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CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks stocks drop despite Truist's raised price targets ahead of earnings.

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19 Aug 2026
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CrowdStrike shares fell 7% and Palo Alto Networks dropped 5% amid broad tech selling, despite Truist raising CrowdStrike's price target to $245. Truist favors smaller cybersecurity firms Rubrik and SailPoint, which focus on identity and data security, as enterprise budgets shift. CrowdStrike and Palo Alto have seen strong gains this year but face pressure from high valuations before earnings reports. Investors should watch if the sector's rotation continues or resets after upcoming earnings releases.

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