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SentinelOne Equity Research Summary

This report is dated May 29, 2025, and provides an analysis of SentinelOne (Ticker: S), an AI-powered endpoint security platform. The research concludes with a BUY rating and sets a $23 price target, representing a +17% increase from the current trading price of $19.67.

Market Weighs, Hoped For More Prudence

• ARR Growth Miss: SentinelOne's first-quarter ARR grew by 24% YoY to $948.1M, missing consensus expectations by $4M. The company attributes this to intensified macro headwinds impacting deals in April. Non-Net Revenue Retention (NNARR) declined YOY by 7%, contrasting with +2% growth in the previous quarter.

Wishing For More ARR Prudence

• Guidance Concerns: Management guided for $37M incremental ARR in F2Q, implying double the typical seasonal growth. This raises risks given two consecutive misses in ARR guidance. The stock trades at 4.7x CY26 revenue, which is attractive but may not reflect prudence in execution.

• Analyst Downgrade: The report downgrades estimates, projecting only $35M incremental ARR for F2Q and reducing FY26 ARR growth to 19% YoY (previously 22%). This reflects concerns about execution volatility, a recent CFO change, and aggressive prior guidance.

Investment Thesis & Risk/Reward

• Opportunities: SentinelOne is viewed as a top 2 vendor in endpoint security with strong tailwinds, including partnerships (Lenovo, Purple AI) and improving macro conditions.

• Upside: $23 PT implies 6x EV/CY25 revenue and stems from its leadership position and growth potential.

• Downside: Risks include revenue deceleration due to increased competition and challenges in maintaining operating leverage.

Key Risks

• ARR Growth Concerns: Missing consensus and delayed sequential growth.
• Execution Volatility: History of guidance misses and margin pressures.
• Competition: Intensifying macro and competitive pressures in the endpoint market.

Guidance & Valuation

• F2Q ARR: $35M incremental vs. $37M guidance.
• FY26 ARR: Estimated 19% YoY growth.
• Price Target: $23 (previously $24 in some versions), supported by a DCF model.
• Company Price: Current price $19.67, PT $23.

Other Highlights

• Funding: S disclosed a $200M share repurchase program.
• Federal Business: Remains low percentage of total business but offers growth potential.
• Purple AI Growth: Achieved triple-digit YoY growth in bookings.

Analyst Certification

The report, authored by Jefferies analysts Joseph Gallo and Brent Thill, certifies that the views reflect their personal opinions and that no compensation is tied to specific recommendations.