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Breaking News: CrowdStrike Stock Soars on Strong Earnings

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CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (CRWD) reported strong financial results for its first fiscal quarter of 2023, sending its stock price soaring during pre-market trading. The cybersecurity company beat analysts' expectations for both revenue and earnings per share (EPS).

Revenue for the quarter came in at $580.8 million, up 56% year-over-year and exceeding the consensus estimate of $565 million. Adjusted EPS reached $0.41, also above the consensus forecast of $0.37.

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CrowdStrike attributed its strong performance to continued demand for its cloud-based cybersecurity products and services. The company's cloud revenue grew by 59% year-over-year, driven by the adoption of its Falcon platform by enterprise customers. Additionally, CrowdStrike expanded its customer base by 22%, reaching over 17,489 as of the end of the quarter.

The company also highlighted its recent acquisition of Humio, a leading provider of log management and observability solutions. This acquisition is expected to enhance CrowdStrike's cloud offerings and strengthen its position in the cybersecurity market.