GODADDY INC., 10-K filed on 2/25/2026
Annual Report
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Cover Page - USD ($)
$ in Billions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Feb. 20, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Cover [Abstract]      
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Entity File Number 001-36904    
Entity Registrant Name GoDaddy Inc.    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 46-5769934    
Entity Address, Address Line One 100 S. Mill Ave, Suite 1600    
Entity Address, City or Town Tempe    
Entity Address, State or Province AZ    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 85281    
City Area Code 480    
Local Phone Number 505-8800    
Title of 12(b) Security Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share    
Trading Symbol GDDY    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
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Entity Public Float     $ 24.9
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   133,354,117  
Documents Incorporated by Reference Portions of the registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K where indicated. Such Definitive Proxy Statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the registrant's fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.    
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Audit Information
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Audit Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Firm ID 42
Auditor Name Ernst & Young LLP
Auditor Location Phoenix, Arizona
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,080.9 $ 1,089.0
Accounts and other receivables 83.1 91.1
Registry deposits 43.9 34.5
Prepaid domain name registry fees 512.2 492.0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 120.8 245.2
Total current assets 1,840.9 1,951.8
Property and equipment, net 145.4 156.4
Operating lease assets 41.9 49.4
Prepaid domain name registry fees, net of current portion 241.2 224.8
Goodwill 3,633.3 3,518.9
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) 986.3 1,055.8
Deferred tax assets 1,052.6 1,181.5
Other assets 93.3 96.8
Total assets 8,034.9 8,235.4
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 67.5 81.6
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 528.7 378.6
Deferred revenue 2,384.2 2,222.3
Long-term debt 15.1 15.9
Total current liabilities 2,995.5 2,698.4
Deferred revenue, net of current portion 934.9 883.2
Long-term debt, net of current portion 3,765.2 3,779.1
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion 62.0 76.7
Other long-term liabilities 57.5 85.7
Deferred tax liabilities 4.7 20.2
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:    
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value - 50,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding 0.0 0.0
Class A common stock, $0.001 par value - 1,000,000 shares authorized; 141,208 and 142,051 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively 0.1 0.1
Additional paid-in capital 2,975.2 2,611.8
Accumulated deficit (2,789.4) (2,052.3)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 29.2 132.5
Total stockholders' equity 215.1 692.1
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 8,034.9 $ 8,235.4
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Preferred stock par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Preferred stock shares authorized (in shares) 50,000,000 50,000,000
Preferred stock shares issued (in shares) 0 0
Preferred stock outstanding (in shares) 0 0
Common stock par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Common stock shares authorized (in shares) 1,000,000,000 1,000,000,000
Common stock shares issued (in shares) 134,737,000 141,208,000
Common stock outstanding (in shares) 134,737,000 141,208,000
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Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue:      
Revenue $ 4,951.1 $ 4,573.2 $ 4,254.1
Costs and operating expenses:      
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization) [1] 1,801.5 1,652.0 1,573.6
Technology and development [1] 841.5 814.4 839.6
Marketing and advertising [1] 375.1 356.9 352.9
Customer care [1] 289.1 287.5 304.5
General and administrative [1] 388.9 394.2 374.0
Restructuring and other [1] 11.1 39.4 90.8
Depreciation and amortization [1] 116.6 135.3 171.3
Total costs and operating expenses [1] 3,823.8 3,679.7 3,706.7
Operating income 1,127.3 893.5 547.4
Interest expense (151.0) (158.3) (179.0)
Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment 1.4 (4.6) (1.5)
Other income (expense), net 42.3 34.8 36.9
Income before income taxes 1,020.0 765.4 403.8
Benefit (provision) for income taxes (145.0) 171.5 971.8
Net income 875.0 936.9 1,375.6
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests 0.0 0.0 0.8
Net income $ 875.0 $ 936.9 $ 1,374.8
Net income attributable to GoDaddy Inc. per share of Class A common stock:      
Basic (in USD per share) $ 6.34 $ 6.63 $ 9.27
Diluted (in USD per share) $ 6.22 $ 6.45 $ 9.08
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding:      
Basic (in shares) 138,100 141,250 148,296
Diluted (in shares) 140,621 145,287 151,452
Applications and commerce      
Revenue:      
Revenue $ 1,889.0 $ 1,653.0 $ 1,430.4
Core platform      
Revenue:      
Revenue $ 3,062.1 $ 2,920.2 $ 2,823.7
[1]
(1) Costs and operating expenses include equity-based compensation expense as follows:
Cost of revenue$1.3 $0.9 $1.3 
Technology and development$170.1 $155.2 $162.4 
Marketing and advertising$30.0 $30.9 $27.9 
Customer care$22.0 $21.6 $24.1 
General and administrative$94.4 $90.5 $78.3 
Restructuring and other$— $0.8 $2.3 
Total equity-based compensation expense$317.8 $299.9 $296.3 
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Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Total equity-based compensation expense $ 317.8 $ 299.9 $ 296.3
Cost of revenue      
Total equity-based compensation expense 1.3 0.9 1.3
Technology and development      
Total equity-based compensation expense 170.1 155.2 162.4
Marketing and advertising      
Total equity-based compensation expense 30.0 30.9 27.9
Customer care      
Total equity-based compensation expense 22.0 21.6 24.1
General and administrative      
Total equity-based compensation expense 94.4 90.5 78.3
Restructuring and other      
Total equity-based compensation expense $ 0.0 $ 0.8 $ 2.3
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Net income $ 875.0 $ 936.9 $ 1,375.6
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment [1] (13.5) 8.1 0.6
Comprehensive income 771.7 958.2 1,308.6
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests 0.0 0.0 1.0
Comprehensive income attributable to GoDaddy Inc. 771.7 958.2 1,307.6
Foreign exchange forward contracts gain (loss), net      
Other comprehensive gain (loss), net [1] (47.2) 32.1 (24.3)
Unrealized swap gain (loss), net      
Other comprehensive gain (loss), net [1] $ (42.6) $ (18.9) $ (43.3)
[1]
Amounts are net of the income tax effects reflected below:
Foreign exchange forward contracts gain (loss), net$(14.3)$10.0 $(5.5)
Unrealized swap gain (loss), net$(13.0)$(6.1)$(15.8)
Foreign currency translation adjustment (net investment hedges)$(18.5)$8.0 $(9.2)
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Foreign currency translation adjustment (net investment hedges) $ (18.5) $ 8.0 $ (9.2)
Foreign exchange forward contracts gain (loss), net      
Other comprehensive gain (loss), net (14.3) 10.0 (5.5)
Unrealized swap gain (loss), net      
Other comprehensive gain (loss), net $ (13.0) $ (6.1) $ (15.8)
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
Total
Class A Common Stock
Common Stock
Class A Common Stock
Common Stock
Class B Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Non- Controlling Interests
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022     153,830 312        
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ (329.3)   $ 0.2 $ 0.0 $ 1,912.6 $ (2,422.6) $ 178.0 $ 2.5
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Net income 1,375.6         1,374.8   0.8
Equity-based compensation, including amounts capitalized 298.4       298.4      
Repurchases of Class A common stock (in shares)   (17,356) (17,356) [1]          
Repurchases of Class A common stock (1,272.9) [1] $ (1,264.4)       (1,272.9) [1]    
Issuances of Class A common stock under employee stock purchase plan (in shares)     492          
Issuance of Class A common stock under employee stock purchase plan 30.0       30.0      
Impact of derivatives, net (67.6)           (67.6)  
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment 0.6           0.6  
Impact of DNC Restructure (in shares)     270          
Impact of DNC Restructure 6.8       9.3     (2.5)
Vesting of restricted stock units and other (in shares)     4,815 (53)        
Vesting of restricted stock units and other 20.6   $ (0.1)   21.3   0.2 (0.8)
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023     142,051 259        
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2023 62.2   $ 0.1 $ 0.0 2,271.6 (2,320.7) 111.2 0.0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Net income 936.9         936.9    
Equity-based compensation, including amounts capitalized 301.8       301.8      
Repurchases of Class A common stock (in shares)   (3,826) (5,179) [1]          
Repurchases of Class A common stock (668.6) [1] $ (479.2)       (668.6) [1]    
Issuances of Class A common stock under employee stock purchase plan (in shares)     356          
Issuance of Class A common stock under employee stock purchase plan 31.8       31.8      
Impact of derivatives, net 13.2           13.2  
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment 8.1           8.1  
Vesting of restricted stock units and other (in shares)     3,980 (259)        
Vesting of restricted stock units and other $ 6.7       6.6 0.1    
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024 141,208   141,208 0        
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2024 $ 692.1   $ 0.1 $ 0.0 2,611.8 (2,052.3) 132.5 0.0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Net income 875.0         875.0    
Equity-based compensation, including amounts capitalized 320.2       320.2      
Repurchases of Class A common stock (in shares)   (5,861) (10,220) [1]          
Repurchases of Class A common stock (1,612.0) [1] $ (834.8)       (1,612.0) [1]    
Issuances of Class A common stock under employee stock purchase plan (in shares)     230          
Issuance of Class A common stock under employee stock purchase plan 30.5       30.5      
Impact of derivatives, net (89.8)           (89.8)  
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment (13.5)           (13.5)  
Vesting of restricted stock units and other (in shares)     3,519          
Vesting of restricted stock units and other $ 12.6       12.7 (0.1)    
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2025 134,737   134,737 0        
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2025 $ 215.1   $ 0.1 $ 0.0 $ 2,975.2 $ (2,789.4) $ 29.2 $ 0.0
[1] Includes a 1% excise tax on shares repurchased, net of the fair market value of new share issuances, of $9.9 million, $0.4 million, and $8.5 million, for the years ended 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]      
Fair market value of new share issuances $ 9.9 $ 0.4 $ 8.5
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Operating activities      
Net income $ 875.0 $ 936.9 $ 1,375.6
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization [1] 116.6 135.3 171.3
Equity-based compensation 317.8 299.9 296.3
Deferred taxes 157.4 (189.7) (993.2)
Other 29.6 44.1 67.1
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Prepaid domain name registry fees (35.1) (42.3) (41.9)
Accounts payable (14.5) (65.5) 28.3
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 2.8 0.3 56.2
Deferred revenue 206.8 235.4 149.2
Other operating assets and liabilities (57.0) (66.7) (61.3)
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,599.4 1,287.7 1,047.6
Investing activities      
Maturities (purchases) of short-term investments 0.0 40.0  
Maturities (purchases) of short-term investments     (40.0)
Purchases of intangible assets 0.0 0.0 (35.4)
Purchases of property and equipment (23.9) (26.6) (42.0)
Other investing activities, net (1.2) 8.1 15.0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (25.1) 21.5 (102.4)
Proceeds received from:      
Issuance of term loans 0.0 4,214.8 1,759.9
Issuance of Class A common stock under employee stock purchase plan 30.5 31.8 30.0
Payments made for:      
Repurchases of Class A common stock (1,601.9) (676.5) (1,270.2)
Repayment of term loans (24.6) (4,237.1) (1,786.3)
Other financing activities 8.9 (10.4) 4.9
Net cash used in financing activities (1,587.1) (677.4) (1,261.7)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 4.7 (1.6) 1.3
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (8.1) 630.2 (315.2)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 1,089.0 458.8 774.0
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period 1,080.9 1,089.0 458.8
Cash paid during the period for:      
Interest on long-term debt, including impact of interest rate swaps 139.5 150.2 169.8
Amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities 34.5 39.7 44.4
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions      
Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations $ 2.1 $ 11.5 $ 8.3
[1]
(1) Costs and operating expenses include equity-based compensation expense as follows:
Cost of revenue$1.3 $0.9 $1.3 
Technology and development$170.1 $155.2 $162.4 
Marketing and advertising$30.0 $30.9 $27.9 
Customer care$22.0 $21.6 $24.1 
General and administrative$94.4 $90.5 $78.3 
Restructuring and other$— $0.8 $2.3 
Total equity-based compensation expense$317.8 $299.9 $296.3 
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Organization and Background
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Organization and Background Organization and Background
Description of Business
We deliver simple, easy-to-use cloud-based solutions, outcome-driven, personalized guidance in a one-stop shop solution with ease and access to our payment solutions. Our products and experiences, including our AI-powered GoDaddy Airo®, enable our customers to establish a digital presence, connect with their customers and manage their presence.
Basis of Presentation
Our financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP) and include our accounts and the accounts of our subsidiaries. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Prior Period Reclassifications
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These amounts were not material to any period presented.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent liabilities in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, revenue recognition, valuation of acquired indefinite-lived intangibles and income taxes. We periodically evaluate our estimates and adjust prospectively, if necessary. We believe our estimates and assumptions are reasonable; however, actual results may differ.
Segments
We report our operating results through two reportable segments: Applications and Commerce (A&C) and Core Platform (Core), as further discussed in Note 17.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, other highly liquid investments with a remaining maturity of 90 days or less at the date of acquisition and receivables related to third-party payment processor transactions normally received within 72 hours. Amounts receivable for payment processor transactions totaled $31.6 million and $30.1 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Registry Deposits
Registry deposits represent amounts on deposit with, or receivable from, various domain name registries to be used by us to make payments for future domain registrations or renewals.
Prepaid Domain Name Registry Fees
Prepaid domain name registry fees primarily represent amounts charged by a registry at the time a domain is registered or renewed. These amounts are amortized to cost of revenue over the same period revenue is recognized for the related domain registration contracts.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is recorded over the estimated useful lives of the applicable assets using the straight-line method beginning on the date an asset is placed in service. We regularly evaluate the estimated useful lives to determine whether events or changes in circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining period of depreciation.
Property and equipment consisted of the following:
Estimated
Useful Lives		December 31,
20252024
Computer equipment3 years$338.1 $394.3 
Software
3-5 years
104.4 103.2 
LandIndefinite4.8 4.8 
Buildings, including improvements
5-25 years
115.9 113.8 
Leasehold improvementsLesser of useful life or remaining lease term52.1 62.0 
Other
1-20 years
11.0 14.8 
Total property and equipment626.3 692.9 
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization(480.9)(536.5)
   Property and equipment, net$145.4 $156.4 
Depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment was $41.4 million, $53.2 million and $61.3 million, for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Property and equipment, net by geography was as follows:
December 31,
20252024
U.S.$127.6 $133.1 
All international17.8 23.3 
$145.4 $156.4 
No country outside the U.S. represented more than 10% of property and equipment, net in any period presented.
Capitalized Software Costs
We capitalize and amortize certain implementation costs related to cloud computing arrangements as well as costs incurred to develop software for internal-use during the application development phase. Costs related to the design or maintenance of internal-use software are included in technology and development expenses as incurred. We capitalized $13.8 million and $12.8 million of such costs during 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired in business acquisitions. Indefinite-lived intangible assets consist of the GoDaddy trade names and branding, individual domains within our domain portfolio and certain contractual-based assets. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized to earnings, but are assessed for impairment at least annually. As individual domains are sold, our indefinite-lived domain portfolio intangible asset is reduced by the allocated carrying cost of each domain, which is included in cost of revenue.
Goodwill is assessed for impairment annually during the fourth quarter of each year. We also perform an assessment at other times if events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. If, based on qualitative analysis, we determine it is more-likely-than-not the fair value of either of our reporting units is less than its carrying amount, a quantitative impairment test is performed. Our qualitative analysis did not indicate impairment of our goodwill during any of the periods presented.
Our indefinite-lived trade names and branding, domain portfolio and contractual-based assets are reviewed for impairment annually during the fourth quarter of each year. We also perform assessments at other times if events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amounts of these assets may not be fully recoverable. Any identified impairment losses are treated as permanent reductions in the carrying amounts of the assets. There were no material impairment charges for the periods presented.
Long-Lived and Finite-Lived Intangible Assets

Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over the following estimated useful lives:
Customer relationships
2-9 years
Developed technology
3-5 years
Trade names and other
3-10 years
Our finite-lived intangible assets are primarily amortized on a straight-line basis. We annually evaluate the estimated remaining useful lives of our intangible assets to determine whether events or changes in circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining period of amortization.
Long-lived and finite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be fully recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized if the sum of the expected long-term undiscounted cash flows the asset is expected to generate is less than its carrying amount. Any write-downs are treated as permanent reductions in the carrying amount of the respective asset. Our analysis did not indicate impairment during any of the periods presented.
Debt Issuance Costs
We capitalize issuance costs, underwriting fees and related expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of debt instruments and amortize such costs using the interest method over the terms of the respective instruments. Debt issuance costs, other than those associated with our revolving credit facility, are reflected as a direct reduction of the carrying amount of the related debt liability. Debt issuance costs related to our revolving credit facility are reflected as an asset.
