
NYSE:NET
This summary was created by AI, based on 8 opinions in the last 12 months.
Cloudflare (NET-N) is regarded favorably by several experts who see it as a crucial player in the cybersecurity landscape, particularly with its Zero Trust framework and role in internet infrastructure. While the company has experienced some volatility and a recent drop from its peak price of $275, some analysts suggest purchasing shares now, anticipating further opportunities as AI technologies evolve. There are concerns about climbing competition and disruptive influence from AI, but many believe Cloudflare's strategic positioning offers a platform for potential growth. Despite mixed views on recent quarterly performance, analysts remain optimistic about its future, emphasizing its innovative role as a facilitator for both developers and website monetization.
Favourite cybersecurity play, as it operates on several fronts. Protects the entire internet; it'll benefit from change as robots become the main users. New channel is helping websites monetize their content. Main business is on the Zero Trust side. Also acts as a platform for developers to develop new AI businesses. No dividend.
(Analysts’ price target is $245.94)Intricate plumbing infrastructure behind the scenes that makes the internet work. Pushing more toward the edge as well as AI. Sort of a traffic cop for data so that small companies can monetize their data without it being scooped up by AI. Massive, exciting AI play. No dividend.
(Analysts’ price target is $209.84)NET is certainly not cheap at 235 P/E (forward earnings) after a 75% gain this year. But it is debt-free with $500M cash, and transitioning from losses to high profits. In 2022 it lost $190M and next year is supposed to make $390M. There has been a big fundamental shift here. It has 20 BUYS, 13 HOLDS and 3 SELLS, with an average target price $167 (lower than market now). Short interest is only 3.7% so those that do not like it are not really 'betting' too much on a decline by shorting the stock. It is well-positioned within the sector and revenue is expected to rise at least 25% in the second quarter. Its valuation is the main risk but business is very good and we would see it more as a HOLD than a SELL today.
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Cloudflare is a American stock, trading under the symbol NET (previously NET-N on Stockchase) on the New York Stock Exchange (NET). It is usually referred to as NYSE:NET or NET
In the last year, 7 stock analysts issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on NET (previously NET-N on Stockchase). 7 analysts recommended to BUY and 0 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is TOP PICK. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Cloudflare.
Cloudflare was recommended as a Top Pick by Kim Bolton on 2026-07-06. Read the latest stock experts ratings for Cloudflare.
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Cloudflare is followed by 38 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.
On 2026-08-07, Cloudflare (NET) stock closed at a price of $306.64.
They own it in a separately manged account, not their main portfolios. It is somewhat expensive along with some volatility so he is selling some calls. There is competition with website security and other software companies have built pipes eg. Datadog. Their price target is $275 which is its recent peak.