Gitlab, Inc. Class A (GTLB)
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Rating:65Neutral
Price Target:
$23.00
▲(14.54% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/09/26
The score is driven primarily by improving fundamentals—strong revenue scale-up, very high gross margins, no-debt balance sheet, and strong operating/free cash flow. Offsetting this, the technical setup is weak with the stock below key moving averages and negative MACD, and valuation remains constrained by ongoing GAAP losses (negative P/E). The latest earnings call adds a mixed signal: strong execution and cash generation, but conservative FY'27 guidance and cohort/mix headwinds temper expectations.
Positive Factors
Scale & ARR milestone
Crossing $1B ARR represents a durable scale inflection: a larger recurring revenue base improves predictability, supports higher account expansion economics, strengthens negotiating leverage with partners, and provides a foundation for sustained investment in product and go‑to‑market while diluting churn impact over time.
Negative Factors
Ongoing GAAP losses
Persistent GAAP losses mean shareholder returns depend on a multi‑quarter transition to sustained operating profitability. Until GAAP margins turn positive consistently, returns on equity remain negative and long‑term valuation will hinge on delivering durable bottom‑line improvement.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Scale & ARR milestone
Crossing $1B ARR represents a durable scale inflection: a larger recurring revenue base improves predictability, supports higher account expansion economics, strengthens negotiating leverage with partners, and provides a foundation for sustained investment in product and go‑to‑market while diluting churn impact over time.
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Gitlab (GTLB) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$3.41B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)7.02M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.31
Revenue Growth27.35%
EPS Growth18.18%
CountryUS
Employees2,375
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustrySoftware - Application
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.30
Shares Outstanding153,400,000
10 Day Avg. Volume6,449,281
30 Day Avg. Volume7,018,386
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.13
Price to Book (P/B)5.85
Price to Sales (P/S)6.06
P/FCF Ratio26.12
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.02
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.64
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.16
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-60.55
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$34.26Price Target Upside70.62% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering22
EPS Forecast (FY)0.81
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.11B
Gitlab Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
GitLab Inc., through its subsidiaries, develops software for the software development lifecycle in the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers GitLab, a DevOps platform, which is a single application that leads to faster cy...
How the Company Makes Money
GitLab primarily makes money by selling subscriptions to its DevSecOps platform. Revenue is largely recurring and driven by tiered, per-user (seat-based) subscriptions that provide access to progressively more advanced capabilities (e.g., CI/CD, s...
Gitlab Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Revenue by Geography
Breaks down revenue across different regions, revealing where the company is strongest and where it may face risk or growth potential due to local economic conditions or market share shifts.
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The FlyGitlab Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 03, 2026
(Q4-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jun 08, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presented a mix of strong operational and financial achievements—ARR > $1B, record net new ARR, large-account expansion, significant free cash flow growth, high retention metrics, SaaS growth, product momentum with Duo Agent Platform and a $400M buyback—alongside material near-term headwinds. Management set conservative FY'27 guidance (15%–17% revenue growth) due to ratable model mechanics, nonrecurring FY'26 tailwinds, continued pressure in a ~20% price-sensitive cohort, public sector and U.S. softness, and the expectation that Duo Agent Platform will contribute minimally to FY'27 revenue while investments compress margins. Overall the company emphasizes execution and multi-quarter investments to reaccelerate growth, but the guidance and cohort weaknesses temper the positive fundamentals.Positive Updates
ARR Surpassed $1 Billion
Annual recurring revenue (ARR) exceeded $1.0 billion in FY'26, marking a major milestone and scale inflection for the business.
Negative Updates
Conservative FY'27 Revenue Guidance
FY'27 revenue guidance of $1.099 billion to $1.118 billion implies ~15% to 17% year-over-year growth (down from FY'26's 26% growth), reflecting a meaningful deceleration embedded in the outlook.
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Q4-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
ARR Surpassed $1 Billion
Annual recurring revenue (ARR) exceeded $1.0 billion in FY'26, marking a major milestone and scale inflection for the business.
