# Cloud security firm Datadog has boosted its annual forecast.

*business · news · 2026-05-07 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- Datadog raised its 2026 revenue forecast to $4.30–$4.34 billion, up from $4.06–$4.10 billion.
- The company now expects 2026 adjusted profit of $2.36–$2.44 per share, higher than previous forecasts.
- First-quarter revenue rose 32% year-over-year to $1.01 billion, surpassing analyst estimates.
- Datadog attributes stronger demand for its cloud security products to increased generative AI adoption.

**Companies:** Datadog, Samsung, NASDAQ, Comcast, Shell, PayPal
**Countries:** United States

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