Which has preferable valuation & earnings, GDS or VRSN?

VeriSign has lower revenue, but higher earnings than GDS. GDS is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than VeriSign, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio GDS $12.08B 0.53 $132.10M $1.57 20.37 VeriSign $1.66B 16.06 $825.70M $9.22 31.95

Is GDS or VRSN more profitable?

VeriSign has a net margin of 49.76% compared to GDS's net margin of 23.83%. GDS's return on equity of 15.62% beat VeriSign's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets GDS 23.83% 15.62% 5.16% VeriSign 49.76% -39.20% 58.32%

Does the media refer more to GDS or VRSN?

In the previous week, VeriSign had 7 more articles in the media than GDS. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for VeriSign and 4 mentions for GDS. VeriSign's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat GDS's score of 0.46 indicating that VeriSign is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment GDS 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral VeriSign 9 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher valuation & earnings, AKAM or GDS?

Akamai Technologies has higher earnings, but lower revenue than GDS. GDS is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Akamai Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Akamai Technologies $4.21B 3.82 $452.03M $2.97 37.22 GDS $12.08B 0.53 $132.10M $1.57 20.37

Is AKAM or GDS more profitable?

GDS has a net margin of 23.83% compared to Akamai Technologies' net margin of 9.51%. GDS's return on equity of 15.62% beat Akamai Technologies' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Akamai Technologies 9.51% 11.24% 4.84% GDS 23.83% 15.62% 5.16%

Does the media favor AKAM or GDS?

In the previous week, Akamai Technologies had 36 more articles in the media than GDS. MarketBeat recorded 40 mentions for Akamai Technologies and 4 mentions for GDS. Akamai Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat GDS's score of 0.46 indicating that Akamai Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Akamai Technologies 10 Very Positive mention(s) 5 Positive mention(s) 14 Neutral mention(s) 3 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive GDS 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has higher earnings and valuation, GDS or DOCN?

DigitalOcean has lower revenue, but higher earnings than GDS. GDS is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than DigitalOcean, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio GDS $12.08B 0.53 $132.10M $1.57 20.37 DigitalOcean $901.43M 14.37 $259.26M $2.19 56.69

Is GDS or DOCN more profitable?

GDS has a net margin of 23.83% compared to DigitalOcean's net margin of 23.26%. DigitalOcean's return on equity of 31.01% beat GDS's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets GDS 23.83% 15.62% 5.16% DigitalOcean 23.26% 31.01% 5.76%

Does the media refer more to GDS or DOCN?

In the previous week, DigitalOcean had 26 more articles in the media than GDS. MarketBeat recorded 30 mentions for DigitalOcean and 4 mentions for GDS. DigitalOcean's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat GDS's score of 0.46 indicating that DigitalOcean is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment GDS 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral DigitalOcean 13 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 10 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, GDDY or GDS?

GoDaddy has higher earnings, but lower revenue than GDS. GoDaddy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than GDS, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio GoDaddy $4.95B 2.43 $875M $6.74 13.49 GDS $12.08B 0.53 $132.10M $1.57 20.37

Is GDDY or GDS more profitable?

GDS has a net margin of 23.83% compared to GoDaddy's net margin of 17.83%. GoDaddy's return on equity of 660.96% beat GDS's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets GoDaddy 17.83% 660.96% 11.32% GDS 23.83% 15.62% 5.16%

Does the media prefer GDDY or GDS?

In the previous week, GoDaddy had 36 more articles in the media than GDS. MarketBeat recorded 40 mentions for GoDaddy and 4 mentions for GDS. GDS's average media sentiment score of 0.46 beat GoDaddy's score of 0.40 indicating that GDS is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment GoDaddy 15 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 13 Neutral mention(s) 6 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral GDS 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has higher valuation and earnings, GDS or APLD?

GDS has higher revenue and earnings than Applied Digital. Applied Digital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than GDS, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio GDS $12.08B 0.53 $132.10M $1.57 20.37 Applied Digital $611.31M 13.93 -$244M -$0.89 N/A

Is GDS or APLD more profitable?

GDS has a net margin of 23.83% compared to Applied Digital's net margin of -37.78%. GDS's return on equity of 15.62% beat Applied Digital's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets GDS 23.83% 15.62% 5.16% Applied Digital -37.78% -16.42% -4.00%

Does the media favor GDS or APLD?

