Datadog: AI Growth Engine or Overpriced Infrastructure Trap?
Datadog operates as a non-discretionary utility for cloud-native firms with a strong switching-cost moat, supported by 120% net dollar retention and 75% of growth from existing customers. While infrastructure costs are rising 33% YoY, the company's $4.55B cash position and deeply integrated product create a defensible competitive position that justifies current valuation relative to growth trajectory.