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Okta’s third quarter results were shaped by strong customer demand for its expanding identity management portfolio, especially among large enterprises. Management credited the outperformance to robust adoption of new products, such as Okta Identity Governance and AI-focused security solutions, which address increasingly complex identity needs. CEO Todd McKinnon highlighted that, “Customers frustrated managing dozens of disparate identity systems are turning to Okta for a modern, unified platform.” However, the negative market reaction reflected concerns about the sustainability of these recent gains, as some partners and customers remain cautious about consolidating identity solutions amid evolving enterprise IT priorities.
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Shares of identity management company Okta (NASDAQ:OKTA) jumped 3.6% in the afternoon session after it reported third-quarter financial results that beat analyst expectations and issued an upbeat forecast for the fourth quarter. Okta's total revenue for the quarter reached $742 million, an 11.6% increase from the prior year, surpassing the consensus forecast of $730 million. The identity-management firm also posted adjusted earnings of $0.82 per share, which was better than the anticipated $0.76. Looking ahead, Okta guided for fourth-quarter revenue of around $749 million, exceeding analysts' projections. The company also raised its full-year guidance for adjusted earnings per share.
Okta’s stock dropped 4% in Wednesday’s premarket trading despite Q3 metrics beating estimates, as the firm highlighted concerns about slowing growth in key metrics.
Identity management company Okta (NASDAQ:OKTA) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 11.6% year on year to $742 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $749 million at the midpoint, 1.6% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.82 per share was 8.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Identity management company Okta (NASDAQ:OKTA) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 11.6% year on year to $742 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $749 million at the midpoint, 1.6% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.82 per share was 8.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
