On May 29, Okta Inc. rose 14.59% in regular trading, trading at $111.4127/share, with trading volume of $224 million.
The surge was primarily driven by the company's Q1 fiscal 2027 earnings report released after market close the prior day, which delivered a comprehensive beat. Adjusted EPS came in at $0.91, surpassing the analyst consensus of $0.85, representing a 5.81% year-over-year increase. Revenue reached $765 million, exceeding market expectations of $752 million. The company simultaneously raised its full-year FY2027 outlook, projecting adjusted EPS of $3.79 to $3.87.
Management highlighted that Agentic AI infrastructure buildout is driving surging enterprise demand for identity security tools, positioning Okta's Identity Cloud platform for sustained long-term benefit. CEO Todd McKinnon noted the company is investing further in tools such as Okta for AI agents. Additionally, Arete had previously upgraded Okta from sell to buy with a target price of $127, while Berenberg raised its target to $135, maintaining a buy rating.
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