Should You Buy Datadog Inc (DDOG) Today? Analysis, Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook.
Analysis Updated At
2026/01/28
BUY now for a beginner long-term investor with $50k–$100k. Datadog’s setup is attractive because (1) Intellectia SwingMax triggered an entry on 2026-01-26 and price is only ~1.16% above that entry (still close enough for an impatient buyer), (2) technical momentum is positive (expanding MACD) with price pressing key resistance, and (3) Wall Street remains broadly constructive (mostly Buy/Outperform) despite widespread 2026 price-target cuts. The main near-term risk is that the stock is short-term stretched (high RSI) and options volume leans defensive, but for a long-term approach the combination of accelerating core growth narrative and an upcoming earnings catalyst supports buying now rather than waiting.
Technical Analysis
Trend/Momentum: MACD histogram is +2.658 and expanding, indicating strengthening bullish momentum. RSI(6) is 75.688 (effectively overbought/extended), which often precedes short pullbacks even in uptrends. Moving averages are converging, suggesting a potential trend inflection/continuation point rather than a mature, stable trend.
Key levels: Pivot 129.055. Near-term resistance R1 139.586 (price is ~138 post-market, very close), next resistance R2 146.093. Supports: S1 118.523 then S2 112.016.
Interpretation: Price is attempting to break/hold above the ~139.6 area; if it clears, 146 becomes the next technical target zone. Because RSI is stretched, buying “now” is still reasonable for long-term, but expect chop around the 139–146 band.