Derivative Financial Instruments
We are exposed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, primarily relating to intercompany debt, the net assets of our foreign operations and sales transactions denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, as well as to changes in interest rates as a result of our variable-rate debt. Consequently, we use derivative financial instruments to manage and mitigate such risks. We do not enter into derivative transactions for speculative or trading purposes.
We utilize a variety of derivative instruments and expect that each derivative instrument qualifying for hedge accounting will be highly effective at reducing the risk associated with the exposure being hedged. For each derivative instrument designated as a hedge, we formally document, at inception, the related risk management strategy and objective, including identification of the hedging instrument, the hedged item and the risk of exposure. In addition, we formally assess, both at the inception and at least quarterly thereafter, whether the financial instruments used in the hedging transactions are effective at offsetting changes in either the fair values or cash flows of the relating underlying exposures.
Our derivative instruments are recorded at fair value on a gross basis. For cash flow reporting purposes, proceeds received or amounts paid upon the settlement of a derivative instrument are classified in the same manner as the related item being hedged.
Cash Flow Hedges
We utilize a variety of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
•foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge certain forecasted sales transactions denominated in foreign currencies;
•cross-currency swaps used to manage variability due to movements in foreign currency exchange rates related to a Euro-denominated intercompany loan; and
•pay-fixed rate, receive-floating rate interest rate swaps to effectively convert portions of our variable-rate debt to fixed.
We reflect unrealized gains or losses on cash flow hedges as components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI). Gains and losses on these instruments are recorded as a component of AOCI until the underlying transaction is recorded in earnings. When the hedged item is realized, gains or losses are reclassified from AOCI to earnings within the same
line items as the underlying transactions. At inception, and each reporting period, we evaluate the effectiveness of each of our hedges, and all hedges were determined to be effective.
Net Investment Hedges
We use cross-currency swaps to reduce the risk associated with exchange rate fluctuations on our net investments in certain foreign operations. Changes in the fair value of these derivative instruments are recorded in equity as a component of AOCI in the same manner as foreign currency translation adjustments (CTA). We elected to use the spot method to assess effectiveness of these derivatives. Under this method, changes in fair value of the hedging instruments attributed to changes in spot rates are initially recorded in the CTA component of AOCI and will remain there until the hedged net investments are sold or substantially liquidated. Changes in fair value of the hedging instruments other than those due to changes in the spot rate are initially recorded in the CTA component of AOCI and are amortized to interest expense using a systematic and rational method over the instruments' term.
See Note 10 for further discussion of our derivative instruments.
Leases
We lease office and data center space in various locations. We initially recognize and measure contracts containing a lease and determine lease classification at commencement. We have lease agreements with lease and non-lease components and have elected to account for such components as a single lease component. This election is made by class of underlying asset and was elected for our leases of office space, data center space and server equipment.
Right-of-use (ROU) assets and operating lease liabilities are measured based on the estimated present value of lease payments over the lease term. In determining the present value of lease payments, we use our estimated incremental borrowing rate when the rate implicit in the lease cannot be readily determined. The estimated incremental borrowing rate is based upon information available at lease commencement including publicly available data for debt instruments. The lease term includes periods covered by options to extend when it is reasonably certain we will exercise such options as well as periods subsequent to an option to terminate the lease if it is reasonably certain we will not exercise the termination option.
Operating lease costs are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term while finance leases result in a front-loaded expense pattern. Variable lease costs, such as management fees, insurance, and common area maintenance, are not included in the measurement of ROU assets and lease liabilities and are expensed as incurred. On our balance sheets, assets and liabilities associated with operating leases are included within operating lease assets, accrued expenses and other current liabilities and operating lease liabilities. Assets and liabilities associated with finance leases are included in property and equipment, net, accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities.
Equity Investments
We hold investments in privately held equity securities, which are recorded in other assets, with a carrying value of $58.8 million and $53.1 million as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
These securities are recorded at cost and adjusted for observable transactions for same or similar investments of the same issuer or impairment. Investment gains and losses are recorded in other income (expense), net. A security's carrying value is not adjusted if there are no observable price changes in a same or similar security from the same issuer or if there are no identified events or changes in circumstances that may indicate impairment. In determining the estimated fair value of our investments, we utilize the most recent data available to us. We assess our investments for impairment at least quarterly using both qualitative and quantitative factors. If an investment is considered impaired, we recognize an impairment loss and establish a new carrying value for the investment. Our analysis did not indicate impairment or material fair market value adjustments of our investments during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Foreign Currency
The functional currency for certain of our foreign subsidiaries is the same as the local currency. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at period-end exchange rates, and revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates prevailing throughout the period. Translation adjustments are included in AOCI, a separate component of equity.
In addition, we recognize foreign currency remeasurement gains and losses related to monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the applicable functional currency within other income (expense), net. Such gains and losses were $(6.5) million, $(4.7) million and $(9.6) million during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when control of the promised good or service (product) is transferred to our customers, in an amount reflecting the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for such product.
We typically receive payment at the time of sale, the purpose of which is to provide our customers with a simplified and predictable way of purchasing our products. We have determined that our contracts do not include a significant financing component. Payments received in advance of our performance are initially recorded as deferred revenue and then recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract. Revenue is recognized net of allowances for returns and applicable transaction-based taxes collected from customers.
Our products, which generally include a refund period, are accounted for as variable consideration when estimating the amount of revenue to recognize. Refunds are estimated at contract inception using the expected value method based on historical refund experience and updated each reporting period as additional information becomes available and only to the extent it is probable a significant reversal of any incremental revenue will not occur. Refunds result in a reduced amount of revenue recognized over the contract term of the applicable product.
Our revenue is categorized as follows:
Applications and Commerce. A&C revenue primarily consists of revenue from sales of products containing proprietary software, notably our website building products, and commerce products including payment processing fees as well as sales of third-party email and productivity solutions such as Microsoft 365. A&C revenue also includes revenue from sales of products, such as website security products, when they are included in bundled offerings of our proprietary software products. Consideration is generally recorded as deferred revenue when received, which is typically at the time of sale, and revenue from most A&C products is recognized ratably over the period in which the performance obligations are satisfied, which is typically over the contract term. Payment processing fee revenue is recognized at the time of the transaction.
Core Platform. Core revenue primarily consists of revenue from sales of domain registrations and renewals, aftermarket domain sales, website hosting and security products when not included in bundled offerings of our proprietary software products. Core revenue also includes revenue from sales of products not containing a software component such as professional web services as well as fee surcharges paid to ICANN. Consideration is generally recorded as deferred revenue when received, which is typically at the time of sale, and revenue from most Core products is recognized ratably over the period in which the performance obligations are satisfied, which is typically over the contract term. Aftermarket domain revenue is recognized at the time when control of the domain is transferred to the buyer.
Disaggregated Revenue
Revenue by major product type was as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Applications and commerce$1,889.0 $1,653.0 $1,430.4 
Core platform: domains2,310.5 2,152.7 2,018.5 
Core platform: other751.6 767.5 805.2 
$4,951.1 $4,573.2 $4,254.1 
No single customer represented over 10% of our total revenue in any period presented.
Revenue by geography is based on the customer's billing address and was as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
U.S.$3,324.3 $3,113.4 $2,873.0 
International1,626.8 1,459.8 1,381.1 
$4,951.1 $4,573.2 $4,254.1 
No country outside the U.S. represented more than 10% of total revenue in any period presented.
See Note 7 for information regarding our deferred revenue.
Performance Obligations
Our contracts with customers may include multiple performance obligations, including a combination of some or all of the following products: domain registrations, website hosting products, website building products, website security products and other cloud-based products. Judgment may be required in determining whether products contain multiple distinct performance obligations that should each be accounted for separately or as one combined performance obligation. Revenue is recognized ratably over the period in which the performance obligations are satisfied, which is generally over the contract term.
For each domain registration or renewal we provide, we have one performance obligation consisting of two promises to ensure that: (1) the customer has the exclusive use of the domain during the applicable registration term and (2) the domain is accessible and appropriately directed to its underlying content. After the contract term expires, unless renewed, the customer can no longer access or use the domain. We have determined these promises are not distinct within our contracts as they are highly interdependent and interrelated and are inputs to a combined benefit. Accordingly, we concluded that each domain registration or renewal represents one product offering and is a single performance obligation.
We may also offer specific arrangements, such as our Websites + Marketing solution, in which we include promises to transfer multiple performance obligations in a single coterminous product offering.
We have determined that generally each of our other products constitutes an individual product offering to our customers, and therefore have concluded that each is a single performance obligation.
For arrangements with multiple performance obligations, we allocate revenue to each distinct performance obligation based on its relative standalone selling price (SSP). We determine SSP based on prices charged to customers for individual products, taking into consideration factors including discounting practices, the size, volume and term length of transactions, and the geographic areas in which our products are sold. Our products with multiple performance obligations often have observable SSP in the form of contractually stated list prices as we commonly sell our products or services separately to similar customers.
Principal versus Agent Considerations
We sell our products directly to customers and also through a network of resellers. In certain cases, we act as a reseller of products fulfilled by others. The determination of gross or net revenue recognition is reviewed on a product-by-product basis and is dependent on our determination as to whether we act as principal or agent in the transaction. Revenue from sales of certain third party solutions, including Microsoft 365, where we act as a reseller of products provided by others is recorded on a gross basis as we have determined that we control the product before transferring it to the end customer. Revenue from aftermarket domain sales, excluding certain immaterial reseller arrangements, is recorded on a gross basis as we have determined that we take control of the domain before transferring it to the end customer. Commissions paid to resellers are capitalized and amortized to cost of revenue consistent with the pattern of transfer of the products purchased.
Assets Recognized from Contract Costs
Fees paid to various registries at the inception of a domain registration or renewal represent costs to fulfill a contract. We capitalize and amortize these prepaid domain name registry fees to cost of revenue consistent with the pattern of transfer of the product to which the asset relates. Amortization expense of such asset was $837.3 million, $793.1 million and $765.3 million during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
We have no other material capitalized contract costs.
Operating Expenses
Cost of Revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)
Cost of revenue is primarily the direct costs we incur in connection with selling an incremental product to our customers. Substantially all cost of revenue relates to domain registration fees, licensing fees for third-party productivity applications, third-party commissions, and payment processing fees.
Technology and Development
Technology and development expenses represent the costs associated with the creation, development and distribution of our products and services. These expenses primarily consist of personnel costs associated with the design, development, deployment, testing, operation and enhancement of our products, as well as costs associated with the data centers and systems infrastructure supporting those products, excluding depreciation expense.
Marketing and Advertising
Marketing and advertising expenses represent the costs associated with attracting and acquiring customers, primarily consisting of fees paid to third parties for marketing and advertising campaigns across a variety of channels. These expenses also include personnel costs and affiliate program commissions.
Advertising costs are expensed either as incurred, at the time a commercial initially airs or when a promotion first appears in the media. Advertising expenses were $273.9 million, $251.9 million and $247.1 million during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Customer Care
Customer care expenses represent the costs to guide and service our customers, primarily consisting of personnel costs.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expenses primarily consist of personnel costs for our administrative functions, professional service fees, office rent for all locations, all employee travel expenses, acquisition-related expenses and other general costs.
Restructuring and Other
Restructuring and other primarily represents: (i) charges related to the restructuring activities which were undertaken to reduce future operating expenses and improve cash flows through a combination of reductions in force for all years presented as well as the sale of certain assets and liabilities of our hosting business within our Core segment for the year ended December 31, 2023, and (ii) a charge incurred for the year ended December 31, 2023 related to the termination of a revenue sharing agreement.
Equity-Based Compensation
We typically grant restricted stock units (RSUs) with vesting based solely upon the continued service of the recipient and performance-based awards (PSUs) with vesting based on our relative total stockholder return (TSR) as compared to a selected index of public internet companies. We recognize the accounting grant date fair value of equity-based awards as compensation expense over the required service period of each award.
On the settlement date of each three-year performance period associated with our TSR-based PSU grants, and only if a participant remains a Service Provider (as defined in the equity plan applicable to each grant) on such date, a participant will receive shares of our Class A common stock ranging from 0% to 200% of the originally granted PSUs based on our relative TSR as compared to the companies within the selected index. Vesting of the PSUs is subject to the TSR market condition as well as approval of the performance by our board of directors, or a delegated committee, following the end of each performance period.
Equity-based awards are valued using the fair value method, which for RSUs is the fair market value of the underlying common stock on the grant date. The fair value of shares issued under our employee stock purchase plan is estimated on the first day of each offering period using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
We estimate the grant-date fair value of the TSR-based PSUs using a Monte Carlo simulation which requires assumptions for expected volatility, risk-free rate of return and dividend yield. Expected volatilities for GoDaddy and the companies within the index are derived using historical volatilities over a period equal to the length of the performance period. We base the risk-free rate of return on the yield of a zero-coupon U.S. Treasury bond with a maturity equal to the performance period, and assume a 0% dividend rate. Equity-based compensation expense for these PSUs is recognized over the requisite service period, regardless of whether the TSR market condition is satisfied.
We utilize an estimated forfeiture rate in our equity-based compensation expense calculations, which is based on an analysis of historical data. The cumulative effect of any changes to the forfeiture rate is recognized in the period in which the estimate is changed.
Income Taxes
We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets (DTAs) and liabilities (DTLs) for the expected future tax consequences of events included in the financial statements. Under this method, we determine DTAs and DTLs on the basis of the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities by using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on DTAs and DTLs is recognized in the period in which the enactment date occurs.
We recognize DTAs to the extent we believe these assets are more-likely-than-not to be realized. In evaluating our ability to realize our DTAs, in full or in part, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, prudent and feasible tax planning strategies and recent results of operations.
We record uncertain tax positions on the basis of a two-step process in which: (i) we determine whether it is more-likely-than-not the tax positions will be sustained on the basis of the technical merits of the position and (ii) for those tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, we recognize the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the related tax authority.
Interest and penalties related to income taxes are included in benefit (provision) for income taxes.
In December 2023, the FASB issued guidance to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. The amendments in this guidance require additional disclosures about income taxes, primarily focused on the disclosure of income taxes paid and the rate reconciliation table. We prospectively adopted this guidance for the year ended December 31, 2025. See Note 15 for additional disclosures, including a reconciliation of the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to our effective income tax rate and federal and foreign cash taxes paid.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants. The framework for measuring fair value provides a three-tier hierarchy prioritizing inputs to valuation techniques used in measuring fair value as follows:
Level 1— Observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets;
Level 2— Inputs, other than quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets, which are observable either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3— Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data requiring the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.
We hold certain assets and liabilities required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. These include time deposits and notice deposits, which we classify within Level 1 because we use quoted market prices to determine their fair value. Level 2 assets and liabilities include commercial paper and derivative financial instruments associated with hedging
activity, as further discussed in Note 10. Derivative financial instruments are measured at fair value on the contract date and are subsequently remeasured each reporting period using inputs such as spot rates, discount rates and forward rates. There are no active markets for the commercial paper or hedge contracts themselves; however, the inputs used to calculate the fair value of the instruments are tied to active markets.
The following tables set forth our material assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis:
December 31, 2025
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents:
Commercial paper$— $208.9 $— $208.9 
Time deposits100.0 — — 100.0 
Notice deposits250.0 — — 250.0 
Derivative assets— 49.2 — 49.2 
Total assets $350.0 $258.1 $— $608.1 
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities$— $136.0 $— $136.0 
December 31, 2024
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents:
Commercial paper$— $134.5 $— $134.5 
Time deposits144.9 — — 144.9 
Notice deposits140.0 — — 140.0 
Derivative assets— 172.7 — 172.7 
Total assets $284.9 $307.2 $— $592.1 
We have no other material assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
Concentrations of Risks
Our financial instruments exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents. Although we deposit cash with multiple banks, these deposits, including those held in foreign branches of global banks, may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. These deposits may generally be redeemed upon demand and bear minimal risk.
No single customer represented over 10% of our total revenue for any period presented.
In order to reduce the risk of downtime of the products we provide, we have established data centers in various geographic regions. We have internal procedures to restore products in the event of a service disruption or disaster at any of our data center facilities. We serve our customers and users from data center facilities operated either by us or third parties, which are most significantly located in Arizona, Virginia, Singapore and France. Even with these procedures for disaster recovery in place, the availability of our products could be significantly interrupted during the implementation of restoration procedures.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2024, the FASB issued guidance requiring public business entities to disaggregate disclosure of income statement expenses. The guidance does not change the expense captions an entity presents on the face of the income statement; rather, it requires disaggregation of certain expense captions into specified categories within the footnotes to the financial
statements. This update is effective for our 2027 fiscal year and interim periods in fiscal year 2028, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating our timing for adoption and the impact on our future disclosures.
