Datadog CEO Olivier Pomel sells $1.57 million in shares

Published 29/01/2025, 22:16
Datadog CEO Olivier Pomel sells $1.57 million in shares

Pomel’s sales were conducted under a 10b5-1 plan, which allows executives to sell a predetermined number of shares at specified times. Following these transactions, Pomel retains direct ownership of 379,693 shares of Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG). Additionally, Pomel converted 11,195 shares of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock, although these conversions did not involve any cash transactions. According to InvestingPro analysis, Datadog maintains a "GREAT" financial health score, with 16 additional key insights available to subscribers, including detailed insider trading patterns and comprehensive valuation metrics. According to InvestingPro analysis, Datadog maintains a "GREAT" financial health score, with 16 additional key insights available to subscribers, including detailed insider trading patterns and comprehensive valuation metrics.

Pomel’s sales were conducted under a 10b5-1 plan, which allows executives to sell a predetermined number of shares at specified times. Following these transactions, Pomel retains direct ownership of 379,693 shares of Datadog. Additionally, Pomel converted 11,195 shares of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock, although these conversions did not involve any cash transactions.

In other recent news, Datadog has experienced a series of analyst rating adjustments. The company’s stock was downgraded from "Buy" to "Hold" by Stifel, citing concerns about revenue growth and margins. Stifel analyst Brad Reback anticipates that Datadog will face revenue growth and margin challenges throughout the fiscal year 2025. Meanwhile, TD Cowen maintained a "Buy" rating on Datadog, expecting a strong finish for Datadog’s fourth quarter with revenue growth of approximately 25%. Guggenheim maintained a neutral stance on Datadog, influenced by the stock’s current valuation and potential risks associated with the company’s guidance.

On the other hand, Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) downgraded Datadog’s stock to "Equal-weight," citing a more balanced risk-reward scenario. Despite the downgrade, UBS and Loop Capital maintained a "Buy" rating, highlighting the company’s long-term growth opportunities. These recent developments come as investors await Datadog’s upcoming earnings report to gauge the company’s performance and to better understand the potential impact of the issues raised by analysts on its future growth trajectory.

In terms of corporate news, Datadog has expanded its Board of Directors with the appointment of Amit Agarwal. This appointment highlights the growing confidence in Datadog’s long-term growth prospects.

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