Cloudflare, Inc. is a U.S.-based technology company operating globally in the Internet Services sector and specializing in cybersecurity, content-delivery networks (CDN), and internet infrastructure.
The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, serving clients in diverse industries with solutions designed to protect applications and networks while optimizing performance.
Its product portfolio includes web application firewalls, DDoS mitigation, global load balancing, secure DNS, and Zero Trust access platforms, all supported by a worldwide distributed infrastructure that reduces latency and increases resilience in traffic handling.
The company’s services cater to sectors such as e-commerce, media, finance, government, and enterprises that require high availability, security, and speed.
Cloudflare operates one of the most expansive edge networks in the world, leveraging edge data centers, fiber connectivity, and intelligent routing to deliver content faster and more securely.
Its business model relies on subscription services, scalable enterprise offerings, and continuous engineering enhancement to meet evolving digital demands and threat vectors.
Market drivers influencing its strategy include increased cyber threat volumes, cloud migration trends, growth in real-time digital applications, demand for Zero Trust architectures, and the expansion of global connectivity.
The company prioritizes innovation, operational excellence, and infrastructure scalability to maintain its competitive edge and support mission-critical networks. Cloudflare, Inc. shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker NET.
History and when Cloudflare, Inc. was created
Cloudflare, Inc. was created in the United States in 2009 with the objective of advancing internet performance and security through innovative infrastructure solutions. The company’s formation responded to the growing need for faster, safer and more reliable global connectivity in an increasingly digital world.
During its early years, the company focused on building a globally distributed network capable of accelerating websites, mitigating online attacks, and offering enterprise-grade security services. This foundational phase established its reputation as a specialist in internet-performance optimization and cyber protection.
As it matured, Cloudflare expanded its capabilities to include enterprise security services, API protection, advanced mitigation technologies, and performance optimization at the edge. It developed a scalable infrastructure and built partnerships with organizations needing high-speed, secure connectivity on a global scale.
The company continued to innovate by integrating edge computing, Zero Trust frameworks, and network optimization platforms into its offering, addressing challenges such as latency, distributed denial-of-service attacks and the rise of remote-work networks.
Its evolution aligned with the broader trends of digital transformation and cloud adoption. Cloudflare remains focused on scaling its network, enhancing its cybersecurity offerings, and optimizing performance for global internet traffic.
Its strategic roadmap includes expanding infrastructure, advancing threat intelligence capabilities and strengthening enterprise relationships to support emerging digital use cases.
Additional Information
The Company Cloudflare Inc (United States), is listed on NYSE with a market cap of $ 70.13 Billions, having an equity of $ 1.35 Billion.
The Company is listedthe in the sector of Others and categorized in industry of Others.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 2.01 Billions, which generated a loss in the amount of $ -103.04 Millions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of -680.62, a P/BV ratio of 52.06 and in the last 12 months the Company did not pay dividends.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker NET.