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Fastly beats Q3, raises full-year guidance, but leadership change weighs

Nov 4, 2026, 5:29 PM EST1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The stock declined after-hours despite solid results, driven by leadership changes and potential execution uncertainty; historical precedent shows such transitions can cap multiple expansion until new leadership proves continuity.

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Fastly delivered a solid Q3 with revenue of $190.2M and EPS of $0.17, supported by record gross margins and a 119% net retention rate. The company raised full-year guidance and highlighted a growing remaining performance obligation backlog of $334M, underscoring durable demand. However, the announced retirement of the Chief Revenue Officer in 2027 introduces near-term execution risk and could keep the stock under pressure despite attractive fundamentals.

Q3 revenue $190.2M, +20% YoY, beats est $187.8M.
EPS $0.17 vs $0.12 est; gross margins GAAP 63.3%, non-GAAP 65.8%.
RPO $334M, +24% YoY; Q4 revenue guide $198-202M; full-year $744-748M.
CRO Scott Lovett to retire in 2027; stock slides after leadership update.

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