In September 2025, the FASB issued guidance that modernizes the recognition and disclosure framework for internal-use software costs, removing the previous "development stage" model and introducing a more judgment-based approach. Under the new guidance, capitalization begins when management authorizes and commits to funding a project and it is probable the project will be completed and used as intended. This update is effective for our 2028 fiscal year and interim periods within, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating our timing for adoption and the impact on our financial statements.
In November 2025, the FASB issued guidance which includes amendments to more closely align hedge accounting with the economics of an entity's risk management activities. The amendments are effective for our 2027 fiscal year and interim periods within, with early adoption permitted, and are required to be applied prospectively. We are currently evaluating our timing for adoption and the impact on our financial statements and related disclosures.
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The following table summarizes changes in our goodwill balance by segment:
A&CCoreTotal
Balance at December 31, 2023 $1,513.6 $2,055.7 $3,569.3 
Impact of foreign currency translation(20.5)(28.2)(48.7)
Less: goodwill related to disposition of businesses— (1.7)(1.7)
Balance at December 31, 2024 1,493.1 2,025.8 3,518.9 
Impact of foreign currency translation48.0 66.4 114.4 
Balance at December 31, 2025 $1,541.1 $2,092.2 $3,633.3 
Intangible assets, net are summarized as follows:
 December 31, 2025
 Gross
Carrying
Amount		Accumulated
Amortization		Net
Carrying
Amount
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trade names and branding$445.0 n/a$445.0 
Domain portfolio217.4 n/a217.4 
Contractual-based assets292.7 n/a292.7 
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Customer-related430.5 $(417.5)13.0 
Developed technology241.2 (238.8)2.4 
Trade names and other100.3 (84.5)15.8 
$1,727.1 $(740.8)$986.3 
 December 31, 2024
 Gross
Carrying
Amount		Accumulated
Amortization		Net
Carrying
Amount
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trade names and branding$445.0 n/a$445.0 
       Domain portfolio220.5 n/a220.5 
       Contractual-based assets292.7 n/a292.7 
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Customer-related394.2 $(340.8)53.4 
Developed technology235.1 (215.9)19.2 
Trade names and other93.2 (68.2)25.0 
$1,680.7 $(624.9)$1,055.8 
Amortization expense was $71.7 million, $78.5 million and $104.9 million during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As of December 31, 2025, the weighted-average remaining amortization period for amortizable intangible assets was 6 months for customer-related intangible assets, 4 months for developed technology and 27 months for trade names and other, and was 17 months in total.
Based on the balance of finite-lived intangible assets as of December 31, 2025, expected future amortization expense is as follows:
Year Ending December 31:
2026$23.7 
20274.3 
20281.9 
20291.3 
$31.2 
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Equity [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity
Share Repurchases
Our board of directors authorized a stock repurchase program, which commenced in May 2021, and subsequently, in January 2022 and August 2023, our board of directors increased authorization for an aggregate total authorization of $4.0 billion through 2025. In April 2025, our board of directors approved the repurchase of up to an additional $3.0 billion of our Class A common stock through the end of 2027. Shares may be repurchased in open market purchases, block transactions and privately negotiated transactions, in accordance with applicable federal securities laws. This authorization does not obligate us to make any repurchases and may be modified, suspended or terminated by us at any time without prior notice.
In the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we entered into accelerated share repurchase agreements (ASRs) to repurchase shares of our Class A common stock, pursuant to which, we made upfront payments totaling $767.4 million and $245.0 million, respectively. The total number of shares delivered under each ASR, and therefore the average purchase price paid per share, were determined based on the volume weighted-average price of our stock during the applicable purchase period less an agreed upon discount and subject to a cap. The ASRs were completed in each respective year. During 2025, we repurchased a total of 4.4 million shares of Class A common stock with a weighted average price of $176.02 per share. During 2024, we repurchased a total of 1.4 million shares of Class A common stock for $188.9 million at an average price of $139.65 per share, and a partial repayment of the upfront payment resulting from the cap, in the amount of $56.1 million in cash. The shares received were retired at the time of delivery and the upfront payment was accounted for as an increase in accumulated deficit. The ASRs were forward contracts indexed to our Class A common stock and met all of the applicable criteria for equity classification, therefore, the ASRs were not accounted for as derivative instruments.
In addition to the ASRs discussed above, we also made the following open market repurchases of our Class A common stock, which were retired upon repurchase (shares in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,Number of Shares Repurchased
Aggregate Purchase Price(1)
20255,861 $834.8 
20243,826 $479.2 
202317,356 $1,264.4 
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(1) The aggregate purchase price includes commissions paid in connection with the repurchases.
As of December 31, 2025, we had $2,165.2 million of remaining authorization available for share repurchases.
v3.25.4
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following:
December 31,
20252024
Derivative assets$49.2 $172.7 
Prepaid software and maintenance expenses36.8 33.2 
Usage-based prepaid expenses(1)
16.4 20.2 
Other18.4 19.1 
$120.8 $245.2 
_________________________________
(1) Usage-based prepaid expenses include various cost of sales, marketing, rent and other prepaid commitments that are amortized as the funds are utilized.
v3.25.4
Equity-Based Compensation Plans
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Equity-Based Compensation Plans Equity-Based Compensation Plans
Equity Plans
On June 6, 2024, our stockholders approved the adoption of the GoDaddy Inc. 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the 2024 Plan), which replaced our 2015 Equity Incentive Plan on a prospective basis. As of December 31, 2025, 7,525 shares were available for issuance as future awards under the plan.
On June 6, 2024, our stockholders also approved the adoption of the GoDaddy Inc. 2024 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the 2024 ESPP), which replaced the 2015 Employee Stock Purchase Plan on a prospective basis. As of December 31, 2025, 4,020 shares were available for issuance as future awards under the plan.
Equity Plan Activity
We have not granted stock options since 2020. The following table summarizes activity of historically granted stock options:
Number of
Shares of Class A Common Stock (#)		Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price ($)		Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
(in years)		Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value ($)
Outstanding at December 31, 2022 1,426 44.38 
Exercised(557)35.23 26.1 
Forfeited(24)72.28 
Outstanding at December 31, 2023 845 49.60 
Exercised(199)34.46 20.8 
Forfeited(1)17.24 
Outstanding at December 31, 2024 645 54.28 
Exercised(298)43.43 35.3 
Outstanding and vested at December 31, 2025 347 63.61 3.340.5 
The following table summarizes stock award activity:
Number of
Shares of Class A Common Stock (#)
Outstanding at December 31, 20227,632 
Granted: RSUs3,484 
Granted: TSR-based PSUs265 
TSR-based PSU achievement above target91 
Vested(4,215)
Forfeited(1,000)
Outstanding at December 31, 2023(1)
6,257 
Granted: RSUs2,673 
Granted: TSR-based PSUs212 
TSR-based PSU achievement above target230 
Vested(3,781)
Forfeited(636)
Outstanding at December 31, 2024(1)
4,955 
Granted: RSUs1,489 
Granted: TSR-based PSUs150 
TSR-based PSU achievement above target210 
Vested(3,221)
Forfeited(519)
Outstanding at December 31, 2025(1)
3,064 
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(1)The balance of outstanding awards consisted of the following:
Number of Shares of Class A Common Stock (#)Weighted Average Fair Value Per Share ($)
RSUs5,531 79.14
TSR-based PSUs701 119.28
Financial-based PSUs granted for accounting purposes25 77.23
Outstanding at December 31, 2023 6,257 
RSUs4,304 97.30
TSR-based PSUs651 142.30
Outstanding at December 31, 2024 4,955 
RSUs2,575 135.26
TSR-based PSUs489 172.34
Outstanding at December 31, 2025 3,064 
As of December 31, 2025, total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested equity grants was $314.9 million with an expected remaining weighted-average recognition period of approximately 1.6 years.
v3.25.4
Deferred Revenue
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Deferred Revenue Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenue consisted of the following:
December 31,
20252024
Current:
Applications and Commerce$875.2 $783.2 
Core Platform1,509.0 1,439.1 
$2,384.2 $2,222.3 
Noncurrent:
Applications and Commerce$217.8 $197.0 
Core Platform717.1 686.2 
$934.9 $883.2 
The increase in deferred revenue is primarily driven by payments received in advance of satisfying our performance obligations, offset by $2,367.0 million of revenue recognized during 2025 that was included in the deferred revenue balance as of December 31, 2024. Deferred revenue as of December 31, 2025 represents our aggregate remaining performance obligations that will be recognized as revenue over the period in which the performance obligations are expected to be satisfied, as follows:
20262027202820292030ThereafterTotal
Applications and Commerce$875.2 $154.3 $48.7 $8.7 $3.5 $2.6 $1,093.0 
Core Platform1,509.0 401.6 143.6 70.1 38.6 63.2 2,226.1 
$2,384.2 $555.9 $192.3 $78.8 $42.1 $65.8 $3,319.1 
v3.25.4
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following:
December 31,
20252024
Derivative liabilities$136.0 $— 
Accrued payroll and employee benefits135.9 146.0 
Tax-related accruals84.6 66.9 
Accrued hosting and software licenses34.1 17.8 
Accrued legal and professional32.1 35.3 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities20.3 23.0 
Other85.7 89.6 
$528.7 $378.6 
v3.25.4
Long-Term Debt
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long-Term Debt Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consisted of the following:
December 31,
Maturity Date20252024
2029 Term Loans (effective interest rate of 6.6% at December 31, 2025 and 7.6% at December 31, 2024)
November 10, 2029$1,444.2 $1,458.9 
2031 Term Loans (effective interest rate of 6.2% at December 31, 2025 and 7.2% at December 31, 2024)
May 31, 2031985.0 995.0 
2027 Senior Notes (effective interest rate of 5.5% at December 31, 2025 and 5.4% at December 31, 2024)
December 1, 2027600.0 600.0 
2029 Senior Notes (effective interest rate of 3.6% at December 31, 2025 and 3.6% at December 31, 2024)
March 1, 2029800.0 800.0 
Revolver
November 10, 2027— — 
Total3,829.2 3,853.9 
Less: unamortized original issue discount and debt issuance costs(1)
(48.9)(58.9)
Less: current portion of long-term debt(15.1)(15.9)
$3,765.2 $3,779.1 
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(1) Original issue discount and debt issuance costs are amortized to interest expense over the life of the related debt instruments using the interest method.
Credit Facility
Our secured credit agreement (the Credit Facility) includes two tranches of term loans (the 2029 Term Loans and the 2031 Term Loans), both of which were refinanced in 2024. The refinancing of the 2031 term loans replaced and extended the maturity of our previously issued term loans maturing in 2027, as described below, and a revolving credit facility (the Revolver). A portion of the term loans is hedged by interest rate swap agreements, as discussed in Note 10.
The 2031 Term Loans were originally issued in 2020 in an aggregate principal amount of $750.0 million with a 0.5% original issue discount. In May 2024, we entered into an amendment to the Credit Facility to provide for a new tranche of term loans maturing in 2031, the proceeds of which were used to refinance and extend the maturity of our 2027 Term Loans to 2031 and repay a portion of our 2029 Term Loans, as defined below. Pursuant to this amendment, the amortization rate for the 2031 Term Loans is 1.00% per annum and the 2031 Term Loans were issued at an applicable margin of (i) 1.75% for the term loans that are SOFR loans and (ii) 0.75% for the term loans that are ABR loans.
In January 2024, we entered into an amendment to the Credit Facility to provide for a new tranche of term loans maturing in 2029, the proceeds of which were used to refinance our existing term 2029 Term Loans at a lower interest margin. In May 2024, in conjunction with the amendment to the Credit Facility described above, we repaid $278.1 million of our 2029 Term Loans. In December 2024, we entered into an amendment to the Credit Facility to provide for a new $1,462.5 million tranche of term loans maturing in 2029. Pursuant to this amendment, the amortization rate for the 2029 Term Loans is 1.00% per annum and the 2029 Term Loans were issued at an applicable margin of (i) 1.75% for the term loans that are SOFR loans and (ii) 0.75% for the term loans that are ABR loans.
The borrowing capacity under our Revolver is $1.0 billion, which is reduced by any outstanding letters of credit. The Revolver bears interest at a rate equal to, at our option, either (i) SOFR for the applicable interest period plus a margin ranging from 1.25% to 1.75% per annum or (ii) the highest of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5%, (b) the Prime Rate or (c) SOFR for an interest period of one month plus 1.0% plus a margin ranging from 0.25% to 0.75% per annum, with the margins determined based on our first lien secured leverage ratio. The Revolver also contains a financial covenant requiring us to maintain a leverage ratio of 5.75:1.00 when our usage exceeds 40.0% of the maximum capacity. This ratio is calculated as the ratio of first lien secured debt less cash and cash equivalents to consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Facility). At December 31, 2025, we had $998.6 million available for borrowing under the Revolver.
All SOFR-based interest rates under the Credit Facility are subject to a 0.0% floor.
Principal payments comprising 0.25% of the initial principal balances of the term loans are due quarterly. In addition to paying interest on the outstanding principal under the term loans, we are required to pay a commitment fee ranging from 0.125% to 0.375% per annum for any unutilized commitments under the Revolver, with the applicable fee determined based on our first lien secured leverage ratio.
Significant terms of the Credit Facility are as follows:
•we are required to prepay outstanding term loans, subject to certain exceptions, with percentages of excess cash flow, proceeds of non-ordinary course asset sales or dispositions of property, insurance or condemnation proceeds and proceeds from the incurrence of certain debt;
•we are restricted by certain covenants, including, among other things, limitations on our ability to incur additional indebtedness, sell assets, incur additional liens, make certain fundamental changes, pay distributions and make certain investments; and
•subject to certain exceptions and exclusions, all obligations are unconditionally guaranteed by all of our wholly-owned, material domestic subsidiaries and are secured by substantially all of our and such subsidiaries real and personal property.
Senior Notes
In June 2019, we issued the 2027 Senior Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $600.0 million in a private placement offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The 2027 Senior Notes were issued at par and bear interest at 5.25% per annum, with interest payable semiannually on June 1 and December 1. The aggregate principal amount outstanding is payable at maturity, subject to earlier repurchase or optional redemption as described below.
The 2027 Senior Notes are redeemable at our option, in whole or in part, at an amount equal to 100.0% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Upon the occurrence of a change of control, we are required to offer to repurchase the 2027 Senior Notes from the holders at a price equal to 101.0% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
In February 2021, we issued the 2029 Senior Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $800.0 million in a private placement offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The 2029 Senior Notes were issued at par and bear interest at 3.5% per annum, payable annually on March 1 and September 1. The aggregate principal is payable at maturity, subject to earlier repurchase or optional redemption as described below.
We may redeem the 2029 Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at an amount equal to 100.875% of the principal amount, decreasing to 100.0% at March 1, 2026, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Upon the occurrence of a change of control, we are required to offer to repurchase the Senior Notes from the holders at a price equal to 101.0% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
Significant terms of the 2027 Senior Notes and 2029 Senior Notes are as follows:
•they are subordinated to our existing secured debt, including the Credit Facility, and any future secured debt we may issue;
•all obligations are unconditionally guaranteed by all of our material domestic subsidiaries;
•we are restricted by certain covenants, including limitations on our ability to incur additional indebtedness, incur additional liens, consolidate with or merge with or into another entity and sell substantially all of our assets; and
•certain covenants may be suspended if we are able to obtain and maintain investment grade ratings and no event of default has occurred.
Fair Value
The estimated fair values of our long-term debt instruments are based on observable market prices for these instruments, which are traded in less active markets and therefore classified as Level 2 fair value measurements, and were as follows as of December 31, 2025:
2029 Term Loans$1,447.8 
2031 Term Loans$988.1 
2027 Senior Notes$601.3 
2029 Senior Notes$767.5 
Future Debt Maturities
Aggregate principal payments, exclusive of any unamortized original issue discount and debt issuance costs, due on long-term debt as of December 31, 2025 were as follows:
Year Ending December 31:
2026$24.6 
2027624.6 
202824.6 
20292,210.3 
203010.0 
Thereafter935.1 
$3,829.2 
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Derivatives and Hedging
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivatives and Hedging Derivatives and Hedging
We are exposed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, primarily relating to intercompany debt and certain forecasted sales transactions denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, as well as to changes in interest rates as a result of our variable-rate debt. Consequently, we use derivative financial instruments to manage and mitigate such risk. We do not enter into derivative transactions for speculative or trading purposes.
We utilize the following derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
•foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge certain forecasted sales transactions denominated in foreign currencies;
•cross-currency swaps used to manage variability due to movements in foreign currency exchange rates related to a Euro-denominated intercompany loan; and
•pay-fixed rate, receive-floating rate interest rate swaps to effectively convert portions of our variable-rate debt to fixed.
We also utilize cross-currency swaps designated as net investment hedges to mitigate the risk associated with exchange rate fluctuations on our net investment in certain foreign operations.
