Rapid7 Stock Drops Below 200-Day Moving Average

Analysts Recommend Caution as Cybersecurity Firm's Shares Decline

Mar. 14, 2026 at 8:06am

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Shares of Rapid7, Inc. (NASDAQ:RPD), a Boston-based cybersecurity company, have fallen below their 200-day moving average, raising concerns among analysts about the stock's performance. The company's stock price has dropped to $6.82, down from a high of $14.78 earlier this year.

Why it matters

Rapid7's stock performance is closely watched by investors as the company is a key player in the growing cybersecurity industry. The drop below the 200-day moving average, a closely watched technical indicator, suggests that the stock may be facing longer-term challenges and could signal a potential shift in investor sentiment.

The details

Several brokerages have recently issued reports on Rapid7, with Piper Sandler decreasing their price target from $16.00 to $10.00 and setting a "neutral" rating for the company. Morgan Stanley also set a $10.00 price objective on the stock. The company's latest earnings report showed a mixed performance, with revenue increasing slightly but earnings per share declining compared to the previous year.

  • Rapid7 shares passed below their 200-day moving average during trading on Friday, March 14, 2026.
  • The stock has a 200-day moving average of $14.78 and traded as low as $6.59 on the day.

The players

Rapid7, Inc.

A Boston-based cybersecurity company that specializes in delivering cloud-based security data and analytics solutions.

Piper Sandler

An investment bank that recently decreased its price target for Rapid7 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock.

Morgan Stanley

A financial services firm that set a $10.00 price objective on Rapid7 shares.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

The drop in Rapid7's stock price below the 200-day moving average is a concerning sign for investors, as it suggests the company may be facing longer-term challenges. Analysts have issued mixed reviews, with some recommending caution and others maintaining a neutral stance. The performance of Rapid7's stock will be closely watched in the coming months as the company navigates the competitive cybersecurity landscape.