Shares of identity management company Okta (NASDAQ:OKTA) jumped 3.6% in the afternoon session after it reported third-quarter financial results that beat analyst expectations and issued an upbeat forecast for the fourth quarter. Okta's total revenue for the quarter reached $742 million, an 11.6% increase from the prior year, surpassing the consensus forecast of $730 million. The identity-management firm also posted adjusted earnings of $0.82 per share, which was better than the anticipated $0.76. Looking ahead, Okta guided for fourth-quarter revenue of around $749 million, exceeding analysts' projections. The company also raised its full-year guidance for adjusted earnings per share.
Okta’s stock dropped 4% in Wednesday’s premarket trading despite Q3 metrics beating estimates, as the firm highlighted concerns about slowing growth in key metrics.
Identity management company Okta (NASDAQ:OKTA) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 11.6% year on year to $742 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $749 million at the midpoint, 1.6% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.82 per share was 8.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Identity management company Okta (NASDAQ:OKTA) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 11.6% year on year to $742 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $749 million at the midpoint, 1.6% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.82 per share was 8.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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