CrowdStrike Q1 '26: 3 Compelling Reasons To Buy The Dip

  • Despite near-term volatility, CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s fundamentals and innovation justify my strong buy rating for long-term investors seeking exposure to cybersecurity and AI trends. Short-term losses are largely due to one-off events and heavy R&D investment, setting up long-term gains as AI-powered security adoption accelerates. Key catalysts for CRWD stock include explosive Falcon Flex growth, unique Charlotte AI capabilities, and a confident $1B share buyback enabled by strong cash generation.