 dropped 0.42% by 2:00 p.m. ET. Cybersecurity ETFs traded modestly higher.
Cybersecurity US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 15–19, 2025): Zscaler’s Bounce Test, SailPoint’s Post-Earnings Reset, and Fed-Cut Volatility

Cybersecurity US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 15–19, 2025): Zscaler’s Bounce Test, SailPoint’s Post-Earnings Reset, and Fed-Cut Volatility

US cybersecurity stocks rose early in the week after the Federal Reserve cut rates on Dec. 10, but reversed as tech shares sold off following Broadcom’s AI-driven outlook. Investors favored companies with strong recurring revenue and measurable AI security benefits, while becoming more selective on valuations and guidance. SailPoint shares slipped despite beating earnings, as high expectations and valuation weighed on the reaction.
Okta (OKTA) Stock on December 7, 2025: Earnings Beat, AI Identity Push and What Wall Street Expects Next

Okta (OKTA) Stock on December 7, 2025: Earnings Beat, AI Identity Push and What Wall Street Expects Next

Okta reported Q3 FY 2026 revenue of $742 million, up 12% year over year, with non-GAAP EPS of $0.82, beating estimates. Shares closed at $85.89 on December 5, about 33% below the 52-week high. The company raised guidance for Q4, projecting up to $750 million in revenue. Analysts remain split, with price targets ranging from $75 to $140.
Okta (OKTA) Stock Rebounds From 52‑Week Low After Q3 FY2026 Beat: What December 3, 2025 Means for Investors

Okta (OKTA) Stock Rebounds From 52‑Week Low After Q3 FY2026 Beat: What December 3, 2025 Means for Investors

Okta shares rose nearly 6% to around $86.60 on December 3 after reporting Q3 FY2026 revenue of $742 million, up 12% year-over-year, and non-GAAP EPS of $0.82, both above estimates. The stock rebounded from a new 52-week low of $75.05 earlier in the session. Management raised full-year guidance but declined to provide FY2027 outlook. Market cap stands at about $15.3 billion.
Okta (OKTA) Stock Hits 52‑Week Low After Q3 FY2026 Beat: Analyst Targets and Outlook as of December 3, 2025

Okta (OKTA) Stock Hits 52‑Week Low After Q3 FY2026 Beat: Analyst Targets and Outlook as of December 3, 2025

Okta reported Q3 FY2026 revenue up 12% to $742 million and non-GAAP EPS of $0.82, beating estimates, but shares fell to a 52-week low of $75.29 after the company withheld preliminary 2027 guidance. The stock rebounded into the low 80s. Recent security breaches affecting 366 customers continue to weigh on sentiment. Analysts’ average 12-month price target remains near $115–$120.
10 Best Stocks to Buy Now for the Week of December 1–5, 2025: AI, Cybersecurity and Retail in Focus

10 Best Stocks to Buy Now for the Week of December 1–5, 2025: AI, Cybersecurity and Retail in Focus

U.S. stocks hovered near record highs as traders bet on an 80–85% chance the Federal Reserve will cut rates at its December 9–10 meeting, CME FedWatch data showed. The S&P 500 is up about 16% this year, but volatility in major AI stocks like Nvidia and Alphabet has raised concerns over the pace of AI-driven profits. Investors await key earnings and economic data during the week of December 1–5.
Google Pounces on Microsoft 365 Outages With Bold ‘Backup Plan’ to Lure Businesses

Google Pounces on Microsoft 365 Outages With Bold ‘Backup Plan’ to Lure Businesses

Google launched new Workspace plans targeting Microsoft 365’s recent outages, including a “Business Continuity” package that runs alongside Microsoft apps and a migration bundle with Okta and JumpCloud. Google criticized Microsoft’s reliability and security, citing October’s major 365 outage. Microsoft shares dipped slightly after the announcement but remain up over 20% this year. Alphabet stock has surged 29% in 2025, briefly topping $3 trillion in value.
Starship Soars, iPhone Air Hinted, $23B Spectrum Shock – Tech News Roundup (Aug 26–27, 2025)

Starship Soars, iPhone Air Hinted, $23B Spectrum Shock – Tech News Roundup (Aug 26–27, 2025)

Apple set a September 9 event to launch new iPhones, Apple Watches, iPad Pros, and a faster Vision Pro headset. SpaceX’s Starship completed its first successful test flight, deploying dummy satellites and surviving reentry. AT&T agreed to buy wireless spectrum from EchoStar for $23 billion, boosting its 5G capacity. Intel unveiled a 288-core Xeon chip, claiming it can replace about 1,400 older servers.

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  • UK Shares with Over 20 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth: Murray Income Trust and Primary Health Properties
    April 9, 2026, 3:27 AM EDT. Two UK shares stand out for long-term dividend growth. Murray Income Trust (LSE:MUT) boasts 26 years of consecutive dividend increases and a 4.41% yield. This investment trust spreads risk by holding UK blue-chip stocks and can smooth payouts through income reserves. Primary Health Properties (LSE:PHP) offers 25 years of dividend growth with a 7.79% yield, despite recent share price declines tied to interest rate sensitivities. PHP's income is backed mainly by NHS tenants, providing defensive cash flows. Both stocks exemplify reliable income streams amid varying market conditions, catering to investors seeking steady dividend growth over multiple decades.

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9 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 9, 2026, 3:36 AM EDT UK Shares with Over 20 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth: Murray Income Trust and Primary Health Properties April 9, 2026, 3:27 AM EDT. Two UK shares stand out for **long-term dividend growth**. Murray Income Trust (LSE:MUT) boasts 26 years of consecutive dividend increases and a 4.41% yield. This investment trust spreads risk by holding UK blue-chip stocks and can smooth payouts through income reserves. Primary Health Properties (LSE:PHP) offers 25 years of dividend growth with a 7.79% yield, despite recent share price declines tied to
Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

8 April 2026
IREN shares rose 1.8% to $35.74 Wednesday as investors assessed its $6 billion share program and shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company’s revenue fell to $184.7 million last quarter, with a net loss of $155.4 million. IREN recently announced a five-year, $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft. Options trading volume hit 103,000 contracts Tuesday, with sentiment described as mixed.
Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

8 April 2026
Amazon closed at $213.77 Tuesday, with BNP Paribas maintaining a $320 price target, citing strong AI demand despite Amazon’s planned $200 billion capex for 2026. The company’s February forecast of higher spending sent shares down 11.5% after hours, even as AWS revenue rose 24% to $35.6 billion in the December quarter. Alphabet and Microsoft are also ramping up AI infrastructure spending.
Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

8 April 2026
The Sensex surged 2,946 points to 77,562.90 on Wednesday, its best day in five years, as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and steady RBI rates pushed Indian markets higher. Brent crude fell 14.4% to $93.49 a barrel, easing pressure on the rupee, which rose 0.5% to 92.58 per dollar. All 16 major sectors gained, led by financials and auto stocks. The RBI kept its repo rate at 5.25% and forecast slower growth ahead.
Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

8 April 2026
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. increased its Netflix stake by 1,141.9% to 29,074 shares in Q4, while Ethos Capital Management disclosed a new 19,610-share position worth $1.84 million. The moves come ahead of Netflix’s April 16 earnings report and follow a Goldman Sachs upgrade to Buy with a $120 target. Insiders Reed Hastings and Greg Peters sold shares earlier this year under preset trading plans. Netflix last traded at $98.82.
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