GoDaddy Stock Climbs on Strong Q2 Earnings and AI-Driven Growth Despite 436th-Ranked Trading Volume and Insider Selling

GoDaddy (GDDY) rose 0.38% on August 19, with a trading volume of $0.23 billion, ranking 436th in market activity. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $167.44 and a 200-day average of $177.57, indicating mixed short-term momentum. The company reported Q2 2025 earnings of $1.41 per share, surpassing estimates by $0.07, while revenue grew 8.3% year-over-year to $1.22 billion, driven by AI-related offerings and e-commerce tools. Analysts have adjusted price targets downward, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target of $202.43.

Insider activity highlighted recent selling by key stakeholders. Director Leah Sweet reduced her stake by 5.11% through a $91,741 transaction, while COO Roger Chen and Director Brian Sharples sold shares totaling $5.7 million over three months. Institutional investors, including Cornerstone Planning Group and NewSquare Capital, increased holdings by over 100%, signaling confidence in the stock despite mixed analyst ratings. Institutional ownership remains at 90.28% of the float.

A backtest of a strategy purchasing the top 500 stocks by daily volume and holding for one day from 2022 to 2025 yielded a 0.98% average daily return, with a cumulative return of 31.52% over 365 days. This reflects short-term momentum capture amid market volatility but underscores risks tied to timing and market conditions.