Upside case
Bull case
$144+86.9%
GDDY would need investors to value it at roughly 20x earnings — about 9x more generous than today's 11x forward P/E. That requires meaningful multiple expansion on top of continued earnings growth.
Analysis OverviewBuyUpdated Jun 18, 2026
GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY) Stock Analysis
Wall Street verdict, consensus price target, and analyst rating breakdown — everything needed to frame the risk/reward at today's price.
Analyst consensus
Buy
Covering
38
analysts
23 bullish · 1 bearish · 38 covering GDDY
Strong Buy
1
Buy
22
Hold
14
Sell
1
Strong Sell
0
Consensus Target
$112
+44.9% vs today
Scenario Range
$69 – $144
Model bear to bull value window
Coverage
38
Published analyst ratings
Valuation Context
10.8x
Forward P/E · Market cap $10.3B
GDDY price targets
Three scenarios for where GDDY stock could go
Current
~$77
Confidence
62 / 100
Updated
Jun 18, 2026
Where we are now
Current · $77
Bear
$69
Base
$109
Bull
$144
Market caseClosest to today
Base case
$109+41.9%
At 15x on FY1 earnings, the base case reflects a reasonable but not stretched valuation. It prices in continued growth without assuming an exceptional setup.
Stress case
Bear case
$69-10.6%
If investor confidence fades or macro conditions deteriorate, a 1x multiple contraction could push GDDY down roughly 11% from where it trades now.
Not financial advice. Model confidence reflects internal scenario assumptions, not a guarantee of returns. Past performance does not predict future results.
GoDaddy Inc.
GDDY · NYSETechnologySoftware - InfrastructureDecember year-end
GoDaddy is a web services platform that helps small businesses establish and grow their online presence through domain registration, website hosting, and marketing tools. It generates revenue primarily from subscription services — domain renewals, hosting plans, and business applications — with additional income from transaction fees on its e-commerce and payment processing services. The company's competitive advantage lies in its massive scale in domain registration and its integrated ecosystem that makes it easy for non-technical entrepreneurs to manage their entire online business in one place.
Market Cap
$10.3B
Revenue TTM
$5.0B
Net Income TTM
$870M
Net Margin
17.3%
GDDY Revenue and Earnings Performance
Quarterly beat-or-miss track record against analyst estimates, plus forward revenue and EPS outlook for the next two fiscal years.
EPS Beat Rate
67%Exceptional
12 quarters tracked
Revenue Beat Rate
83%Exceptional
vs consensus estimates
Avg EPS Surprise
+4.8%
above Street consensus
Beat / Miss Record
BeatMissLeft = EPS · Right = Revenue
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
Q1 2026
Q2 2026
Last 4 Quarters
EPS beats: 4 of 4Q3 2025
EPS
$1.41/$1.35
Revenue
$1.2B/$1.2B
Q4 2025
EPS
$1.51/$1.46
Revenue
$1.3B/$1.2B
Q1 2026
EPS
$1.80/$1.58
Revenue
$1.3B/$1.3B
Q2 2026
EPS
$1.60/$1.53
Revenue
$1.3B/$1.3B
| Quarter | EPS (Actual / Est) | EPS Surprise | Revenue (Actual / Est) | Rev Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | $1.41/$1.35 | +4.4% | $1.2B/$1.2B | +0.9% |
| Q4 2025 | $1.51/$1.46 | +3.4% | $1.3B/$1.2B | +2.6% |
| Q1 2026 | $1.80/$1.58 | +13.9% | $1.3B/$1.3B | +0.3% |
| Q2 2026 | $1.60/$1.53 | +4.6% | $1.3B/$1.3B | +0.3% |
FY1–FY2 Estimates
Revenue Outlook
FY1
$5.4B
+7.8% YoY
FY2
$5.8B
+6.6% YoY
EPS Outlook
FY1
$7.53
+16.3% YoY
FY2
$8.93
+18.6% YoY
Trailing FCF (TTM)$1.6B
FCF Margin: 32.7%
Next Earnings
August 6, 2026
Expected EPS
$1.71
Expected Revenue
$1.3B
GDDY beat EPS estimates in 4 of 4 tracked quarters. A perfect track record raises the bar for the upcoming report.
