Deadline Alert: GoDaddy Inc. Investors Have Until October 20, 2026 to Seek Lead Plaintiff Role in Securities Fraud Class Action, Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP Reminds

Class action covers investors who bought GoDaddy Inc. securities between September 3, 2025 and February 24, 2026; complaint alleges the company failed to disclose material adverse facts

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Investors in GoDaddy Inc. ("GoDaddy" or the "Company") (NYSE: GDDY) have until October 20, 2026 to ask the Court to appoint them lead plaintiff in a securities fraud class action lawsuit filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired GoDaddy Inc. securities between September 3, 2025 and February 24, 2026, inclusive. Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP ("Glancy") today reminded investors of the upcoming deadline. The GoDaddy Inc. case, Johnson v. GoDaddy Inc., et al., was filed on August 21, 2026 and is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (Case No. 1:26-cv-07144).

Investors who suffered losses on GoDaddy Inc. investments can contact Glancy about the GoDaddy Inc. class action to learn about potentially pursuing claims under the federal securities laws before the October 20, 2026 deadline.

Deadline and key dates for GoDaddy Inc. investors

Lead plaintiff deadline: October 20, 2026
Class period: September 3, 2025 to February 24, 2026, inclusive
Complaint filed: August 21, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

What happened?

On February 24, 2026, GoDaddy released its fourth quarter 2025 financial results, disclosing it had introduced a promotional price for .com domains with a 1-year term, and that the shift in term mix combined with the promotional price reduced upfront bookings and near-term revenue. The Company provided 2026 revenue guidance of $5.195-$5.275 billion and stated it anticipated a modest impact on reported revenue growth rates for the year in both its Core Platform and Applications & Commerce segments.

On this news, GoDaddy's stock price fell $13.16, or 14.26%, to close at $79.14 per share on February 25, 2026, thereby injuring investors.

What does the GoDaddy Inc. complaint allege?

The GoDaddy Inc. securities lawsuit alleges that, throughout the class period, defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and failed to disclose material adverse facts about GoDaddy Inc.'s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, the complaint alleges defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) the Company’s strategy of focusing on high-intent customers was not working; (2) the Company had implemented a promotional discount for dotcom domains that were likely to and did result in shorter term contracts with smaller valuations; (3) the Company’s institution of a promotional discount on one-year dotcom contracts with shorter terms was already having a material, negative impact on total bookings growth for the fourth quarter of 2025, and in turn the full year 2025; and (4) as a result, defendants' positive statements about GoDaddy Inc.'s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired GoDaddy Inc. securities during the class period may move the Court no later than October 20, 2026 to request appointment as lead plaintiff in this putative class action lawsuit.

"The complaint filed against GoDaddy Inc. alleges that, among other things, the Company failed to disclose that the Company’s strategy of focusing on high-intent customers was not working. Investors who want to help lead this case must ask the Court by October 20, 2026, and that date is coming soon," said Charles H. Linehan, Partner at Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP.

What's the next step?

Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP is a leading national shareholder rights law firm that can help GoDaddy Inc. investors evaluate potential claims to recover their losses. Investors who wish to serve as lead plaintiff in the GoDaddy Inc. class action must move the Court by October 20, 2026. To learn more, visit the GoDaddy Inc. case page, email shareholders@glancylaw.com, or call 310-201-9150 (toll-free: 888-773-9224).

If you inquire by email, please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.

To be a member of the GoDaddy Inc. class, you need not take any action at this time. You may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent class member. No class has been certified yet in the GoDaddy Inc. case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible? Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired GoDaddy Inc. securities between September 3, 2025 and February 24, 2026 and suffered losses may be members of the proposed class in the GoDaddy Inc. shareholder lawsuit.

When is the GoDaddy Inc. lead plaintiff deadline? Motions to serve as lead plaintiff in the GoDaddy Inc. class action must be filed with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York by October 20, 2026.

What if I miss the GoDaddy Inc. deadline? After October 20, 2026, investors generally can no longer ask to be appointed lead plaintiff, but GoDaddy Inc. investors may still remain class members. Their ability to share in any future recovery does not depend on serving as lead plaintiff.

What is a lead plaintiff? In the GoDaddy Inc. class action, the lead plaintiff is the investor, or group of investors, that the court appoints to represent all class members and oversee the case. Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, courts generally presume the movant with the largest financial interest is the most adequate lead plaintiff.

Does it cost anything to contact Glancy or participate in this action? Glancy represents GoDaddy Inc. investors on a contingency fee basis, which means investors pay no attorneys' fees unless there is a recovery. Any fees are subject to court approval and are paid from the recovery.

Why work with Glancy on the GoDaddy Inc. lawsuit? Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP is a premier law firm with decades of experience representing investors and consumers in securities litigation and other complex class action litigation. Contact Glancy about the GoDaddy Inc. class action. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

About Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP

Glancy was named one of Law360's Securities Groups of the Year and ranked second in total investor recoveries by ISS Securities Class Action Services in 2025.

Glancy's successes have been widely covered by leading news and industry publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, Reuters, the Associated Press, Barron's, Investor's Business Daily, Forbes, and Money.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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