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Datadog (DDOG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$247.11 -19.14 (-7.19%)
Closing price 10/16/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$244.82 -2.29 (-0.92%)
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Datadog - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
4
Buy
41

Based on 46 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Datadog in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 46 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 4 have given a hold rating, 38 have given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for DDOG.

Consensus Price Target

$281.18
13.79% Upside
According to the 46 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Datadog, the average price target is $281.18. The highest price target for DDOG is $340.00, while the lowest price target for DDOG is $158.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 13.79% from the current price of $247.11.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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DDOG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/18/25 to 10/18/26
1 Month Ago
9/18/25 to 9/18/26
3 Months Ago
7/20/25 to 7/20/26
1 Year Ago
10/18/24 to 10/18/25
Strong Buy
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
38 Buy rating(s)
38 Buy rating(s)
40 Buy rating(s)
25 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$281.18$276.66$256.80$162.37
Forecasted Upside13.79% Upside20.33% Upside-2.43% Downside6.21% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

DDOG Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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DDOG Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Datadog Stock vs. The Competition

TypeDatadogTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.93
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside13.79% Upside731.83% Upside18.02% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/15/2026
Mizuho logo
Mizuho
3 of 5 stars
Gregg Moskowitz
Gregg Moskowitz
1 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOutperform$300.00 ➝ $330.00+25.76%
10/13/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Raimo Lenschow
Raimo Lenschow
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$290.00 ➝ $300.00+4.42%
10/12/2026
Matthew Hedberg
Matthew Hedberg
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOutperform$280.00 ➝ $320.00+8.80%
10/11/2026Reiterated RatingHold$300.00+2.30%
10/9/2026Boost TargetOutperform$280.00 ➝ $315.00+10.18%
10/8/2026 UpgradeHold (C) ➝ Hold (C+)
10/2/2026Initiated CoverageOutperform$325.00+17.56%
9/11/2026Initiated CoverageOutperform$260.00 ➝ $275.00+24.03%
8/17/2026 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
8/7/2026Set Target$300.00+26.52%
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8/7/2026Lower TargetBuy$315.00 ➝ $280.00+18.35%
8/7/2026 Set Target$300.00+26.80%
8/7/2026Boost TargetOutperform$275.00 ➝ $285.00+24.30%
8/7/2026Boost TargetBuy$260.00 ➝ $300.00+30.84%
8/7/2026Reiterated RatingSell$158.00-31.09%
8/7/2026Boost TargetBuy$300.00 ➝ $305.00+28.60%
8/7/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$315.00+37.38%
8/6/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$280.00+21.02%
8/4/2026Boost TargetBuy$220.00 ➝ $305.00+11.48%
8/4/2026Boost TargetBuy$250.00 ➝ $295.00+7.82%
8/3/2026Boost TargetOverweight$226.00 ➝ $327.00+22.03%
7/28/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
7/28/2026Boost TargetOverweight$225.00 ➝ $300.00+19.11%
7/28/2026Boost TargetBuy$255.00 ➝ $289.00+14.75%
7/22/2026Boost TargetBuy$260.00 ➝ $300.00+22.43%
7/22/2026Boost TargetBuy$225.00 ➝ $300.00+17.74%
7/20/2026Boost TargetMarket Outperform$225.00 ➝ $311.00+18.07%
7/20/2026Boost TargetOverweight$230.00 ➝ $295.00+14.04%
7/20/2026Boost TargetOutperform$220.00 ➝ $300.00+15.97%
7/16/2026Boost TargetOverweight$225.00 ➝ $320.00+21.00%
7/6/2026DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$180.00 ➝ $226.00-13.20%
6/23/2026 Boost TargetBuy$260.00 ➝ $340.00+53.65%
6/17/2026 Boost TargetOverweight$217.00 ➝ $268.00+17.27%
6/15/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy
6/15/2026UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$190.00 ➝ $300.00+30.49%
6/11/2026 Set Target$260.00+13.00%
6/11/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$295.00+29.60%
6/10/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$230.00 ➝ $275.00+20.96%
6/10/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$225.00 ➝ $265.00+14.72%
6/8/2026Boost TargetBuy$260.00 ➝ $280.00+21.31%
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5/13/2026 Boost TargetBuy$190.00 ➝ $240.00+19.60%
5/11/2026 Boost Target$150.00 ➝ $204.00+1.37%
5/7/2026 Set Target$305.00+61.61%
5/7/2026 Boost Target$255.00 ➝ $270.00+43.67%
4/23/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$170.00+28.65%
1/15/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$210.00 ➝ $175.00+44.80%
12/29/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy
11/7/2025 Boost TargetOverweight$140.00 ➝ $200.00+1.08%
11/7/2025 Boost TargetOutperform$175.00 ➝ $220.00+15.29%
12/23/2024Boost TargetBuy$160.00 ➝ $200.00+33.82%

