Datadog beats on Q3 earnings but weak December-quarter guidance sinks stock
The gist
Datadog's third-quarter adjusted earnings of 81 cents a share and revenue topped Wall Street estimates.
Its December-quarter sales guidance signaled flat sequential growth, and the stock fell.
How it unfolded
- Jun 1, 2026Datadog acquired Adaptive ML, Inc.
- Aug 6, 2026Datadog reported second-quarter 2026 revenue up 36% to $1.12 billion, but the stock fell about 15.8% as investors focused on softer near-term growth expectations.
- Oct 30, 2026Datadog shares dropped almost 12% as the broader technology sector sold off sharply, with the stock down $31.46 by the last half hour of trading at $234.38.