Why SentinelOne (S) Surpassed the Broader Market Today

SentinelOne Stock Performance Overview

SentinelOne (S) closed its latest trading day at $12.92, marking a 1.25% increase compared to the previous session. This performance surpassed the S&P 500's daily rise of 0.81%. Meanwhile, the Dow climbed 0.63%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq advanced by 1.26%.

Over the past month, SentinelOne's share price has declined by 15.55%, underperforming both the Computer and Technology sector, which fell 2.23%, and the S&P 500, which slipped 0.25% during the same period.

Upcoming Earnings and Analyst Expectations

Investors are closely watching for SentinelOne's next earnings announcement, scheduled for March 12, 2026. Analysts anticipate the company will report earnings of $0.06 per share, reflecting a 50% increase from the same quarter last year. Revenue is forecasted to reach $270.96 million, representing a 20.15% year-over-year improvement.

For the entire fiscal year, consensus estimates suggest earnings of $0.19 per share and total revenue of $1 billion, which would mean gains of 280% and 21.86%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

Analyst Revisions and Stock Ratings

It's important for investors to monitor any recent changes in analyst forecasts for SentinelOne, as these updates often signal shifts in the company's short-term outlook. Upward revisions typically indicate growing confidence in the firm's prospects and profitability.

Research shows that adjustments to earnings estimates are closely linked to short-term stock price movements. The Zacks Rank system was created to leverage this relationship, providing an actionable rating based on these estimate changes.

The Zacks Rank ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell) and has a proven history of outperformance, with third-party audits confirming that #1 ranked stocks have averaged a 25% annual return since 1988. Over the past month, the consensus EPS estimate for SentinelOne has remained steady, and the company currently holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Valuation and Industry Position

SentinelOne is currently valued at a Forward Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 43.89, which is higher than the industry average Forward P/E of 38.

The Security industry, which is part of the broader Computer and Technology sector, currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 176, placing it in the bottom 29% among more than 250 industry groups.

The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the collective strength of industry groups by averaging the Zacks Ranks of their component stocks. Historically, industries in the top half of these rankings have outperformed those in the bottom half by a two-to-one margin.