The following table summarizes our outstanding derivative instruments on a gross basis, all of which are considered Level 2 financial instruments:
Notional Amount
Fair Value of Derivative Assets(2)
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities(2)
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024December 31, 2025December 31, 2024December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Cash flow hedges
Foreign exchange forward contracts$1,064.2 $946.3 $0.7 $33.2 $22.6 $— 
Cross-currency swaps(1)
584.1 520.4 — 12.5 49.7 — 
Interest rate swaps1,918.2 1,939.0 48.5 111.0 — — 
Net investment hedges:
Cross-currency swaps(1)
748.6 667.0 — 16.0 63.7 — 
Total hedges$4,315.1 $4,072.7 $49.2 $172.7 $136.0 $— 
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(1) The notional values of the cross-currency swap have been translated from Euros to U.S. dollars at the foreign currency rates in effect at December 31, 2025 and 2024 of approximately 1.17 and 1.04, respectively.
(2) In our balance sheets, all derivative assets are recorded within prepaid expenses and other current assets and all derivative liabilities are recorded within accrued expenses and other current liabilities.
The following table summarizes the effect of our hedging relationships on AOCI:
Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recognized in
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange forward contracts(1)
$(61.5)$42.1 $(29.8)
Cross-currency swap7.4 (8.3)(12.8)
Interest rate swap(63.0)(16.7)(46.3)
Net investment hedges:
Cross-currency swaps(80.3)33.8 (38.1)
Total hedges$(197.4)$50.9 $(127.0)
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(1) Amounts include gains and losses realized upon contract settlement but not yet recognized into earnings from AOCI.
The following table summarizes the locations and amounts of gains (losses) recognized within earnings related to our hedging relationships:
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
RevenueInterest
Expense		Other
Income
(Expense),
Net		RevenueInterest
Expense		Other
Income
(Expense),
Net		RevenueInterest
Expense		Other
Income
(Expense),
Net
Cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange forward contracts:
Reclassified from AOCI into income$1.3 $— $— $3.9 $— $— $16.3 $— $— 
Cross-currency swaps:
Reclassified from AOCI into income(1)
— 8.7 (69.9)— 9.7 34.5 — 9.6 (17.0)
Interest rate swaps:
Reclassified from AOCI into income— 50.2 — — 69.7 — — 66.4 — 
Net investment hedges:
Cross-currency swaps:
Reclassified from AOCI into income— 11.3 — — 12.6 — — 12.5 — 
Total hedges$1.3 $70.2 $(69.9)$3.9 $92.0 $34.5 $16.3 $88.5 $(17.0)
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(1) The amounts reflected in other income (expense), net include $68.9 million, $(34.7) million and $16.8 million reclassified from AOCI to offset the earnings impact of the remeasurement of the Euro-denominated intercompany loan hedged by the cross-currency swap during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
As of December 31, 2025, we estimate that $54.0 million of net deferred gains related to our designated hedges will be recognized in earnings over the next 12 months. No amounts have been excluded from our hedge effectiveness testing.
Risk Management Strategies
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts
From time-to-time, we may enter into foreign exchange forward contracts with financial institutions to hedge certain forecasted sales transactions denominated in foreign currencies. We designate these forward contracts as cash flow hedges, which are recognized as either assets or liabilities at fair value. At December 31, 2025, all such contracts had maturities of 24 months or less.
Cross-Currency Swaps
In April 2017, in order to manage variability due to movements in foreign currency rates related to a Euro-denominated intercompany loan, we entered into five-year cross-currency swaps. In March 2022, we entered into a transaction to extend the maturity of these swaps to August 31, 2027. We and the existing counterparties executed cancellation agreements to terminate all rights, obligations and liabilities associated with the original swaps. On the modification date, the existing cash flow hedging relationships were de-designated and new hedging relationships incorporating the terms of the new swaps (the 2022 Cross-Currency Swaps) were designated as either cash flow hedging relationships or net investment hedging relationships. The 2022 Cross-Currency Swaps had an aggregate amortizing notional amount of €1,184.2 million at inception (approximately $1,262.5 million). The swaps designated as cash flow hedging relationships convert the 3.00% fixed rate Euro-denominated interest and principal receipts on the intercompany loan into U.S. dollar interest and principal receipts at a fixed rate of 4.81%. The swaps designated as net investment hedging relationships hedge the foreign currency exposure of our net investment in certain Euro denominated functional currency subsidiaries. Pursuant to the contracts, the Euro notional value will be exchanged for the U.S. dollar notional value at maturity.
Interest Rate Swaps
In April 2017, we entered into a five-year pay-fixed rate, receive-floating rate interest rate swap arrangement to effectively convert a portion of the variable-rate borrowings under the previously issued term loans maturing in 2024, which were refinanced with the 2029 Term Loans, to a fixed rate of 5.44%. In 2022, we entered into a transaction to extend the maturity of the swaps to August 31, 2027. We and the existing counterparties executed cancellation agreements to terminate all rights, obligations and liabilities associated with the original swaps. On the modification date, the existing cash flow hedging relationships were de-designated and new hedging relationships incorporating the terms of the new interest rate swaps (the 2022 Interest Rate Swaps) were designated. The SOFR-based 2022 Interest Rate Swaps, which had an amortizing notional amount of $1,262.5 million at inception, serve to convert a portion of the variable-rate borrowings under the 2029 Term Loans to a fixed rate of 4.81%.
In August 2020, in conjunction with the issuance of the 2027 Term Loans, we entered into seven-year pay-fixed rate, receive-floating rate interest rate swaps to effectively convert the variable one-month LIBOR interest rate on the 2027 Term Loans borrowings to a fixed rate of 0.705%. These interest rate swaps, which mature on August 10, 2027, had an aggregate notional amount of $750.0 million at inception. In May 2023, in conjunction with a concurrent Credit Facility amendment, we terminated these swaps and entered into new SOFR-based interest rate swaps with a fixed rate of 0.672%. This modification impacted no critical terms other than the reference rate change from LIBOR to SOFR and thus had no impact on our hedging relationships or financial statements.
The objective of these arrangements, which are designated as cash flow hedges and recognized as assets or liabilities at fair value, is to manage the variability of cash flows in the interest payments related to the portion of the variable-rate debt designated as being hedged. The unrealized gains and losses on the swaps are included in AOCI and will be recognized in earnings within or against interest expense when the hedged interest payments are accrued each month.
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Leases
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
Our operating leases primarily consist of office and data center space expiring at various dates through October 2034. Certain leases include options to renew or terminate at our discretion. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. As of December 31, 2025, operating leases have a remaining weighted-average lease term of 6.0 years and our operating lease liabilities were measured using a weighted-average discount rate of 5.3%.
The components of operating lease expense were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Operating lease costs$24.3 $27.0 $36.8 
Variable lease costs9.9 14.7 14.7 
Sublease income(8.0)(9.7)(14.2)
Total net lease cost$26.2 $32.0 $37.3 
Maturities of operating lease liabilities as of December 31, 2025 were as follows:
Year Ending December 31:
2026$24.1 
202717.3 
202811.4 
202910.0 
20308.0 
Thereafter25.0 
Total lease payments95.8 
Less: imputed interest(13.5)
Total operating lease liabilities$82.3 
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Commitments and Contingencies
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Service Agreements
We have entered into long-term agreements with certain vendors to provide for software and equipment maintenance, specified levels of bandwidth and other services. Under these arrangements, we are required to make periodic payments. Future minimum obligations under these non-cancelable agreements with initial terms in excess of one year at December 31, 2025 are as follows:
Year Ending December 31:
2026$529.0 
2027546.1 
2028406.6 
202914.0 
20302.3 
Thereafter3.8 
$1,501.8 
Litigation
From time-to-time, we are a party to litigation and subject to claims, suits, regulatory and government investigations, other proceedings and consent decrees in the ordinary course of business, including intellectual property claims, putative and certified class actions, commercial and consumer protection claims, labor and employment claims, breach of contract claims and other asserted and unasserted claims. We investigate claims as they arise and accrue estimates for resolution of legal and other contingencies when losses are probable and reasonably estimable.
On November 7, 2025, a jury in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware returned a verdict finding that we infringed two web technology patents owned by Express Mobile, Inc. We have challenged the verdict through post-trial motions and the Plaintiff has moved for interest and enhancement of the damages, as well as interest on the amount of the verdict. We believe that we have valid arguments in support of these post-trial motions and intend to vigorously pursue post-trial and appellate remedies. Because of the current stage of the proceedings, including the absence of a final, non-appealable decision, we have determined that it is not probable that a liability has been incurred, and therefore, no liability was recognized as of December 31, 2025. While the outcome is uncertain, we currently estimate that it is reasonably possible that our loss exposure in this matter could range from zero to $170.0 million.
On June 13, 2019, we entered into an agreement in principle to settle the class action complaint, Jason Bennett v. GoDaddy.com, LLC (Case No. 2:16-cv-03908-DLR) (D. Ariz.), filed on June 20, 2016. The complaint alleges a violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (the TCPA). On September 23, 2019, the parties fully executed a written settlement agreement. On December 16, 2019, we amended the settlement agreement to include two additional putative class action cases, which also alleged violations of the TCPA: John Herrick v. GoDaddy.com, LLC (Case No. 2:16-cv-00254 (D. Ariz.), appeal pending 18-16048 (9th Cir.)) and Susan Drazen v. GoDaddy.com, LLC (Case No 19-cv-00563) (S.D. Ala.). In 2019, we recorded an $18.1 million charge to general and administrative expense, representing our original estimated loss provision for this settlement.
Under the terms of the final settlement agreement, we made available a total of up to $35.0 million to pay: (i) class members, at their election, either a cash settlement or a credit to be used for future purchases of products from us; (ii) an incentive payment to the class representatives; (iii) notice and administration costs in connection with the settlement; and (iv) attorneys' fees to legal counsel representing the class.
On May 26, 2020, at the direction of the S.D. Ala. Court, the parties executed an amended settlement agreement to remove John Herrick as a class representative. On June 9, 2020, the court granted preliminary approval of the final settlement agreement. The court's order also set October 7, 2020 as the deadline for class members to submit claims, and the actual number of claims made by class members through the October 7, 2020 deadline was lower than our original estimates.
On December 23, 2020, the court issued a final judgment and order approving the class settlement, which reduced the attorneys' fees to be paid to legal counsel representing the class and denied the plaintiffs' request for an incentive payment. Additionally, the actual notice and administration costs were lower than originally estimated.
As a result of the above developments, we reduced our estimated loss provision for this settlement to $8.1 million.
On January 19, 2021, a single objector to the settlement filed a notice of appeal to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. On July 27, 2022, the 11th Circuit vacated the settlement approval order and remanded the case for further action due to standing issues among the class members. On August 18, 2022, the plaintiffs filed a petition for a rehearing before the 11th Circuit. On December 7, 2022, the 11th Circuit was notified of the death of one of the plaintiffs, Jason Bennett. On March 13, 2023, the 11th Circuit granted the plaintiffs' petition for a rehearing before the 11th Circuit; the rehearing occurred on June 13, 2023. On July 24, 2023, the en banc 11th Circuit reversed the 11th Circuit's July 27, 2022 decision and remanded the appeal to the 11th Circuit for further action.
On May 13, 2024, the 11th Circuit vacated the final approval of the class settlement and remanded the case to the district court for further proceedings. On September 19, 2024, the district court interpreted the 11th Circuit's mandate as vacating only the district court's decision to award attorneys' fees and ordered the plaintiffs to file a new motion for attorneys' fees. On January 9, 2025, we issued a notice of termination of the class settlement and on January 28, 2025, the plaintiffs filed a motion to enforce the settlement agreement. A hearing on the plaintiffs' renewed motion for attorneys' fees and the district court's interpretation of the mandate occurred on January 31, 2025. On February 6, 2025, the district court denied the plaintiffs' motions for attorneys' fees and to enforce the settlement agreement. On April 21, 2025, plaintiffs filed their petition for permission to appeal to the 11th Circuit, which was granted on September 30, 2025. Given the pending nature of the resolution of this and related cases, we have not adjusted our estimated loss provision for this settlement as of December 31, 2025.
We have denied and continue to deny the allegations in the complaints. Nothing in the terminated settlement agreement shall be deemed to assign or reflect any admission of fault, wrongdoing or liability, or of the appropriateness of a class action in such litigation. Our legal fees associated with this matter have been recorded to general and administrative expense as incurred and were not material.
The amounts currently accrued for other matters are not material. While the results of such normal course claims and legal proceedings, regardless of the underlying nature of the claims, cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes, based on current knowledge and the likely timing of resolution of various matters, any additional reasonably possible potential losses above the amounts accrued for such matters would not be material. However, the outcomes of claims, legal proceedings or investigations are inherently unpredictable and subject to uncertainty, and may have an adverse effect on us because of defense costs, diversion of management resources and other factors that are not known to us or cannot be quantified at this time. We may also receive unfavorable preliminary or interim rulings in the course of litigation, and there can be no assurances that favorable final outcomes will be obtained. The final outcome of any current or future claims or lawsuits could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. We periodically evaluate developments in our legal matters that could affect the amount of liability that has been previously accrued or the reasonably possible losses that we have disclosed, and make adjustments as appropriate.
Indemnifications
In the normal course of business, we have made indemnities under which we may be required to make payments in relation to certain transactions, including to our directors and officers to the maximum extent permitted under applicable state laws and indemnifications related to certain lease agreements. In addition, certain advertiser and reseller partner agreements contain indemnification provisions, which are generally consistent with those prevalent in the industry. We have not incurred material obligations under indemnification provisions historically, and do not expect to incur material obligations in the future. Accordingly, we have not recorded any liabilities related to such indemnities as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
We include service level commitments to our customers guaranteeing certain levels of uptime reliability and performance for our hosting and premium DNS products. These guarantees permit those customers to receive credits in the event we fail to meet those levels, with exceptions for certain service interruptions including but not limited to periodic maintenance. We have not incurred any material costs as a result of such commitments during any of the periods presented, and have not recorded any liabilities related to such obligations as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Indirect Taxes
We are subject to indirect taxation in some, but not all, of the various states and foreign jurisdictions in which we conduct business. Laws, rules and regulations attempting to subject communications and commerce conducted over the internet to various indirect taxes are becoming more prevalent, both in the U.S. and internationally, and may impose additional burdens on us in the future. Increased regulation could negatively affect our business directly, as well as the businesses of our customers. Taxing authorities may impose indirect taxes on the internet-related revenue we generate based on regulations currently being applied to similar, but not directly comparable, industries. There are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate indirect tax determination is uncertain. In addition, domestic and international indirect taxation laws are complex and subject to change. We may be audited in the future, which could result in changes to our indirect tax estimates. We continually evaluate those jurisdictions in which nexus exists, and believe we maintain adequate indirect tax accruals.
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, our accrual for estimated indirect tax liabilities was $31.0 million and $31.5 million, respectively, reflecting our best estimate of the probable liability based on an analysis of our business activities, revenues subject to indirect taxes and applicable regulations. Although we believe our indirect tax estimates and associated liabilities are reasonable, the final determination of indirect tax audits, litigation or settlements could be materially different than the amounts established for indirect tax contingencies.
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Restructuring and Other Charges and Disposition of Businesses and Related Assets
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring and Other Charges and Disposition of Businesses and Related Assets Restructuring and Other Charges and Disposition of Businesses and Related Assets
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we implemented restructuring activities which impacted approximately 100 employees. In conjunction with these restructuring activities, we recognized $10.2 million of pre-tax restructuring charges related to severance, employee benefits and equity-based compensation during the year ended December 31, 2025. Of this amount, $3.2 million and $3.3 million were recognized within our A&C and Core segments, respectively, and $3.7 million was recognized as corporate overhead.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we implemented restructuring activities which impacted approximately 280 employees. In conjunction with these restructuring activities, we recognized $18.2 million of pre-tax restructuring charges related to severance, employee benefits and equity-based compensation during the year ended December 31, 2024. Restructuring charges paid during the year were $24.4 million and accrued restructuring charges were immaterial as of December 31, 2024. Of the $18.2 million of pre-tax restructuring charges recognized during the year ended December 31, 2024, $6.4 million and $10.2 million were recognized within our A&C and Core segments, respectively, and $1.6 million was recognized as corporate overhead.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, we implemented restructuring activities to reduce operating expenses and improve cash flows through a combination of a reduction in force and a commitment to sell certain assets. The reduction in force impacted approximately 800 employees. In conjunction with these restructuring activities, we recognized $48.5 million of pre-tax restructuring charges in our statement of operations related to severance, employee benefits and equity-based compensation. Of the $48.5 million, $12.2 million and $28.5 million were recognized within our A&C and Core segments, respectively, and $7.8 million was recognized as corporate overhead. In addition, we recognized a pre-tax loss of $16.5 million upon the completion of the planned disposition of certain assets and liabilities of our hosting business within our Core segment, which occurred on June 30, 2023. Accrued restructuring charges as of December 31, 2023 were $7.4 million.
