• GitLab's revenues reached $244.35 million, a 25% year-over-year increase, driven by a 27.4% rise in subscription revenue.
• The company's non-GAAP earnings per share were $0.25, exceeding expectations by 25%.
• Despite strong fiscal performance, GitLab's stock price fell by 8.74% in pre-market trading due to guidance that met but did not exceed forecasts.

GitLab (NASDAQ:GTLB) is a prominent player in the software development industry, offering a comprehensive DevOps platform that enables teams to collaborate on code, manage projects, and automate workflows. The company competes with other tech giants like GitHub and Bitbucket. On December 3, 2025, Macquarie downgraded GitLab to a Neutral rating, with the stock priced at $37.83, as highlighted by TheFly.

Despite the downgrade, GitLab reported strong third-quarter fiscal 2026 results. The company achieved revenues of $244.35 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.41% and marking a 25% year-over-year increase. This growth was driven by a 27.4% rise in subscription revenue, thanks to its robust SaaS offerings and an expanding customer base.

GitLab's non-GAAP earnings per share were $0.25, exceeding expectations by 25% and improving from $0.23 in the same quarter last year. However, the stock fell by 8.74% in pre-market trading. The decline was attributed to guidance that met forecasts but did not exceed them, despite the company's positive outlook for continued double-digit revenue growth.

The stock experienced a significant drop of 17.2% by 10:05 a.m. ET, even though GitLab reported a profit of $0.25 per share on sales of $244.35 million, beating analyst expectations. The company's operating profit margin was negative 5%, and it incurred a GAAP loss of $0.05 per share. CEO Bill Staples highlighted increased platform engagement, while CFO James Shen noted the 25% revenue growth and positive free cash flow.

GitLab's stock price, currently at $37.83, reflects a 12.77% decrease, with a trading range between $35.81 and $38.8 today. Over the past year, the stock has fluctuated between a high of $74.18 and a low of $35.81. The company's market capitalization is approximately $6.19 billion, with a trading volume of 21,967,401 shares on the NASDAQ.