GDDY Revenue Breakdown by Segment
Product and geographic revenue mix from the latest annual disclosure, with year-over-year growth by segment.
Latest disclosure
FY 2025
Total disclosed revenue $5.0B
Product Mix
Latest annual revenue by segment or product family
Core Platform
61.8%
+4.9% YoY
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Geographic Mix
Latest annual revenue by reported region
UNITED STATES
67.1%
+6.8% YoY
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Core Platform is the largest disclosed segment at 61.8% of FY 2025 revenue, up 4.9% YoY.
UNITED STATES is the largest reported region at 67.1%, up 6.8% YoY.
GDDY Valuation Snapshot
Current multiples compared to the S&P 500, the company's sector, and its own five-year average.
Relative Value Signal
Cheap versus peers
Fair value est. $201 — implies +160.5% from today's price.
Upside to Fair Value
160.5%
potential upside
Deep DiscountFair ValueVery Expensive
vs S&P 500 Trailing P/E
GDDY
12.4x
vs
S&P 500
24.4x
49% discount
vs Technology Trailing P/E
GDDY
12.4x
vs
Technology
29.0x
57% discount
vs GDDY 5Y Avg P/E
Today
12.4x
vs
5Y Average
31.3x
60% discount
Forward PE
10.8x
S&P 500
18.8x
-42%
Technology
22.3x
-51%
5Y Avg
—
—
Trailing PE
12.4x
S&P 500
24.4x
-49%
Technology
29.0x
-57%
5Y Avg
31.3x
-60%
PEG Ratio
—
S&P 500
1.66x
—
Technology
1.51x
—
5Y Avg
—
—
EV/EBITDA
9.8x
S&P 500
15.2x
-36%
Technology
16.6x
-41%
5Y Avg
24.9x
-61%
Price/FCF
6.5x
S&P 500
20.7x
-68%
Technology
19.2x
-66%
5Y Avg
17.7x
-63%
Price/Sales
2.1x
S&P 500
3.1x
-33%
Technology
2.4x
-15%
5Y Avg
4.0x
-49%
Dividend Yield
—
S&P 500
1.91%
—
Technology
1.11%
—
5Y Avg
—
—
| Metric | GDDY | S&P 500 | Technology | 5Y Avg GDDY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward PE | 10.8x | 18.8x-42% | 22.3x-51% | — |
| Trailing PE | 12.4x | 24.4x-49% | 29.0x-57% | 31.3x-60% |
| PEG Ratio | — | 1.66x | 1.51x | — |
| EV/EBITDA | 9.8x | 15.2x-36% | 16.6x-41% | 24.9x-61% |
| Price/FCF | 6.5x | 20.7x-68% | 19.2x-66% | 17.7x-63% |
| Price/Sales | 2.1x | 3.1x-33% | 2.4x-15% | 4.0x-49% |
| Dividend Yield | — | 1.91% | 1.11% | — |
GDDY trades above S&P 500 benchmarks on 0 of 5 measured multiples — appears modestly priced relative to the S&P 500 on most measures.
Forward P/E and PEG reflect analyst consensus estimates. Historical averages use trailing ratios where forward data is unavailable.S&P 500 and sector benchmarks both use trailing median P/E — similar readings indicate the broader index and sector are priced alike.
Open valuation toolGDDY Financial Health
Verdict
Exceptional
GDDY generates $1.6B in free cash flow at a 32.7% margin — 26.2% ROIC signals a durable competitive advantage · returns 15.6% of market cap to shareholders annually.
Cash Engine
Revenue, margins, and cash generation
Revenue (TTM)
Trailing-twelve-month sales base
$5.0B
Revenue Growth
TTM vs prior year
+7.8%
Gross Margin
Gross profit as a share of revenue
61.8%
Operating Margin
Operating income divided by revenue
17.6%
Net Margin
Net income divided by revenue
17.3%
EPS (TTM)
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months
$6.48
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
Cash generation after capex
$1.6B
FCF Margin
FCF as share of revenue — the primary cash quality signal
32.7%
Capital Quality
ROIC, leverage, and debt serviceability
ROIC
Return on invested capital — primary competitive quality signal
26.2%
ROA
Return on assets, trailing twelve months
10.7%
Cash & Equivalents
Liquid assets on the balance sheet
$1.1B
Net Debt
Total debt minus cash
$2.8B
Debt Serviceability
Net debt as a multiple of annual free cash flow
1.7× FCF
~1.7 years to full repayment at current FCF run-rate
ROE *
Return on equity, trailing twelve months
366.9%
* Elevated by buyback-compressed equity — compare ROIC (26.2%) for an undistorted picture of capital efficiency.