Cash payments of $5.7 million and $16.4 million related to the restructuring activities described above were made during 2025 and 2024, respectively. We expect to make substantially all remaining restructuring payments by the end of the second quarter of 2026.
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Defined Contribution Plan
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Defined Contribution Plan Defined Contribution Plan
We maintain a defined contribution 401(k) plan covering eligible U.S. employees, who may contribute up to 100% of their compensation, subject to limitations established by the Internal Revenue Code. We match employee contributions on a discretionary basis. Expense for our matching contributions was $14.7 million, $15.1 million and $15.8 million during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
We maintain defined contribution benefit plans covering eligible foreign employees. Expense related to such plans was not material in any period presented.
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Income Taxes
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
Overview
On December 11, 2023, we completed a series of transactions (the DNC Restructure) designed to simplify our then-existing capital structure, commonly referred to as an "Up-C" structure, and provide us with additional strategic flexibility. Completion of these transactions resulted in Desert Newco becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of GoDaddy Inc. Subsequent to the DNC Restructure, on January 1, 2024, Desert Newco was converted from a partnership to a disregarded entity and as a result we are now treated as a consolidated C corporation group for U.S. income tax purposes.
On July 4, 2025, the U.S. enacted H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act, or The Act). The Act includes, among other provisions, changes to the U.S. corporate income tax system including allowing immediate expensing of qualifying research and development expenses and permanently extending certain provisions within the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The provisions which became effective beginning July 1, 2025 have been incorporated into our results for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes
Our benefit (provision) for income taxes includes U.S. federal, state and foreign income taxes. The domestic and foreign components of our income (loss) before income taxes were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
U.S. $984.6 $829.0 $477.2 
Foreign 35.4 (63.6)(73.4)
Income before income taxes$1,020.0 $765.4 $403.8 
Our benefit (provision) for income taxes was as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Current:
 Federal
$— $0.3 $(0.8)
 State
(2.9)0.1 (5.4)
 Foreign
15.5 (18.9)(14.9)
12.6 (18.5)(21.1)
Deferred:
 Federal
(152.0)145.1 860.5 
 State
(14.5)18.5 116.3 
 Foreign
8.9 26.4 16.1 
(157.6)190.0 992.9 
Benefit (provision) for income taxes$(145.0)$171.5 $971.8 
The following table presents a reconciliation of the provision for income taxes to the amount computed by applying the 21% statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to our income before income taxes:
Year Ended December 31, 2025
Amount% of Income Before Income Taxes
U.S. federal statutory tax rate$(214.2)21.0 %
State and local income taxes, net(1)
(11.7)1.1 %
Tax credits:
Research and development tax credits33.3 (3.3)%
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits11.0 (1.1)%
Nontaxable or nondeductible items:
Tax effect of equity-based compensation48.2 (4.7)%
Other nontaxable or nondeductible items(6.8)0.7 %
Other (4.8)0.5 %
Effective tax rate$(145.0)14.2 %
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(1)State taxes in California, New York, Florida, Illinois, and Virginia made up the majority of the tax effect in this category.
We generated an income tax provision of $145.0 million in 2025 as compared to an income tax benefit of $171.5 million in 2024, primarily attributable to the effects of the DNC Restructure. Our 2025 effective tax rate is primarily driven by current year earnings taxed at our federal and state tax rate, offset by a benefit for current year research and development credits and excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation.
A reconciliation of the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to our effective income tax rate was as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
20242023
Expected provision at U.S. federal statutory tax rate$(160.7)$(84.8)
Effect of investment in Desert Newco— 22.7 
Research and development credits46.1 33.1 
Effect of changes in tax rates and apportionment— (97.1)
Uncertain tax positions(6.8)(17.1)
State taxes, net of federal benefit(19.1)(1.6)
Equity-based compensation43.3 — 
Effect of DNC Restructure267.4 — 
Other(13.3)(5.8)
Effect of changes in valuation allowances14.6 1,122.4 
Benefit (provision) for income taxes$171.5 $971.8 
We generated an income tax benefit of $171.5 million in 2024 primarily driven by an income tax benefit of $267.4 million recognized as a result of the DNC Restructure, current year research and development credits and excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation, partially offset by the provision for income taxes based on current year earnings. We generated an income tax benefit of $971.8 million in 2023 primarily attributable to releasing the majority of the valuation allowance on our U.S. DTAs.
Deferred Taxes
The components of our deferred taxes were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
20252024
DTAs:
Net operating losses$571.2 $507.3 
Goodwill192.7 288.6 
Tax credits243.0 216.5 
Deferred revenue196.6 176.7 
Identified intangibles81.6 114.0 
Capitalized research & development costs24.3 112.9 
Deferred interest39.2 63.4 
Operating lease liabilities19.6 24.6 
Unrealized gains and losses4.4 — 
Other37.5 42.2 
Valuation allowance(172.0)(161.6)
Total DTAs1,238.1 1,384.6 
DTLs:
Deferred cost revenue(167.6)(157.6)
Unrealized gains and losses— (40.9)
Operating lease assets(11.9)(13.9)
Other(10.7)(10.9)
Total DTLs(190.2)(223.3)
Net DTAs$1,047.9 $1,161.3 
We monitor the realizability of our DTAs considering all relevant factors at each reporting period. As of December 31, 2025, based on the relevant weight of positive and negative evidence, including our ability to forecast future operating results, historical tax losses and our ability to utilize DTAs within the requisite carryforward periods, we do not maintain a valuation allowance on the majority of our U.S. federal and state DTAs. We maintain valuation allowances on certain U.S. federal, state and foreign carryforwards as we concluded they are not more likely than not to be realized.

As of December 31, 2025, we had U.S. federal, state and foreign gross net operating losses (NOLs) and tax credits, a portion of which will begin to expire in 2030, as follows:
Gross NOLs and Tax
Credits		Portion
Subject to a Valuation Allowance
Federal$2,429.7 $99.9 
State2,841.9 1,929.9 
Foreign60.7 46.9 
$5,332.3 $2,076.7 
Uncertain Tax Positions
Our liability for unrecognized tax benefits was as follows:
December 31,
20252024
Balance at beginning of period$182.8 $165.7 
Gross increases - tax positions in prior period5.5 6.6 
Gross increases - tax positions in current period16.8 23.1 
Gross decreases - tax positions in prior period(29.1)(12.6)
Balance at end of period$176.0 $182.8 
The total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits was $176.0 million as of December 31, 2025, of which $113.5 million, if fully recognized, would decrease our effective tax rate.
During 2025, we recognized a $34.6 million income tax benefit related to the recognition of an uncertain tax position in a foreign jurisdiction as a result of a favorable tax court ruling.
We have filed all income tax returns for years through 2024, other than for Germany and the Netherlands. These returns are subject to examination by the taxing authorities in the respective jurisdictions, generally for three or four years after they were filed. Although we believe the amounts reflected in our tax returns substantially comply with applicable U.S. federal, state and foreign tax regulations, the respective taxing authorities may take contrary positions based on their interpretation of the law. A tax position successfully challenged by a taxing authority could result in an adjustment to our benefit for income taxes in the period in which a final determination is made.
Cash Taxes
Cash paid for income taxes was as follows:
Year Ended December 31, 2025
Federal$1.5 
State5.1 
Foreign:
Netherlands8.3 
India(6.9)
All other foreign jurisdictions8.5 
Total payments (refunds)$16.5 
Cash paid for income taxes was $19.1 million and $10.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Income Per Share
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Income Per Share Income Per Share
Basic income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted income per share is computed giving effect to all potentially dilutive shares unless their effect is antidilutive.
A reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the calculation of basic and diluted net income per share is as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Numerator:
Net income$875.0 $936.9 $1,375.6 
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests— — 0.8 
Net income attributable to GoDaddy Inc.$875.0 $936.9 $1,374.8 
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding—basic138,100 141,250 148,296 
Effect of dilutive securities:
Class B common stock— — 290 
Stock options326 466 460 
RSUs, PSUs and ESPP shares2,195 3,571 2,406 
Weighted-average shares of Class A Common stock outstanding—diluted140,621 145,287 151,452 
Net income attributable to GoDaddy Inc. per share of Class A common stock—basic$6.34 $6.63 $9.27 
Net income attributable to GoDaddy Inc. per share of Class A common stock—diluted$6.22 $6.45 $9.08 
The following number of weighted-average potentially dilutive shares were excluded from the calculation of diluted income per share because the effect of including such potentially dilutive shares would have been antidilutive:
 Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
RSU, PSUs, and ESPP shares48 364 799 
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Segment Information
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Information Segment Information
We report our operating results through two reportable segments: A&C and Core.
Our chief operating decision maker (CODM), which, as of December 31, 2025, was our Chief Executive Officer, evaluates the performance of and allocates resources to our segments based on each segment's revenue and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Segment EBITDA). Segment EBITDA is evaluated on a monthly basis by the CODM by monitoring actual results versus the annual plan. This comparison is performed to make strategic decisions regarding segment profitability, resource allocation, pricing strategies and cost optimization. Segment EBITDA is defined as segment revenues less costs and operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization, interest expense (net), provision or benefit for income taxes, equity-based compensation expense, acquisition-related costs, restructuring-related expenses and certain other items. Segment EBITDA serves as a measure that assists our CODM and our investors in comparing our segments' performance on a consistent basis.
Our CODM does not use assets by segment to evaluate performance or allocate resources; therefore, we do not provide disclosure of assets by segment. See Note 2 for property, plant, and equipment, net as well as revenue disaggregated by geography.
The A&C and Core segments provide a view into the product-focused organization of our business and generate revenue as follows:
•A&C primarily consists of sales of products containing proprietary software, notably our website building products, as well as our commerce products and third-party email and productivity solutions and sales of certain products when they are included in bundled offerings of our proprietary software products.
•Core primarily consists of sales of domain registrations and renewals, aftermarket domain sales, website hosting products and website security products when not included in bundled offerings of our proprietary software products as well as sales of products not containing a software component.
There are no internal revenue transactions between our reportable segments.
Corporate overhead primarily includes general and administrative expenses and items not allocated to either segment as well as those costs specifically excluded from Segment EBITDA, our segment measure of profitability, such as depreciation and amortization, interest expense and income and provision or benefit for income taxes.
The following table presents our segment information for the periods indicated:
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
A&C
Revenue$1,889.0 $1,653.0 $1,430.4 
Other segment items(1)
(1,032.1)(913.7)(836.2)
Segment EBITDA856.9 739.3 594.2 
Core
Revenue3,062.1 2,920.2 2,823.7 
Other segment items(2)
(2,051.8)(1,988.5)(2,007.3)
Segment EBITDA1,010.3 931.7 816.4 
Total revenue4,951.1 4,573.2 4,254.1 
Total other segment items(3,083.9)(2,902.2)(2,843.5)
Total Segment EBITDA1,867.2 1,671.0 1,410.6 
Unallocated corporate overhead(281.3)(275.1)(276.1)
Depreciation and amortization(116.6)(135.3)(171.3)
Equity-based compensation expense(317.8)(299.1)(294.0)
Interest expense, net of interest income(114.2)(130.4)(155.4)
Restructuring and other(3)
(17.3)(65.7)(110.0)
Income before income taxes1,020.0 765.4 403.8 
Benefit (provision) for income taxes(145.0)171.5 971.8 
Net income$875.0 $936.9 $1,375.6 
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(1)Other segment items in A&C are primarily composed of product license fees used in our third-party email and productivity solutions, payment processing fees, personnel costs excluding equity-based compensation, data center and systems infrastructure costs excluding depreciation, customer care and marketing costs. The CODM uses consolidated expense information to manage operations and is not regularly provided disaggregated other segment items.
(2)Other segment items in Core are primarily composed of domain registration fees, payment processing fees, costs associated with sales of aftermarket domains, hosting and security license fees, personnel costs excluding equity-based compensation, data center and systems infrastructure costs excluding depreciation, customer care and marketing costs. The CODM uses consolidated expense information to manage operations and is not regularly provided disaggregated other segment items.
(3)In addition to restructuring and other in our statements of operations, other charges included are primarily composed of lease-related expenses associated with closed facilities, charges related to certain legal matters, adjustments to the fair value of our equity investments, expenses incurred in relation to the refinancing of our long-term debt, acquisition-related expenses, and incremental expenses associated with certain professional services.
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Equity [Abstract]  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following table presents AOCI activity in equity:
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges(1)
Total AOCI
Gross balance as of December 31, 2023(2)
$(83.6)$195.0 $111.4 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications7.9 (117.2)(109.3)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI— 130.4 130.4 
Other comprehensive income - 20247.9 13.2 21.1 
Balance as of December 31, 2024(75.7)208.2 132.5 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(13.5)(91.4)(104.9)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI— 1.6 1.6 
Other comprehensive income - 2025(13.5)(89.8)(103.3)
Balance as of December 31, 2025$(89.2)$118.4 $29.2 
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(1)Amounts shown for our foreign exchange forward contracts include gains and losses realized upon contract settlement but not yet recognized into earnings from AOCI.
(2)Beginning balance is presented on a gross basis, excluding the allocation of AOCI attributable to non-controlling interests.
v3.25.4
Insider Trading Arrangements
 3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Leah Sweet [Member]  
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement
On November 6, 2025, Leah Sweet, member of our board of directors, adopted a 10b5-1 trading plan intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act. The 10b5-1 trading plan provides for the sale of an aggregate of 650 shares of the company's Class A common stock between November 6, 2025 and February 5, 2027.
Name Leah Sweet
Title member of our board of directors
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true
Adoption Date November 6, 2025
Expiration Date February 5, 2027
Arrangement Duration 456 days
Aggregate Available 650
Mark McCaffrey [Member]  
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement
On December 10, 2025, Mark McCaffrey, Chief Financial Officer, adopted a 10b5-1 trading plan intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act. The 10b5-1 trading plan provides for the sale of an aggregate of 8,000 shares of the company's Class A common stock between December 10, 2025 and March 11, 2027.
Name Mark McCaffrey
Title Chief Financial Officer
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true
Adoption Date December 10, 2025
Expiration Date March 11, 2027
Arrangement Duration 456 days
Aggregate Available 8,000
v3.25.4
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]  
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted true
v3.25.4
Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]  
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]
Our senior management is responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing the company's material cybersecurity risks. Our CISO oversees our programs for identifying, assessing, and managing our cybersecurity risks. Our CISO reports to our Chief Operating Officer (COO) and regularly provides updates to our CEO on significant cybersecurity-related matters. Our CISO also provides written monthly and quarterly reports on our cybersecurity program and risks to the CEO, Chief Technology Officer, and other key executives. Our CISO has more than 20 years' experience in cybersecurity, networking, and related technologies. Our CEO has more than 29 years' experience in e-commerce technology, engineering, and other related areas. 
Our CISO works with an enterprise-wide cybersecurity team that provides 24/7/365 support. Our cybersecurity policies, procedures, and strategies primarily are implemented by our information security department. Other personnel and departments in the company also assist with cybersecurity risk management, including but not limited to our technology organization and our privacy, legal, vendor risk management, and corporate audit services teams. We have also developed processes to integrate cybersecurity risk management within the company's product and software development processes. In addition, product teams and business unit leaders are involved in product-related cybersecurity risk management.
Third-Party Consultants and Auditors
We use use third-party auditors and consultants in connection with obtaining and maintaining industry certifications for certain products and services. We also have engaged third-party consultants in the past and may engage third-party consultants in the future for specific projects and engagements, such as responding to cybersecurity incidents. Our third-party financial auditors also review material cybersecurity risks and events as part of their financial audits. 
Third-Party Cybersecurity Risk Management
We engage with third parties to provide us with hardware, software, and services to operate our information systems and run our business. We also rely on third parties to provide hardware, software, and services relating to our cybersecurity program. When engaging a third-party vendor or service provider, we use a variety of processes and controls to identify and oversee risks relating to that engagement, which may include one or more of the following: 
•including provisions in vendor contracts that set minimum cybersecurity requirements; 
•installing monitoring software to detect malicious software and activities in third party systems; 
•monitoring for and applying patches to third-party hardware and software to address vulnerabilities; and 
•performing security assessments before engaging new vendors or acquiring new hardware and software.
Despite our efforts, our control over and ability to monitor the security of third parties is limited and there can be no assurance that we can prevent, mitigate or remediate the risk of any compromise or failure in the security infrastructure owned or
controlled by third parties. Additionally, any contractual protections with such third parties may be limited or insufficient to prevent a negative impact on our business from such compromise or failure.