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Company Guidance
GitLab guided Q1 FY‑27 revenue of $253–$255M (~18–19% YoY), non‑GAAP operating income of $32–$34M and non‑GAAP EPS of $0.20–$0.21 (assuming ~173M diluted shares); for FY‑27 it guided revenue of $1.099–$1.118B (~15–17% YoY), non‑GAAP operating income of $129–$137M and non‑GAAP EPS of $0.76–$0.80 (assuming ~175M diluted shares), with full‑year gross margin of 85–87% (vs. 89% in FY‑26). Management said the guide strips ~300 bps of FY‑26 nonrecurring tailwinds, assumes minimal Duo Agent Platform revenue in FY‑27, expects the price‑sensitive cohort (~20% of ARR) to remain pressured, that ~70% of revenue is self‑managed (implying a multi‑quarter upgrade/adoption ramp), modeled JiHu expenses of ~$15M (vs. $13M last year), and assumed stable quarter‑to‑quarter growth rates across Q2–Q4.Gitlab Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
81
Very Positive
| Breakdown | Jan 2026 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 956.82M | 759.25M | 579.91M | 424.34M | 252.65M |
| Gross Profit | 836.96M | 674.11M | 520.20M | 372.66M | 222.67M |
| EBITDA | -104.08M | -131.73M | -157.86M | -205.82M | -127.75M |
| Net Income | -55.96M | -6.33M | -425.68M | -173.41M | -155.14M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 1.72B | 1.40B | 1.32B | 1.17B | 1.09B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.26B | 992.38M | 1.04B | 936.65M | 934.70M |
| Total Debt | 0.00 | 392.00K | 410.00K | 1.13M | 0.00 |
| Total Liabilities | 686.50M | 577.96M | 715.01M | 344.48M | 292.17M |
| Stockholders Equity | 990.67M | 775.91M | 559.77M | 771.02M | 774.87M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 222.03M | -67.74M | 33.44M | -83.48M | -53.35M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 232.86M | -63.97M | 35.04M | -77.41M | -49.81M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -267.29M | -30.49M | -86.24M | -543.96M | -27.45M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 34.81M | 32.62M | 45.23M | 35.76M | 674.74M |
Gitlab Technical Analysis
Negative
20.08
Price Trends
25.10
Negative
31.60
Negative
38.81
Negative
Market Momentum
-1.36
Negative
35.90
Neutral
20.35
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GTLB, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 20.08 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 21.46, below the 50-day MA of 25.10, and below the 200-day MA of 38.81, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -1.36 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 35.90 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 20.35 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for GTLB.
Gitlab Risk Analysis
Gitlab disclosed 66 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Gitlab reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Gitlab Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Outperform | $7.03B | 25.92 | 60.07% | 0.16% | 17.00% | 120.21% | |
67 Neutral | $3.25B | 63.93 | 9.88% | ― | 28.62% | 186.67% | |
65 Neutral | $3.41B | ― | -6.24% | ― | 27.35% | 18.18% | |
63 Neutral | $4.72B | 224.68 | -9.44% | ― | 16.98% | -265.85% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
60 Neutral | $4.83B | -21.74 | -13.37% | ― | 24.26% | 55.58% | |
59 Neutral | $316.09M | -15.25 | -22.88% | ― | 13.09% | 32.34% |
* Technology Sector Average
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Gitlab Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial Disclosures
GitLab Announces Strong Q4 Results and Share Buyback
Positive
Mar 3, 2026
On March 3, 2026, GitLab reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $260.4 million, up 23% year-over-year, with a GAAP operating margin of -2% and non-GAAP operating margin of 21%, and operating cash flow of $45.8 million. For the full fiscal ...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesFinancial Disclosures
GitLab Reaffirms Fiscal 2026 Outlook Amid Leadership Change
Positive
Jan 12, 2026
On January 9, 2026, GitLab Inc. appointed Sivaprasad Padisetty as its new Chief Technology Officer, with the role effective on or about January 15, 2026. Padisetty, 57, brings extensive experience from senior technology leadership roles at New Rel...
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