Pomerantz LLP has filed a securities class action lawsuit against GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY), joining a growing list of plaintiffs' firms urging investors to act before the October 20, 2026, lead plaintiff deadline.

The New York-based firm's filing adds to existing alerts from Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP, Rosen Law Firm, Kirby McInerney LLP, Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP, and other counsel. Shareholders who purchased or acquired GoDaddy securities between September 3, 2025, and February 24, 2026, are urged to secure counsel or file motions to serve as lead plaintiff by the upcoming deadline.

The Allegations and Analyst Reaction

According to the complaint, GoDaddy executives made materially false and misleading statements regarding growth strategy and average order size trends. Defendants allegedly claimed their strategy "isn’t to grow customers just for the sake of growing customers" and stated that "[w]e’ve seen the average order size go up."

These representations were contradicted by a promotion implemented during the class period focusing on short-term contracts with smaller valuations. The complaint alleges this promotion directly reduced average order size, leading to decreased total bookings and decelerated bookings growth for both the fourth quarter and full year 2025.

Specifically, defendants failed to disclose that:

• The company’s strategy of focusing on high-intent customers was not working.
• The company had implemented a promotional discount for .com domains resulting in shorter term contracts with smaller valuations.
• The promotional discount on one-year .com contracts was already having a material, negative impact on total bookings growth for the fourth quarter of 2025 and the full year 2025.

New details from Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP specify that GoDaddy allegedly failed to disclose it had introduced a heavily discounted $4.99 promotional offer for one-year dotcom domain contracts. This promotion contradicted public messaging that front-end discounting had been turned off.

Financial Impact and Stock Decline

The truth regarding the promotional discount was revealed on February 24, 2026, when GoDaddy issued a Form 8-K press release reporting fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results. Key disclosures included:

• Total bookings growth sharply decelerated to 5% in the fourth quarter of 2025, down from 9% the previous quarter and missing analyst estimates of 7%.
• Bookings of $1.28 billion were reported, versus analyst estimates of $1.31 billion.
• Applications and Commerce bookings growth decelerated to approximately 11%, down from 14% in Q3.

During the associated earnings call, Chief Executive Officer Aman Bhutani mentioned for the first time that the Company had "expanded [its] go-to-market approach with a streamlined purchase experience for new domain customers." Bhutani further revealed that the Company "introduced a promotional price for dotcom domains with a one-year term" which resulted in reduced upfront bookings. Chief Financial Officer Mark McCaffrey admitted that the annual terms of the heavily adopted one-year promotional contracts impacted the Company’s bookings, noting a "reduction in our average order size of initiation related to the discount."

Additionally, the company provided 2026 guidance, including revenue of $5.195 billion to $5.275 billion, and stated it anticipated a modest impact on reported revenue growth rates for the year in both Core Platform and A&C segments as the promotional price is allocated to all products included in the initial purchase.

Wall Street Reassessment

Analyst consensus had modeled roughly 7% bookings growth for the quarter, presumptively based on management’s October 30, 2025 framework of full-year total bookings growth in line with 8% revenue growth. Following the disclosure:

• William Blair published a February 25, 2026 report titled "Surprise Promotional Activity Drives Bookings and Guidance Miss," observing that bookings "came in at 5% growth versus the Street at 7%" and that the shortfall was "largely due to a promotion GoDaddy ran for 1-year .com contracts (these are typically 3-year domain contracts), which saw outsized demand."
• Evercore ISI lowered its price target to $95 in a note titled "A More Competitive Domain?"
• UBS wrote that promotional pricing and the mix shift toward one-year terms "pressured upfront bookings and initial order size," and that "[t]he market reaction suggests skepticism around the sustainability of growth."

Barron’s reported GDDY was the worst-performing stock in the S&P 500 that day.

These disclosures caused GoDaddy’s stock price to decline from $92.30 per share on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, to a closing price of $79.12 per share on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. This represents a drop of $13.18 per share, or 14.28%, on heavier-than-usual volume.

What Now for Investors

Shareholders who purchased GoDaddy securities during the relevant period may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. Investors do not need to participate actively in the case to be eligible for a recovery if they choose to take no action. A class has not yet been certified; until then, investors are not represented by counsel unless they retain one.