Shareholder Returns
How capital is returned to owners
Total shareholder yield
15.6%
Dividend
—
Buyback
15.6%
Share Repurchases
Trailing buyback outflow — dollar magnitude of capital returned
$1.6B
Dividend / Share
Annualized trailing dividend per share
—
Payout Ratio
Share of earnings distributed as dividends
—
Shares Outstanding
Declining as buybacks retire shares
133M
All figures from the trailing twelve months. ROIC uses invested capital (equity + net debt). ROE marked * where buyback-compressed equity base may inflate the figure.
Open full ratios pageGDDY Stock Risk Factors
Key factors that could pressure the stock price, compress the multiple, or weigh on future results.
AI analysis · updated June 18, 2026
High Risk
Technology lag
Risk of GoDaddy's technology falling behind competitors, leading to customer churn and stagnant revenue growth (flat to ~2% CAGR).
High Risk
Customer retention
Key long-term sensitivity is customer retention; failure to retain customers could significantly impact growth.
Medium
Revenue growth slowdown
Bear case projects a slowdown in revenue growth to ~2% CAGR if technology and customer retention efforts falter.
Lower
Short interest absence
Despite poor stock performance, hedge funds are not aggressively shorting GoDaddy, indicating less immediate downside pressure.
These are risk mechanisms, not predictions. The key question is which would force a cut to earnings estimates or a lower multiple than the market currently prices in.
Why GDDY Stock Could Outperform
Structural drivers behind the upside case and why the stock could outperform over the next 12 months.
AI analysis · updated June 18, 2026
Strong brand and market position
GoDaddy is a trusted name in domains with over 20 million customers and more domains registered than anyone else.
Attractive valuation metrics
GoDaddy's trailing P/E of 16.57 and forward P/E of 12.48 suggest the stock is reasonably priced relative to earnings.
Comprehensive online tools suite
GoDaddy offers a complete selection of tools for building websites, along with hosting, email, and marketing services.
AI integration potential
GoDaddy is incorporating AI into its offerings, which could drive future growth and innovation.
Analyst bullish sentiment
Analysts have highlighted a bullish thesis for GoDaddy, particularly after recent volatility and a stock drop post-earnings.
A real bull case compounds — each driver matters most when it strengthens margins, supports capital returns, and keeps the company above the market's minimum growth bar simultaneously.
GDDY Stock Price Performance
52-week range context and price returns across multiple time horizons. Dividend contribution is shown separately in the Capital Return section.
Current Price
$77.04
52W Range Position
5%
52-Week Range
Current price plotted between the 52-week low and high.
52-Week Low
$71.59
+7.6% from the low
52-Week High
$181.49
-57.6% from the high
1 Month
-15.70%
3 Month
-8.43%
YTD
-35.0%
1 Year
-56.3%
3Y CAGR
+1.7%
5Y CAGR
-2.1%
10Y CAGR
+9.1%
Range context matters because valuation compression and earnings misses rarely hit from the same starting point. A stock already far below its high can still fall, but it is no longer carrying the same embedded optimism as one pressing a fresh peak.
GDDY vs Peers
Valuation, growth, and margin comparison against the closest publicly traded peers for this company.
