Why Datadog Stock Jumped More Than 20% After Its Earnings Beat
NEW YORK, May 7, 2026, 08:02 (EDT) Datadog surged more than 20% ahead of the bell Thursday, after the cloud software player topped first-quarter Street forecasts and lifted its outlook for the year. The stock looked set for a standout session, with MarketBeat quoting $177.51 in extended trade—up 23.5% from its prior close. Barron’s cited a premarket move to $175.99.
