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Investing.com - Truist Securities lowered its price target on Datadog Inc. (NASDAQ:DDOG) to $120 from $140 while maintaining a Hold rating on the shares. The stock currently trades at $118.72 with a market cap of $42.16 billion, down 31% over the past six months. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears slightly overvalued relative to its Fair Value.
The firm noted that Datadog’s first quarter of fiscal 2026 ended on March 31. Truist expects the company’s largest customer to decline as a percentage of overall revenue in the year ahead as growth within the account slows and is offset by expansion across the broader customer base.
Management’s guidance framework assumes that the core business excluding the largest customer grows at least 20% in fiscal 2026. Truist said this indicates little to no incremental growth contribution assumed for the customer this year.
The firm said well-capitalized peers like Palo Alto Networks’ (NASDAQ:PANW) Chronosphere introduce incremental uncertainty around Datadog’s pricing power, particularly as the company pushes further upmarket and expands into adjacent categories.
Truist said upside remains contingent on sustained acceleration outside the largest customer and meaningful traction in newer modules like security, while downside risks include churn in the largest account, slower reacceleration in the core business, and erosion of pricing leverage. Despite valuation concerns, InvestingPro Tips highlight the company’s impressive gross profit margins of 80%, reflecting strong operational efficiency. Investors can access 11 additional ProTips and comprehensive analysis in the detailed Pro Research Report, available for DDOG and 1,400+ other US equities.
In other recent news, Datadog has been at the forefront of several significant developments. The company announced the general availability of its MCP Server, which provides developers with real-time observability data for AI agent integration, enhancing debugging capabilities while maintaining security controls. In addition, Datadog received an upgrade from Guggenheim, moving its stock rating to Buy from Neutral. Guggenheim cited the company’s strong position in AI-driven growth and its sophisticated backend architecture as key factors. Stifel also reiterated its Buy rating, emphasizing Datadog’s effective strategy in capturing AI spending through its product offerings. Meanwhile, Wells Fargo previewed first-quarter earnings for the US software sector, highlighting Datadog as a favored company due to its AI defensiveness. In related industry news, Anthropic’s Project Glasswing, a collaboration with major tech firms including CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks, is viewed positively by RBC Capital for securing critical software. These developments underscore the ongoing focus on AI and cybersecurity within the tech industry.
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