Peer Set
Accurate peer set
Forward PE
10.8x
vs 13.4x median
-19% below peer median
Revenue Growth
+7.8%
vs +14.4% median
-45% below peer median
Net Margin
17.3%
vs 3.0% median
+470% above peer median
| Company | Mkt Cap | Fwd PE | Rev Grw | Margin | Rating | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GDD GDDY GoDaddy Inc. | $10.3B | 10.8x | +7.8% | 17.3% | Buy | +44.9% |
WIX WIX Wix.com Ltd. | $2.3B | 8.6x | +14.4% | -2.0% | Buy | +97.5% |
HUB HUBS HubSpot, Inc. | $9.0B | 13.4x | +14.9% | 3.0% | Buy | +62.0% |
YEL YELP Yelp Inc. | $1.3B | 12.1x | +10.6% | 9.5% | Hold | +20.2% |
AKA AKAM Akamai Technologies, Inc. | $18.2B | 18.6x | +11.2% | 10.2% | Hold | +26.7% |
NET NET Cloudflare, Inc. | $79.2B | 187.1x | +19.5% | -3.7% | Buy | +2.2% |
This peer comparison reflects companies with similar business models, product lines, or market positioning, supplemented by industry grouping when direct matches are limited.
GDDY Dividend and Capital Return
GDDY returns 15.6% annually — null% through dividends and 15.6% through buybacks.
Dividend UnknownFCF Unknown
Total Shareholder Yield
15.6%
Dividend + buyback return per year
Buyback Yield
15.6%
Dividend Yield
—
Payout Ratio
—
Dividend Profile
Yield, cadence, and growth quality
Dividend / Share
Trailing annualized cash dividend
$0.00
Growth Streak
Consecutive years of dividend increases
1Y
3Y Div CAGR
—
5Y Div CAGR
—
Ex-Dividend Date
—
Payment Cadence
—
0 payments over the last 12 months
Buyback Engine
How much per-share support comes from repurchases
Repurchases (TTM)
Cash used for buybacks in the latest trailing period
$1.6B
Estimated Shares Retired
21M
Approx. Share Reduction
15.6%
Shares Outstanding
Current diluted share count from the screening snapshot
133M
At 15.6%/year, buybacks mechanically lift EPS even with flat earnings — each remaining share represents a slightly larger piece of the company.
FAQ
7 questionsGDDY Investor Questions
Common questions answered from live analyst data and company financials.
01Is GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY) stock a buy or sell in 2026?
GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY) is rated Buy by Wall Street analysts as of 2026. Of 38 analysts covering the stock, 23 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 14 rate it Hold, and 1 rate it Sell or Strong Sell. The consensus 12-month price target is $112, implying +44.9% from the current price of $77. The bear case scenario is $69 and the bull case is $144.
02What is the GDDY stock price target for 2026?
The Wall Street consensus price target for GDDY is $112 based on 38 analyst estimates. The high-end target is $145 (+88.2% from today), and the low-end target is $83 (+7.7%). The base case model target is $109.
03Is GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY) stock overvalued in 2026?
GDDY trades at 10.8x times forward earnings. The stock currently trades at a discount to the broader market. Based on current multiples versus the peer group, the relative model signals cheap versus peers. Whether the stock is over or undervalued ultimately depends on whether consensus earnings estimates are achievable.
04What are the main risks for GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY) stock in 2026?
The primary risks for GDDY in 2026 are: (1) Technology lag — Risk of GoDaddy's technology falling behind competitors, leading to customer churn and stagnant revenue growth (flat to ~2% CAGR). (2) Customer retention — Key long-term sensitivity is customer retention; failure to retain customers could significantly impact growth. (3) Revenue growth slowdown — Bear case projects a slowdown in revenue growth to ~2% CAGR if technology and customer retention efforts falter. Each factor has the potential to pressure earnings or compress the stock's valuation multiple.
05What is GoDaddy Inc.'s revenue and earnings forecast?
Analyst consensus estimates GDDY will report consensus revenue of $5.4B (+7.8% year-over-year) and EPS of $7.53 (+16.3% year-over-year) for the upcoming fiscal year. The following year, analysts project $5.8B in revenue.
06When does GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY) report its next earnings?
GoDaddy Inc. is expected to report its next earnings on approximately 2026-08-06. Consensus expects EPS of $1.71 and revenue of $1.3B. Over recent quarters, GDDY has beaten EPS estimates 67% of the time.
07How much free cash flow does GoDaddy Inc. generate?
GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY) generated $1.6B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months — a free cash flow margin of 32.7%. GDDY returns capital to shareholders through and share repurchases ($1.6B TTM).