Quality Momentum

QM · rank #8 · 2026-06-04

DOCN

NYSE · $18.10B

verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Momentum 12-1
Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago.
+366.33%
ROE TTM
Return on equity, trailing 12 months.
+70.0%
Profit margin
Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.
+25.0%
Market cap
Size filter: > $500M required.
$18.10B
Anchor (recent)
Close on 2026-05-05
$152.77
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-05-05
$32.76

The AI research card

Independent qualitative review of each pick before the order is placed.

Summary

DigitalOcean Holdings Inc. is a cloud computing and AI-native infrastructure provider offering on-demand infrastructure and platform tools primarily for developers, startups, and small-to-medium-sized businesses globally.

Rationale

The strong momentum_12_1 signal, combined with solid profitability metrics (roe_ttm and profit_margin), suggests that DOCN is experiencing both strong price appreciation and underlying business quality, aligning with a quality_momentum strategy.

Material risks

  • 1Intense competition from hyperscale cloud providers and the need for continuous investment in AI technologies pose a significant challenge to DigitalOcean's market share and profitability.
  • 2DigitalOcean's stock price may be volatile due to fluctuations in financial results, changes in pricing, or significant data breaches, which could negatively impact investor confidence.

Verdict reasoning

two_stage score=+2/3 verdicts={'openai': 'PROCEED', 'claude': 'CAUTION', 'gemini': 'PROCEED'} brief=caller-supplied