SueWallSt Reminds GoDaddy Inc. Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit With a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of October 20, 2026 - GDDY

Notice to Pension Funds, Asset Managers, and Fiduciaries: Institutions holding GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY) during the September 3, 2025 to February 24, 2026 class period may wish to evaluate lead plaintiff and portfolio recovery options following an alleged undisclosed $4.99 one-year domain promotion.

NEW YORK, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SueWallSt notifies institutional investors in GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY) that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased securities between September 3, 2025 and February 24, 2026. Find out if you qualify to recover losses. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (888) SueWallSt.

GDDY shares closed at $92.30 on February 24, 2026 and at $79.12 the following session, a single-session decline of $13.18 per share, or more than 14%, on heavier than usual volume. To be considered for lead plaintiff, investors must file by October 20, 2026.

Notice to Institutional Holders

The pleading asserts that the Company represented it had turned off front-of-funnel discounting and was focused on "high-intent" customers spending $500 or more, while a heavily discounted $4.99 one-year dotcom promotion was allegedly already running. Domain contracts typically ran three years at $10 to $20 annually, and the shift in term mix allegedly reduced upfront bookings and average order size.

ERISA and Fiduciary Considerations

• Full-year 2025 total bookings growth came in at 7%, below the approximately 8% previously guided in line with revenue growth.
• Fourth quarter total bookings growth decelerated to 5%, down from 9% in the prior quarter and below Street estimates of 7%.
• The complaint charges that these outcomes were foreseeable internally while public statements emphasized rising average order size.
• Plan fiduciaries may have obligations to evaluate and document recovery options for portfolio losses.
• Lead plaintiff service carries no separate fee obligation and courts typically favor the applicant with the largest documented loss.
• Institutions that took no action remain absent class members eligible to share in any recovery.

"Institutional investors play a critical role in securities class actions, and in the GoDaddy matter the alleged omission of a promotional pricing change that affected reported bookings is precisely the kind of issue fiduciaries are positioned to scrutinize. Funds with substantial class period positions may wish to review their trading records." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the GDDY Lawsuit

Q: How much did GDDY stock drop? A: Shares fell approximately 14%, a decline of $13.18 per share, after the Company disclosed sharply decelerating fourth quarter bookings growth and the introduction of a promotional one-year dotcom domain price that reduced upfront bookings and average order size. Investors who purchased shares during the Class Period at artificially inflated prices and suffered losses may be eligible to seek compensation.

Q: What specific misstatements does the GDDY lawsuit allege? A: The complaint alleges GoDaddy Inc. made materially false or misleading statements regarding its decision to "turn off" front-of-funnel discounting, the effectiveness of its high-intent customer strategy, and rising average order size during the Class Period. When the deceleration in bookings growth and the undisclosed $4.99 one-year promotion were disclosed, the stock price declined sharply.

Q: What court was the GDDY class action filed in? A: The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, governed by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Q: What is a lead plaintiff and why does it matter? A: A lead plaintiff is the investor appointed by the court to represent the entire class. Lead plaintiffs are typically investors with the largest documented losses. Being appointed does not increase individual recovery but gives direct oversight of how the case is run.

Q: What documents do I need to to submit my information? A: Brokerage statements or trade confirmations showing purchase dates, share quantities, prices paid, and any subsequent sale dates and prices.

Q: What if I already sold my GDDY shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold the shares. Investors who bought during the Class Period and sold at a loss may still be eligible to participate.

Q: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. The overwhelming majority of class members never appear in court or give depositions. If there is a settlement or recovery, eligible class members generally submit a claim form to seek their portion.

Q: What if I live outside the United States? A: U.S. securities class actions generally cover purchases on U.S. exchanges regardless of the investor's country of residence.

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