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Datadog Inc(DDOG)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
4-STAR RATING
REGULAR BUY
BUY for 20 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+0.35% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$269.65
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for DDOG

10/23/2026: DDOG (4-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 20 days. Simulated Profits (0.35%). Updated daily EoD!

Datadog Inc is a prominent provider of cloud-based observability and security tools designed to help organizations monitor their complex digital infrastructure. The company has a leading position in the observability market, driven by a unified platform that offers strong value for developers and IT teams. Its main growth story involves expanding from monitoring into cybersecurity and AI-powered automation. However, investors must consider risks like intense competition from hyperscalers, high valuation multiples, and sensitivity to broader cloud spending cycles. This stock may best suit growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to cloud infrastructure, provided they monitor ongoing trends in enterprise IT budgets and product retention.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitDatadog consistently demonstrates high revenue growth and platform expansion that appeals to growth-oriented strategies.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock often exhibits strong price trends tied to cloud infrastructure expansion.
Value investorWeak fitThe company's high valuation multiples and focus on growth over near-term profit make it unsuitable for traditional value metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitDatadog does not pay dividends and reinvests all capital back into the business.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe stock's high volatility and sensitivity to market sentiment make it inappropriate for risk-averse portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock can experience significant price swings based on quarterly growth updates.
Valuation riskHighHigh P/S multiples leave the stock vulnerable to corrections if growth slows even slightly.
Competition risk (Cloud/AI competition)Medium / highIncreased competition from hyperscalers like AWS and Microsoft poses a long-term risk to pricing.
Business qualityStrongDatadog operates a high-quality, subscription-based model with strong retention rates.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not rely on this stock for yield.
Execution riskMediumMaintaining rapid product innovation while scaling globally is a significant operational challenge.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 133.01%
Avg. Invested days 41
Today’s Advisory Regular Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
DDOG receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
DDOG has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 29.2%) and solid revenue growth (+27.7%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-41.4%), soft profitability (net margin 3.1%), very low insider ownership of 0.56%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
DDOG's financial health is supported by strong liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 57.1%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is DDOG's strongest growth driver at +27.7% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, free-cash-flow growth (+19.7%, solid) is also solid, while earnings growth (-41.4%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 93.2% and approximately 99.4% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.56%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 9.90%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.02%
FMR Inc 5.50%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 4.89%
State Street Corp 4.10%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
DDOG generates approximately $800 of gross profit, $-13 of operating income, and $292 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins and strong cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 15.18%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
DDOG has a large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 96.82B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 518.56
1Y Target Price 293
Price to earnings Ratio 518.56
1Y Target Price 293
Volume (30-day avg) 3.0M shares
Beta 1.51
52 Weeks Range 98.01 - 300.68
Updated Date 10/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 98.01 - 300.68
Updated Date 10/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.52

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Subscription RevenueRecurring fees for usage-based observability and security modules.Revenue comes from customers paying monthly or yearly to use the platform, scaling based on data volume.
Geography (Global)Operations in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.The company has a broad international footprint, though North America remains the primary revenue driver.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 518.56
Forward PE 67.57
Enterprise Value 50.21B
Price to Sales(TTM) 24.41
Enterprise Value 50.21B
Price to Sales(TTM) 24.41
Enterprise Value to Revenue 16.65
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 239.08
Shares Outstanding 334.90M
Shares Floating 333.02M
Shares Outstanding 334.90M
Shares Floating 333.02M
Percent Insiders 0.56
Percent Institutions 93.19

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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