GoDaddy's 0.7% Decline Ranks 471st in Volume Amid Analyst Buys and Short Bet

On July 30, 2025, GoDaddy (GDDY) declined 0.70% with a trading volume of $0.26 billion, ranking 471st in daily trading activity. Analysts have assigned a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating based on seven buy ratings and six holds, with no sell ratings. The stock's projected earnings growth for the next year is 23.08%, though its price-to-earnings ratio of 32.38 exceeds the market average of 26.50, indicating potential overvaluation relative to broader market benchmarks. Institutional ownership remains strong at 90.28%, but recent insider selling has reduced their stake by 15.09% in the last month, signaling cautious investor sentiment.

Short interest in GoDaddy has risen notably, with 2.32% of its float sold short and a short interest ratio of 2.3 days to cover. This follows a 15.6% reduction in holdings by Seizert Capital Partners and other institutional investors. Key insiders, including COO Roger Chen and CAO Phontip Palitwanon, have also sold shares, collectively divesting $12.24 million in the last quarter. Despite a 8.6% year-over-year revenue increase, Q2 2025 earnings missed estimates by $0.08 per share, raising concerns about near-term performance. Analysts have varied their price targets, with JPMorgan upgrading to $240 and Jefferies lowering to $185, reflecting divergent views on valuation and growth prospects.

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