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AU · rank #19 · 2026-10-22

OKTA

NASDAQ · $33.20B (USD)

SignalSell
verdict · CAUTION

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
0.870
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.00
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
33
Insider signal (90d)
$0 across 0 unique buyers.
-0.213
Analyst upside
Consensus target $212.83
+2.0%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+15.72%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.34
Gross margin TTM+78.1%
52w high$235.00
Market cap (USD)$33.20B

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Summary

Okta operates an independent cloud identity platform providing workforce, customer, governance, and AI-agent access security.

Rationale

High analyst agreement (90.2%) and 28 target raises over 30 days reflect positive sentiment driven by Q2 FY2027 beats, 14% cRPO growth to $2.585B, and strong free cash flow guidance.

Material risks

  • 1Aggressive bundling of Microsoft Entra ID into enterprise productivity suites threatens Okta's standalone pricing power and renewal rates.
  • 2Customer consolidation of security tools and potential commoditization of AI-agent identity by hyperscalers could limit long-term growth.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 1 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Caution
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed