CrowdStrike Q4: RPO Surges, Net New ARR Impresses, GAAP Margins Strengthening

CrowdStrike reported a new record for net new ARR in Q4, far surpassing the record it set in the previous quarter, and GAAP margins continued to strengthen. Net new ARR accelerated significantly in the quarter to 27% growth, which is a 14-point acceleration from 13% growth in Q3. This is up from 2% growth for net new ARR in the year ago quarter. The turnaround in this particular key metric is notable, especially compared to other cloud stocks whose key metrics are decelerating. ARR increased 34% to $3.44 billion, which was down 1 percent from 35% growth last quarter.

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