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Verra Mobility Corp (VRRM)

Q3 2026
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Avis Loss and Guidance Cut Crush Verra Mobility Stock

  • Avis Contract Termination and Guidance Cut Avis ended its contract effective September 2026, cutting annual revenue by $135–145 million and profit by $120–125 million. Full-year guidance was slashed to $985–995 million, causing a 46.2% stock plunge to $3.02.

    This is the core negative event that drove the stock down sharply during the quarter.

  • CEO Resignation and Investigation The CEO resigned amid an investigation, adding leadership uncertainty. The new CEO Jon Newhard failed to reassure investors, and shares fell 2.8% on the news.

    Leadership turmoil and the failed reassurance are new negative developments that weighed on investor confidence.

  • Q2 Net Loss and Write-Down Q2 posted a $48.2 million net loss, including a $104.4 million write-down on T2 Systems. Securities class actions also expanded, and Avis/Hertz extensions came on weaker terms.

    These financial and legal setbacks reinforced the negative sentiment and added to the stock's decline.

  • New Contracts and AI Platform Launch Verra won Los Angeles's 125-site speed safety contract, offsetting some Avis revenue loss, and launched an AI-powered Title & Registration platform that cuts activation time up to 80%.

    These positive developments show efforts to diversify and innovate, providing a partial counterweight to the negative news.

August 2026
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Avis contract termination and weak guidance drive VRRM to multi-year lows

  • Avis contract termination slashes revenue and profit outlook Avis Budget Group ended its service agreement effective September 2026, cutting annual revenue by $135–145 million and segment profit by $120–125 million. Management slashed full-year revenue guidance to $985–995 million, triggering analyst downgrades and a sharp stock selloff.

    This is the core fundamental shock that explains the stock's collapse and the new guidance cut.

  • Weak full-year guidance update sends shares down 46% Verra beat Q2 revenue expectations but gave the weakest full-year guidance update among its peers, causing the stock to plunge 46.2% to $3.02. The market punished the company for a much dimmer profit outlook.

    This point captures the immediate market reaction to the guidance cut, a key driver of the period's price move.

  • New CEO appointment fails to reassure investors Verra named Jon Newhard as CEO effective November 1, 2026, but shares fell 2.8% on the news. The leadership change follows the abrupt exit of the prior CEO and comes amid deep uncertainty over the Avis loss, so investors remain cautious.

    The CEO transition is a new event that adds to leadership uncertainty and affects investor confidence.

  • AI-driven Title & Registration solution launched Verra launched an AI-powered Title & Registration platform that cuts fleet vehicle activation time by up to 80% and processes documents in under 90 seconds. The innovation could help offset some revenue pressure by improving efficiency and customer value.

    This is a new product launch that offers a potential positive counterweight to the negative news.

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Avis contract termination and weak guidance drive VRRM to multi-year lows

  • Avis contract termination slashes revenue and profit outlook Avis Budget Group ended its service agreement effective September 2026, cutting annual revenue by $135–145 million and segment profit by $120–125 million. Management slashed full-year revenue guidance to $985–995 million, triggering analyst downgrades and a sharp stock selloff.

    This is the core fundamental shock that explains the stock's collapse and the new guidance cut.

  • Weak full-year guidance update sends shares down 46% Verra beat Q2 revenue expectations but gave the weakest full-year guidance update among its peers, causing the stock to plunge 46.2% to $3.02. The market punished the company for a much dimmer profit outlook.

    This point captures the immediate market reaction to the guidance cut, a key driver of the period's price move.

  • New CEO appointment fails to reassure investors Verra named Jon Newhard as CEO effective November 1, 2026, but shares fell 2.8% on the news. The leadership change follows the abrupt exit of the prior CEO and comes amid deep uncertainty over the Avis loss, so investors remain cautious.

    The CEO transition is a new event that adds to leadership uncertainty and affects investor confidence.

