The Trade Desk provides a self-service platform that helps advertisers and ad agencies programmatically find and purchase digital ad inventory (display, video, audio, and social) on devices like computers, smartphones, and connected TVs. It uses data in an iterative manner to optimize the performance of ad impressions purchased. The firm's platform is referred to as a demand-side platform in the digital ad industry, and it generates revenue from fees based on a percentage of what its clients spend on advertising.
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in The Trade Desk, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
The Trade Desk, Inc. (TTD) has returned -42.27% so far this year and -50.27% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, TTD has achieved an annualized return of 22.60%, outperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
The table below presents the monthly returns of The Trade Desk, Inc. (TTD) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -20.59% | -20.94% | -1.67% | -2.61% | ||||||||
| 2025 | -0.33% | -39.27% | -22.93% | -1.67% | 39.04% | -3.58% | 18.42% | -34.93% | -8.31% | 2.99% | -20.75% | -2.60% |
| 2024 | -4.49% | 24.26% | 1.77% | -5.21% | 11.59% | 4.70% | -7.75% | 15.48% | 5.50% | 8.70% | 7.25% | -8.60% |
| 2023 | 10.24% | 9.94% | 9.26% | 7.23% | 9.74% | 10.13% | 18.15% | -11.41% | -3.36% | -9.21% | 0.10% | 2.59% |
| 2022 | -24.95% | 21.09% | -19.00% | -15.65% | -11.04% | -20.57% | 6.81% | 41.53% | -2.35% | -11.63% | -5.90% | -13.76% |
| 2021 | -4.96% | 2.93% | -20.51% | 8.22% | -19.69% | 29.98% | 6.16% | -2.57% | -12.40% | 6.97% | 37.54% | -12.89% |
| 2020 | 2.15% | 7.15% | -34.69% | 58.24% | 10.44% | 31.06% | 10.87% | 5.55% | 6.60% | 6.88% | 57.66% | -11.40% |
| 2019 | 27.55% | 38.65% | -0.61% | 9.88% | -10.80% | 13.96% | 11.57% | -7.04% | -22.54% | 6.80% | 29.91% | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 6.11% | 17.55% | -11.11% | 4.51% | 67.02% | 9.02% | -8.88% | 68.66% | 6.37% | -18.45% | 14.15% | -21.59% |
| 2017 | 5.74% | 40.84% | -10.35% | 0.43% | 46.24% | -10.41% | 5.29% | -0.97% | 15.93% | 6.31% | -25.93% | -5.50% |
| 2016 | 1.60% | -13.53% | 4.48% | 4.81% |
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Trade Desk, Inc. (TTD) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of TTD compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
The current The Trade Desk, Inc. volatility is 5.14%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities And Equity (USD) | 6.15B | 6.11B | 4.89B | 4.38B | 3.58B | 2.75B | 1.73B | 1.12B | 797.16M | 537.60M |
| Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | 2.48B | 2.95B | 2.16B | 2.12B | 1.53B | 1.01B | 612.52M | 394.57M | 245.58M | 164.38M |
| Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Equity (USD) | 2.48B | 2.95B | 2.16B | 2.12B | 1.53B | 1.01B | 612.52M | 394.57M | 245.58M | 164.38M |
| Commitments and Contingencies (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Noncurrent Liabilities (USD) | 402.83M | 289.34M | 213.63M | 236.02M | 246.73M | 265.82M | 185.87M | 9.31M | 33.05M | 29.08M |
| Other Current Liabilities (USD) | 258.35M | 242.25M | 193.52M | 157.90M | 147.62M | 126.20M | 61.76M | 44.84M | 28.16M | 22.97M |
| Accounts Payable (USD) | 3.01B | 2.63B | 2.32B | 1.87B | 1.66B | 1.35B | 868.62M | 669.15M | 490.38M | 321.16M |
| Current Liabilities (USD) | 3.27B | 2.87B | 2.51B | 2.03B | 1.80B | 1.47B | 930.37M | 713.99M | 518.53M | 344.14M |
| Liabilities (USD) | 3.67B | 3.16B | 2.72B | 2.27B | 2.05B | 1.74B | 1.12B | 723.31M | 551.58M | 373.22M |
| Other Non-current Assets (USD) | 495.40M | 566.16M | 413.31M | 361.30M | 349.84M | 327.47M | 215.53M | 28.30M | 13.95M | 6.41M |
| Fixed Assets (USD) | 396.82M | 209.33M | 161.42M | 173.76M | 135.86M | 115.86M | 64.01M | 33.05M | 17.41M | 14.78M |
| Noncurrent Assets (USD) | 892.22M | 775.49M | 574.73M | 535.06M | 485.69M | 443.33M | 279.54M | 61.35M | 31.35M | 21.19M |
| Other Current Assets (USD) | 3.96B | 3.41B | 2.93B | 2.40B | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cash (USD) | 1.30B | 1.92B | 1.38B | 1.45B | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Current Assets (USD) | 5.26B | 5.34B | 4.31B | 3.85B | 3.09B | 2.31B | 1.45B | 1.06B | 765.81M | 516.40M |
| Assets (USD) | 6.15B | 6.11B | 4.89B | 4.38B | 3.58B | 2.75B | 1.73B | 1.12B | 797.16M | 537.60M |
As stock markets decline at the start of 2026, an analyst presents 15 undervalued stocks representing a buying opportunity across various sectors. The market downturn is creating attractive entry points for investors seeking quality companies at discounted valuations.
