BofA Bets on Fab Five AI Leaders, Datadog Included
Jun 10, 2026, 11:47 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Analyst endorsement of a high-momentum AI theme and a sharp post-earnings rally in DDOG and peers can attract fund flow and multiple expansion, as seen in the 58% DDOG move post-earnings and the Fab Five’s 36% average gains.
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Bank of America reiterates Buy on five software names, led by Datadog, citing AI exposure and solid execution. Datadog's Q1 revenue grew 32% YoY and its AI-related business now accounts for over 10% of revenue, helping a 58% move since earnings. The bank expects AI demand to accelerate and views the Fab Five as best positioned through 2026.
Bank of America backs the Fab Five; Datadog highlighted as AI beneficiary.
Fab Five post-earnings rally; average gain 36%.
Datadog Q1 revenue up 32% YoY; AI >10% of revenue.
AI growth for DDOG >100% annually.
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