  • AI-driven Title & Registration solution launched Verra launched an AI-powered Title & Registration platform that cuts fleet vehicle activation time by up to 80% and processes documents in under 90 seconds. The innovation could help offset some revenue pressure by improving efficiency and customer value.

    This is a new product launch that offers a potential positive counterweight to the negative news.

July 2026
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Verra wins LA deal but legal, leadership, and profit risks mount

  • Los Angeles speed safety contract win Verra won Los Angeles's speed safety program covering 125 sites, a major government contract that helps offset the revenue lost from Avis and shows its public-sector business remains strong.

    This is the main new positive event that could support the stock price.

  • Securities class actions expand More law firms filed securities class actions against Verra over alleged misstatements about the Avis contract, and the August 4 lead-plaintiff deadline kept legal costs and uncertainty high.

    This is a new legal development that adds pressure and uncertainty for investors.

  • CEO resigns amid investigation; Q2 loss on write-down The CEO resigned abruptly amid an investigation, and Q2 results showed a $48.2 million net loss driven by a $104.4 million write-down of T2 Systems, raising concerns about leadership and profitability.

    This is a new negative event combining leadership turmoil and a large accounting charge.

  • Avis and Hertz extensions on weaker terms Avis services resumed but on materially less favorable terms, including Avis doing more work in-house, and Hertz extensions also came on weaker terms that will weigh on second-half growth.

    This is a new development showing contract renewals are less profitable, hurting future growth.

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Avis contract loss, CEO exit, lawsuits, and Q2 loss keep VRRM under pressure

  • Securities fraud class action deadline passes Investors had until August 4 to seek lead plaintiff status in a class action alleging Verra misled investors about its Avis relationship. The lawsuit keeps legal costs and uncertainty in focus, weighing on the stock.

    This is a new legal development that adds to the negative overhang on VRRM.

  • CEO resignation investigated Long-time CEO David Roberts resigned abruptly on June 1, and law firm Hagens Berman is investigating whether his departure is linked to the Avis contract loss. Leadership uncertainty makes investors nervous and can push the stock down.

    This is a new event that adds to the negative narrative and uncertainty.

  • Q2 net loss on impairment Verra reported a $48.2 million net loss for Q2 due to a $104.4 million write-down of its T2 Systems parking unit. Even though revenue rose 12%, the loss shows past acquisitions are not paying off, which can hurt investor confidence.

    This is a new financial result that directly impacts VRRM's valuation.

  • Avis and Hertz contract extensions with less favorable terms Verra signed a seven-year extension with Avis and a five-year extension with Hertz, but management said the terms are materially less favorable and will weigh on growth in the second half. This removes the risk of losing Avis entirely but lowers future profits.

    This is a new development that changes the revenue outlook and is a key driver of the stock.

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Avis Contract Resumes on Weaker Terms; Legal Deadline Looms

  • Avis Contract Resumes on Less Favorable Terms Verra reached a deal with Avis to resume fleet management services, sending shares up over 23% after hours. The contract restores a key revenue source that was 10% of sales, but Avis can now do some work in-house and terms are materially less favorable, so the financial recovery will be smaller than before.

    This is the major new event that directly changes Verra's revenue outlook and stock price.

  • August 4 Lead Plaintiff Deadline Approaches Multiple law firms reminded investors that August 4 is the deadline to seek lead plaintiff status in the securities class action. The lawsuit stays in the spotlight, keeping legal costs and uncertainty high, which can pressure the stock in the near term.

    The deadline is a new, time-specific event that keeps legal risk front and center for investors.

  • New Class Action Lawsuit Filed by Portnoy Law Firm Portnoy Law Firm filed a class action against Verra, alleging false statements about the Avis relationship. This adds to the pile of lawsuits, raising legal expenses and keeping a cloud over the stock as investors worry about the outcome.

    A new lawsuit adds to legal overhang and is a fresh negative development this period.

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LA Speed Safety Win Offsets Ongoing Avis Legal Fallout

  • Los Angeles Speed Safety Program Win Verra was selected to run LA's largest speed safety program across 125 high-injury sites, fully operational by end of 2026. This new contract adds revenue and shows the core government business can win large deals, helping offset the Avis loss and supporting the stock.

