Cloudflare to benefit from rapid innovation, Morgan Stanley says
Software firm Cloudflare NET.N is benefiting from relentless innovation, strong management and market leadership, Morgan Stanley says
Brokerage raises PT to $225 from $150, implying ~24% upside to stock's last close
Cloudflare leads in internet traffic and security, delivers strong financial results, and is becoming more adaptable through enterprise sales and flexible, usage-based contracts - brokerage
Morgan Stanley calls Cloudflare a "Best Athlete" in software
Co recently launched a tool that blocks bot crawlers from accessing website content without permission or compensation
NET's main risks are its premium valuation vs peers, rising competition from hyperscalers and security vendors - brokerage
21 of 35 brokerages rate the stock "buy" or higher, 12 "hold" and 2 "sell" or lower; their median PT is $154 - LSEG-compiled data
NET shares down 0.5% at $181.00 premarket; as of last close, stock up ~69% this year
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