Atlassian Corporation PLC's stock plummeted 5.13% during intraday trading on Wednesday, reflecting significant selling pressure.
The decline comes as Freshworks Inc., a competitor in the software development space, reported a weak annual profit forecast that has raised broader concerns about AI's impact on the software industry. Freshworks' CEO specifically stated that the company is taking market share from incumbents like Atlassian, highlighting increased competitive threats in the sector.
This news has likely contributed to investor anxiety regarding Atlassian's ability to maintain its market position amid industry disruption and heightened competition.
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