【US Stock Market Movement】Rubrik plummeted on October 30: cybersecurity sector dragged down, high valuation, and profit-taking

Rubrik October 30 Drop Explained

Keywords: Cybersecurity sector drag, high valuation, profit taking

1. On October 28, Fortinet released its third-quarter financial report. Although revenue and earnings per share exceeded expectations and the full-year billings guidance was raised, shares tumbled 26% after-hours due to overstretched valuation, slowing revenue growth, and underperforming service business. Cybersecurity stocks plunged late Wednesday, and Rubrik, as a cybersecurity stock, was dragged down by the sector.

2. A report on October 26 showed that Rubrik had risen approximately 76.8% so far this year. Its intrinsic value estimated by discounted cash flow was slightly below the then share price of $133.40, indicating a high valuation and considerable recent gains, putting pressure on the stock price to correct.

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