GoDaddy Shares Rise 7.5 Percent on EPS Beat
GoDaddy reported Q3 revenue of $1.30 billion and EPS of $1.83, exceeding analyst expectations and driving a 7.5 percent stock gain.
Key points
- GoDaddy Q3 revenue hit $1.30 billion, up 6.6 percent year-over-year and above the $1.29 billion estimate.
- EPS reached $1.83, beating the $1.69 consensus by $0.14 and rising from $1.41 in the prior year quarter.
- Shares closed at $104.77, trading above 50-day and 200-day averages but 29.3 percent below the 52-week high.
GoDaddy Inc. shares climbed 7.5 percent to close at $104.77 on the New York Stock Exchange on September 21, 2026. The gain followed the release of third-quarter results, which showed revenue of $1.30 billion and earnings per share of $1.83, both figures exceeding market consensus.
Trading volume reached 2.7 million shares, surpassing the 50-day average of 2.0 million. The stock now trades above its 50-day moving average of $96.03 and 200-day moving average of $88.73, though it remains 29.3 percent below its 52-week high of $148.19.
Revenue and earnings exceeded estimates
For the quarter ended in July 2026, GoDaddy generated $1.30 billion in revenue, a 6.6 percent increase year-over-year. This result beat the analyst expectation of $1.29 billion, indicating stronger-than-anticipated demand for the company's domain and hosting services.
Earnings per share came in at $1.83, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.69 by $0.14. This represents a significant improvement from the $1.41 reported in the same quarter last year, providing a concrete earnings anchor for investors assessing the company's performance.
Valuation metrics reflect current position
As of September 22, 2026, GoDaddy's market capitalization stood at $13.23 billion. The company trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.50, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 561.10 reported by market data providers.
Hold rating persists despite beat
Eighteen rating firms maintain an average Hold recommendation for the stock. Their average one-year price target is $110.07, which is approximately 5.1 percent above the September 21 closing price of $104.77.
The data suggests that while the immediate earnings surprise was positive, the broader market view remains cautious. The stock's position below its 52-week high and the Hold consensus indicate that investors are weighing the recent performance against longer-term valuation metrics.