    This is the only new positive business event this period and directly counters the negative Avis narrative.

  • Securities Class Action Expands with New Filings Robbins LLP and Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman filed new class action lawsuits, and Hagens Berman widened its investigation. These allege Verra misled investors about the Avis relationship. More lawsuits raise legal costs and keep uncertainty high, weighing on the stock.

    New law firms filing suits is a fresh escalation of legal risk, not just a repeat of earlier coverage.

  • August 4 Lead Plaintiff Deadline Approaches Multiple firms reminded investors of the August 4 deadline to seek lead plaintiff status in the class action. As the deadline nears, the lawsuit stays in the spotlight, which can pressure the stock and keep uncertainty alive for investors.

    The deadline is a specific upcoming event that can affect near-term stock pressure and investor attention.

Q2 2026
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Verra Mobility: Avis Loss Triggers Legal Wave and Leadership Shakeup

  • Securities Class Action Multiple law firms have filed a securities class action against Verra Mobility, alleging it misled investors about the stability of its Avis contract. This legal risk could lead to financial penalties and reputational damage, weighing on the stock.

    The class action is a major new legal development that directly threatens Verra's finances and investor confidence.

  • Avis Contract Termination Avis Budget Group, one of Verra's largest customers, terminated its contract effective September 2026. This is expected to cut annual revenue by $135–145 million and profit by $120–125 million, forcing Verra to lower its 2026 outlook.

    The loss of a major customer is the core reason for the stock's 70% crash and remains the central negative driver.

  • CEO Resignation CEO David Roberts abruptly resigned on May 31, 2026, just days after the Avis news broke. The board appointed an interim CEO. This leadership vacuum adds uncertainty and raises questions about what management knew.

    The CEO departure is a new event that compounds the crisis and signals potential internal issues.

  • Investor Deadline Approaching Investors have until August 4, 2026, to seek lead plaintiff status in the class action. This keeps the lawsuit in the spotlight and may pressure the stock as the deadline nears.

    The upcoming deadline is a new procedural step that maintains legal overhang and could trigger further selling.

June 2026
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Verra Mobility: Avis Loss Triggers Legal Wave and Leadership Shakeup

  • Securities Class Action Multiple law firms have filed a securities class action against Verra Mobility, alleging it misled investors about the stability of its Avis contract. This legal risk could lead to financial penalties and reputational damage, weighing on the stock.

    The class action is a major new legal development that directly threatens Verra's finances and investor confidence.

  • Avis Contract Termination Avis Budget Group, one of Verra's largest customers, terminated its contract effective September 2026. This is expected to cut annual revenue by $135–145 million and profit by $120–125 million, forcing Verra to lower its 2026 outlook.

    The loss of a major customer is the core reason for the stock's 70% crash and remains the central negative driver.

  • CEO Resignation CEO David Roberts abruptly resigned on May 31, 2026, just days after the Avis news broke. The board appointed an interim CEO. This leadership vacuum adds uncertainty and raises questions about what management knew.

    The CEO departure is a new event that compounds the crisis and signals potential internal issues.

  • Investor Deadline Approaching Investors have until August 4, 2026, to seek lead plaintiff status in the class action. This keeps the lawsuit in the spotlight and may pressure the stock as the deadline nears.

    The upcoming deadline is a new procedural step that maintains legal overhang and could trigger further selling.

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Verra Mobility: Avis Loss Triggers Legal Wave and Leadership Shakeup

  • Securities Class Action Multiple law firms have filed a securities class action against Verra Mobility, alleging it misled investors about the stability of its Avis contract. This legal risk could lead to financial penalties and reputational damage, weighing on the stock.

    The class action is a major new legal development that directly threatens Verra's finances and investor confidence.

  • Avis Contract Termination Avis Budget Group, one of Verra's largest customers, terminated its contract effective September 2026. This is expected to cut annual revenue by $135–145 million and profit by $120–125 million, forcing Verra to lower its 2026 outlook.

