CrowdStrike reports higher operating expenses as AI investments gain pace

> June 3 (Reuters) - CrowdStrike reported a 15% jump in its first-quarter operating expenses on Wednesday, ​as the cybersecurity company ramps up ‌investments in AI and product development.

> Shares of the company fell 8% in extended trading.

> CrowdStrike expects 2027 revenue ​to be between $5.91 billion and $5.96 billion, compared ⁠with its prior expectations of $5.87 billion ​to $5.93 billion.

> First-quarter total operating expenses came in ​at $1.07 billion, compared with $934.3 million a year earlier.

> CrowdStrike expects 2027 adjusted profit to be between $4.88 and $4.96 ​per share, versus its prior projection ​of $4.78 to $4.90.

https://www.reuters.com/technology/crowdstrike-reports-higher-operating-expenses-ai-investments-gain-pace-2026-06-03/