Okta Inc.'s stock surged 13.53% during intraday trading on Friday, extending significant pre-market gains.
The sharp rally was primarily driven by the company's release of its first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, which handily beat Wall Street expectations. Okta reported adjusted earnings per share and revenue above analyst consensus, and management raised its full-year outlook for both metrics, signaling confidence in sustained business momentum.
Adding to the positive sentiment, CEO Todd McKinnon highlighted that Agentic AI is driving demand for identity authentication tools, with Okta investing in solutions for AI agents. Multiple Wall Street firms raised their price targets on Okta following the earnings report, citing the strong performance and the significant future opportunity in securing AI agents.