Analyst Upside

AU · rank #3 · 2026-09-08

RPD

NASDAQ · $741M (USD)

SignalStrong Buy8.9strength 8.9 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
2.895
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$2.03
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
19
Insider signal (90d)
$0 across 0 unique buyers.
-0.186
Analyst upside
Consensus target $11.71
+6.5%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+64.22%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
3.56
Gross margin TTM+69.3%
52w high$20.95
Market cap (USD)$741M

The AI research card

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Summary

Rapid7 Inc provides an AI-powered managed cybersecurity operations platform spanning vulnerability management, SIEM/XDR, cloud security, and managed detection and response.

Rationale

The quant model's positive revision signal and high revision agreement are validated by Rapid7's Q2 2026 EPS beat, raised full-year guidance, and profitability improvements.

Material risks

  • 1Ongoing contraction in annual recurring revenue and overall sales due to customer optimization, intensifying competition, and potential commoditization from larger platform security vendors.
  • 2Execution risks associated with a 12% workforce reduction alongside pressure from upcoming debt maturities in a constrained growth environment.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed