Datadog (DDOG.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 15% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Datadog (DDOG.US) – stock price at 237.94 $, August 2026
Datadog stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Datadog Price Target 2026: Analysts See 15% Upside

The average price target for Datadog is $274.23. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 15,25% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Datadog overvalued or undervalued?

Datadog is currently undervalued with a gap of 15.3% relative to the price target.


The current price is $237.94, which places Datadog in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $246.81, and overvalued when the price exceeds $301.65.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Datadog, the fair value range lies between $246.81 and $301.65.


See the full price target analysis for Datadog →

Analyst Ratings for Datadog stock in 2026: Strong Buy

48 analysts cover Datadog. There is broad agreement on a positive view — 91.6% recommend buying. The average price target is $274.23, which gives an upside of 15.3% from the current price.

Consensus: Strong Buy (4.56/5)
Strong Buy
34 (70.8%)
Buy
10 (20.8%)
Hold
2 (4.2%)
Sell
1 (2.1%)
Strong Sell
1 (2.1%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.56 out of 5 based on 48 analysts

About Datadog – Software - Application

Datadog laver en platform, der holder øje med, hvordan cloud-applikationer kører. De tjener penge på at sælge software til overvågning og sikkerhed, både i Nordamerika og internationalt. Deres platform hjælper virksomheder med at se, hvad der sker i deres systemer. Datadog er især kendt for værktøjer som *Application Performance Monitoring*, logstyring og *Cloud Security Management*. De sælger også løsninger til netværksovervågning og håndtering af hændelser. Virksomheden startede i New York i 2010. Datadog dækker hele linjen fra infrastruktur til applikationssikkerhed og CI visibility. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Datadog

$ 103B Market cap
$ 3,7B Revenue
Software - Application Industry
720.38 P/E
27.93 P/S
23.92 P/B
USA Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Datadog?

Growth stock Momentum stock

Datadog is classified as a growth stock and momentum stock. This means the stock combines several attractive traits, and strong price momentum.

Score Overview for Datadog

💰 Value Score 5/100 (Very Low)
⭐ Quality Score 36/100 (Low)
🚀 Momentum Score 98/100 (Very High)
📊 Total Score 46/100

📈 Valuation

Datadog trades at a P/E ratio of 720.4, which is above the market average. The forward P/E is 111.1 (85% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 27.9 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 23.9. The PEG ratio is 1.67.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Datadog has a profit margin of 3.7% (moderate) and an operating margin of 0.8%. Return on equity (ROE) is 3.9%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 104.0% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 6 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 5.41 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 113.1% — moderate debt.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 4.35%.

Insider Trading in Datadog 2026: The Signal Is mostly negative

In 2026, insiders at Datadog have made 20 transactions – split into 1 purchases and 19 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 168,745,671 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Phillips Dominic, Agarwal Amit, Pomel Olivier and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is mostly negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold more than they have bought over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 1 purchases and 19 sales. A net 168,745,671 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 20 transactions: 1 purchases and 19 sales. A net 168,745,671 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: Phillips Dominic bought 48 shares at 260 $ each on 2026-07-01. The stock has since risen 8.8%.

Latest sale: Agarwal Amit sold 20,000 shares at 269 $ each on 2026-07-30.

Who is buying: Phillips Dominic.

Who is selling: Agarwal Amit, Pomel Olivier, Le-Quoc Alexis, Callahan Michael James, Acocella Kerry and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Datadog (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Datadog. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-07-30 Agarwal Amit Sell 20,000 269 5,380,000
2026-07-23 Pomel Olivier Sell 47,054 248 11,684,920
2026-07-23 Agarwal Amit Sell 20,000 248 4,967,400
2026-07-20 Le-Quoc Alexis Sell 43,224 268 11,581,871
2026-07-16 Agarwal Amit Sell 20,000 266 5,310,600
2026-07-13 Pomel Olivier Sell 127,141 263 33,497,839
2026-07-09 Agarwal Amit Sell 20,000 270 5,409,800
2026-07-08 Le-Quoc Alexis Sell 43,224 261 11,301,347
2026-07-02 Agarwal Amit Sell 20,000 266 5,313,000
2026-07-01 Phillips Dominic Buy 48 260 12,497

Who is buying and selling Datadog shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Datadog: Phillips Dominic. In total, 12,497 $ was bought across 1 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: Agarwal Amit, Pomel Olivier, Le-Quoc Alexis, Callahan Michael James, Acocella Kerry and others. In total, 168,758,168 $ was sold across 19 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Datadog Short Selling 2026: 4.4% Sold Short

Moderate short interest: 4.4% of the free float
Short % of free float
4.4%
Assessment
Moderate short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a moderate share of short selling. Between 2-5% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is within the normal range for most stocks.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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Datadog Earnings – ⚡ Reporting TODAY 8/6/2026

The next earnings date for Datadog is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Datadog 2026 – Signal: Buy

Overall Technical Signal: Buy

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Datadog (DDOG.US) – RSI 66, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Datadog technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Datadog, Inc

Datadog, Inc is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $283.17 is 7.9% above the 20-day average ($262.32). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 13.9% above the 50-day average ($248.72). Long term, the stock is 67.4% above the 200-day average ($169.13), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (248.72) is above the 200-day average (169.13), which is a classic bullish signal for Datadog, Inc.

