Elastic announced on August 30, 2024, that it was reducing its revenue forecast for the year, a move that prompted a flurry of downgrades from market analysts. A major concern was the disruption within the sales organization, which appeared during a period of strategic realignment aimed at improving sales efficiency and effectiveness. Moreover, the company has been facing a decrease in demand across the regions of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, further complicating its financial outlook.

On this news, Elastic’s stock was trading significantly lower in pre-market trading on that day.