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Why Okta Stock Soared 22% in August and Why There's More Upside Ahead

As fears of a SaaSpocalypse faded, the cybersecurity specialist gained ground.

Why Okta Stock Soared 22% in August and Why There's More Upside Ahead

Published September 8, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Shares of Okta (NASDAQ: OKTA) soared in August, gaining 21.9%, according to data supplied by S&P Global Market Intelligence. That's more than eight times the 2.6% gains of the S&P 500 during the same period.

It turns out the threat of artificial intelligence (AI) to the cybersecurity sector wasn't as bad as some feared.

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