GoDaddy Stock: Is GDDY Underperforming the Technology Sector?

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GoDaddy Stock: Is GDDY Underperforming the Technology Sector?

Tempe, Arizona-based GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY) engages in the design and development of cloud-based products in the United States and internationally. The company has a market capitalization of $12.3 billion and operates through Applications and Commerce (A&C) and Core Platform (Core) segments, and is engaged in the design and development of cloud-based technology products for small businesses, Web design professionals, and individuals. 

Companies with a market cap of $10 billion or more are typically called “large-cap stocks.” GDDY fits squarely into that category, with its market cap exceeding this threshold and reflecting its substantial size and influence in the software infrastructure industry. 

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However, the company currently trades 33.2% below its 52-week high of $142.49 recorded on Sept. 29. GDDY has grown 12.6% over the past three months, outperforming the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF’s (XLK) 7.7% rise over the same period.       

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In the longer term, GDDY has delivered a different performance. The stock has fallen by nearly 32.7% over the past 52 weeks, lagging behind the 39.9% rise of XLK over the same period. GDDY has been trading above its 200-day moving average since this month and below its 50-day moving average since the last trading session.   

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On July 31, GDDY stock plunged 16.7% following the release of its Q2 2026 earnings. The company reported a 6.6% YoY growth in its revenue, amounting to $1.3 billion and surpassing the Street’s estimates. Moreover, its adjusted EPS came in at $1.83, also topping the consensus estimates. However, the company’s free cash flow margin declined from 37.4% in the previous year’s quarter to 34.2%, alarming investors. Moreover, it reaffirmed its revenue guidance for the full year of $5.24 billion at the midpoint, which also failed to impress investors, leading to a massive selloff. 

When stacked against its peer, Asure Software, Inc. (ASUR) has declined 2.6% over the past year, outperforming GDDY stock.          

Wall Street has a somewhat bullish view of the stock currently. Among the 19 analysts tracking GDDY, the overall consensus stands at a “Moderate Buy.” Its mean price target of $107.12 suggests a 12.8% upside potential from current price levels. 


On the date of publication, Aritra Gangopadhyay did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.

 

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