The Trade Desk (TTD) has crashed 85% from its December 2024 all-time high of $141.53 to the low-$20s, including two single-day drops exceeding 30%. However, with the stock now trading at just 10x earnings while maintaining double-digit revenue growth, the analyst suggests valuation is no longer a concern. Using Elliott Wave analysis, the author identifies the decline as a textbook A-B-C zigzag correction and predicts the stock could bottom in the teens before resuming its preceding uptrend, advising investors to capitalize on negative sentiment.
Braze stock surged 20.87% after reporting strong Q4 fiscal 2026 earnings with 28% year-over-year revenue growth to $205 million. The AI-powered customer engagement platform saw customer count expand 14% to 2,609, with high-value customers (ARR $500k+) climbing 35%. Management projects fiscal 2027 revenue of $884-889 million and adjusted operating income of $69-73 million, driven by new partnerships with Snowflake, Shopify, and The Trade Desk.
The Trade Desk and Axon Enterprise are positioned as undervalued tech stocks with significant growth potential. The Trade Desk operates in the $950 billion digital advertising market with high customer retention, while Axon Enterprise is expanding its AI-driven law enforcement platform. Both stocks are trading below recent highs, presenting potential long-term investment opportunities for patient investors.
The Trade Desk's stock has plummeted 74% from its 52-week high following a public dispute with Publicis Groupe and slower revenue growth. However, the company maintains strong fundamentals with $2.9B in revenue (18.5% YoY growth), 79% gross margins, minimal debt, and $440M in net income. CEO Jeff Green's $148M personal stock purchase and potential AI advertising partnerships with OpenAI suggest the market is overreacting to short-term headwinds.
The Trade Desk stock fell 12.6% this week after Publicis Groupe, one of its largest clients, publicly accused the advertising technology platform of overcharging for services and adding premium features without consent. The company was already facing slowing revenue growth (14% in Q4 vs 22% year-over-year), and this scandal could lead to further customer losses and potential revenue decline in 2026. Despite the 83% drop from recent highs, the stock's P/E ratio of 26.4 is not considered cheap given the business headwinds.
The Trade Desk's stock has declined nearly 70% over five years and is trading near multi-year lows due to slowing growth and macro headwinds in the advertising market. However, the company is valued at just 7x adjusted EBITDA, making it potentially attractive for contrarian investors who believe in its ability to pull advertisers from Meta and Google through its expanding adtech platform and AI-powered tools.
The Trade Desk (TTD) stock fell 6% following analyst downgrades from Stifel and Rosenblatt. The downgrades were triggered by reports that major client Publicis Group instructed clients to avoid The Trade Desk's platform due to alleged overcharging and unauthorized feature enrollment. Despite denials from both companies, the negative sentiment persists amid broader uncertainty in the adtech industry.
The Trade Desk faces significant customer defections after major ad agencies Dentsu, WPP, and Publicis cited hidden fees, transparency issues, and billing problems. With ~10% of revenue at risk from Publicis alone and growth slowing to 10% from historical 20%+, the company's 12-year customer retention streak is in jeopardy. The stock has plummeted 82% from its December 2024 peak amid competitive pressures from Amazon and walled gardens like Google and Meta.
The Trade Desk faces conflicting signals after a Wedbush downgrade to Underperform with a $23 price target, citing overoptimism about an OpenAI partnership and headwinds in CPG and automotive advertising. However, CEO Jeff Green countered with a $148.1 million personal stock purchase, and the board authorized a $500 million buyback program, signaling strong internal confidence in the company's mature Kokai AI platform and long-term value.