$10,000 in The Trade Desk on Its First Trading Day Is Still Worth About $40,000. Can the Stock Recover Again?

The Trade Desk stock has declined 91% from its December 2024 peak of $139.51 to $12.23, though an initial $10,000 investment from its 2016 IPO is still worth ~$40,600 (4x return). Despite the stock collapse, the company's earnings per share have actually grown 38% since the peak, with revenue reaching $2.4 billion in 2024. However, recent guidance shows slowing revenue growth (down to 3-12% from prior 19-36%), raising concerns about future profitability. The stock's performance has matched the S&P 500 over the decade, but with significantly higher volatility.