GitLab (NASDAQ: GTLB) Reports Q4 Results Matching Estimates, Revenue Growth Slows to $244.4 Million
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 21 2026
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Earnings Report Matches Estimates: GitLab's Q4 revenue reached $244.4 million, a 25% year-over-year increase that met analyst expectations; however, the slowdown in growth rate raises concerns about future stock performance.
- Negative Market Reaction: Despite a strong performance from tech stocks in 2024, GitLab's shares fell 33% last year and hit a 52-week low by year-end, indicating market caution regarding its AI strategy.
- Significant Valuation Decline: GitLab now trades at a price-to-sales ratio of just 6, a notable decrease from previous years, reflecting investor skepticism about its future growth potential, especially under pressure from competitor GitHub.
- Uncertain Outlook: Although GitLab's potential in the AI sector is recognized, investors are doubtful about its ability to maintain growth and profitability in the AI era, leading to diminished attractiveness in the market.
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Analyst Views on GTLB
Wall Street analysts forecast GTLB stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for GTLB is 52.61 USD with a low forecast of 40.00 USD and a high forecast of 72.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
25 Analyst Rating
15 Buy
10 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 35.500
Low
40.00
Averages
52.61
High
72.00
Current: 35.500
Low
40.00
Averages
52.61
High
72.00
About GTLB
GitLab Inc. provides DevSecOps Platform, is built on a single codebase, unified data model, and user interface. The Company offers customers flexible deployment options, including a self-managed offering, as well as multi-tenant and single-tenant (GitLab Dedicated) software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions. It offers the DevSecOps Platform in three different subscription tiers, namely Free, Premium and Ultimate. The DevSecOps Platform enables its customers to move their DevOps workflow across any hybrid or multi-cloud environment. Its subscription plans are available as a self-managed offering that customers download to run in their own on-premises environment or hybrid cloud environments, and also a SaaS offering, which is offered as either multi-tenant or single-tenant (called GitLab Dedicated). The Company also provides related training and professional services. Its SaaS products provide access to hosted software as well as support.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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