Cybersecurity Threat Monitoring and Incident Response
We monitor for threats to our information systems through a combination of automated intrusion detection monitoring solutions, review of log data, and other activities. We require security training for all company personnel, including instructions regarding the proper methods for reporting potential cybersecurity incidents. We also provide mechanisms for interested third parties, including security researchers and law enforcement, to provide notice of potential cybersecurity threats. In addition, we monitor third-party sources for notice of cybersecurity incidents that may affect company vendors and other parties with whom we do business. 
Potential and actual cybersecurity incidents are primarily handled by our internal incident response team, which is supervised by our CISO. Our incident response team is responsible for assessing the potential risk posed by an incident, providing notice to appropriate stakeholders in the company based on the perceived risk, and coordinating the assessment, containment, mitigation, and remediation efforts. Depending on the severity and scope of the incident, we also may engage external consultants. Security personnel and consultants retained by our service providers also may be involved in cases where our vendors experience a cybersecurity incident. We have processes for escalating an incident to determine whether it is material and requires notification required under applicable laws, rules and regulations. 
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block] Our cybersecurity policies, procedures, and strategies primarily are implemented by our information security department. Other personnel and departments in the company also assist with cybersecurity risk management, including but not limited to our technology organization and our privacy, legal, vendor risk management, and corporate audit services teams. We have also developed processes to integrate cybersecurity risk management within the company's product and software development processes.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Third Party Engaged [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Third Party Oversight and Identification Processes [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Materially Affected or Reasonably Likely to Materially Affect Registrant [Flag] false
Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block]
Our board of directors manages cybersecurity risks as part of the company's overall risk management framework. The Board oversees the company's cybersecurity risk management program through the Audit and Risk Committee (the Audit Committee). The Audit Committee receives verbal and written reports at least quarterly from GoDaddy's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) regarding our company's cybersecurity risk management program and cybersecurity-related risks. The Audit Committee consists of directors with diverse expertise in risk management, technology, finance and cybersecurity, including oversight of security teams. Our CISO provides the full board of directors with written quarterly and annual reports on our cybersecurity program and material cybersecurity-related risks, and the chair of the Audit Committee provides a quarterly summary of the Audit Committee's cybersecurity discussion to the full board of directors.
Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block]
Our board of directors manages cybersecurity risks as part of the company's overall risk management framework. The Board oversees the company's cybersecurity risk management program through the Audit and Risk Committee (the Audit Committee). The Audit Committee receives verbal and written reports at least quarterly from GoDaddy's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) regarding our company's cybersecurity risk management program and cybersecurity-related risks. The Audit Committee consists of directors with diverse expertise in risk management, technology, finance and cybersecurity, including oversight of security teams. Our CISO provides the full board of directors with written quarterly and annual reports on our cybersecurity program and material cybersecurity-related risks, and the chair of the Audit Committee provides a quarterly summary of the Audit Committee's cybersecurity discussion to the full board of directors.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block]
Our board of directors manages cybersecurity risks as part of the company's overall risk management framework. The Board oversees the company's cybersecurity risk management program through the Audit and Risk Committee (the Audit Committee). The Audit Committee receives verbal and written reports at least quarterly from GoDaddy's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) regarding our company's cybersecurity risk management program and cybersecurity-related risks. The Audit Committee consists of directors with diverse expertise in risk management, technology, finance and cybersecurity, including oversight of security teams. Our CISO provides the full board of directors with written quarterly and annual reports on our cybersecurity program and material cybersecurity-related risks, and the chair of the Audit Committee provides a quarterly summary of the Audit Committee's cybersecurity discussion to the full board of directors.
Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block]
Management of Cybersecurity Risk
Our senior management is responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing the company's material cybersecurity risks. Our CISO oversees our programs for identifying, assessing, and managing our cybersecurity risks. Our CISO reports to our Chief Operating Officer (COO) and regularly provides updates to our CEO on significant cybersecurity-related matters. Our CISO also provides written monthly and quarterly reports on our cybersecurity program and risks to the CEO, Chief Technology Officer, and other key executives. Our CISO has more than 20 years' experience in cybersecurity, networking, and related technologies. Our CEO has more than 29 years' experience in e-commerce technology, engineering, and other related areas. 
Our CISO works with an enterprise-wide cybersecurity team that provides 24/7/365 support. Our cybersecurity policies, procedures, and strategies primarily are implemented by our information security department. Other personnel and departments in the company also assist with cybersecurity risk management, including but not limited to our technology organization and our privacy, legal, vendor risk management, and corporate audit services teams. We have also developed processes to integrate cybersecurity risk management within the company's product and software development processes. In addition, product teams and business unit leaders are involved in product-related cybersecurity risk management.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block] CISO oversees our programs for identifying, assessing, and managing our cybersecurity risks. Our CISO reports to our Chief Operating Officer (COO) and regularly provides updates to our CEO on significant cybersecurity-related matters. Our CISO also provides written monthly and quarterly reports on our cybersecurity program and risks to the CEO, Chief Technology Officer, and other key executives.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block] Our CISO has more than 20 years' experience in cybersecurity, networking, and related technologies. Our CEO has more than 29 years' experience in e-commerce technology, engineering, and other related areas. 
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block]
Our senior management is responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing the company's material cybersecurity risks. Our CISO oversees our programs for identifying, assessing, and managing our cybersecurity risks. Our CISO reports to our Chief Operating Officer (COO) and regularly provides updates to our CEO on significant cybersecurity-related matters. Our CISO also provides written monthly and quarterly reports on our cybersecurity program and risks to the CEO, Chief Technology Officer, and other key executives. Our CISO has more than 20 years' experience in cybersecurity, networking, and related technologies. Our CEO has more than 29 years' experience in e-commerce technology, engineering, and other related areas. 
Our CISO works with an enterprise-wide cybersecurity team that provides 24/7/365 support. Our cybersecurity policies, procedures, and strategies primarily are implemented by our information security department. Other personnel and departments in the company also assist with cybersecurity risk management, including but not limited to our technology organization and our privacy, legal, vendor risk management, and corporate audit services teams. We have also developed processes to integrate cybersecurity risk management within the company's product and software development processes. In addition, product teams and business unit leaders are involved in product-related cybersecurity risk management.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible Report to Board [Flag] true
v3.25.4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation
Our financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP) and include our accounts and the accounts of our subsidiaries. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated
Prior Period Reclassifications
Prior Period Reclassifications
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These amounts were not material to any period presented.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent liabilities in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, revenue recognition, valuation of acquired indefinite-lived intangibles and income taxes. We periodically evaluate our estimates and adjust prospectively, if necessary. We believe our estimates and assumptions are reasonable; however, actual results may differ.
Segments
Segments
We report our operating results through two reportable segments: Applications and Commerce (A&C) and Core Platform (Core), as further discussed in Note 17.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, other highly liquid investments with a remaining maturity of 90 days or less at the date of acquisition and receivables related to third-party payment processor transactions normally received within 72 hours.
Registry Deposits
Registry Deposits
Registry deposits represent amounts on deposit with, or receivable from, various domain name registries to be used by us to make payments for future domain registrations or renewals.
Prepaid Domain Name Registry Fees
Prepaid Domain Name Registry Fees
Prepaid domain name registry fees primarily represent amounts charged by a registry at the time a domain is registered or renewed. These amounts are amortized to cost of revenue over the same period revenue is recognized for the related domain registration contracts.
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is recorded over the estimated useful lives of the applicable assets using the straight-line method beginning on the date an asset is placed in service. We regularly evaluate the estimated useful lives to determine whether events or changes in circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining period of depreciation.
Capitalized Software Costs
Capitalized Software Costs
We capitalize and amortize certain implementation costs related to cloud computing arrangements as well as costs incurred to develop software for internal-use during the application development phase. Costs related to the design or maintenance of internal-use software are included in technology and development expenses as incurred.
Goodwill
Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired in business acquisitions. Indefinite-lived intangible assets consist of the GoDaddy trade names and branding, individual domains within our domain portfolio and certain contractual-based assets. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized to earnings, but are assessed for impairment at least annually. As individual domains are sold, our indefinite-lived domain portfolio intangible asset is reduced by the allocated carrying cost of each domain, which is included in cost of revenue.
Goodwill is assessed for impairment annually during the fourth quarter of each year. We also perform an assessment at other times if events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. If, based on qualitative analysis, we determine it is more-likely-than-not the fair value of either of our reporting units is less than its carrying amount, a quantitative impairment test is performed. Our qualitative analysis did not indicate impairment of our goodwill during any of the periods presented.
Our indefinite-lived trade names and branding, domain portfolio and contractual-based assets are reviewed for impairment annually during the fourth quarter of each year. We also perform assessments at other times if events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amounts of these assets may not be fully recoverable. Any identified impairment losses are treated as permanent reductions in the carrying amounts of the assets. There were no material impairment charges for the periods presented.
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Our finite-lived intangible assets are primarily amortized on a straight-line basis. We annually evaluate the estimated remaining useful lives of our intangible assets to determine whether events or changes in circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining period of amortization.
Long-Lived and Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Long-lived and finite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be fully recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized if the sum of the expected long-term undiscounted cash flows the asset is expected to generate is less than its carrying amount. Any write-downs are treated as permanent reductions in the carrying amount of the respective asset. Our analysis did not indicate impairment during any of the periods presented.
Debt Issuance Costs
Debt Issuance Costs
We capitalize issuance costs, underwriting fees and related expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of debt instruments and amortize such costs using the interest method over the terms of the respective instruments. Debt issuance costs, other than those associated with our revolving credit facility, are reflected as a direct reduction of the carrying amount of the related debt liability. Debt issuance costs related to our revolving credit facility are reflected as an asset.
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Financial Instruments
We are exposed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, primarily relating to intercompany debt, the net assets of our foreign operations and sales transactions denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, as well as to changes in interest rates as a result of our variable-rate debt. Consequently, we use derivative financial instruments to manage and mitigate such risks. We do not enter into derivative transactions for speculative or trading purposes.
We utilize a variety of derivative instruments and expect that each derivative instrument qualifying for hedge accounting will be highly effective at reducing the risk associated with the exposure being hedged. For each derivative instrument designated as a hedge, we formally document, at inception, the related risk management strategy and objective, including identification of the hedging instrument, the hedged item and the risk of exposure. In addition, we formally assess, both at the inception and at least quarterly thereafter, whether the financial instruments used in the hedging transactions are effective at offsetting changes in either the fair values or cash flows of the relating underlying exposures.
Our derivative instruments are recorded at fair value on a gross basis. For cash flow reporting purposes, proceeds received or amounts paid upon the settlement of a derivative instrument are classified in the same manner as the related item being hedged.
Cash Flow Hedges
We utilize a variety of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
•foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge certain forecasted sales transactions denominated in foreign currencies;
•cross-currency swaps used to manage variability due to movements in foreign currency exchange rates related to a Euro-denominated intercompany loan; and
•pay-fixed rate, receive-floating rate interest rate swaps to effectively convert portions of our variable-rate debt to fixed.
We reflect unrealized gains or losses on cash flow hedges as components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI). Gains and losses on these instruments are recorded as a component of AOCI until the underlying transaction is recorded in earnings. When the hedged item is realized, gains or losses are reclassified from AOCI to earnings within the same
line items as the underlying transactions. At inception, and each reporting period, we evaluate the effectiveness of each of our hedges, and all hedges were determined to be effective.
Net Investment Hedges
We use cross-currency swaps to reduce the risk associated with exchange rate fluctuations on our net investments in certain foreign operations. Changes in the fair value of these derivative instruments are recorded in equity as a component of AOCI in the same manner as foreign currency translation adjustments (CTA). We elected to use the spot method to assess effectiveness of these derivatives. Under this method, changes in fair value of the hedging instruments attributed to changes in spot rates are initially recorded in the CTA component of AOCI and will remain there until the hedged net investments are sold or substantially liquidated. Changes in fair value of the hedging instruments other than those due to changes in the spot rate are initially recorded in the CTA component of AOCI and are amortized to interest expense using a systematic and rational method over the instruments' term.
We are exposed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, primarily relating to intercompany debt and certain forecasted sales transactions denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, as well as to changes in interest rates as a result of our variable-rate debt. Consequently, we use derivative financial instruments to manage and mitigate such risk. We do not enter into derivative transactions for speculative or trading purposes.
We utilize the following derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
•foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge certain forecasted sales transactions denominated in foreign currencies;
•cross-currency swaps used to manage variability due to movements in foreign currency exchange rates related to a Euro-denominated intercompany loan; and
•pay-fixed rate, receive-floating rate interest rate swaps to effectively convert portions of our variable-rate debt to fixed.
Leases
Leases
We lease office and data center space in various locations. We initially recognize and measure contracts containing a lease and determine lease classification at commencement. We have lease agreements with lease and non-lease components and have elected to account for such components as a single lease component. This election is made by class of underlying asset and was elected for our leases of office space, data center space and server equipment.
Right-of-use (ROU) assets and operating lease liabilities are measured based on the estimated present value of lease payments over the lease term. In determining the present value of lease payments, we use our estimated incremental borrowing rate when the rate implicit in the lease cannot be readily determined. The estimated incremental borrowing rate is based upon information available at lease commencement including publicly available data for debt instruments. The lease term includes periods covered by options to extend when it is reasonably certain we will exercise such options as well as periods subsequent to an option to terminate the lease if it is reasonably certain we will not exercise the termination option.
Operating lease costs are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term while finance leases result in a front-loaded expense pattern. Variable lease costs, such as management fees, insurance, and common area maintenance, are not included in the measurement of ROU assets and lease liabilities and are expensed as incurred. On our balance sheets, assets and liabilities associated with operating leases are included within operating lease assets, accrued expenses and other current liabilities and operating lease liabilities. Assets and liabilities associated with finance leases are included in property and equipment, net, accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities.
Equity Investments
These securities are recorded at cost and adjusted for observable transactions for same or similar investments of the same issuer or impairment. Investment gains and losses are recorded in other income (expense), net. A security's carrying value is not adjusted if there are no observable price changes in a same or similar security from the same issuer or if there are no identified events or changes in circumstances that may indicate impairment. In determining the estimated fair value of our investments, we utilize the most recent data available to us. We assess our investments for impairment at least quarterly using both qualitative and quantitative factors. If an investment is considered impaired, we recognize an impairment loss and establish a new carrying value for the investment. Our analysis did not indicate impairment or material fair market value adjustments of our investments during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency
The functional currency for certain of our foreign subsidiaries is the same as the local currency. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at period-end exchange rates, and revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates prevailing throughout the period. Translation adjustments are included in AOCI, a separate component of equity.
In addition, we recognize foreign currency remeasurement gains and losses related to monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the applicable functional currency within other income (expense), net. Such gains and losses were $(6.5) million, $(4.7) million and $(9.6) million during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Revenue Recognition, Disaggregated Revenue, Performance Obligations, Principal versus Agent Considerations, Assets Recognized from Contract Costs, and Cost of Revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when control of the promised good or service (product) is transferred to our customers, in an amount reflecting the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for such product.
We typically receive payment at the time of sale, the purpose of which is to provide our customers with a simplified and predictable way of purchasing our products. We have determined that our contracts do not include a significant financing component. Payments received in advance of our performance are initially recorded as deferred revenue and then recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract. Revenue is recognized net of allowances for returns and applicable transaction-based taxes collected from customers.
Our products, which generally include a refund period, are accounted for as variable consideration when estimating the amount of revenue to recognize. Refunds are estimated at contract inception using the expected value method based on historical refund experience and updated each reporting period as additional information becomes available and only to the extent it is probable a significant reversal of any incremental revenue will not occur. Refunds result in a reduced amount of revenue recognized over the contract term of the applicable product.
Our revenue is categorized as follows:
Applications and Commerce. A&C revenue primarily consists of revenue from sales of products containing proprietary software, notably our website building products, and commerce products including payment processing fees as well as sales of third-party email and productivity solutions such as Microsoft 365. A&C revenue also includes revenue from sales of products, such as website security products, when they are included in bundled offerings of our proprietary software products. Consideration is generally recorded as deferred revenue when received, which is typically at the time of sale, and revenue from most A&C products is recognized ratably over the period in which the performance obligations are satisfied, which is typically over the contract term. Payment processing fee revenue is recognized at the time of the transaction.
Core Platform. Core revenue primarily consists of revenue from sales of domain registrations and renewals, aftermarket domain sales, website hosting and security products when not included in bundled offerings of our proprietary software products. Core revenue also includes revenue from sales of products not containing a software component such as professional web services as well as fee surcharges paid to ICANN. Consideration is generally recorded as deferred revenue when received, which is typically at the time of sale, and revenue from most Core products is recognized ratably over the period in which the performance obligations are satisfied, which is typically over the contract term. Aftermarket domain revenue is recognized at the time when control of the domain is transferred to the buyer.
