10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2020

Datadog, Inc. Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Sep 30, 2020

Filed November 12, 2020For Securities:DDOG

Summary

Datadog, Inc. reported on its financial status and risks as of and for the period ending September 30, 2020. While the company has experienced significant revenue growth, it also carries a history of operating losses, with an accumulated deficit of $132.0 million as of the reporting date. The company is actively investing in its platform, sales and marketing, and international expansion, which are expected to increase costs. Management's ability to forecast future results is limited due to its relatively short operating history in a rapidly evolving industry, and future profitability is not guaranteed. The company faces numerous risks, including the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its business and customers, economic downturns, intense competition, and cybersecurity threats. Success hinges on retaining and expanding its existing customer base, attracting new customers, and effectively scaling its sales and marketing capabilities. The company also notes its dual-class stock structure, which concentrates voting power, and the potential for volatility in its Class A common stock price.

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$154.68M
Cost of Revenue$33.98M
Gross Profit$120.69M
R&D Expenses$56.44M
Operating Expenses$129.96M
Operating Income-$9.27M
Interest Expense$12.42M
Net Income-$15.15M
EPS (Basic)$-0.05
EPS (Diluted)$-0.05
Shares Outstanding (Basic)302.55M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)302.55M

Key Highlights

  • 1Datadog continues to experience significant revenue growth, though this growth rate is expected to decline as the business matures.
  • 2The company has a history of operating losses and an accumulated deficit of $132.0 million as of September 30, 2020, with no certainty of achieving sustained profitability.
  • 3Significant investments are being made in technology infrastructure, sales and marketing, product development, and international expansion, which are expected to increase operating expenses.
  • 4The COVID-19 pandemic and potential economic downturns pose risks to business operations, customer spending, and revenue growth.
  • 5Cybersecurity threats and data breaches are a significant concern, with potential to harm reputation, reduce demand, and incur liabilities.
  • 6Datadog faces intense competition from established technology companies and new market entrants.
  • 7The company's dual-class stock structure concentrates voting control with Class B shareholders, potentially limiting influence for Class A shareholders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Datadog has a history of operating losses and reported an accumulated deficit of $132.0 million as of September 30, 2020. While revenue growth has been significant, the company is not certain when or if it will achieve and sustain profitability.

The COVID-19 pandemic could negatively impact Datadog's business, financial condition, and results of operations by disrupting business activities, potentially leading to economic downturns and reduced customer spending on IT solutions. The company did experience some impact to its rate of usage growth from existing customers during the second quarter of 2020.

Key risks include the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and potential economic downturns, intense competition in the technology sector, cybersecurity threats and data breaches, the need to continually innovate and adapt to changing technology, reliance on existing customers for renewals and expansion, and challenges in managing rapid growth. The company also highlights risks related to its dual-class stock structure and potential stock price volatility.

Datadog's primary market risk exposures are to fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. As of September 30, 2020, a hypothetical 10% change in interest rates would not materially impact its financial statements. Similarly, a 10% change in foreign currency exchange rates would not materially affect its operating results, as most sales are denominated in USD and foreign operating expenses are not yet significant enough to cause material impact.