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

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  June 05, 2026 at 00:00  |  11:10  |  CNBC
Speakers
Jim Cramer — Host, Mad Money
George Kurtz — Founder and CEO, CrowdStrike

Summary

Jim Cramer interviews CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz after the company's quarterly results. Despite a strong quarter with record metrics, the stock sold off, which Cramer views as a buying opportunity. Kurtz highlights AI-driven security tailwinds, raised guidance, and the company's leadership in the cybersecurity ecosystem.

  • CrowdStrike reported record annual recurring revenue and free cash flow for the quarter.
  • The stock declined because the earnings beat was smaller than usual, but guidance was strong.
  • Jim Cramer explicitly calls the sell-off a buying opportunity.
  • George Kurtz emphasizes a Rule of 40 of 59 and raised full-year net new ARR guidance by 520 basis points.
  • Kurtz points to 250% quarter-over-quarter growth in an AI-related product pipeline.
  • The CEO discusses partnerships with Anthropic and OpenAI for AI security.
  • Kurtz argues that platform vendors like CrowdStrike will dominate cybersecurity.
  • The conversation covers the Mythos vulnerability and its limited near-term sales impact but long-term opportunity.
Trade Ideas
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 0:31
CrowdStrike is a buying opportunity.
CrowdStrike has the best products, posted a fantastic quarter with a Rule of 40 of 59, and is well-positioned in an era where AI creates pervasive security needs. The company raised full-year net new ARR guidance by over 50 million (over 520 basis points), reflecting strong visibility into customer demand for AI-related security, including a 250% quarter-over-quarter growth in a new AI product pipeline. The secular tailwind from AI-driven attacks and enterprise adoption will continue to drive CrowdStrike's growth.
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