Disaggregated Revenue
Revenue by major product type was as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Applications and commerce$1,889.0 $1,653.0 $1,430.4 
Core platform: domains2,310.5 2,152.7 2,018.5 
Core platform: other751.6 767.5 805.2 
$4,951.1 $4,573.2 $4,254.1 
No single customer represented over 10% of our total revenue in any period presented.
Revenue by geography is based on the customer's billing address and was as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
U.S.$3,324.3 $3,113.4 $2,873.0 
International1,626.8 1,459.8 1,381.1 
$4,951.1 $4,573.2 $4,254.1 
No country outside the U.S. represented more than 10% of total revenue in any period presented.
See Note 7 for information regarding our deferred revenue.
Performance Obligations
Our contracts with customers may include multiple performance obligations, including a combination of some or all of the following products: domain registrations, website hosting products, website building products, website security products and other cloud-based products. Judgment may be required in determining whether products contain multiple distinct performance obligations that should each be accounted for separately or as one combined performance obligation. Revenue is recognized ratably over the period in which the performance obligations are satisfied, which is generally over the contract term.
For each domain registration or renewal we provide, we have one performance obligation consisting of two promises to ensure that: (1) the customer has the exclusive use of the domain during the applicable registration term and (2) the domain is accessible and appropriately directed to its underlying content. After the contract term expires, unless renewed, the customer can no longer access or use the domain. We have determined these promises are not distinct within our contracts as they are highly interdependent and interrelated and are inputs to a combined benefit. Accordingly, we concluded that each domain registration or renewal represents one product offering and is a single performance obligation.
We may also offer specific arrangements, such as our Websites + Marketing solution, in which we include promises to transfer multiple performance obligations in a single coterminous product offering.
We have determined that generally each of our other products constitutes an individual product offering to our customers, and therefore have concluded that each is a single performance obligation.
For arrangements with multiple performance obligations, we allocate revenue to each distinct performance obligation based on its relative standalone selling price (SSP). We determine SSP based on prices charged to customers for individual products, taking into consideration factors including discounting practices, the size, volume and term length of transactions, and the geographic areas in which our products are sold. Our products with multiple performance obligations often have observable SSP in the form of contractually stated list prices as we commonly sell our products or services separately to similar customers.
Principal versus Agent Considerations
We sell our products directly to customers and also through a network of resellers. In certain cases, we act as a reseller of products fulfilled by others. The determination of gross or net revenue recognition is reviewed on a product-by-product basis and is dependent on our determination as to whether we act as principal or agent in the transaction. Revenue from sales of certain third party solutions, including Microsoft 365, where we act as a reseller of products provided by others is recorded on a gross basis as we have determined that we control the product before transferring it to the end customer. Revenue from aftermarket domain sales, excluding certain immaterial reseller arrangements, is recorded on a gross basis as we have determined that we take control of the domain before transferring it to the end customer. Commissions paid to resellers are capitalized and amortized to cost of revenue consistent with the pattern of transfer of the products purchased.
Assets Recognized from Contract Costs
Fees paid to various registries at the inception of a domain registration or renewal represent costs to fulfill a contract. We capitalize and amortize these prepaid domain name registry fees to cost of revenue consistent with the pattern of transfer of the product to which the asset relates. Amortization expense of such asset was $837.3 million, $793.1 million and $765.3 million during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
We have no other material capitalized contract costs.
Cost of Revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)
Cost of revenue is primarily the direct costs we incur in connection with selling an incremental product to our customers. Substantially all cost of revenue relates to domain registration fees, licensing fees for third-party productivity applications, third-party commissions, and payment processing fees.
Technology and Development
Technology and Development
Technology and development expenses represent the costs associated with the creation, development and distribution of our products and services. These expenses primarily consist of personnel costs associated with the design, development, deployment, testing, operation and enhancement of our products, as well as costs associated with the data centers and systems infrastructure supporting those products, excluding depreciation expense.
Marketing and Advertising, Customer Care, General and Administrative, and Restructuring and Other
Marketing and Advertising
Marketing and advertising expenses represent the costs associated with attracting and acquiring customers, primarily consisting of fees paid to third parties for marketing and advertising campaigns across a variety of channels. These expenses also include personnel costs and affiliate program commissions.
Advertising costs are expensed either as incurred, at the time a commercial initially airs or when a promotion first appears in the media. Advertising expenses were $273.9 million, $251.9 million and $247.1 million during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Customer Care
Customer care expenses represent the costs to guide and service our customers, primarily consisting of personnel costs.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expenses primarily consist of personnel costs for our administrative functions, professional service fees, office rent for all locations, all employee travel expenses, acquisition-related expenses and other general costs.
Restructuring and Other
Restructuring and other primarily represents: (i) charges related to the restructuring activities which were undertaken to reduce future operating expenses and improve cash flows through a combination of reductions in force for all years presented as well as the sale of certain assets and liabilities of our hosting business within our Core segment for the year ended December 31, 2023, and (ii) a charge incurred for the year ended December 31, 2023 related to the termination of a revenue sharing agreement.
Equity-Based Compensation
Equity-Based Compensation
We typically grant restricted stock units (RSUs) with vesting based solely upon the continued service of the recipient and performance-based awards (PSUs) with vesting based on our relative total stockholder return (TSR) as compared to a selected index of public internet companies. We recognize the accounting grant date fair value of equity-based awards as compensation expense over the required service period of each award.
On the settlement date of each three-year performance period associated with our TSR-based PSU grants, and only if a participant remains a Service Provider (as defined in the equity plan applicable to each grant) on such date, a participant will receive shares of our Class A common stock ranging from 0% to 200% of the originally granted PSUs based on our relative TSR as compared to the companies within the selected index. Vesting of the PSUs is subject to the TSR market condition as well as approval of the performance by our board of directors, or a delegated committee, following the end of each performance period.
Equity-based awards are valued using the fair value method, which for RSUs is the fair market value of the underlying common stock on the grant date. The fair value of shares issued under our employee stock purchase plan is estimated on the first day of each offering period using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
We estimate the grant-date fair value of the TSR-based PSUs using a Monte Carlo simulation which requires assumptions for expected volatility, risk-free rate of return and dividend yield. Expected volatilities for GoDaddy and the companies within the index are derived using historical volatilities over a period equal to the length of the performance period. We base the risk-free rate of return on the yield of a zero-coupon U.S. Treasury bond with a maturity equal to the performance period, and assume a 0% dividend rate. Equity-based compensation expense for these PSUs is recognized over the requisite service period, regardless of whether the TSR market condition is satisfied.
We utilize an estimated forfeiture rate in our equity-based compensation expense calculations, which is based on an analysis of historical data. The cumulative effect of any changes to the forfeiture rate is recognized in the period in which the estimate is changed.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets (DTAs) and liabilities (DTLs) for the expected future tax consequences of events included in the financial statements. Under this method, we determine DTAs and DTLs on the basis of the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities by using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on DTAs and DTLs is recognized in the period in which the enactment date occurs.
We recognize DTAs to the extent we believe these assets are more-likely-than-not to be realized. In evaluating our ability to realize our DTAs, in full or in part, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, prudent and feasible tax planning strategies and recent results of operations.
We record uncertain tax positions on the basis of a two-step process in which: (i) we determine whether it is more-likely-than-not the tax positions will be sustained on the basis of the technical merits of the position and (ii) for those tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, we recognize the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the related tax authority.
Interest and penalties related to income taxes are included in benefit (provision) for income taxes.
In December 2023, the FASB issued guidance to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. The amendments in this guidance require additional disclosures about income taxes, primarily focused on the disclosure of income taxes paid and the rate reconciliation table. We prospectively adopted this guidance for the year ended December 31, 2025. See Note 15 for additional disclosures, including a reconciliation of the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to our effective income tax rate and federal and foreign cash taxes paid.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants. The framework for measuring fair value provides a three-tier hierarchy prioritizing inputs to valuation techniques used in measuring fair value as follows:
Level 1— Observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets;
Level 2— Inputs, other than quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets, which are observable either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3— Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data requiring the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.
We hold certain assets and liabilities required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. These include time deposits and notice deposits, which we classify within Level 1 because we use quoted market prices to determine their fair value. Level 2 assets and liabilities include commercial paper and derivative financial instruments associated with hedging
activity, as further discussed in Note 10. Derivative financial instruments are measured at fair value on the contract date and are subsequently remeasured each reporting period using inputs such as spot rates, discount rates and forward rates. There are no active markets for the commercial paper or hedge contracts themselves; however, the inputs used to calculate the fair value of the instruments are tied to active markets.
Concentrations of Risks
Concentrations of Risks
Our financial instruments exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents. Although we deposit cash with multiple banks, these deposits, including those held in foreign branches of global banks, may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. These deposits may generally be redeemed upon demand and bear minimal risk.
No single customer represented over 10% of our total revenue for any period presented.
In order to reduce the risk of downtime of the products we provide, we have established data centers in various geographic regions. We have internal procedures to restore products in the event of a service disruption or disaster at any of our data center facilities. We serve our customers and users from data center facilities operated either by us or third parties, which are most significantly located in Arizona, Virginia, Singapore and France. Even with these procedures for disaster recovery in place, the availability of our products could be significantly interrupted during the implementation of restoration procedures.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2024, the FASB issued guidance requiring public business entities to disaggregate disclosure of income statement expenses. The guidance does not change the expense captions an entity presents on the face of the income statement; rather, it requires disaggregation of certain expense captions into specified categories within the footnotes to the financial
statements. This update is effective for our 2027 fiscal year and interim periods in fiscal year 2028, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating our timing for adoption and the impact on our future disclosures.
In September 2025, the FASB issued guidance that modernizes the recognition and disclosure framework for internal-use software costs, removing the previous "development stage" model and introducing a more judgment-based approach. Under the new guidance, capitalization begins when management authorizes and commits to funding a project and it is probable the project will be completed and used as intended. This update is effective for our 2028 fiscal year and interim periods within, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating our timing for adoption and the impact on our financial statements.
In November 2025, the FASB issued guidance which includes amendments to more closely align hedge accounting with the economics of an entity's risk management activities. The amendments are effective for our 2027 fiscal year and interim periods within, with early adoption permitted, and are required to be applied prospectively. We are currently evaluating our timing for adoption and the impact on our financial statements and related disclosures.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment consisted of the following:
Estimated
Useful Lives		December 31,
20252024
Computer equipment3 years$338.1 $394.3 
Software
3-5 years
104.4 103.2 
LandIndefinite4.8 4.8 
Buildings, including improvements
5-25 years
115.9 113.8 
Leasehold improvementsLesser of useful life or remaining lease term52.1 62.0 
Other
1-20 years
11.0 14.8 
Total property and equipment626.3 692.9 
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization(480.9)(536.5)
   Property and equipment, net$145.4 $156.4 
Property and Equipment, Net, by Geography
Property and equipment, net by geography was as follows:
December 31,
20252024
U.S.$127.6 $133.1 
All international17.8 23.3 
$145.4 $156.4 
Schedule of Finite-lived Intangible Assets
Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over the following estimated useful lives:
Customer relationships
2-9 years
Developed technology
3-5 years
Trade names and other
3-10 years
Intangible assets, net are summarized as follows:
 December 31, 2025
 Gross
Carrying
Amount		Accumulated
Amortization		Net
Carrying
Amount
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trade names and branding$445.0 n/a$445.0 
Domain portfolio217.4 n/a217.4 
Contractual-based assets292.7 n/a292.7 
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Customer-related430.5 $(417.5)13.0 
Developed technology241.2 (238.8)2.4 
Trade names and other100.3 (84.5)15.8 
$1,727.1 $(740.8)$986.3 
 December 31, 2024
 Gross
Carrying
Amount		Accumulated
Amortization		Net
Carrying
Amount
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trade names and branding$445.0 n/a$445.0 
       Domain portfolio220.5 n/a220.5 
       Contractual-based assets292.7 n/a292.7 
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Customer-related394.2 $(340.8)53.4 
Developed technology235.1 (215.9)19.2 
Trade names and other93.2 (68.2)25.0 
$1,680.7 $(624.9)$1,055.8 
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services
Revenue by major product type was as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Applications and commerce$1,889.0 $1,653.0 $1,430.4 
Core platform: domains2,310.5 2,152.7 2,018.5 
Core platform: other751.6 767.5 805.2 
$4,951.1 $4,573.2 $4,254.1 
Revenue by Geography
Revenue by geography is based on the customer's billing address and was as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
U.S.$3,324.3 $3,113.4 $2,873.0 
International1,626.8 1,459.8 1,381.1 
$4,951.1 $4,573.2 $4,254.1 
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following tables set forth our material assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis:
December 31, 2025
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents:
Commercial paper$— $208.9 $— $208.9 
Time deposits100.0 — — 100.0 
Notice deposits250.0 — — 250.0 
Derivative assets— 49.2 — 49.2 
Total assets $350.0 $258.1 $— $608.1 
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities$— $136.0 $— $136.0 
December 31, 2024
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents:
Commercial paper$— $134.5 $— $134.5 
Time deposits144.9 — — 144.9 
Notice deposits140.0 — — 140.0 
Derivative assets— 172.7 — 172.7 
Total assets $284.9 $307.2 $— $592.1 
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Summary of Changes in Goodwill
The following table summarizes changes in our goodwill balance by segment:
A&CCoreTotal
Balance at December 31, 2023 $1,513.6 $2,055.7 $3,569.3 
Impact of foreign currency translation(20.5)(28.2)(48.7)
Less: goodwill related to disposition of businesses— (1.7)(1.7)
Balance at December 31, 2024 1,493.1 2,025.8 3,518.9 
Impact of foreign currency translation48.0 66.4 114.4 
Balance at December 31, 2025 $1,541.1 $2,092.2 $3,633.3 
Summary of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over the following estimated useful lives:
Customer relationships
2-9 years
Developed technology
3-5 years
Trade names and other
3-10 years
Intangible assets, net are summarized as follows:
 December 31, 2025
 Gross
Carrying
Amount		Accumulated
Amortization		Net
Carrying
Amount
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trade names and branding$445.0 n/a$445.0 
Domain portfolio217.4 n/a217.4 
Contractual-based assets292.7 n/a292.7 
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Customer-related430.5 $(417.5)13.0 
Developed technology241.2 (238.8)2.4 
Trade names and other100.3 (84.5)15.8 
$1,727.1 $(740.8)$986.3 
 December 31, 2024
 Gross
Carrying
Amount		Accumulated
Amortization		Net
Carrying
Amount
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trade names and branding$445.0 n/a$445.0 
       Domain portfolio220.5 n/a220.5 
       Contractual-based assets292.7 n/a292.7 
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Customer-related394.2 $(340.8)53.4 
Developed technology235.1 (215.9)19.2 
Trade names and other93.2 (68.2)25.0 
$1,680.7 $(624.9)$1,055.8 
Summary of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Intangible assets, net are summarized as follows:
 December 31, 2025
 Gross
Carrying
Amount		Accumulated
Amortization		Net
Carrying
Amount
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trade names and branding$445.0 n/a$445.0 
Domain portfolio217.4 n/a217.4 
Contractual-based assets292.7 n/a292.7 
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Customer-related430.5 $(417.5)13.0 
Developed technology241.2 (238.8)2.4 
Trade names and other100.3 (84.5)15.8 
$1,727.1 $(740.8)$986.3 
 December 31, 2024
 Gross
Carrying
Amount		Accumulated
Amortization		Net
Carrying
Amount
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trade names and branding$445.0 n/a$445.0 
       Domain portfolio220.5 n/a220.5 
       Contractual-based assets292.7 n/a292.7 
Finite-lived intangible assets:
Customer-related394.2 $(340.8)53.4 
Developed technology235.1 (215.9)19.2 
Trade names and other93.2 (68.2)25.0 
$1,680.7 $(624.9)$1,055.8 
Expected Future Amortization Expense of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Based on the balance of finite-lived intangible assets as of December 31, 2025, expected future amortization expense is as follows:
Year Ending December 31:
2026$23.7 
20274.3 
20281.9 
20291.3 
$31.2 
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Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Equity [Abstract]  
Approved Share Repurchase Programs and Open Market Repurchases of Common Stock
In addition to the ASRs discussed above, we also made the following open market repurchases of our Class A common stock, which were retired upon repurchase (shares in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,Number of Shares Repurchased
Aggregate Purchase Price(1)
20255,861 $834.8 
20243,826 $479.2 
202317,356 $1,264.4 
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(1) The aggregate purchase price includes commissions paid in connection with the repurchases.
