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Datadog, Inc. operates an observability and security platform for cloud applications in the United States and internationally. The company's products comprise infrastructure and application performance monitoring, log management, observability pipelines, synthetics, real user monitoring, product analytics, continuous profiler, database monitoring, data observability, LLM observability, error tracking, network monitoring, incident response, workflow automation and App builder, event management, bits AI SRE, cloud cost management, cloud security, code security, cloud SIEM, threat management, sensitive data scanner, and CI visibility. Datadog, Inc. was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Close · 3M

+65.86%

Held by 4 AI ETFs

AMOM1.570%

as of Sep 2

PQUS0.390%

as of Sep 1

AIVL0.224%

as of Sep 3

LQAI0.130%

as of Sep 2

Signal performance

Each tracked ETF's moves on this stock, grouped by fund. Returns are measured from the signal date to the latest close — hypothetical, no commissions or slippage.

Buy signals15

Win rate7% (1/15)

Avg buy return-14.59%

AMOMnow 1.570% of fund1 signal

AMOM · New entry · 1d

weight 0 → 1.570% (new)·stock down 27.4% in the 30 days before

Sep 2·entry $209.23·now $214.76Drifting

+2.64%

since Sep 2

PQUSnow 0.390% of fund2 signals

PQUS · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.240% → 0.400% (+0.160 pp)·stock down 11.8% in the 30 days before

Aug 29·entry $237.04·now $214.76Fresh

-9.40%

since Aug 29

PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.260% → 0.240% (-0.020 pp)·stock down 8.1% in the 30 days before

Aug 27·entry $242.93·now $214.76

-11.60%

since Aug 27

AIVLnow 0.224% of fund18 signals

AIVL · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.372% → 0.405% (+0.033 pp)·stock down 8.1% in the 30 days before

Aug 27·entry $242.93·now $214.76Fresh

-11.60%

since Aug 27

AIVL · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.394% → 0.372% (-0.021 pp)·stock down 11.5% in the 30 days before

Aug 25·entry $222.99·now $214.76

-3.69%

since Aug 25

AIVL · Weight decrease · 3d

weight 0.420% → 0.388% (-0.032 pp)·stock down 8.3% in the 30 days before

Aug 19·entry $233.52·now $214.76

-8.03%

since Aug 19

AIVL · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.420% → 0.409% (-0.011 pp)·stock down 6.5% in the 30 days before

Aug 18·entry $246.00·now $214.76

-12.70%

since Aug 18

AIVL · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.401% → 0.420% (+0.020 pp)·stock down 2.6% in the 30 days before

Aug 14·entry $255.46·now $214.76Fresh

-15.93%

since Aug 14

AIVL · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.434% → 0.401% (-0.033 pp)·stock down 11.0% in the 30 days before

Aug 12·entry $240.91·now $214.76

-10.85%

since Aug 12

AIVL · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.383% → 0.434% (+0.051 pp)·stock up 1.3% in the 30 days before

Aug 10·entry $260.78·now $214.76Fresh

-17.65%

since Aug 10

AIVL · Weight decrease · 3d

weight 0.651% → 0.605% (-0.046 pp)·stock up 10.8% in the 30 days before

Jul 23·entry $244.39·now $214.76

-12.12%

since Jul 23

AIVL · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.651% → 0.609% (-0.042 pp)·stock up 11.0% in the 30 days before