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Should I Buy Datadog Stock? DDOG Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Datadog pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Datadog
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Datadog, Inc.:

  • The company demonstrated strong fundamental performance in its most recent quarter, reporting earnings per share of $0.65, which exceeded the analyst consensus estimate of $0.58 by $0.07. This beat was accompanied by revenue of $1.12 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.08 billion and representing a 35.6% year-over-year increase, indicating robust demand for its observability and security platform.
  • Wall Street analysts maintain a positive outlook on the stock, with the current consensus rating standing at "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $277.73. This target price suggests potential upside from the current stock price of $266.25, reflecting confidence in the company's continued growth trajectory and market position.
  • Institutional investor interest in the stock has intensified recently, with numerous funds increasing their stakes in the third quarter. For example, State of Alaska Department of Revenue lifted its stake by 94.9%, and Turtle Creek Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position by 636.5%, signaling strong institutional conviction in the company's long-term value.
  • The stock has shown significant momentum, trading at a 52-week high of $300.68 and recently hitting a 52-week high trigger price of $292.81 on October 9, 2026. This upward price action, combined with a beta of 1.51, suggests the stock is capturing market growth effectively while maintaining a strong trend relative to the broader market.
  • Datadog, Inc. has set aggressive guidance for the full fiscal year 2026, projecting earnings per share between $2.50 and $2.54, which is significantly higher than the consensus estimate of $2.07. This guidance implies continued strong earnings growth and operational efficiency, providing a clear path for future value creation.

Datadog
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Datadog, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The stock is trading at a premium valuation with a P/E ratio of 543.38, which is significantly higher than typical market averages. This high multiple means that investors are paying a substantial price for each dollar of earnings, leaving little room for error if growth slows or if the company fails to meet its high expectations.
  • There has been significant insider selling activity recently, with insiders selling 991,988 shares worth approximately $241.44 million over the last 90 days. Notably, CEO Olivier Pomel sold 127,141 shares and CTO Alexis Le-Quoc sold 53,912 shares, which may signal that company leadership is taking advantage of the high stock price to reduce their personal exposure.
  • The company's net margin is relatively low at 4.48%, indicating that a large portion of its revenue is consumed by operating expenses. While this is common for high-growth technology companies, it suggests that profitability is still developing and that the company may face pressure to improve cost efficiency to sustain its high valuation.
  • Short interest in the stock remains notable, with 9,494,166 shares shorted as of the most recent record date. Although the short percentage of float is 2.83%, the presence of a significant short position indicates that some market participants are betting against the stock's future performance, potentially due to concerns about its valuation or competitive landscape.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, as evidenced by a recent price decline of $3.08 to $266.25 from the previous close of $269.33. This fluctuation, combined with the high beta of 1.51, suggests that the stock is more volatile than the broader market, which could lead to larger price swings and increased risk for investors.

DDOG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 46 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Datadog is $281.18, with a high forecast of $340.00 and a low forecast of $158.00.

46 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Datadog in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings, 38 buy ratings and 3 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DDOG shares.

According to analysts, Datadog's stock has a predicted upside of 13.79% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Datadog's stock had 5 downgrades and 4 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Datadog more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating for Datadog is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "technology" companies is Hold. Learn more on how DDOG compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Datadog analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/15/2026.
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