Key deadlines and options include:

• Lead Plaintiff Motion: Shareholders wishing to serve as lead plaintiff must file motions with the court by October 20, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
• Absent Class Member: Investors may remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

To join the prospective class action or request more information, investors can contact:

• Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP: Frederic S. Fox at ffox@kaplanfox.com or Donald R. Hall at dhall@kaplanfox.com . Call (212) 329-8566. Visit www.kaplanfox.com .
• Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP: Visit https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/godaddy-class-action-lawsuit .
• Rosen Law Firm: Phillip Kim, Esq., at 866-767-3653 or case@rosenlegal.com . Visit https://rosenlegal.com/cases/godaddy-inc/join .
• Gainey McKenna & Egleston: Thomas J. McKenna, Esq., or Gregory M. Egleston, Esq., at (212) 983-1300 or via email at tjmckenna@gme-law.com or egleston@gme-law.com .
• Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz: By email at info@frankcruzlaw.com , by telephone at (310) 914-5007, or visit www.frankcruzlaw.com .
• Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.: Brandon Walker, Esq., or Melissa Fortunato, Esq., by email at investigations@bespc.com , telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling out their contact form.
• Pomerantz LLP: Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980 (toll-free 888.4-POMLAW), Ext. 7980. Inquiries by email should include mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com .
• Holzer & Holzer, LLC: Corey D. Holzer, Esq., at (888) 508-6832 (toll-free) or cholzer@holzerlaw.com . Visit www.holzerlaw.com/case/godaddy/ .
• Bernstein Liebhard LLP: Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com . Visit https://www.bernlieb.com .
• Levi & Korsinsky LLP (SueWallSt): Joseph E. Levi, Esq., at jlevi@SueWallSt.com or (888) SueWallSt. Located at 33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor, New York, NY 10004. Alternatively, contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or (212) 363-7500.
• Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP: Charles Linehan, Esq., at 310-201-9150 or shareholders@glancylaw.com . Toll-free: 888-773-9224. Visit www.glancylaw.com .
• Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP: Jonathan Naji, Esq., at (484) 270-1453 or info@ktmc.com . Visit www.ktmc.com .
• The Portnoy Law Firm: Lesley F. Portnoy, Esq., by phone 310-692-8883 or email lesley@portnoylaw.com . Visit https://portnoylaw.com/godaddy-inc .
• Kirby McInerney LLP: Lauren Molinaro, Esq., at 212-699-1171 or investigations@kmllp.com . Visit https://www.kmllp.com .

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Wedbush analyst Ygal Arounian has maintained an Outperform rating on GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) while lowering the price target from $109 to $93. The move signals that Wedbush continues to view the stock favorably relative to its peers, even as it adjusts its valuation expectations downward. This update affects investors holding or considering positions in the domain name and web hosting provider listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

The price target reduction represents a significant shift in near-term valuation expectations. While the firm retains its bullish stance through the Outperform rating, the drop from $109 to $93 indicates a recalibration of potential upside. Investors should note that the rating itself has not changed, suggesting the fundamental thesis remains intact despite the lower price ceiling.

Analyst Action Details

The following table outlines the specific changes made by Wedbush Securities regarding GoDaddy:

Ygal Arounian, the analyst responsible for covering GoDaddy at Wedbush, issued this update directly to the market. The decision to lower the price target while keeping the rating constant often suggests that while the long-term growth story is preserved, short-term headwinds or valuation resets have occurred. No specific reasons for the cut were detailed in the immediate filing beyond the numerical adjustment.

What the Numbers Show

The divergence between the maintained Outperform rating and the reduced price target highlights a nuanced view of GoDaddy’s prospects. By keeping the rating, Wedbush implies that GoDaddy still offers better risk-adjusted returns than comparable stocks in the sector. However, the $16 difference between the old and new targets ($109 minus $93) represents a tangible reduction in expected capital appreciation. This adjustment likely reflects broader market conditions or specific company developments that have tempered immediate growth expectations without undermining the core investment case.