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DDOG vs. CRWD, MDB, ZS, DT, and NET

Should you buy Datadog stock or one of its competitors? Datadog's main competitors and comparable companies include CrowdStrike (CRWD), MongoDB (MDB), Zscaler (ZS), Dynatrace (DT), and Cloudflare (NET). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "technology" sector.

How does Datadog compare to CrowdStrike?

CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) and Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and risk.

71.2% of CrowdStrike shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.3% of Datadog shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of CrowdStrike shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.5% of Datadog shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, CrowdStrike had 139 more articles in the media than Datadog. MarketBeat recorded 149 mentions for CrowdStrike and 10 mentions for Datadog. Datadog's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat CrowdStrike's score of 0.53 indicating that Datadog is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
CrowdStrike
54 Very Positive mention(s)
27 Positive mention(s)
45 Neutral mention(s)
11 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Datadog
5 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Datadog has lower revenue, but higher earnings than CrowdStrike. Datadog is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CrowdStrike, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CrowdStrike$4.81B45.51-$162.50M$0.045,376.75
Datadog$3.43B23.45$107.74M$0.49456.82

CrowdStrike currently has a consensus target price of $219.85, indicating a potential upside of 2.22%. Datadog has a consensus target price of $276.32, indicating a potential upside of 23.44%. Given Datadog's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Datadog is more favorable than CrowdStrike.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CrowdStrike
1 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
37 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Datadog
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
38 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87

CrowdStrike has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Datadog has a beta of 1.54, indicating that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the broader market.

Datadog has a net margin of 4.48% compared to CrowdStrike's net margin of 0.70%. Datadog's return on equity of 5.67% beat CrowdStrike's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CrowdStrike0.70% 2.42% 1.00%
Datadog 4.48%5.67%3.24%

Summary

Datadog beats CrowdStrike on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Datadog compare to MongoDB?

Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG) and MongoDB (NASDAQ:MDB) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

78.3% of Datadog shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.3% of MongoDB shares are held by institutional investors. 6.5% of Datadog shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of MongoDB shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Datadog has a beta of 1.54, indicating that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MongoDB has a beta of 1.55, indicating that its stock price is 55% more volatile than the broader market.

Datadog currently has a consensus price target of $276.32, suggesting a potential upside of 23.44%. MongoDB has a consensus price target of $458.65, suggesting a potential upside of 5.63%. Given Datadog's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Datadog is more favorable than MongoDB.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Datadog
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
38 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87
MongoDB
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
26 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

Datadog has a net margin of 4.48% compared to MongoDB's net margin of -1.12%. Datadog's return on equity of 5.67% beat MongoDB's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Datadog4.48% 5.67% 3.24%
MongoDB -1.12%-1.39%-1.12%

Datadog has higher revenue and earnings than MongoDB. MongoDB is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Datadog, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Datadog$3.43B23.45$107.74M$0.49456.82
MongoDB$2.46B14.17-$71.15M-$0.37N/A

In the previous week, MongoDB had 26 more articles in the media than Datadog. MarketBeat recorded 36 mentions for MongoDB and 10 mentions for Datadog. Datadog's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat MongoDB's score of 0.63 indicating that Datadog is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Datadog
5 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
MongoDB
8 Very Positive mention(s)
9 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Datadog beats MongoDB on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Datadog compare to Zscaler?

Zscaler (NASDAQ:ZS) and Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and institutional ownership.

Zscaler presently has a consensus target price of $216.18, suggesting a potential upside of 21.20%. Datadog has a consensus target price of $276.32, suggesting a potential upside of 23.44%. Given Datadog's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Datadog is more favorable than Zscaler.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Zscaler
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
34 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Datadog
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
38 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87

46.5% of Zscaler shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.3% of Datadog shares are held by institutional investors. 17.2% of Zscaler shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.5% of Datadog shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Datadog has higher revenue and earnings than Zscaler. Zscaler is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Datadog, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Zscaler$2.67B10.79-$41.48M-$0.48N/A
Datadog$3.43B23.45$107.74M$0.49456.82

Datadog has a net margin of 4.48% compared to Zscaler's net margin of -2.44%. Datadog's return on equity of 5.67% beat Zscaler's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Zscaler-2.44% -0.37% -0.12%
Datadog 4.48%5.67%3.24%

In the previous week, Zscaler had 39 more articles in the media than Datadog. MarketBeat recorded 49 mentions for Zscaler and 10 mentions for Datadog. Datadog's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Zscaler's score of 0.97 indicating that Datadog is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Zscaler
27 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Datadog
5 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Zscaler has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Datadog has a beta of 1.54, meaning that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Datadog beats Zscaler on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Datadog compare to Dynatrace?

