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In a recent transaction reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Alexis Le-Quoc, Chief Technology Officer of Datadog Inc . (NASDAQ:DDOG), a $46.8 billion market cap company with strong financial health according to InvestingPro analysis, executed a series of stock transactions involving the company's Class A Common Stock. On January 8, 2025, Le-Quoc sold a total of 127,105 shares, generating proceeds of approximately $17.95 million. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $139.86 to $141.76. The transaction occurred as Datadog maintains impressive gross profit margins of 81.2% and shows strong operational efficiency. InvestingPro subscribers can access 12 additional key tips about Datadog's financial performance and valuation metrics.
Additionally, Le-Quoc engaged in multiple acquisitions of Class A Common Stock through conversions from Class B Common Stock. These conversions totaled $169,039 with prices ranging from $0.31 to $10.74 per share. The transactions were executed under a 10b5-1 plan established on September 5, 2023. Based on current market conditions, InvestingPro's Fair Value analysis suggests the stock is currently fairly valued.
In other recent news, Datadog has reported a 26% year-over-year revenue increase, achieving $690 million, and maintaining strong gross profit margins of 81.24%. The company is also expanding its Board of Directors with the appointment of Amit Agarwal as a Class II director, effective January 1, 2025. In recent analyst notes, Guggenheim maintains a neutral stance on Datadog, projecting a 23% growth for the company by fiscal year 2025, albeit with perceived risk to revenue guidance. UBS and Loop Capital, on the other hand, have maintained a Buy rating, with UBS raising its price target to $175, citing long-term growth opportunities, and Loop Capital emphasizing a potential Free Cash Flow of $7.9 billion by FY34. These recent developments highlight the growing confidence in Datadog's long-term growth prospects.
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