    The loss of a major customer is the core reason for the stock's 70% crash and remains the central negative driver.

  • CEO Resignation CEO David Roberts abruptly resigned on May 31, 2026, just days after the Avis news broke. The board appointed an interim CEO. This leadership vacuum adds uncertainty and raises questions about what management knew.

    The CEO departure is a new event that compounds the crisis and signals potential internal issues.

  • Investor Deadline Approaching Investors have until August 4, 2026, to seek lead plaintiff status in the class action. This keeps the lawsuit in the spotlight and may pressure the stock as the deadline nears.

    The upcoming deadline is a new procedural step that maintains legal overhang and could trigger further selling.

Okta Inc (OKTA)

Q3 2026
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Okta hits four-year high on AI identity security demand

  • AI identity security drives growth Okta's AI-agent security products reached 30% of new bookings, and Agent SSO launched for over 20,000 customers, showing strong demand for identity tools that manage AI agents.

    This is the core new driver of Okta's momentum and stock price.

  • Analyst upgrades and price target hikes Scotiabank upgraded Okta to Outperform with a $165 target, and after Oktane 2026, analyst targets rose as high as $245, reflecting growing confidence in Okta's AI strategy.

    Analyst actions directly influence investor sentiment and stock price.

  • Strong Q2 revenue and raised guidance Q2 revenue grew 11% to $805 million, and the company raised its guidance, signaling robust business performance and future growth prospects.

    Financial results are a key driver of stock price and investor confidence.

  • Billings decline and AI spending risks Billings fell 5.4% to $681.2 million, which could signal slower future revenue growth. Also, Anthropic's CEO warned about pacing frontier AI development, and any AI spending slowdown could cool demand for Okta's products.

    This is a real counterweight that tempers the bull case and could pressure the stock.

August 2026
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Okta Hits Four-Year High on AI Security Demand, But Billings Dip

  • Strong Q2 Earnings and Raised Guidance Okta reported Q2 revenue up 11% to $805M, beat EPS estimates, and raised full-year guidance to ~$3.22B. This solid financial performance reassured investors and fueled a stock rally.

    Earnings and guidance are core drivers of stock price and investor confidence.

  • AI-Agent Security Drives Bookings and Stock Surge AI-agent security accounted for 30% of new bookings, including a multi-million-dollar healthcare deal. Analyst upgrades and a sector rally pushed Okta shares up over 25% to a four-year high.

    Highlights the key growth driver and its direct impact on stock performance.

  • Product Expansion and Partnerships Sustain Momentum New Oktane 2026 AI-agent capabilities and a Yubico passwordless partnership, along with upward earnings revisions, helped Okta outperform the S&P 500 and security peers into October.

    Shows ongoing innovation and strategic moves that support future growth.

  • Billings Decline Raises Growth Concerns Billings fell 5.4% to $681.2M, signaling potentially slower future revenue growth. If this decline persists, it could weigh on Okta's stock despite strong current demand.

    Billings is a leading indicator of future revenue and a key risk to the bullish narrative.

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Okta's AI-Agent Security Push and Upgraded Guidance Drive Stock Higher

  • Okta expands AI-agent security with new Oktane 2026 capabilities Okta unveiled new AI-agent security features at Oktane 2026, building on its Agent SSO product. This positions Okta as a key identity control layer for enterprise AI agents, potentially expanding its market and driving future revenue growth.

    This is a new product announcement that directly addresses the growing AI agent security market, a key growth driver for Okta.

  • Okta partners with Yubico to push passwordless authentication A Yubico-Okta survey found 43% of security pros still use passwords, highlighting a large migration opportunity. The partnership aims to streamline enterprise issuance of hardware-backed credentials, expanding Okta's identity platform and driving demand.

    This partnership and survey underscore Okta's role in the shift to passwordless authentication, a growing demand driver.

