DDOG monthly performance report
Monthly DDOG research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
DDOG monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Datadog (DDOG) closed September 2026 at $210.23, down 11.31% for the month and +54.08% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, DDOG is +54.59%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.32% YTD.
- The stock is trading +19.69% versus its 200-day moving average ($175.64), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, DDOG has outperformed the S&P 500 by +43.34%, with a relative strength index reading of 125.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Datadog ended September 2026 at $210.23, posting a monthly return of −11.31%. The S&P 500 returned −0.14% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −11.17%.
The current quarter stands at −19.25% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +19.69% versus the 200-day moving average ($175.64).
Year-to-date, DDOG is +54.59% against SPY +12.32%, a gap of +42.27%. The stock is currently −28.18% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −48.62%.
| Period | DDOG | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.27% | −0.55% | −0.72% |
| 1 Week | −13.46% | −0.44% | −13.02% |
| 1 Month | −11.31% | −0.14% | −11.17% |
| 3 Months | −16.02% | +1.17% | −17.19% |
| 6 Months | +88.09% | +11.80% | +76.29% |
| YTD | +54.59% | +12.32% | +42.27% |
| 12 Months | +54.08% | +18.05% | +36.03% |
| 3 Years | +115.27% | +71.92% | +43.34% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | May 2026 | +87.12% |
| #2 | Nov 2023 | +43.08% |
| #3 | Nov 2024 | +21.77% |
| #4 | Jul 2023 | +18.64% |
| #5 | Jun 2024 | +17.71% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2025 | −18.33% |
| #2 | Aug 2023 | −17.34% |
| #3 | Dec 2025 | −15.01% |
| #4 | Mar 2025 | −14.88% |
| #5 | Feb 2026 | −13.42% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +35.40% |
| Q3 2025 | +6.01% |
| Q4 2025 | −4.50% |
| Q1 2026 | −13.19% |
| Q2 2026 | +120.55% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −19.25% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +65.14% |
| 2024 | +17.72% |
| 2025 | −4.83% |
| 2026 | +54.59% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $292.72 (2026-08-05) |
| 52-Week Low | $98.01 (2026-02-24) |
| Current Price | $210.23 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $175.64 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +19.69% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −48.62% (2026-02-23) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −28.18% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 125.2 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +43.34% |
| RS Peak | 170.4 (Aug 2026) |
| RS Trough | 68.6 (Feb 2026) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was DDOG's return for this report period?
DDOG returned −11.31% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-08.
Has DDOG outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD DDOG: +54.59% vs SPY: +12.32%.
What is DDOG's 12-month return?
+54.08% over the trailing 12 months.
Is DDOG above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +19.69% versus 200DMA ($175.64).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−48.62% on 2026-02-23.