CIBC has initiated coverage on Datadog Inc (DDOG) with a Neutral rating as of November 2, 2025. This marks the firm's first assessment of the company, taking into account its business dynamics, industry landscape, and growth potential.
Datadog, headquartered in New York City, specializes in developing a monitoring and analytics platform designed for developers, IT operations teams, and business users. The company’s SaaS platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools for infrastructure monitoring, application performance, log management, and more, providing real-time observability and security across its customers' technology stacks. With a market capitalization of $66.0 billion, Datadog has demonstrated impressive earnings performance, consistently surpassing estimates in recent quarters. For instance, in Q3 2025, the company reported an EPS of $0.55, exceeding expectations by 15.9%.
Looking ahead, Datadog is scheduled to announce its next earnings on August 4, 2026, with analysts estimating an EPS of $0.54 and revenue of $997.7 million. Analyst consensus currently stands at 13 Strong Buy, 30 Buy, 7 Hold, and 1 Strong Sell, indicating a general positive outlook on the stock.
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