  • Okta stock outperforms as earnings estimates rise Okta shares returned +10.4% over the past month, beating the S&P 500's -2% and the security industry's -7.8% loss. Consensus earnings estimates for the current and next fiscal years have been revised upward, signaling improving fundamentals.

    This point shows Okta's relative strength and positive estimate revisions, which are key drivers of investor confidence.

  • Cybersecurity ETF hits record high on AI agent risks, boosting Okta The First Trust Cybersecurity ETF reached an all-time high as AI agent risks drive spending. Morgan Stanley expects cybersecurity software spending to grow 23% annually through 2028, with Okta rated Overweight, benefiting from the sector tailwind.

    This highlights the broader sector momentum and analyst expectations for strong spending growth, which supports Okta's outlook.

September 2026
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Okta's AI agent identity push and raised guidance drive analyst upgrades

  • Agent SSO launch positions Okta in AI agent governance Okta made Agent SSO generally available, replacing static API keys with identity-governed tokens for its 20,000+ SSO customers. This puts Okta at the center of a new market for securing AI agents, which could expand its total addressable market and drive future revenue growth.

    This is a new product launch that directly addresses a growing need and supports the bullish narrative.

  • Q2 earnings beat and raised fiscal 2027 guidance Okta reported Q2 revenue of $805 million, up 11%, and beat earnings estimates. Management raised full-year revenue, EPS, and free cash flow guidance, signaling confidence. The stock has climbed 19.5% since the report, reflecting investor optimism.

    Earnings and guidance are fundamental drivers of stock performance and show the company's financial health.

  • Analyst upgrades after Oktane 2026 highlight AI opportunity BMO raised its price target to $230 and Morgan Stanley to $245, both citing Okta's exposure to securing AI agents. The upgrades reflect growing confidence that Okta's AI products can accelerate growth beyond the current low-double-digit range.

    Analyst upgrades directly influence investor sentiment and can drive the stock price higher.

  • AI spending boom continues but faces slowdown warnings Jim Cramer named Okta a buy amid a $1 trillion AI infrastructure spending boom, but Anthropic's CEO warned about pacing frontier AI development. While the boom supports demand for Okta's security products, any slowdown could temper growth expectations.

    This captures the broader market sentiment that affects Okta's demand outlook.

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Okta's AI agent identity push and raised guidance drive analyst upgrades

  • Agent SSO launch positions Okta in AI agent governance Okta made Agent SSO generally available, replacing static API keys with identity-governed tokens for its 20,000+ SSO customers. This puts Okta at the center of a new market for securing AI agents, which could expand its total addressable market and drive future revenue growth.

    This is a new product launch that directly addresses a growing need and supports the bullish narrative.

  • Q2 earnings beat and raised fiscal 2027 guidance Okta reported Q2 revenue of $805 million, up 11%, and beat earnings estimates. Management raised full-year revenue, EPS, and free cash flow guidance, signaling confidence. The stock has climbed 19.5% since the report, reflecting investor optimism.

    Earnings and guidance are fundamental drivers of stock performance and show the company's financial health.

  • Analyst upgrades after Oktane 2026 highlight AI opportunity BMO raised its price target to $230 and Morgan Stanley to $245, both citing Okta's exposure to securing AI agents. The upgrades reflect growing confidence that Okta's AI products can accelerate growth beyond the current low-double-digit range.

    Analyst upgrades directly influence investor sentiment and can drive the stock price higher.

  • AI spending boom continues but faces slowdown warnings Jim Cramer named Okta a buy amid a $1 trillion AI infrastructure spending boom, but Anthropic's CEO warned about pacing frontier AI development. While the boom supports demand for Okta's security products, any slowdown could temper growth expectations.

    This captures the broader market sentiment that affects Okta's demand outlook.

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Okta's AI Security Demand Drives Blowout Q2, Guidance Raise, Record High

  • Q2 earnings beat and raised full-year guidance Okta reported Q2 revenue of $805 million (up 11%) and adjusted EPS of $1.05, beating estimates, and raised full-year revenue guidance to about $3.22 billion. This directly boosts investor confidence in future profits, pushing the stock up sharply.

