ADBE vs DDOG: AI Stock Comparison

Adobe Inc. vs Datadog, Inc.: AI exposure, key metrics, next earnings dates, upcoming catalysts and risks — every number linked to its source.

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Tie: both score 3/5 on AI exposure under our rubric; compare the catalysts and risks below. The score measures how directly each business is tied to AI, not which stock to buy.
⏱ Next catalyst: Not enough tracked catalysts to compare.
$ADBE
Adobe Inc.
Creative and document software with Firefly AI.
$DDOG
Datadog, Inc.
Cloud monitoring and security, including for AI apps.
AI exposure score⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡ 3/5⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡ 3/5
Shares outstanding389.2M
as of 2026-09-18 · 10-Q cover page · SEC filing
Not shown (multiple share classes or no recent cover-page figure)
CategoryCloud softwareCloud software
Key metrics
Revenue (latest quarter) $6.76B
10-Q period ended 2026-08-28; +13% y/y · SEC filing
Gross margin 88.7%
Gross profit / revenue, same quarter · SEC filing
Operating income $2.35B
Same quarter; 35% operating margin · SEC filing
Revenue (latest quarter) $1.20B
10-Q period ended 2026-09-30; +35% y/y · SEC filing
Gross margin 80.2%
Gross profit / revenue, same quarter · SEC filing
Operating income $74.7M
Same quarter; 6% operating margin · SEC filing
Next earnings
Dec 9, 2026 expected
Adobe Inc. quarterly earnings · source
Not yet announced / not on our calendar
Next catalyst
Dec 9, 2026 expected
Adobe Inc. quarterly earnings · source
Not yet announced / not on our calendar
Upcoming catalysts
Dec 9, 2026 expected
Adobe Inc. quarterly earnings · source
None tracked
Most recent reportedNot yet announced / not on our calendar
Nov 4, 2026
Datadog, Inc. reports quarterly results · source
Observability spend from AI-native customers. Q3 revenue $1.20B (+35% y/y); GAAP operating income $75M; free cash flow $251M.
Key risks
  • “Issues relating to the development and use of AI in our solutions may result in reputational harm, liability and adverse business and financial results.” — 10-K risk factor (filed 2026-01-15) · source
  • “We may be unsuccessful at innovating in response to rapid technological or industry changes to meet customer needs, which could cause our business and financial results to suffer materially.” — 10-K risk factor (filed 2026-01-15) · source
  • “We use artificial intelligence in our products and services which may result in operational challenges, legal liability, reputational harm, competitive risks and regulatory concerns that…” — 10-K risk factor (filed 2026-02-18) · source
  • “If we fail to adapt and respond effectively to rapidly changing technology, evolving industry standards, changing regulations, or to changing customer needs, requirements or preferences…” — 10-K risk factor (filed 2026-02-18) · source
AI angle

Adobe adds generative AI (Firefly) across Creative Cloud and Acrobat; AI is both a feature driver and a competitive threat from new tools.

Datadog monitors infrastructure and applications, with AI-native customers and LLM observability as growth areas.

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