The chart below shows how DDOG performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, DDOG sees a +3.25% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +3.41% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.13%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Earnings Beat Expectations: Datadog, Inc. beats earnings expectations with reported EPS of $0.49, exceeding expectations of $0.44.
Q4 Revenue Surge: Q4 revenue reached $738 million, a 25% year-over-year increase, surpassing the high end of guidance.
Customer Acquisition Success: Customer base grew to approximately 30,000, up from about 27,300 a year ago, indicating strong customer acquisition.
Large Client Expansion: The number of customers with an ARR of $100,000 or more increased to 3,610, up from 3,190, showing expansion among larger clients.
Strong Free Cash Flow: Free cash flow generated was $241 million, with a free cash flow margin of 33%, reflecting strong cash generation capabilities.
Product Adoption Success: 83% of customers are using 2 or more products, with 50% using 4 or more, indicating strong product adoption and cross-selling success.
Total ARR Milestone: Datadog's total ARR exceeded $3 billion, a significant milestone for the company.
Record Bookings Achievement: The company achieved record bookings in Q4, marking the first quarter with over $1 billion in bookings, indicating strong demand.
Customer Retention Stability: Churn remained low, with gross revenue retention stable in the mid- to high 90s, highlighting customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Continuous Product Innovation: Datadog launched over 400 new features and capabilities in 2024, showcasing continuous innovation and product development.
AI Customer Revenue Impact: AI native customers contributed significantly to revenue growth, indicating a strong market position in the AI space.
Major Contract Wins: The company signed several large deals, including 7-figure annualized contracts with major companies, demonstrating strong market traction.
Negative
Slowing Revenue Growth: Revenue growth is slowing down, with Q4 showing only a 25% increase year-over-year, which is a decrease from previous quarters.
Operating Expense Increase: Operating expenses grew 30% year-over-year, which is significantly higher than revenue growth, indicating potential inefficiencies.
Gross Margin Decline: Gross margin decreased to 81.7% in Q4 from 83.4% in the year-ago quarter, suggesting rising costs or pricing pressures.
RPO Duration Decrease: RPO duration decreased year-over-year, which may indicate shorter contract terms and potential volatility in future revenue.
Contract Renewal Optimization: The company is experiencing optimization and volume discounts related to contract renewals, which could impact future revenue growth.
Limited Revenue from Large Clients: Despite strong customer growth, the median ARR for Fortune 500 customers is still less than $0.5 million, indicating limited current revenue from large clients.
Operating Margin Decline: Operating margin decreased to 24% in Q4 from 28% in the year-ago quarter, reflecting increased costs relative to revenue growth.
Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ:DDOG) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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