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Godaddy Inc (GDDY)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: GDDY (5-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Outstanding Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, have historically outperformed the market, making them a top-tier choice for investors.
Number of Analysts
20 Analysts rated it
Highly popular stock, broad analyst coverage, trusted insights, strong investor interest.
1 Year Target Price $210.78
1 Year Target Price $210.78
| 7 | Strong Buy |
| 4 | Buy |
| 8 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 78.34% | Avg. Invested days 59 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/30/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 25.66B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 34.63 | 1Y Target Price 210.78 |
Price to earnings Ratio 34.63 | 1Y Target Price 210.78 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 20 | Beta 1.07 | 52 Weeks Range 140.11 - 216.00 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 140.11 - 216.00 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 5.2 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 16.2% | Operating Margin (TTM) 21.01% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 7.78% | Return on Equity (TTM) 245.7% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 34.63 | Forward PE 30.86 | Enterprise Value 28824148553 | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.51 |
Enterprise Value 28824148553 | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.51 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.19 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 25.61 | Shares Outstanding 142488000 | Shares Floating 141647511 |
Shares Outstanding 142488000 | Shares Floating 141647511 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.68 | Percent Institutions 98.75 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 5 | Target Price 210.78 | Buy 4 | Strong Buy 7 |
Buy 4 | Strong Buy 7 | ||
Hold 8 | Sell 1 | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Godaddy Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
GoDaddy Inc. was founded in 1997 by Bob Parsons. Initially known as Jomax Technologies, it rebranded as GoDaddy in 1999. It grew rapidly by aggressive marketing tactics and affordable domain registration services, expanding into web hosting, website building, and other internet-related services. It went public in 2015 (GDDY).
Core Business Areas
- Domains: GoDaddy is one of the largest domain name registrars globally, offering domain registration, transfers, and related services like domain privacy and protection.
- Hosting: Provides various web hosting solutions, including shared hosting, VPS hosting, dedicated servers, and WordPress hosting.
- Website Building: Offers website builder tools and services, including GoDaddy Website Builder and managed WordPress hosting, to help individuals and small businesses create and manage their websites.
- Marketing: Provides marketing tools such as email marketing, SEO services, and social media management tools to help businesses grow their online presence.
- Commerce: Offers e-commerce solutions, including online stores, payment processing, and related services to enable businesses to sell products and services online.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team is headed by Aman Bhutani (CEO). The organizational structure is typical of a large technology company, with functional departments like engineering, marketing, sales, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Competitors: Namecheap, Tucows, Google Domains, IONOS by 1&1
- Domains: GoDaddy holds a substantial share of the domain registration market. Competitors include Namecheap, Tucows, and Google Domains. Market share is estimated to be around 20% in 2023, though this can vary slightly year to year. This product generates substantial recurring revenue due to annual renewals.
- Competitors: Bluehost, HostGator, Amazon Web Services (AWS), DreamHost
- Hosting: GoDaddy's hosting services compete with companies like Bluehost, HostGator (Endurance International Group), and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Market share is moderate, making them a significant player in the web hosting industry.
- Competitors: Wix, Squarespace, Weebly
- Website Builder: GoDaddy offers a Website Builder that competes with companies like Wix, Squarespace, and Weebly. Market share is growing as GoDaddy focuses on providing simple tools for small businesses to create websites.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The web hosting and domain registration industry is competitive and constantly evolving, driven by the increasing need for online presence for businesses and individuals. Key trends include cloud hosting, managed WordPress hosting, and website security.
Positioning
GoDaddy is a well-known brand focusing on small businesses and individual users. Its competitive advantages include brand recognition, a large customer base, and a comprehensive suite of services.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for web hosting and domain registration is estimated to be over $100 billion. GoDaddy is well positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM, particularly among small businesses.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong Brand Recognition
- Large Customer Base
- Comprehensive Suite of Services
- Established Domain Registrar
Weaknesses
- History of controversial marketing tactics
- Customer service complaints
- Can be more expensive than competitors
- High debt
Opportunities
- Growing e-commerce market
- Expanding into new geographic regions
- Partnerships with other technology companies
- Increasing demand for website security solutions
Threats
- Intense competition
- Price wars
- Changing technology landscape
- Security breaches and data leaks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- WIX
- SQSP
- TUCO
- EGIC
Competitive Landscape
GoDaddy's advantages include brand recognition and a comprehensive service suite. Disadvantages include higher pricing and historical customer service issues. Key competitors like Wix and Squarespace offer strong website builder platforms.
Major Acquisitions
Pagely
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 61
- Strategic Rationale: To expand GoDaddy's managed WordPress hosting offerings for small businesses.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: GoDaddy has historically grown through acquisitions, organic growth in domains and hosting, and expansion into new services like website building and marketing tools.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest continued revenue growth driven by e-commerce, small business online presence, and international expansion. Growth is expected to be in the mid-single digits percentage range.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include focusing on e-commerce solutions, expanding internationally, and improving customer service.
Summary
GoDaddy is a dominant player in domain registration and web hosting with strong brand recognition. It's expanding into website building and e-commerce. While it faces competition and customer service challenges, its growth trajectory and market position remain strong. GoDaddy needs to remain competitive and watch out for any data breaches.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Reports
- Market Share Data from various sources (e.g., Statista, IDC)
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly. Consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Godaddy Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Tempe, AZ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2015-04-01 | CEO & Director Mr. Amanpal Singh Bhutani | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Infrastructure | Full time employees 5518 | Website https://www.godaddy.com |
Full time employees 5518 | Website https://www.godaddy.com | ||
GoDaddy Inc. engages in the design and development of cloud-based products in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments: Applications and Commerce (A&C), and Core Platform (Core). The A&C segment offers applications products, including Websites + Marketing, a mobile-optimized online tool that enables customers to build websites and e-commerce enabled online stores; and Managed WordPress, a streamlined and optimized website building that allows customers to build and manage a WordPress site; Managed WooCommerce Stores to sell anything and anywhere online; and marketing tools and services, such as GoDaddy Studio mobile application, search engine optimization, Meta and Google My Business, and email and social media marketing designed to help businesses acquire and engage customers and create content. The segment also offers connected commerce comprising Smart Terminal, a dual screen all-in-one point-of-sale system that allows customers to manage in-store inventory and product catalogs and accept payments; GoDaddy Payments, a payment facilitator that enables customers to accept various forms of payments; and email service plans with a multi-feature web interface, and Microsoft 365 accounts that connects to customers' domains. The Core segment offers domain products, including primary registrations, domain aftermarket platform, and domain name add-ons, as well as GoDaddy Registry, a provider of domain name registry services; and hosting and security services comprising shared website hosting and virtual private servers, as well as security products with a suite of tools designed to help secure customers' online presence. The company serves small businesses, individuals, organizations, developers, designers, and domain investors. GoDaddy Inc. was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
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