The Motley Fool·2025-12-25 14:45Core Viewpoint - The recent pullback in prices for certain AI stocks presents a potential buying opportunity, particularly for The Trade Desk and DataDog, which are down 73% and 30% from their recent highs respectively [1][2]. The Trade Desk - The Trade Desk's stock has significantly declined in 2025 due to internal and external challenges, including disappointing fourth-quarter revenue and earnings that fell short of expectations [4]. - Revenue growth for the first three quarters of 2025 is up 20%, but this is slower compared to 27% growth in the same period the previous year, with third-quarter revenue growth particularly concerning at just 18% [5]. - Competition from Amazon in the demand-side platform space poses a threat, as Amazon is reportedly undercutting prices and securing deals with major streaming platforms [5][7]. - The stock is down 73% from its late 2024 high, resulting in a forward P/E ratio under 21 and an enterprise value-to-sales ratio under 6, indicating potential value as the market continues to grow [8]. - Despite market share concerns, The Trade Desk is expected to achieve mid-teens revenue growth and improve operating margins as it scales [8]. DataDog - DataDog's stock experienced a significant drop of 30% following strong third-quarter earnings, attributed to insider selling and increased competitive pressure from Palo Alto Networks' acquisition of Chronosphere [9][10]. - The third-quarter earnings report showed a 28% increase in revenue and a 53% rise in remaining performance obligations, suggesting strong growth potential for 2026 [10]. - DataDog is gaining traction in the AI sector, with over 500 native AI customers and a recent nine-figure deal with a leading AI company, indicating robust demand for its services [12]. - The total addressable market for observability platforms like DataDog is expanding rapidly due to increased cloud computing usage, although the stock remains expensive with a forward P/E of 69 and a price-to-sales ratio of 14 [13].