Datadog Receives New Buy Rating from BTIG Analyst with $169 Price Target

BTIG analyst Gray Powell reiterated a Buy rating on Datadog with a $169 price target, up 23.94% from current levels. Powell is a 4-star analyst with a 54.60% success rate and covers stocks like Palo Alto Networks and CyberArk Software. The company has a one-year high of $170.08 and a one-year low of $81.63, with an average volume of 6.99M. Corporate insider sentiment is negative, with 142 insiders selling shares in the past quarter.

Datadog Inc. (NASDAQ: DDOG) has received a fresh boost from analysts, with BTIG analyst Gray Powell reiterating a "Buy" rating on the stock. Powell has set a new price target of $169, a 23.94% increase from the current price of $131.22 [1].

Powell, a 4-star analyst with a 54.60% success rate, covers a range of stocks, including Palo Alto Networks and CyberArk Software. His latest rating reflects a positive outlook on Datadog's growth prospects and market position.

The stock has shown resilience, trading between a one-year high of $170.08 and a one-year low of $81.63. The average trading volume is 6.99 million shares, indicating strong liquidity. However, corporate insider sentiment is negative, with 142 insiders selling shares in the past quarter.

Analysts' consensus remains favorable, with a "Moderate Buy" rating based on 30 analyst ratings. The average price target stands at $153.10, suggesting potential upside for investors. Despite recent insider selling, the overall sentiment is bullish, supported by strong earnings growth and robust revenue performance.

EntryPoint Capital LLC recently acquired a new position in Datadog, purchasing 2,490 shares for approximately $247,000. The company reported earnings of $0.46 per share in its latest quarter, exceeding analyst expectations and marking a 28.1% increase in revenue year-over-year [2].

Several other institutional investors have also increased their stakes in Datadog, indicating growing confidence in the company's prospects. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC, Motley Fool Asset Management LLC, LBP AM SA, Envestnet Asset Management Inc., and Total Wealth Planning & Management Inc. have all increased their holdings in the past quarter.

The stock's strong fundamentals and positive analyst ratings make it an attractive investment opportunity. However, investors should remain vigilant to potential risks, such as negative insider sentiment and a high price-to-earnings ratio.

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NASDAQ/DDOG/forecast/
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-entrypoint-capital-llc-takes-247000-position-in-datadog-inc-ddog-2025-08-24/