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Dec 31, 2024

Datadog Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Key Takeaways

Datadog reported strong Q4 2024 results with 25% revenue growth YoY, driven by an increase in high-value customers. However, GAAP net income declined due to higher operating expenses.

Total Revenue
$738M
Previous year: $590M
+25.1%
EPS
$0.49
Previous year: $0.44
+11.4%
Customers with $100k+ ARR
3.61K
Previous year: 3.19K
+13.2%
Gross Profit
$594M
Previous year: $485M
+22.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$4.2B
Previous year: $330M
+1171.1%
Free Cash Flow
$241M
Previous year: $201M
+19.7%

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Forward Guidance

Datadog expects continued revenue growth in 2025, driven by strong enterprise adoption and product innovation. However, increasing costs and competition may pressure margins.

Positive Outlook

  • Projected revenue growth of 18% YoY for FY 2025
  • Expanding product offerings in observability and security
  • Increasing customer adoption of AI-driven solutions
  • Continued investment in Kubernetes and cloud monitoring
  • Strong balance sheet with significant cash reserves

Challenges Ahead

  • Expected continued pressure on GAAP profitability
  • Higher R&D and marketing costs affecting margins
  • Increasing competition in the observability market
  • Potential macroeconomic headwinds affecting IT spending
  • Convertible debt impact on financials