In the previous week, Applied Digital had 20 more articles in the media than GDS. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Applied Digital and 4 mentions for GDS. Applied Digital's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat GDS's score of 0.46 indicating that Applied Digital is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment GDS 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Applied Digital 11 Very Positive mention(s) 4 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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GDS vs. VRSN, AKAM, DOCN, GDDY, and APLD

Should you buy GDS stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares GDS with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with GDS include VeriSign (VRSN), Akamai Technologies (AKAM), DigitalOcean (DOCN), GoDaddy (GDDY), and Applied Digital (APLD). These companies are all part of the "internet services & infrastructure" industry.

How does GDS compare to VeriSign?

GDS (NASDAQ:GDS) and VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) are both technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends and earnings.

33.7% of GDS shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.9% of VeriSign shares are held by institutional investors. 8.0% of GDS shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of VeriSign shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, VeriSign had 7 more articles in the media than GDS. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for VeriSign and 4 mentions for GDS. VeriSign's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat GDS's score of 0.46 indicating that VeriSign is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
GDS	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
VeriSign	9 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

VeriSign has a net margin of 49.76% compared to GDS's net margin of 23.83%. GDS's return on equity of 15.62% beat VeriSign's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
GDS	23.83%	15.62%	5.16%
VeriSign	49.76%	-39.20%	58.32%

GDS currently has a consensus target price of $48.33, suggesting a potential upside of 51.12%. VeriSign has a consensus target price of $328.75, suggesting a potential upside of 11.61%. Given GDS's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe GDS is more favorable than VeriSign.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
GDS	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88
VeriSign	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

GDS has a beta of 0.43, meaning that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, VeriSign has a beta of 0.7, meaning that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
GDS	$12.08B	0.53	$132.10M	$1.57	20.37
VeriSign	$1.66B	16.06	$825.70M	$9.22	31.95

Summary

VeriSign beats GDS on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does GDS compare to Akamai Technologies?

Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) and GDS (NASDAQ:GDS) are both technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and earnings.

Akamai Technologies has a beta of 0.63, indicating that its stock price is 37% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, GDS has a beta of 0.43, indicating that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the broader market.

94.3% of Akamai Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.7% of GDS shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.3% of Akamai Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.0% of GDS shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Akamai Technologies had 36 more articles in the media than GDS. MarketBeat recorded 40 mentions for Akamai Technologies and 4 mentions for GDS. Akamai Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat GDS's score of 0.46 indicating that Akamai Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Akamai Technologies	10 Very Positive mention(s)	5 Positive mention(s)	14 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
GDS	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Akamai Technologies currently has a consensus price target of $145.33, indicating a potential upside of 31.48%. GDS has a consensus price target of $48.33, indicating a potential upside of 51.12%. Given GDS's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe GDS is more favorable than Akamai Technologies.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Akamai Technologies	2 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.45
GDS	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88

GDS has a net margin of 23.83% compared to Akamai Technologies' net margin of 9.51%. GDS's return on equity of 15.62% beat Akamai Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Akamai Technologies	9.51%	11.24%	4.84%
GDS	23.83%	15.62%	5.16%

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Akamai Technologies	$4.21B	3.82	$452.03M	$2.97	37.22
GDS	$12.08B	0.53	$132.10M	$1.57	20.37

Summary

Akamai Technologies beats GDS on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does GDS compare to DigitalOcean?

GDS (NASDAQ:GDS) and DigitalOcean (NYSE:DOCN) are both technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

GDS currently has a consensus target price of $48.33, indicating a potential upside of 51.12%. DigitalOcean has a consensus target price of $151.33, indicating a potential upside of 21.89%. Given GDS's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe GDS is more favorable than DigitalOcean.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
GDS	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88
DigitalOcean	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.94

33.7% of GDS shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.8% of DigitalOcean shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.0% of GDS shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of DigitalOcean shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

GDS has a beta of 0.43, meaning that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, DigitalOcean has a beta of 1.61, meaning that its stock price is 61% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, DigitalOcean had 26 more articles in the media than GDS. MarketBeat recorded 30 mentions for DigitalOcean and 4 mentions for GDS. DigitalOcean's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat GDS's score of 0.46 indicating that DigitalOcean is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
GDS	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
DigitalOcean	13 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	10 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

GDS has a net margin of 23.83% compared to DigitalOcean's net margin of 23.26%. DigitalOcean's return on equity of 31.01% beat GDS's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
GDS	23.83%	15.62%	5.16%
DigitalOcean	23.26%	31.01%	5.76%

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
GDS	$12.08B	0.53	$132.10M	$1.57	20.37
DigitalOcean	$901.43M	14.37	$259.26M	$2.19	56.69

Summary

DigitalOcean beats GDS on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does GDS compare to GoDaddy?

