CrowdStrike Is Up 124% in 2026, Fortinet Is Up 142%: Take Profits, or Hold On for the Ride?

CrowdStrike Is Up 124% in 2026, Fortinet Is Up 142%: Take Profits, or Hold On for the Ride?

Cybersecurity stocks have surged past every benchmark this year, and investors holding triple-digit gains now face the hardest decision in a red-hot rally: stay positioned for more acceleration, or protect what the sector re-rating already delivered.

Still Worth the Premium After 140% Surge?

CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWD) is up 140% year-to-date, and the stock has outpaced the broader market by almost eight times during the 52-week stretch. It has delivered 173% gain during the last 6-months, compared to 33.88% for Insider Monkey Billionaire Index and 18.18% for S&P 500 ETF…