Key Moments
- Options pricing points to a 12% move in Datadog Inc. Class A shares on Nov. 4 when earnings are released before the opening bell.
- Datadog has surpassed the options-implied move in four of its last eight earnings events.
- Recent earnings reactions have ranged from a 40.9% surge to an 8.4% decline relative to smaller implied moves.
Implied Earnings Move for Nov. 4
Datadog Inc. Class A shares are positioned for a potential 12% price swing when the company reports earnings on Nov. 4 before the market opens, according to options data compiled by Bloomberg.
Recent Earnings-Day Price Reactions vs Implied Moves
Options-implied volatility around Datadog earnings has often underestimated the actual stock reaction. Over the last eight reported periods, the share price has moved beyond the options-implied move in half of the instances.
| Date | Actual Stock Move | Options-Implied Move |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 6 | -13.2% | 12.8% |
| May 7 | 40.9% | 11.5% |
| Feb. 10 | 0.5% | 9.5% |
| Nov. 6, 2025 | 22.3% | 9.4% |
| Aug. 7, 2025 | -8.4% | 7.7% |
| May 6, 2025 | 4.2% | 9.8% |
| Feb. 13, 2025 | -6.2% | 9.5% |
| Nov. 7, 2024 | 1.3% | 10.1% |
Volatility Track Record Around Past Reports
On Aug. 6, Datadog shares fell 13.2% compared with an options-implied move of 12.8%. On May 7, the stock rallied 40.9% against an implied move of 11.5%. On Feb. 10, the stock advanced 0.5% versus a 9.5% implied move.
On Nov. 6, 2025, the stock climbed 22.3% relative to a 9.4% implied move. On Aug. 7, 2025, shares declined 8.4% compared with a 7.7% implied move. On May 6, 2025, the stock gained 4.2% versus a 9.8% implied move.
On Feb. 13, 2025, shares dropped 6.2% against a 9.5% implied move. On Nov. 7, 2024, the stock rose 1.3% compared to a 10.1% implied move.
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