$10,000 in The Trade Desk on Its First Trading Day Is Still Worth About $40,000. Can the Stock Recover Again?

The Trade Desk stock has declined 91% from its December 2024 peak of $139.51 to $12.23, though an initial $10,000 investment from its 2016 IPO is still worth ~$40,600 (4x return). Despite the stock collapse, the company's earnings per share have actually grown 38% since the peak, with revenue reaching $2.4 billion in 2024. However, recent guidance shows slowing revenue growth (down to 3-12% from prior 19-36%), raising concerns about future profitability. The stock's performance has matched the S&P 500 over the decade, but with significantly higher volatility.

10/20/2026, 3:42 AM • The Motley Fool

Prediction: Here's Where The Trade Desk Stock Will Be in 2029

The Trade Desk stock has plummeted 91% from its December 2024 peak to $12. Despite a cheap valuation at 14x earnings, the company faces headwinds with management expecting revenue to shrink. An analyst predicts the stock could reach $16 by 2029 (9% annual gain) if the company returns to growth and restores its 15% net margin, but warns significant downside risks exist if revenue doesn't rebound as expected.

10/17/2026, 3:38 AM • The Motley Fool

I'm Selling The Trade Desk Stock

The author is selling The Trade Desk stock due to collapsing sales growth that could turn negative soon. Competition from Amazon is having a more negative impact on the business than management previously disclosed to investors.

09/29/2026, 9:12 PM • The Motley Fool

Why I'm Still Not Buying The Trade Desk Stock After a 90% Drop

The Trade Desk stock has plummeted 90% to around $14, but analyst Daniel Sparks argues the low price doesn't make it a bargain. The advertising technology company is facing declining revenue guidance (down 12% YoY), slowing growth from 18% to negative territory, and weakening profits. While the company maintains strong 95%+ customer retention and $1.5 billion in cash, cost-cutting measures won't address the fundamental demand problem. Sparks won't buy until revenue guidance turns positive and demand pressures ease.

09/21/2026, 3:13 AM • The Motley Fool

Is This a 90% Discount or a Ticking Time Bomb?

The Trade Desk stock has experienced significant decline amid increasing competition and slowing revenue growth. Investors are debating whether the stock's sharp drop represents a value opportunity or a value trap, with concerns including a 24% loss in August and insider selling activity.

09/10/2026, 12:58 PM • The Motley Fool

Set a Fair Starting Line, as Favorites Can Falter

The Motley Fool illustrates the importance of equal portfolio weighting by comparing The Trade Desk, which fell from 40-fold returns to under 4-fold after Amazon undercut its pricing, with Arista Networks, which surpassed it with 40-fold returns. The article emphasizes giving every stock a fair starting position and then backing winners while retiring underperformers, rather than loading up on perceived favorites.

09/07/2026, 3:19 PM • The Motley Fool

Why The Trade Desk Stock Rallied Today

The Trade Desk stock surged 4.9% after the FTC and 22 states filed suit against Amazon for allegedly using deceptive ad pricing practices, including undisclosed surcharges. This legal action highlights The Trade Desk's competitive advantage through transparent pricing and could help the company recapture market share from competitors with closed ecosystems.

09/02/2026, 12:40 PM • The Motley Fool

Why The Trade Desk Stock Lost 24% in August

The Trade Desk's stock plummeted 24% in August following disappointing Q2 earnings that showed just 3% revenue growth and missed profit estimates. The company is losing market share to tech giants like Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon, with weak spending in key verticals and a concerning Q3 outlook projecting a 12% year-over-year revenue decline. CEO Jeff Green lacks a clear turnaround strategy, raising concerns about the company's long-term relevance.

09/02/2026, 12:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Jensen Huang Told Investors to "Buy at a Discount" on June 8. History Says This Is How Often CEOs Who Publicly Call the Bottom Are Actually Right.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urged investors to buy the stock at a discount on June 8, but the stock has remained essentially flat since then. The article examines whether CEO endorsements to buy their own stock are reliable predictors of future performance, citing mixed historical results from CEOs like Jamie Dimon, Elon Musk, and others. Nvidia is expected to report strong Q2 earnings with 97% revenue growth, positioning the stock for potential gains.

08/24/2026, 11:33 PM • The Motley Fool

Why The Trade Desk Stock Plunged to (Another) 7-Year Low Today

The Trade Desk stock plunged 5.8% to 7-year lows after HSBC downgraded it to 'reduce' with a $10 price target. The analyst cited dismal Q2 results with only 3% revenue growth and a 17% EPS decline, well below expectations. The company faces structural headwinds from AI-driven competition and a shift away from the open internet, its core business.

08/17/2026, 2:35 PM • The Motley Fool

The Trade Desk Stock Just Crashed. Should Investors Buy the Dip?

The Trade Desk's stock has plummeted following disappointing earnings with slowing growth (3% revenue growth) and weaker guidance. While the company remains profitable with 95%+ customer retention, investors are questioning whether recent challenges are temporary or structural. The article frames this as a 'prove-it opportunity' rather than a traditional dip-buying scenario, advising investors to wait for evidence of reaccelerated growth and successful AI implementation before investing.

08/16/2026, 6:12 AM • The Motley Fool

What's Going On With The Trade Desk Stock?

The Trade Desk's stock plunged after missing revenue expectations and issuing guidance for Q3 revenue decline, challenging investor assumptions about sustained rapid growth. The company faces intensifying competition from Amazon, Google, and Meta in the advertising market, raising questions about whether its open internet advertising model can maintain its competitive advantage as larger platforms consolidate advertiser budgets.

08/11/2026, 10:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Stock Market Today, Aug. 7: Markets Rally on Jobs Shock and Atlassian Surges 35%

Major stock indexes reached record highs on August 7, 2026, following an unexpected contraction in July payrolls that boosted interest rate optimism. The S&P 500 gained 0.62%, Nasdaq rose 1.30%, and the Dow climbed 0.28%. Atlassian surged 35% and Twilio gained 25% on strong earnings, while Trade Desk and Papa John's International declined on disappointing results. The Bank of America bull-and-bear indicator hit its highest level since 2021, prompting analysts to recommend rotating into defensive investments.

08/07/2026, 5:18 PM • The Motley Fool

The Trade Desk Rebuilt Its C-Suite in Two Months. Its First Guidance Since Points to a 12% Revenue Decline.

The Trade Desk issued weak third-quarter guidance expecting revenue of at least $650 million, down 12% year-over-year from $739 million, with adjusted EBITDA plummeting roughly 50% to $160 million from $317 million. The stock plunged 25% in after-hours trading following the announcement. The company cited economic headwinds from tariffs and oil prices affecting consumer packaged goods and auto advertisers, along with execution issues. Revenue growth has decelerated from 18% to 3% to negative over consecutive quarters.

08/07/2026, 3:34 PM • The Motley Fool

Why The Trade Desk Stock Plunged to a New 7-Year Low Today

The Trade Desk stock plummeted 20.46% after reporting disappointing Q2 results with only 3% revenue growth and 17% EPS decline, missing analyst expectations. The company issued weak Q3 guidance of $650M versus expected $807M, prompting Wall Street downgrades. This marks the latest in a series of misses following the company's first guidance miss in 33 quarters last year.

08/07/2026, 11:22 AM • The Motley Fool