CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz goes one-on-one with Jim Cramer

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  August 27, 2026 at 23:28  |  10:26  |  CNBC
Speakers
Jim Cramer — Host, Mad Money
George Kurtz — Founder and CEO, CrowdStrike

Summary

CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz joined Jim Cramer after a blowout quarter that sent shares up more than 20%. Kurtz argued the AI adversary is accelerating demand for CrowdStrike's Falcon platform and that the company is positioned as the security operating system for the agentic era. He highlighted record ARR, free cash flow, Flex licensing, data advantages, and upcoming ADR and agent-security products. The conversation framed CrowdStrike as a core long in AI-driven cybersecurity.

  • CrowdStrike reported record revenue, ARR, operating income, and free cash flow.
  • Full-year net new ARR growth guidance was raised from 27.7% to 34.34%.
  • Kurtz says AI attackers move at inference speed, requiring defensive AI.
  • Falcon platform is positioned as the security operating system for the agentic era.
  • Flex licensing reached nearly $2.3 billion; platform consolidation reduces costs.
  • Upcoming conference to showcase ADR for AI agents and advances in AI technology.
  • Identity acquisition strengthens human and non-human identity controls.
Ideas
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 0:17
Record quarter plus raised ARR guidance.
CrowdStrike delivered a quarter of records—almost $1.5 billion ARR, $333 million net new ARR up 51% year over year, operating income up 46%, and record free cash flow—driven by the 'mythos moment': companies now realize the AI adversary is here and they need CrowdStrike's technologies to stop breaches, creating sustainable tailwinds.
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