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Chris Shankar

Vice President and Equity Research Analyst at TD Securities (usa) LLC

Chris Shankar is a Vice President and Equity Research Analyst at TD Securities, specializing in coverage of select Canadian industrial and materials companies. His research portfolio includes analysis of firms such as Clearwater Paper Corporation and Kraft, where he has contributed market insights cited in financial disclosures. Chris began his career in the Canadian financial sector and has developed a strong track record in fundamental company analysis since joining TD Securities, though specific ranked performance metrics are not publicly available. He holds relevant professional securities licenses required for research analysts in Canada and is recognized in regulatory filings as a key contributor to TD Securities' equity research team.

Chris Shankar's questions to Pure Storage (PSTG) leadership

Question · Q2 2025

On behalf of Chris Shankar, Robert Mertens asked about the implied growth deceleration in the January quarter outlook and whether mid-single-digit growth is the new norm.

Answer

CFO Kevan Krysler attributed the implied growth rate primarily to historical seasonality. He also noted that an expected ramp in as-a-service sales in the second half creates a headwind to total revenue growth compared to upfront CapEx sales, a factor that is already considered in the annual guidance.

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