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Gen Digital vs Datadog: GEN and DDOG compared
Gen Digital is the larger company: $1.4B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $1.2B for Datadog (Q3 2026). Datadog is growing faster (+35% against +12% a year earlier). Gen Digital is more profitable, with an operating margin of 37.0% against 6.2%.
Where the money goes: GEN and DDOG
Gen Digital (GEN) · Q2 FY27
Gen Digital, Q2 FY27: revenue $1.4B (+12% year over year), operating margin 37.0%, net earnings $287M, operating cash flow $326M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Datadog (DDOG) · Q3 2026
Datadog, Q3 2026: revenue $1.2B (+35% year over year), operating margin 6.2%, net earnings $118M, operating cash flow $290M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Gen Digital (GEN) | Datadog (DDOG) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 FY27 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.4B | $1.2B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +12% | +35% |
| Gross margin | 75.9% | 80.2% |
| Operating margin | 37.0% | 6.2% |
| Net earnings | $287M | $118M |
| Net margin | 21.0% | 9.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $326M | $290M |
| Free cash flow | $323M | $251M |
| Market value | $18.0B | $67.1B |
| P/E | 15.0× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $32.27 | $271.71 |
Where the revenue comes from
Gen Digital
- Subscription and service revenue: $1.4B (100%)
- Net interest income on notes receivable: $6.0M (0%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Gen Digital or Datadog?
Gen Digital is the larger company: $1.4B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $1.2B for Datadog (Q3 2026).
Is Gen Digital or Datadog growing faster?
Datadog is growing faster (+35% against +12% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Gen Digital or Datadog?
Gen Digital is more profitable, with an operating margin of 37.0% against 6.2%.
More: Gen Digital earnings · how Gen Digital makes money · Datadog earnings · how Datadog makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.