The Trade Desk (TTD) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

TTD - The Trade Desk, Inc.

SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, DATA PROCESSING, ETC.
$11.94
-0.14 (-1.16%) ▼
5d: -0.33%
30d: -16.74%
90d: -36.96%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
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Analysis Updated: Oct 12, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Nov 05, 2026 22d
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Signal fired Oct 5, 2026 at $11.98 · last confirmed Oct 12, 2026

Strength: 7.5/10

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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: TTD shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$9.40
Based on -4.7% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$5.84
Trading above historical range

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 12.1x Exit PE.

In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: TTD is currently trading at $11.94, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $12.09 to $14.30. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 11.9) is in line with its historical norms (12.1). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 0.5% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.

Technical Outlook: Technically, TTD is in a strong downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $11.62. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.

Market Sentiment: TTD scores 88/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $13.57 (+13.6%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range $12.09 - $14.30
Company Quality Score 67/100 (BUY)
Volume Confirmation HIGH
Confidence Score 88.1%

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All Signals

  • BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
  • BULLISH: Strong technical setup (88/100)
  • BULLISH: High volume confirmation
  • BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($13.57)
  • CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 27% over 20 days — wait for relative strength

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $12.09 - $14.30
Current vs Trading Range OVERSOLD

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $11.62
Resistance Level $12.55
Current Trend Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of Oct 12, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 11.92
Wall Street Target $13.57 (+13.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY) 3.0%
Earnings Growth (YoY) -23.6%
Profit Margin 13.6%
Valuation Discount vs History -0.5% cheaper
PE vs Historical 11.9 vs 12.1 FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY): -0.5% (market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target $11.88 (-1%)
2-Year Target $11.82 (-1%)
3-Year Target $11.76 (-2%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 12→12) $11.94 (0%)
3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull: (PE: 19.9, Growth: -13.5%) $14.51 (+22%)
Base: (SPY PE: 11.9, Growth: -13.5%) $8.70 (-27%)
Bear: (PE: 10.1, Growth: -13.5%) $7.40 (-38%)
📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (15x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (12x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 14.55 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.83
Bull Case $16.04 (+34%)
Analyst growth 20.7%, PE expands to 16.0
Base Case $14.58 (+22%)
Market implied 20.7%, PE stable at 14.6
Bear Case $8.21 (-31%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 12.4
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
💡 Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 11.9 to 12.1
Stabilization Target: $12.12 (+1.5%)
PE Expansion Potential: +1.5%
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