Jul 22·entry $245.77·now $214.76

-12.62%

since Jul 22

AIVL · Weight decrease · 3d

weight 0.673% → 0.638% (-0.036 pp)·stock up 11.9% in the 30 days before

Jul 17·entry $258.69·now $214.76

-16.98%

since Jul 17

AIVL · Weight decrease · 2d

stock up 12.5% in the 30 days before

Jul 16·entry $262.32·now $214.76

-18.13%

since Jul 16

AIVL · Accumulation · 5d

stock up 15.0% in the 30 days before

Jul 15·entry $264.46·now $214.76Fresh

-18.79%

since Jul 15

AIVL · Accumulation · 5d

stock up 15.6% in the 30 days before

Jul 14·entry $270.73·now $214.76Fresh

-20.67%

since Jul 14

AIVL · Accumulation · 5d

stock up 16.1% in the 30 days before

Jul 9·entry $269.00·now $214.76Fresh

-20.16%

since Jul 9

AIVL · Accumulation · 5d

stock up 11.5% in the 30 days before

Jul 8·entry $261.09·now $214.76Fresh

-17.74%

since Jul 8

AIVL · Weight decrease · 2d

stock up 2.0% in the 30 days before

Jul 6·entry $255.37·now $214.76

-15.90%

since Jul 6

AIVL · Accumulation · 5d

stock down 3.3% in the 30 days before

Jul 2·entry $260.36·now $214.76Fresh

-17.51%

since Jul 2

AIVL · Accumulation · 5d

stock down 4.7% in the 30 days before

Jul 1·entry $264.48·now $214.76Fresh

-18.80%

since Jul 1

LQAInow 0.130% of fund1 signal

LQAI · New entry · 1d

weight 0 → 0.110% (new)·stock down 12.2% in the 30 days before

Aug 6·entry $229.29·now $214.76Fresh

-6.34%

since Aug 6

AIEQno longer held8 signals

AIEQ · Exit · 1d

weight 1.190% → 0 (exited)·stock down 18.2% in the 30 days before

Sep 1·entry $223.84·now $214.76

-4.06%

since Sep 1

AIEQ · Weight increase · 2d

weight 1.130% → 1.220% (+0.090 pp)·stock down 11.8% in the 30 days before

Aug 28·entry $236.98·now $214.76Fresh

-9.38%

since Aug 28

AIEQ · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 1.190% → 1.130% (-0.060 pp)·stock down 9.3% in the 30 days before

Aug 26·entry $227.67·now $214.76

-5.67%

since Aug 26

AIEQ · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 1.310% → 1.210% (-0.100 pp)·stock down 4.6% in the 30 days before

Aug 13·entry $252.24·now $214.76

-14.86%

since Aug 13

AIEQ · Sudden change · 1d

weight 0.290% → 1.330% (+1.040 pp)·stock up 1.3% in the 30 days before

Aug 2·entry $273.60·now $214.76

-21.51%

since Aug 2

AIEQ · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.280% → 0.260% (-0.020 pp)·stock up 10.8% in the 30 days before

Jul 23·entry $244.39·now $214.76

-12.12%

since Jul 23

AIEQ · Weight increase · 2d

stock up 15.0% in the 30 days before

Jul 15·entry $264.46·now $214.76Fresh

-18.79%

since Jul 15

AIEQ · Weight increase · 2d

stock down 4.7% in the 30 days before

Jul 1·entry $264.48·now $214.76Fresh

-18.80%

since Jul 1

Sell signals show what the stock did after the AI exited. A negative number means the AI's exit was well-timed.

Buffett-style framework

Too hard to callas of Aug 30

AI ETFs show mixed signals, with several actively increasing their positions in Datadog, suggesting an algorithmic confidence in the company's prospects. This stands in contrast to the value-investing framework's 'Too Hard' verdict, which suggests the business's fundamental long-term predictability is too low for a reliable assessment, regardless of current growth or momentum trends that AI algorithms might prioritize.

Circle of CompetenceDatadog operates in the rapidly evolving cloud observability and monitoring space, where continuous technological advancements and intense competition make long-term cash flow projection and stable unit economics genuinely unpredictable beyond a few years.
Economic MoatThis stage cannot be assessed as the company falls outside the circle of competence for reliable long-term projection.
ManagementThis stage cannot be assessed as the company falls outside the circle of competence for reliable long-term projection.
Financial HealthThis stage cannot be assessed as the company falls outside the circle of competence for reliable long-term projection.
Margin of SafetyThis stage cannot be assessed as the company falls outside the circle of competence for reliable long-term projection.

The analysis concludes that Datadog falls outside the circle of competence due to the unpredictable nature of its industry, making it 'Too Hard' to reliably project cash flows over a ten-year horizon. The rapidly evolving competitive landscape and unit economics preclude a confident assessment of its enduring earning power. Consequently, further evaluation of its economic moat, management, financial health, or margin of safety cannot be made within this value investing framework.

Educational interpretation generated by AI applying frameworks Warren Buffett documented in his shareholder letters and other public writings. Not a statement by Mr. Buffett or Berkshire Hathaway, and not investment advice.