Is Datadog, Inc overbought or oversold?

Datadog, Inc has an RSI of 66.3. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone.

MACD Analysis for Datadog, Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (9.041), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (7.042) by 1.999, which confirms rising momentum in the uptrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (34.047), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (26.526) by 7.521, which confirms rising long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly MACD are positive and above their signal lines. Trend and momentum confirm each other across time horizons – the strongest bullish signal.

Risk Profile for Datadog, Inc

Datadog, Inc has an annual standard deviation of 64.6%, which classifies the stock as high risk. Sizeable price swings are normal, and the stock requires a higher risk tolerance.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Datadog, Inc

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (9.041). Weekly bullish (34.047).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly rising.

RSI: 66.3 – neutral.

Technical signal: Buy

The broader trend is positive and MACD supports the picture. Consider buying with a stop-loss below the nearest support level.

Frequently Asked Questions About Datadog stock in 2026

Should you buy Datadog stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for Datadog is currently BUY. Datadog trades at $237.94 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Buy. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 9.041 with rising momentum (signal: 7.042); RSI is at 66.3 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $274.23 points to 15.3% upside. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Datadog stock?
The average analyst price target for Datadog is $274.23. The current price is $237.94, which gives an upside of 15.3%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $246.81 and $301.65.
Is Datadog a dividend stock?
No, Datadog does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Datadog stock?
Datadog is rated as a stock with high risk. the annual standard deviation is 64.6%, which classifies the stock as high risk.
Is Datadog overvalued?
No, Datadog is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (15.3% upside). Datadog has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 720.4 (highly valued), a P/S ratio of 27.9, a P/B ratio of 23.9. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 15.3%.
Is Datadog overbought?
No, Datadog is not overbought. RSI is at 66.3 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 66.3 (upper neutral zone), which shows positive momentum but is not yet overbought. In addition, the price is 9.3% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).
When is the next Datadog earnings report?
Datadog reports earnings TODAY, August 6, 2026! The stock currently trades at $237.94. Watch how the price reacts after the release. With a P/E ratio of 720.4, the market will be watching closely whether earnings meet expectations. The RSI is at 66.3, so the report can reinforce the current technical trend.
Is Datadog shorted?
Yes, Datadog is shorted with 4.4% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Datadog stock?
No, insiders are not buying Datadog shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 1 purchases and 19 sales. On a net basis, 168,745,671 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 1 purchases and 19 sales, with a net 168,745,671 $ sold. Active sellers include Agarwal Amit, Pomel Olivier, Le-Quoc Alexis and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Datadog a good stock?
Based on our total score, Datadog is rated as a mediocre stock with a total score of 46 out of 100. The stock scores around average on value, quality and momentum – it sits near the median in our database. The score is made up of Value: 5/100, Quality: 36/100, Momentum: 98/100. In addition: analysts see 15.3% upside to the price target; technical signal: Buy. Whether Datadog is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Datadog stock?
The outlook for Datadog based on current data: the average analyst price target is $274.23 (+15.3%); the next earnings report is due on 8/6/2026, which can move the price; the P/E ratio is 720.4 (high – the market expects growth). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Datadog stock falling?
Datadog is falling right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 9.3% below the 20-day average; MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Datadog go?
The average analyst price target for Datadog is $274.23, which corresponds to a potential gain of 15.3% from the current price of $237.94. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Datadog fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Datadog. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Datadog do?
Datadog laver en platform, der holder øje med, hvordan cloud-applikationer kører. De tjener penge på at sælge software til overvågning og sikkerhed, både i Nordamerika og internationalt. Deres platform hjælper virksomheder med at se, hvad der sker i deres systemer. Datadog er... The company belongs to the Teknologi sector, more specifically the Software - Application industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Datadog as an investment.
Did Datadog raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Datadog. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Datadog making money or losing money?
Yes, Datadog is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 3.7% — which is modest. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 0.8%. At a P/E ratio of 720.4, you currently pay 720.4 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Datadog go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Datadog is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 5.41 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 6 — which is average. Debt relative to equity is 113% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Datadog have a lot of debt?
Datadog has moderate debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 113%. For the teknologi sector, 80-150% counts as a typical level. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Datadog service its debt? Could struggle to service its debt — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 29.4x, and net debt equals 24.8 years of earnings (EBITDA).