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Datadog (DDOG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$214.76 +5.53 (+2.64%)
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Datadog - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
5
Buy
39

Based on 45 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 45 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, 38 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for DDOG.

Consensus Price Target

$276.32
28.66% Upside
According to the 45 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Datadog, the average price target is $276.32. 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 28.66% from the current price of $214.76.
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
9/3/25 to 9/3/26
1 Month Ago
8/4/25 to 8/4/26
3 Months Ago
6/5/25 to 6/5/26
1 Year Ago
9/3/24 to 9/3/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
38 Buy rating(s)
39 Buy rating(s)
40 Buy rating(s)
24 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$276.32$271.57$219.69$153.10
Forecasted Upside28.66% Upside-5.75% Downside-6.16% Downside15.46% 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
2.87
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside28.66% Upside400.90% Upside13.67% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/17/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
8/12/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeSell (D+)Hold (C)
8/7/2026
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Robert W. Baird
3 of 5 stars
William Power
William Power
2 of 5 stars
Set Target$300.00+26.52%
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%
8/6/2026Set Target$260.00+12.38%
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%
7/21/2026Boost TargetOverweight$260.00 ➝ $290.00+10.18%
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%
7/16/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$280.00+8.57%
7/16/2026Boost TargetOverweight$225.00 ➝ $320.00+21.00%
7/15/2026Boost TargetOutperform$220.00 ➝ $300.00+10.81%
7/6/2026DowngradeOutperformMarket 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
6/15/2026Initiated CoverageOutperformNeutral
6/15/2026UpgradeHoldBuy$190.00 ➝ $300.00+30.49%
6/11/2026 Set Target$260.00+13.00%
6/11/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$295.00+29.60%
6/10/2026Boost TargetOutperform$250.00 ➝ $280.00+22.31%
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%
5/13/2026 Boost TargetBuy$190.00 ➝ $240.00+19.60%
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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, September 3, 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.:

  • Datadog, Inc. recently reported strong financial performance for the quarter ended in August 2026, with revenue of $1.12 billion, which exceeded analyst estimates of $1.08 billion and represented a 35.6% year-over-year increase. This significant growth in revenue indicates that the company is successfully expanding its customer base and increasing its share of the observability and security market, providing a solid foundation for future earnings potential.
  • The company's earnings per share (EPS) of $0.65 for the most recent quarter surpassed the consensus estimate of $0.58, demonstrating the company's ability to convert its revenue growth into profitability. This beat in earnings, combined with a net margin of 4.48%, suggests that Datadog, Inc. is becoming more efficient in its operations and is delivering value to shareholders through improved bottom-line results.
  • Analysts maintain a positive outlook on the stock, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $276.32 as of August 2026. This target price is significantly higher than the current stock price of $214.76, suggesting that the market may be undervaluing the company's potential for growth and that there is substantial upside potential for investors who buy in at current levels.
  • Datadog, Inc. has raised its guidance for the full fiscal year 2026, projecting EPS between $2.50 and $2.54, which is well above the consensus estimate of $2.07. This upward revision in guidance reflects the company's confidence in its future performance and its ability to sustain its growth trajectory, which is a positive signal for investors looking for long-term capital appreciation.
  • The stock has shown strong momentum recently, with a 5.53% increase on September 3, 2026, to reach $214.76. This recent price action, coupled with the company's strong earnings and raised guidance, indicates that investor sentiment is improving and that the stock is gaining traction in the market, which could lead to further price appreciation in the near term.

Datadog
Bear Case

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

  • Datadog, Inc. has a very high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 438.29, which is significantly above the average for the software industry. This high valuation means that the stock is priced for perfection, and any disappointment in future earnings or guidance could lead to a sharp decline in the stock price, making it a risky investment for those with a lower risk tolerance.
  • The company's CTO, Alexis Le-Quoc, has been selling a significant number of shares recently, including 53,912 shares on September 1, 2026, and 43,224 shares on August 24, 2026. While these sales were executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, the consistent selling by a key executive could be interpreted as a lack of confidence in the company's future prospects or a desire to diversify their holdings, which may negatively impact investor sentiment.
  • The stock has experienced significant volatility recently, with a 22% drop in the past month as of September 2, 2026. This volatility, combined with the high valuation, makes the stock susceptible to sharp declines in response to any negative news or market conditions, which could result in significant losses for investors who buy in at the wrong time.
  • The company's beta of 1.49 indicates that it is more volatile than the overall market, meaning that it is likely to experience larger price swings in both directions. This higher volatility can be a concern for investors who are looking for a more stable investment and may not be comfortable with the potential for significant short-term losses.
  • The current stock price of $214.76 is well below the 50-day moving average of $250.31, suggesting that the stock is in a short-term downtrend. This technical indicator, combined with the recent volatility and insider selling, could indicate that the stock is under pressure and that there may be further downside potential in the near term.

DDOG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 45 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Datadog is $276.32, with a high forecast of $340.00 and a low forecast of $158.00.

45 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Datadog in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings, 38 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DDOG shares.

According to analysts, Datadog's stock has a predicted upside of 28.66% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Datadog's stock had 8 upgrades and 8 downgrades 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 8/17/2026.
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