# CrowdStrike stock market activity

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/crowdstrike-stock-market-activity
> Updated: 2026-10-09T16:21:11.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

CrowdStrike stock experienced significant volatility and shifts in analyst sentiment during late 2026.

In September, company executives George Kurtz and Cary Davis sold substantial portions of stock, valued at approximately $4.8 million and $7.37 million respectively. These sales were executed under a 10b5-1 trading plan as the share price approached a 52-week high following a year-to-date rally of over 100 percent.

By October, the company saw a positive shift in market outlook. Shares rose nearly 5 percent after Needham analyst Mike Cikos increased the price target from $250 to $310 per share. This upgrade was attributed to the performance of Falcon Flex, a subscription service providing customers with flexible access to a pool of products.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: CrowdStrike and Celestica stocks see gains amid analyst updates

CrowdStrike shares rose nearly 5% following a price target hike to $310, while Celestica saw a 1.6% increase amid various analyst ratings.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crowdstrike-and-celestica-stocks-see-gains-amid-analyst-updates

### 2026-09-21: CrowdStrike insiders sell stock as Morgan Stanley adjusts utility targets

CrowdStrike insiders sold millions in stock following a major rally, while Morgan Stanley lowered its price target for American Electric Power as part of a broader utility sector revaluation.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crowdstrike-insiders-sell-stock-as-morgan-stanley-adjusts-utility-targets

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