The Trade Desk Stock Plummets Amid Competitive Concerns
Shares of The Trade Desk (TTD) plunged 38% after Q2 earnings revealed slowing growth despite meeting revenue and profit targets. The adtech firm reported $694 million in revenue, a 19% year-over-year increase, but guidance signaled intensifying competition from major tech platforms.
Wall Street reacted swiftly, with multiple analyst downgrades citing justified concerns about competitive pressures. The company's high valuation multiple exacerbates vulnerability to growth deceleration, even as it advances in connected TV and AI-driven ad platforms.