The Trade Desk's accelerating international growth and rising CTV adoption signal expanding global strength beyond its U.S. base.
The Trade Desk (TTD) closed at $51.66 in the latest trading session, marking a -3.64% move from the prior day.
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In this video, Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall makes the case for The Trade Desk (TTD 0.18%), which now trades for 25 times adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), and it is still growing at a strong clip despite competitive pressures.
The Trade Desk (TTD) concluded the recent trading session at $50.73, signifying a -1.06% move from its prior day's close.
Shares of The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) have climbed nearly 10% in the past week to $53.90, extending a sharp rebound for the digital advertising platform.
The Trade Desk (TTD 1.33%) has long been the independent alternative to the tech giants in the advertising industry. With connected TV (CTV) on the rise, retail media expanding quickly, and advertisers increasingly seeking transparency, the company has carved out a niche as a demand-side platform (DSP).
Having suffered a 70% drop followed by a 110% rally within the first eight months of the year, The Trade Desk Inc. NASDAQ: TTD has been one of the most volatile tech stocks of 2025. As we recently highlighted, that rollercoaster hasn't eased since.
The Trade Desk is rated a Strong Buy with a $64 price target, implying 28% upside after a 53% stock decline. Despite fierce competition and AI-related concerns, TTD continues to deliver double-digit revenue growth and outperforms peers in profitability and margins. TTD's premium valuation is justified by its high growth, robust cash position, and leading technology in the expanding digital advertising market.
The Trade Desk stock is once again showing signs of a bottom as buyers return, supporting a solid base above $40. TTD still faces intensifying competition from Amazon and Google, pressuring its premium take rates and challenging its open internet business model. Despite slowing growth, TTD's earnings are not in secular decline, with Wall Street expecting a growth inflection in 2026.
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I reiterate my buy rating on The Trade Desk despite recent volatility and growth deceleration, seeing the selloff as a buying opportunity. TTD maintains a strong balance sheet with $1.7 billion in cash, no debt, solid GAAP profitability, and attractive profit margins. While growth is slowing due to tariffs and economic uncertainty, I expect sustainable double-digit top-line growth and reasonable long-term valuation.