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Godaddy Inc(GDDY)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
3-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$104.35
10/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for GDDY

10/09/2026: GDDY (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

GoDaddy is a prominent cloud platform providing domain registration, hosting, and commerce tools primarily to small businesses. The company has successfully evolved from a domain registrar into a multifaceted software provider, allowing it to capture more revenue per customer through integrated payments and marketing services. Its main strength lies in its expansive customer base and consistent subscription-driven cash flow, though it faces intense competition from specialized e-commerce and website-building platforms. Future growth hinges on successful commerce adoption and AI integration. The stock may suit growth-oriented investors looking for tech-enabled platforms, though it carries execution risks regarding product consolidation and faces significant competitive threats from AI-native disruption and larger tech incumbents.

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 investorMixed fitWhile the company is profitable, its growth rate is moderate compared to hyper-growth software peers.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock has demonstrated steady long-term appreciation supported by share buybacks.
Value investorMixed fitThe valuation is often tied to software-like multiples, which may be expensive for a traditional value seeker.
Dividend investorWeak fitGoDaddy does not pay a dividend and focuses capital allocation on buybacks.
Low-risk investorMediumThe business model is subscription-heavy and recurring, providing more stability than cyclical technology stocks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumTechnology stocks are subject to broader market sentiment shifts and sector-specific rotation.
Valuation riskMediumThe stock relies on continued margin expansion to justify its current earnings multiple.
Competition risk (AI competition)HighNew AI-native platforms could commoditize the basic website-building market.
Business qualityStrongThe high volume of recurring subscription revenue provides a stable foundation for the business.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors seeking immediate cash yield will not find it in this equity.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful integration of newer commerce and payment tools is critical for long-term growth.

Price Behavior

Steady Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Steady Uptrend

The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 86.31%
Avg. Invested days 54
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
GDDY 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 31.8%) and solid profitability (net margin 17.7%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-6.6%), moderate revenue growth (+8.3%), very low insider ownership of 0.97%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
GDDY's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $1.6B (31.8% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is GDDY's strongest growth driver at +24.9% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-6.6%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 105.9% and approximately 99.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.97%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.26%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.84%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.48%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 5.20%
Ameriprise Financial Inc 4.97%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
GDDY generates approximately $636 of gross profit, $228 of operating income, and $318 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 14.22%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
GDDY has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLarge / Mega Cap StabilityShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 13.07B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 15.36
1Y Target Price 106.75
Price to earnings Ratio 15.36
1Y Target Price 106.75
Volume (30-day avg) 2.4M shares
Beta 0.94
52 Weeks Range 71.59 - 137.93
Updated Date 10/09/2026
52 Weeks Range 71.59 - 137.93
Updated Date 10/09/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 6.72

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Core PlatformDomain registrations, aftermarket sales, and basic web hosting services.This is the 'entry-level' product category that brings millions of customers into the GoDaddy ecosystem.
Applications and CommerceWebsite builders, E-commerce, Marketing tools, and Payment processing (Poynt).This represents the growth engine, as it captures higher recurring revenue per user than basic domains.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 15.36
Forward PE 8.66
Enterprise Value 14.89B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.56
Enterprise Value 14.89B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.56
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.92
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.61
Shares Outstanding 126.65M
Shares Floating 125.67M
Shares Outstanding 126.65M
Shares Floating 125.67M
Percent Insiders 0.97
Percent Institutions 105.91

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)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ 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)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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