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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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  • Congress Moves to Ban Campaign Funds Betting on Prediction Markets
    May 19, 2026, 9:35 AM EDT. Rep. Ritchie Torres has introduced legislation aiming to prohibit the use of campaign funds for betting on prediction markets-platforms where participants wager on the outcomes of future events. This move reflects growing concerns within Congress about the ethical implications and regulatory gaps surrounding these markets. Prediction markets have gained attention for their potential to forecast elections and other political outcomes but remain largely unregulated. The proposed ban would mark a significant step toward tightening control over campaign finance and gambling activities linked to political forecasting.

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Adobe Stock Rises Before the Open as AI Selloff Faces a Fresh Test

Adobe Stock Rises Before the Open as AI Selloff Faces a Fresh Test

19 May 2026
Adobe shares rose 2.14% to $261.10 in premarket trading Tuesday after closing Monday up 3.25%. The move came as S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures fell, with tech stocks under pressure. Adobe’s market value stood near $103.33 billion, well below last year’s high. The company recently approved a $25 billion stock buyback through 2030.
Wellgistics Health Doubles, WGRX Heads Into Key Test

Wellgistics Health Doubles, WGRX Heads Into Key Test

19 May 2026
Wellgistics Health shares fell 21.1% to $0.14 in premarket trading Tuesday after more than doubling Monday. The company delayed its quarterly report, withdrew proxy materials, and is reviewing potential strategic transactions. First-quarter results are due after the market closes. The moves follow a non-binding $15 million acquisition proposal for WellCare Today.
Roblox Stock Moves Up Early, Safety Issues Still Linger

Roblox Stock Moves Up Early, Safety Issues Still Linger

19 May 2026
Roblox shares traded at $47.41 in early New York hours Tuesday, extending gains after third-party data showed a week-over-week rise in concurrent users. Needham maintained its Buy rating and $60 target. The stock remains pressured by a lowered 2026 bookings outlook, tied to new safety and age-check measures. Roblox reported Q1 revenue of $1.4 billion and bookings of $1.7 billion.

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IREN Drops Again After AI Cloud Plans Get Costlier

IREN Drops Again After AI Cloud Plans Get Costlier

18 May 2026
IREN shares dropped 7.2% to $49.15 Monday after the company acquired its marketing partner Awaken, folding the agency into its operations. The decline followed IREN’s $3 billion convertible-note sale last week to fund a major data-center expansion for AI services. Quarterly revenue fell and net loss widened as the company shifts from Bitcoin mining to AI cloud infrastructure.
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