Trade Desk board member David Wells to step down

Published 09/04/2025, 21:26
Trade Desk board member David Wells to step down

VENTURA, CA – The Trade Desk, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTD), a $27 billion market cap leader in the programmatic advertising sector with impressive 25.6% revenue growth, announced a change in its board of directors. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company currently appears undervalued based on its Fair Value estimate. David Wells, who has been a board member since December 2015, has decided not to seek re-election at the upcoming 2025 annual meeting of stockholders. The company expressed gratitude for Wells' contribution, particularly his roles on the audit and compensation committees.

Following Wells' departure, the board will decrease in size from eight to seven members. Additionally, Kathryn E. Falberg is slated to join the audit committee as chairperson, effective immediately after Wells concludes his term. The adjustment also involves a reduction in the size of Class III of the board from three to two directors. The company maintains strong financial health with an impressive 80.7% gross profit margin and solid cash flows that exceed debt obligations, as revealed by InvestingPro data.

The Trade Desk's announcement, based on a recent SEC filing, did not specify reasons for Wells' decision. The company's leadership and the board have not yet indicated any further changes to the board's composition or strategic direction following this transition.

This move comes as the company continues to navigate the dynamic landscape of digital advertising, facing both opportunities and challenges in an industry marked by rapid technological advancements and evolving regulatory standards. Despite recent stock volatility, InvestingPro analysis reveals 18 additional key insights about The Trade Desk's performance and potential, available in the comprehensive Pro Research Report.

The information reported here is based on the company's statements in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

In other recent news, The Trade Desk has been the focus of several analyst revisions and updates. KeyBanc Capital Markets adjusted its financial outlook for The Trade Desk, reducing the price target from $74 to $67 while maintaining an Overweight rating. Analyst Justin Patterson cited macroeconomic conditions and competition from Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) as influencing factors. Wolfe Research also revised its price target for The Trade Desk, lowering it from $100 to $60 but retaining an Outperform rating. Analyst Shweta Khajuria expects The Trade Desk to surpass revenue expectations for the first quarter, though second-quarter guidance might fall short of Street projections due to economic uncertainties.

Jefferies analyst James Heaney lowered the price target for The Trade Desk to $75 from $120, maintaining a Buy rating. The adjustment reflects increased competition and evolving market dynamics. Meanwhile, BofA Securities reaffirmed a Buy rating and a $130 price target for The Trade Desk, expressing confidence in the company's ability to compete effectively despite potential challenges from Amazon. CFRA upgraded The Trade Desk's stock rating to Buy, with a price target of $97, citing the stock's enticing valuation and healthy growth rates and margins. Analyst Angelo Zino notes that despite recent execution issues, The Trade Desk is well-positioned to benefit from growth in connected TV and other sectors.

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