GoDaddy (NYSE:GDDY) and GDS (NASDAQ:GDS) are both technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
GoDaddy	$4.95B	2.43	$875M	$6.74	13.49
GDS	$12.08B	0.53	$132.10M	$1.57	20.37

GoDaddy has a beta of 0.9, meaning that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, GDS has a beta of 0.43, meaning that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, GoDaddy had 36 more articles in the media than GDS. MarketBeat recorded 40 mentions for GoDaddy and 4 mentions for GDS. GDS's average media sentiment score of 0.46 beat GoDaddy's score of 0.40 indicating that GDS is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
GoDaddy	15 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	13 Neutral mention(s)	6 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
GDS	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

90.3% of GoDaddy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.7% of GDS shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of GoDaddy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.0% of GDS 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.

GDS has a net margin of 23.83% compared to GoDaddy's net margin of 17.83%. GoDaddy's return on equity of 660.96% beat GDS's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
GoDaddy	17.83%	660.96%	11.32%
GDS	23.83%	15.62%	5.16%

GoDaddy presently has a consensus target price of $110.33, indicating a potential upside of 21.33%. GDS has a consensus target price of $48.33, indicating a potential upside of 51.12%. Given GDS's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe GDS is more favorable than GoDaddy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
GoDaddy	0 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
GDS	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88

Summary

GoDaddy beats GDS on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does GDS compare to Applied Digital?

GDS (NASDAQ:GDS) and Applied Digital (NASDAQ:APLD) are both mid-cap technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, risk, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Applied Digital had 20 more articles in the media than GDS. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Applied Digital and 4 mentions for GDS. Applied Digital's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat GDS's score of 0.46 indicating that Applied Digital is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
GDS	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Applied Digital	11 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	6 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

GDS has a net margin of 23.83% compared to Applied Digital's net margin of -37.78%. GDS's return on equity of 15.62% beat Applied Digital's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
GDS	23.83%	15.62%	5.16%
Applied Digital	-37.78%	-16.42%	-4.00%

GDS has a beta of 0.43, suggesting that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Applied Digital has a beta of 5.75, suggesting that its stock price is 475% more volatile than the broader market.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
GDS	$12.08B	0.53	$132.10M	$1.57	20.37
Applied Digital	$611.31M	13.93	-$244M	-$0.89	N/A

33.7% of GDS shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.7% of Applied Digital shares are held by institutional investors. 8.0% of GDS shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 9.5% of Applied Digital shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

GDS presently has a consensus price target of $48.33, indicating a potential upside of 51.12%. Applied Digital has a consensus price target of $68.15, indicating a potential upside of 133.23%. Given Applied Digital's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Applied Digital is more favorable than GDS.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
GDS	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88
Applied Digital	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.94

Summary

Applied Digital beats GDS on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	GDS	IT Services Industry	Technology Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$6.41B	$11.22B	$30.08B	$13.02B
Dividend Yield	N/A	2.79%	2.73%	10.20%
P/E Ratio	20.37	14.52	75.93	25.19
Price / Sales	0.53	68.43	603.01	82.79
Price / Cash	7.94	43.50	51.50	50.72
Price / Book	1.73	24.53	9.28	6.22
Net Income	$132.10M	$273.10M	$661.55M	$342.66M
7 Day Performance	-2.32%	3.62%	4.84%	4.41%
1 Month Performance	-2.50%	-0.02%	-0.13%	-1.10%
1 Year Performance	-12.07%	33.71%	203.19%	23.99%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
GDS GDS	3.1337 of 5 stars	$31.98 +0.4%	$48.33 +51.1%	-12.1%	$6.41B	$12.08B	20.37	2,434	Upcoming Earnings Gap Up
VRSN VeriSign	4.7953 of 5 stars	$298.89 +3.1%	$328.75 +10.0%	+8.3%	$26.19B	$1.66B	32.42	920	Insider Trade
AKAM Akamai Technologies	3.7265 of 5 stars	$117.88 +2.3%	$145.29 +23.2%	+56.7%	$16.75B	$4.21B	39.69	11,000	Trending News Earnings Report Analyst Forecast Gap Up
DOCN DigitalOcean	4.3495 of 5 stars	$128.13 +9.0%	$151.93 +18.6%	+276.0%	$12.26B	$901.43M	55.95	1,462	Earnings Report Analyst Forecast
GDDY GoDaddy	4.7742 of 5 stars	$88.87 +7.4%	$110.33 +24.2%	-31.8%	$10.96B	$4.95B	13.19	5,845	Trending News Insider Trade High Trading Volume

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