What's Going On With Fastly Stock After Earnings?

Fastly, Inc. FSLY shares are falling Thursday after the company issued weak second-quarter and fiscal year guidance.

The Details:

Fastly reported better-than-expected quarterly results, however, the company issued forward-looking guidance below the analysts' estimates. 

Fastly sees second-quarter losses between 6 cents and 10 cents per share, versus the losses of 2 cents per share estimate. The company expects second-quarter revenue in a range of $130 million and $134 million, versus the $140.16 million analyst estimate.

The company sees full-year 2024 losses of between 6 cents and 12 cents per share, versus the loss of 3 cents estimate, and full-year revenue in a range of $555 million and $565 million, versus the $584.59 million estimate.

"I am pleased with the first quarter operating performance, posting non-GAAP operating loss above our guidance and positive cash flow from operations," said Todd Nightingale, CEO of Fastly. "But, we're not satisfied with our revenue growth outlook."

B of A Securities downgraded Fastly from Buy to Underperform and lowered the price target from $18 to $8 following the print. DA Davidson also downgraded Fastly from Buy to Neutral and lowered its price target from $24 to $8.50.

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Should I Sell My FSLY Stock?

Whether to sell or hold a stock largely depends on an investor's strategy and risk tolerance. Swing traders may sell an outperforming stock to lock in a capital gain, while long-term investors might ride out the turbulence in anticipation of further share price growth.

Similarly, traders willing to minimize losses may sell a stock that falls a certain percentage, while long-term investors may see this as an opportunity to buy more shares at a discounted price.

Shares of Fastly have lost 31.1% year to date. This compares to the average annual return of -40.61%, meaning the stock has outperformed its historical averages. Investors can compare a stock's movement to its historical performance to gauge whether this is a normal movement or a potential trading opportunity.

Investors may also consider market dynamics. The Relative Strength Index can be used to indicate whether a stock is overbought or oversold. Fastly stock currently has an RSI of 60.76, indicating neutral conditions.

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FSLY Price Action: According to Benzinga Pro, Fastly shares are down 34.6% at $8.45 at the time of publication Thursday. 

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