DDOG
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Datadog Inc. (DDOG) closed at $125.08 as of 2026-03-20, trading 11.1% above its 200-week moving average of $112.62. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 10.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 39, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.47 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 291 weeks of data, DDOG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 11 times. On average, these episodes lasted 6 weeks. Historically, investors who bought DDOG at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +13.9%.
With a market cap of $44.3 billion, DDOG is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.0%. Return on equity stands at 3.3%. The stock trades at 11.8x book value.
Share count has increased 10.4% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 5.7 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in DDOG would have grown to $157, compared to $201 for the S&P 500. DDOG has returned 8.3% annualized vs 13.1% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 37.3% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: DDOG vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After DDOG Crosses Below the Line?
Across 9 historical episodes, buying DDOG when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +16.1% after 12 months (median +19.0%), compared to +19.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 78% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +30.3% vs +48.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment DDOG crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
DDOG has crossed below its 200-week MA 11 times with an average 1-year return of +13.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | May 2022 | 1 | 1.5% | -2.8% | +32.0% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 2 | 11.0% | -0.6% | +30.0% |
| Jul 2022 | Jul 2022 | 2 | 2.9% | +16.0% | +33.6% |
| Sep 2022 | May 2023 | 36 | 32.5% | +3.6% | +37.1% |
| Aug 2023 | Aug 2023 | 3 | 5.4% | +25.5% | +39.8% |
| Sep 2023 | Nov 2023 | 8 | 16.3% | +15.6% | +32.3% |
| Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | 1 | 1.6% | +26.4% | +16.6% |
| Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 | 2 | 1.9% | +26.9% | +16.7% |
| Mar 2025 | May 2025 | 12 | 23.2% | +14.7% | +14.1% |
| Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 | 1 | 0.7% | N/A | +12.0% |
| Feb 2026 | Mar 2026 | 1 | 0.3% | N/A | +11.7% |
| Average | 6 | — | +13.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DDOG below its 200-week moving average?
No. Datadog Inc. (DDOG) is currently 11.1% above its 200-week moving average of $112.62. It would need to fall to $112.62 to cross below the line.
What is DDOG's 200-week moving average price?
Datadog Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $112.62 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when DDOG drops below its 200-week moving average?
DDOG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 11 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +13.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 6 weeks on average.
Is DDOG a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about DDOG as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 39. Free cash flow yield is 2.0%. Return on equity is 3.3%. Price-to-book is 11.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does DDOG compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 5.7 years, $100 invested in DDOG would have grown to $157, compared to $201 for the S&P 500. That's 8.3% annualized vs 13.1% for the index. DDOG has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20