GoDaddy's 1.81% Gain and 163rd Volume Rank Contrast Year-Long 14.1% Slide Against S&P 500's 19.5% Rally

On August 11, 2025, GoDaddy (GDDY) closed with a 1.81% gain, trading with a daily volume of $580 million, ranking 163rd in the market. The stock has underperformed broader indices and tech peers over the past year, with a 14.1% decline versus the S&P 500’s 19.5% rise. Despite a Q2 2025 earnings beat—$1.41 per share and $1.2 billion revenue—shares fell 11.3% post-earnings due to weaker metrics, including a 2.2% annual customer decline to 20,409. The company also announced its exit from the .CO domain registry by Q4, expected to reduce revenue by 50 basis points, primarily in the final quarter of 25.

Analysts project 17.3% year-over-year EPS growth to $5.69 for the fiscal year ending December 2025, though the company’s earnings history is mixed, with two beats and two misses in the last four quarters. A “Moderate Buy” consensus rating from 18 analysts includes 10 “Strong Buys” and seven “Holds.” Citi recently lowered its price target to $214 while maintaining a “Buy” rating. The stock currently trades below the mean price target of $214.31, with a $250 high target implying an 83.8% upside.

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