    The earnings beat and guidance raise are the core new financial results driving the stock's 28% jump.

  • AI agent security fuels demand and bookings Okta said AI-focused products made up 30% of new bookings and closed dozens of AI deals, including a multi-million-dollar healthcare contract. This shows Okta is winning real business from the AI boom, which supports future revenue growth and lifts the stock.

    This is the key new demand driver behind the earnings beat and the market's positive reaction.

  • Sector-wide rally and analyst upgrades Strong results from Salesforce and CrowdStrike sparked a broad software and cybersecurity rally, with Okta surging over 25%. Eighteen firms raised Okta's price targets, and hedge fund holdings increased, adding buying pressure that pushed the stock to a four-year high.

    This explains the magnitude of the stock move and the external validation from analysts and funds.

  • Billings decline is a soft spot Okta's billings fell 5.4% to $681.2 million, which may signal slower future revenue growth and could draw analyst questions. This is a counterweight that could limit further gains if it persists.

    It provides a fair picture by highlighting a real negative within an otherwise strong report.

July 2026
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Okta Rides AI Identity Security Wave to 52-Week High

  • UBS Forecast Lifts Cybersecurity Sector UBS projected the global cybersecurity market will grow 13% to $240 billion this year, sending Okta up 5% and peers sharply higher. A rising tide for security spending supports Okta's revenue growth and investor enthusiasm.

    A major analyst forecast that directly boosted Okta and the whole sector, explaining the period's positive momentum.

  • Scotiabank Upgrade on AI Identity Thesis Scotiabank upgraded Okta to Outperform with a $165 price target, arguing identity vendors are key AI beneficiaries. The upgrade drew fresh investor attention to Okta's role in securing AI agents, pushing shares up 4%.

    A direct analyst upgrade that re-rated Okta and highlighted its AI-driven growth story.

  • Joint Cyber Threat Warning Boosts Demand A U.S.-led advisory warned of Russian cyber threats to critical infrastructure, sending Okta up 10.2%. The alert underscores the need for identity security, driving demand for Okta's solutions and lifting the stock.

    A specific event that increased demand expectations for Okta's products and directly moved the stock.

  • AI Identity Upgrades Push Okta to 52-Week High Okta surged 11% to a new 52-week high after KeyBanc, Scotiabank, and Jefferies raised targets, citing Okta's leadership in securing AI agent identities. The wave of bullish calls frames Okta as an early Gen AI winner.

    A cluster of analyst actions that directly re-rated Okta and drove its stock to a new high.

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Okta Rides AI Identity Security Wave to 52-Week High

  • UBS Forecast Lifts Cybersecurity Sector UBS projected the global cybersecurity market will grow 13% to $240 billion this year, sending Okta up 5% and peers sharply higher. A rising tide for security spending supports Okta's revenue growth and investor enthusiasm.

    A major analyst forecast that directly boosted Okta and the whole sector, explaining the period's positive momentum.

  • Scotiabank Upgrade on AI Identity Thesis Scotiabank upgraded Okta to Outperform with a $165 price target, arguing identity vendors are key AI beneficiaries. The upgrade drew fresh investor attention to Okta's role in securing AI agents, pushing shares up 4%.

    A direct analyst upgrade that re-rated Okta and highlighted its AI-driven growth story.

  • Joint Cyber Threat Warning Boosts Demand A U.S.-led advisory warned of Russian cyber threats to critical infrastructure, sending Okta up 10.2%. The alert underscores the need for identity security, driving demand for Okta's solutions and lifting the stock.

    A specific event that increased demand expectations for Okta's products and directly moved the stock.

  • AI Identity Upgrades Push Okta to 52-Week High Okta surged 11% to a new 52-week high after KeyBanc, Scotiabank, and Jefferies raised targets, citing Okta's leadership in securing AI agent identities. The wave of bullish calls frames Okta as an early Gen AI winner.

    A cluster of analyst actions that directly re-rated Okta and drove its stock to a new high.