The Trade Desk Tumbles 0.88% Amid Short Squeeze and 269th Trading Rank as Analysts Clash on 35.85% Earnings Growth Outlook

On September 2, 2025, The Trade Desk (TTD) closed with a 0.88% decline, trading at $54.18 with a volume of 7.77 million shares. The stock ranked 269th in trading activity for the day. Analysts have assigned a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating, supported by 21 buy ratings, 11 holds, and 3 sells. The company’s projected earnings growth of 35.85% over the next year contrasts with a P/E ratio of 65.28, which is significantly lower than the Computer and Technology sector average of 416.49.

Short interest in TTD has risen by 7.15% month-on-month, with 6.86% of outstanding shares currently sold short. This aligns with a short interest ratio of 2.6 days to cover, indicating moderate bearish pressure. Institutional ownership remains strong at 67.77%, though insider selling has dominated recently, with insiders offloading $4.68 million in shares over the past three months. The stock’s beta of 1.36 highlights its volatility relative to the broader market.

Recent earnings results revealed a $0.24 EPS miss, with $0.18 reported against a $0.42 consensus. Despite a 18.7% year-over-year revenue increase to $694.04 million, the earnings shortfall contributed to downward pressure. Analysts have adjusted price targets, with a new consensus of $88.58. However, ratings from firms like Wall Street Zen and Scotiabank have turned bearish, reflecting growing skepticism. The stock’s 52-week range of $42.96 to $141.53 underscores its historical volatility.

News sentiment analysis shows a score of 1.22, outperforming the sector average of 1.00, though recent coverage has surged by 39% in search interest. Institutional buying activity has been mixed, with some funds increasing holdings while others remain cautious. The PEG ratio of 2.81 and P/B ratio of 9.12 suggest potential overvaluation metrics, despite strong revenue growth.