Dynatrace (NYSE:DT) and Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, profitability, media sentiment and valuation.

94.3% of Dynatrace shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.3% of Datadog shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Dynatrace shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 6.5% of Datadog shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Datadog had 1 more articles in the media than Dynatrace. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Datadog and 9 mentions for Dynatrace. Datadog's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Dynatrace's score of 0.68 indicating that Datadog is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dynatrace
3 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Datadog
5 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Dynatrace has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Datadog has a beta of 1.54, indicating that its share price is 54% more volatile than the broader market.

Dynatrace currently has a consensus target price of $54.81, indicating a potential upside of 3.78%. Datadog has a consensus target price of $276.32, indicating a potential upside of 23.44%. Given Datadog's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Datadog is more favorable than Dynatrace.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dynatrace
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.77
Datadog
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
38 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87

Dynatrace has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Datadog. Dynatrace is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Datadog, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dynatrace$2.02B7.56$162.67M$0.50105.62
Datadog$3.43B23.45$107.74M$0.49456.82

Dynatrace has a net margin of 7.22% compared to Datadog's net margin of 4.48%. Dynatrace's return on equity of 11.07% beat Datadog's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dynatrace7.22% 11.07% 7.02%
Datadog 4.48%5.67%3.24%

Summary

Datadog beats Dynatrace on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Datadog compare to Cloudflare?

Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG) and Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, valuation, earnings and institutional ownership.

Datadog currently has a consensus price target of $276.32, suggesting a potential upside of 23.44%. Cloudflare has a consensus price target of $320.19, suggesting a potential upside of 12.08%. Given Datadog's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Datadog is more favorable than Cloudflare.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Datadog
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
38 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87
Cloudflare
4 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.58

In the previous week, Cloudflare had 9 more articles in the media than Datadog. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Cloudflare and 10 mentions for Datadog. Datadog's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Cloudflare's score of 0.98 indicating that Datadog is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Datadog
5 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Cloudflare
11 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Datadog has a net margin of 4.48% compared to Cloudflare's net margin of -8.21%. Datadog's return on equity of 5.67% beat Cloudflare's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Datadog4.48% 5.67% 3.24%
Cloudflare -8.21%-3.88%-0.94%

Datadog has higher revenue and earnings than Cloudflare. Cloudflare is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Datadog, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Datadog$3.43B23.45$107.74M$0.49456.82
Cloudflare$2.17B46.58-$102.27M-$0.58N/A

78.3% of Datadog shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.7% of Cloudflare shares are held by institutional investors. 6.5% of Datadog shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 10.7% of Cloudflare shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Datadog has a beta of 1.54, meaning that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cloudflare has a beta of 1.65, meaning that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Datadog beats Cloudflare on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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DDOG vs. The Competition

MetricDatadogSoftware IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$80.38B$15.91B$29.22B$12.68B
Dividend YieldN/A3.41%2.74%10.96%
P/E Ratio456.83138.7775.3125.07
Price / Sales23.451,291.60591.4997.84
Price / Cash352.2546.3748.0436.03
Price / Book21.148.427.666.25
Net Income$107.74M$436.23M$677.06M$348.99M
7 Day Performance0.38%-1.27%-2.10%-2.37%
1 Month Performance-16.47%3.83%1.98%2.98%
1 Year Performance63.77%3.35%184.33%13.69%

Datadog Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
DDOG
Datadog
4.4886 of 5 stars
$223.84
-5.6%
$276.32
+23.4%
+73.4%$80.38B$3.43B456.838,100
CRWD
CrowdStrike
3.4402 of 5 stars
$190.68
-0.7%
$199.79
+4.8%
+118.1%$194.16B$5.09BN/A10,698
MDB
MongoDB
3.174 of 5 stars
$402.69
-6.5%
$439.72
+9.2%
+43.6%$32.39B$2.60BN/A5,636
ZS
Zscaler
3.8488 of 5 stars
$176.06
-3.1%
$215.36
+22.3%
-32.0%$28.47B$2.67BN/A7,923
DT
Dynatrace
3.5788 of 5 stars
$49.12
-0.4%
$54.54
+11.0%
+7.9%$14.20B$2.10B98.245,600

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This page (NASDAQ:DDOG) was last updated on 9/1/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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