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Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following:
December 31,
20252024
Derivative assets$49.2 $172.7 
Prepaid software and maintenance expenses36.8 33.2 
Usage-based prepaid expenses(1)
16.4 20.2 
Other18.4 19.1 
$120.8 $245.2 
_________________________________
(1) Usage-based prepaid expenses include various cost of sales, marketing, rent and other prepaid commitments that are amortized as the funds are utilized.
v3.25.4
Equity-Based Compensation Plans (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Summary of Stock Option Activity The following table summarizes activity of historically granted stock options:
Number of
Shares of Class A Common Stock (#)		Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price ($)		Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
(in years)		Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value ($)
Outstanding at December 31, 2022 1,426 44.38 
Exercised(557)35.23 26.1 
Forfeited(24)72.28 
Outstanding at December 31, 2023 845 49.60 
Exercised(199)34.46 20.8 
Forfeited(1)17.24 
Outstanding at December 31, 2024 645 54.28 
Exercised(298)43.43 35.3 
Outstanding and vested at December 31, 2025 347 63.61 3.340.5 
Summary of Stock Award Activity
The following table summarizes stock award activity:
Number of
Shares of Class A Common Stock (#)
Outstanding at December 31, 20227,632 
Granted: RSUs3,484 
Granted: TSR-based PSUs265 
TSR-based PSU achievement above target91 
Vested(4,215)
Forfeited(1,000)
Outstanding at December 31, 2023(1)
6,257 
Granted: RSUs2,673 
Granted: TSR-based PSUs212 
TSR-based PSU achievement above target230 
Vested(3,781)
Forfeited(636)
Outstanding at December 31, 2024(1)
4,955 
Granted: RSUs1,489 
Granted: TSR-based PSUs150 
TSR-based PSU achievement above target210 
Vested(3,221)
Forfeited(519)
Outstanding at December 31, 2025(1)
3,064 
_________________________________
(1)The balance of outstanding awards consisted of the following:
Number of Shares of Class A Common Stock (#)Weighted Average Fair Value Per Share ($)
RSUs5,531 79.14
TSR-based PSUs701 119.28
Financial-based PSUs granted for accounting purposes25 77.23
Outstanding at December 31, 2023 6,257 
RSUs4,304 97.30
TSR-based PSUs651 142.30
Outstanding at December 31, 2024 4,955 
RSUs2,575 135.26
TSR-based PSUs489 172.34
Outstanding at December 31, 2025 3,064 
v3.25.4
Deferred Revenue (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Composition of Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenue consisted of the following:
December 31,
20252024
Current:
Applications and Commerce$875.2 $783.2 
Core Platform1,509.0 1,439.1 
$2,384.2 $2,222.3 
Noncurrent:
Applications and Commerce$217.8 $197.0 
Core Platform717.1 686.2 
$934.9 $883.2 
Aggregate Remaining Performance Obligations Expected to be Recognized as Revenue Deferred revenue as of December 31, 2025 represents our aggregate remaining performance obligations that will be recognized as revenue over the period in which the performance obligations are expected to be satisfied, as follows:
20262027202820292030ThereafterTotal
Applications and Commerce$875.2 $154.3 $48.7 $8.7 $3.5 $2.6 $1,093.0 
Core Platform1,509.0 401.6 143.6 70.1 38.6 63.2 2,226.1 
$2,384.2 $555.9 $192.3 $78.8 $42.1 $65.8 $3,319.1 
v3.25.4
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Summary of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following:
December 31,
20252024
Derivative liabilities$136.0 $— 
Accrued payroll and employee benefits135.9 146.0 
Tax-related accruals84.6 66.9 
Accrued hosting and software licenses34.1 17.8 
Accrued legal and professional32.1 35.3 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities20.3 23.0 
Other85.7 89.6 
$528.7 $378.6 
v3.25.4
Long-Term Debt (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Composition of Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consisted of the following:
December 31,
Maturity Date20252024
2029 Term Loans (effective interest rate of 6.6% at December 31, 2025 and 7.6% at December 31, 2024)
November 10, 2029$1,444.2 $1,458.9 
2031 Term Loans (effective interest rate of 6.2% at December 31, 2025 and 7.2% at December 31, 2024)
May 31, 2031985.0 995.0 
2027 Senior Notes (effective interest rate of 5.5% at December 31, 2025 and 5.4% at December 31, 2024)
December 1, 2027600.0 600.0 
2029 Senior Notes (effective interest rate of 3.6% at December 31, 2025 and 3.6% at December 31, 2024)
March 1, 2029800.0 800.0 
Revolver
November 10, 2027— — 
Total3,829.2 3,853.9 
Less: unamortized original issue discount and debt issuance costs(1)
(48.9)(58.9)
Less: current portion of long-term debt(15.1)(15.9)
$3,765.2 $3,779.1 
_________________________________
(1) Original issue discount and debt issuance costs are amortized to interest expense over the life of the related debt instruments using the interest method.
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments
The estimated fair values of our long-term debt instruments are based on observable market prices for these instruments, which are traded in less active markets and therefore classified as Level 2 fair value measurements, and were as follows as of December 31, 2025:
2029 Term Loans$1,447.8 
2031 Term Loans$988.1 
2027 Senior Notes$601.3 
2029 Senior Notes$767.5 
Aggregate Principal Payments Due on Long-Term Debt
Aggregate principal payments, exclusive of any unamortized original issue discount and debt issuance costs, due on long-term debt as of December 31, 2025 were as follows:
Year Ending December 31:
2026$24.6 
2027624.6 
202824.6 
20292,210.3 
203010.0 
Thereafter935.1 
$3,829.2 
v3.25.4
Derivatives and Hedging (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Summary of Outstanding Derivatives
The following table summarizes our outstanding derivative instruments on a gross basis, all of which are considered Level 2 financial instruments:
Notional Amount
Fair Value of Derivative Assets(2)
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities(2)
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024December 31, 2025December 31, 2024December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Cash flow hedges
Foreign exchange forward contracts$1,064.2 $946.3 $0.7 $33.2 $22.6 $— 
Cross-currency swaps(1)
584.1 520.4 — 12.5 49.7 — 
Interest rate swaps1,918.2 1,939.0 48.5 111.0 — — 
Net investment hedges:
Cross-currency swaps(1)
748.6 667.0 — 16.0 63.7 — 
Total hedges$4,315.1 $4,072.7 $49.2 $172.7 $136.0 $— 
_________________________________
(1) The notional values of the cross-currency swap have been translated from Euros to U.S. dollars at the foreign currency rates in effect at December 31, 2025 and 2024 of approximately 1.17 and 1.04, respectively.
(2) In our balance sheets, all derivative assets are recorded within prepaid expenses and other current assets and all derivative liabilities are recorded within accrued expenses and other current liabilities.
Summary of Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments
The following table summarizes the effect of our hedging relationships on AOCI:
Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recognized in
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange forward contracts(1)
$(61.5)$42.1 $(29.8)
Cross-currency swap7.4 (8.3)(12.8)
Interest rate swap(63.0)(16.7)(46.3)
Net investment hedges:
Cross-currency swaps(80.3)33.8 (38.1)
Total hedges$(197.4)$50.9 $(127.0)
_________________________________
(1) Amounts include gains and losses realized upon contract settlement but not yet recognized into earnings from AOCI.
The following table summarizes the locations and amounts of gains (losses) recognized within earnings related to our hedging relationships:
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
RevenueInterest
Expense		Other
Income
(Expense),
Net		RevenueInterest
Expense		Other
Income
(Expense),
Net		RevenueInterest
Expense		Other
Income
(Expense),
Net
Cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange forward contracts:
Reclassified from AOCI into income$1.3 $— $— $3.9 $— $— $16.3 $— $— 
Cross-currency swaps:
Reclassified from AOCI into income(1)
— 8.7 (69.9)— 9.7 34.5 — 9.6 (17.0)
Interest rate swaps:
Reclassified from AOCI into income— 50.2 — — 69.7 — — 66.4 — 
Net investment hedges:
Cross-currency swaps:
Reclassified from AOCI into income— 11.3 — — 12.6 — — 12.5 — 
Total hedges$1.3 $70.2 $(69.9)$3.9 $92.0 $34.5 $16.3 $88.5 $(17.0)
_________________________________
(1) The amounts reflected in other income (expense), net include $68.9 million, $(34.7) million and $16.8 million reclassified from AOCI to offset the earnings impact of the remeasurement of the Euro-denominated intercompany loan hedged by the cross-currency swap during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
v3.25.4
Leases (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Leases [Abstract]  
Components of Lease Expenses
The components of operating lease expense were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Operating lease costs$24.3 $27.0 $36.8 
Variable lease costs9.9 14.7 14.7 
Sublease income(8.0)(9.7)(14.2)
Total net lease cost$26.2 $32.0 $37.3 
Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities
Maturities of operating lease liabilities as of December 31, 2025 were as follows:
Year Ending December 31:
2026$24.1 
202717.3 
202811.4 
202910.0 
20308.0 
Thereafter25.0 
Total lease payments95.8 
Less: imputed interest(13.5)
Total operating lease liabilities$82.3 
v3.25.4
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Future Minimum Obligations under Non-Cancelable Agreements Future minimum obligations under these non-cancelable agreements with initial terms in excess of one year at December 31, 2025 are as follows:
Year Ending December 31:
2026$529.0 
2027546.1 
2028406.6 
202914.0 
20302.3 
Thereafter3.8 
$1,501.8 
v3.25.4
Income Taxes (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes
Our benefit (provision) for income taxes includes U.S. federal, state and foreign income taxes. The domestic and foreign components of our income (loss) before income taxes were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
U.S. $984.6 $829.0 $477.2 
Foreign 35.4 (63.6)(73.4)
Income before income taxes$1,020.0 $765.4 $403.8 
Our benefit (provision) for income taxes was as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Current:
 Federal
$— $0.3 $(0.8)
 State
(2.9)0.1 (5.4)
 Foreign
15.5 (18.9)(14.9)
12.6 (18.5)(21.1)
Deferred:
 Federal
(152.0)145.1 860.5 
 State
(14.5)18.5 116.3 
 Foreign
8.9 26.4 16.1 
(157.6)190.0 992.9 
Benefit (provision) for income taxes$(145.0)$171.5 $971.8 
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
The following table presents a reconciliation of the provision for income taxes to the amount computed by applying the 21% statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to our income before income taxes:
Year Ended December 31, 2025
Amount% of Income Before Income Taxes
U.S. federal statutory tax rate$(214.2)21.0 %
State and local income taxes, net(1)
(11.7)1.1 %
Tax credits:
Research and development tax credits33.3 (3.3)%
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits11.0 (1.1)%
Nontaxable or nondeductible items:
Tax effect of equity-based compensation48.2 (4.7)%
Other nontaxable or nondeductible items(6.8)0.7 %
Other (4.8)0.5 %
Effective tax rate$(145.0)14.2 %
________________________________
(1)State taxes in California, New York, Florida, Illinois, and Virginia made up the majority of the tax effect in this category.
A reconciliation of the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to our effective income tax rate was as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
20242023
Expected provision at U.S. federal statutory tax rate$(160.7)$(84.8)
Effect of investment in Desert Newco— 22.7 
Research and development credits46.1 33.1 
Effect of changes in tax rates and apportionment— (97.1)
Uncertain tax positions(6.8)(17.1)
State taxes, net of federal benefit(19.1)(1.6)
Equity-based compensation43.3 — 
Effect of DNC Restructure267.4 — 
Other(13.3)(5.8)
Effect of changes in valuation allowances14.6 1,122.4 
Benefit (provision) for income taxes$171.5 $971.8 
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
The components of our deferred taxes were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
20252024
DTAs:
Net operating losses$571.2 $507.3 
Goodwill192.7 288.6 
Tax credits243.0 216.5 
Deferred revenue196.6 176.7 
Identified intangibles81.6 114.0 
Capitalized research & development costs24.3 112.9 
Deferred interest39.2 63.4 
Operating lease liabilities19.6 24.6 
Unrealized gains and losses4.4 — 
Other37.5 42.2 
Valuation allowance(172.0)(161.6)
Total DTAs1,238.1 1,384.6 
DTLs:
Deferred cost revenue(167.6)(157.6)
Unrealized gains and losses— (40.9)
Operating lease assets(11.9)(13.9)
Other(10.7)(10.9)
Total DTLs(190.2)(223.3)
Net DTAs$1,047.9 $1,161.3 
Summary of Tax Credit Carryforwards
As of December 31, 2025, we had U.S. federal, state and foreign gross net operating losses (NOLs) and tax credits, a portion of which will begin to expire in 2030, as follows:
Gross NOLs and Tax
Credits		Portion
Subject to a Valuation Allowance
Federal$2,429.7 $99.9 
State2,841.9 1,929.9 
Foreign60.7 46.9 
$5,332.3 $2,076.7 
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward
Our liability for unrecognized tax benefits was as follows:
December 31,
20252024
Balance at beginning of period$182.8 $165.7 
Gross increases - tax positions in prior period5.5 6.6 
Gross increases - tax positions in current period16.8 23.1 
Gross decreases - tax positions in prior period(29.1)(12.6)
Balance at end of period$176.0 $182.8 
Summary of Cash Taxes Paid
Cash paid for income taxes was as follows:
Year Ended December 31, 2025
Federal$1.5 
State5.1 
Foreign:
Netherlands8.3 
India(6.9)
All other foreign jurisdictions8.5 
Total payments (refunds)$16.5 
v3.25.4
Income Per Share (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Reconciliation of the Numerator and Denominator Used in the Calculation of Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share
A reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the calculation of basic and diluted net income per share is as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Numerator:
Net income$875.0 $936.9 $1,375.6 
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests— — 0.8 
Net income attributable to GoDaddy Inc.$875.0 $936.9 $1,374.8 
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding—basic138,100 141,250 148,296 
Effect of dilutive securities:
Class B common stock— — 290 
Stock options326 466 460 
RSUs, PSUs and ESPP shares2,195 3,571 2,406 
Weighted-average shares of Class A Common stock outstanding—diluted140,621 145,287 151,452 
Net income attributable to GoDaddy Inc. per share of Class A common stock—basic$6.34 $6.63 $9.27 
Net income attributable to GoDaddy Inc. per share of Class A common stock—diluted$6.22 $6.45 $9.08 
Summary of Weighted Average Potentially Dilutive Shares
The following number of weighted-average potentially dilutive shares were excluded from the calculation of diluted income per share because the effect of including such potentially dilutive shares would have been antidilutive:
 Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
RSU, PSUs, and ESPP shares48 364 799 
v3.25.4
Segment Information (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Segment Information
The following table presents our segment information for the periods indicated:
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
A&C
Revenue$1,889.0 $1,653.0 $1,430.4 
Other segment items(1)
(1,032.1)(913.7)(836.2)
Segment EBITDA856.9 739.3 594.2 
Core
Revenue3,062.1 2,920.2 2,823.7 
Other segment items(2)
(2,051.8)(1,988.5)(2,007.3)
Segment EBITDA1,010.3 931.7 816.4 
Total revenue4,951.1 4,573.2 4,254.1 
Total other segment items(3,083.9)(2,902.2)(2,843.5)
Total Segment EBITDA1,867.2 1,671.0 1,410.6 
Unallocated corporate overhead(281.3)(275.1)(276.1)
Depreciation and amortization(116.6)(135.3)(171.3)
Equity-based compensation expense(317.8)(299.1)(294.0)
Interest expense, net of interest income(114.2)(130.4)(155.4)
Restructuring and other(3)
(17.3)(65.7)(110.0)
Income before income taxes1,020.0 765.4 403.8 
Benefit (provision) for income taxes(145.0)171.5 971.8 
Net income$875.0 $936.9 $1,375.6 
_________________________________
(1)Other segment items in A&C are primarily composed of product license fees used in our third-party email and productivity solutions, payment processing fees, personnel costs excluding equity-based compensation, data center and systems infrastructure costs excluding depreciation, customer care and marketing costs. The CODM uses consolidated expense information to manage operations and is not regularly provided disaggregated other segment items.
(2)Other segment items in Core are primarily composed of domain registration fees, payment processing fees, costs associated with sales of aftermarket domains, hosting and security license fees, personnel costs excluding equity-based compensation, data center and systems infrastructure costs excluding depreciation, customer care and marketing costs. The CODM uses consolidated expense information to manage operations and is not regularly provided disaggregated other segment items.
(3)In addition to restructuring and other in our statements of operations, other charges included are primarily composed of lease-related expenses associated with closed facilities, charges related to certain legal matters, adjustments to the fair value of our equity investments, expenses incurred in relation to the refinancing of our long-term debt, acquisition-related expenses, and incremental expenses associated with certain professional services.
v3.25.4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Equity [Abstract]  
OCI Activity in Equity
The following table presents AOCI activity in equity:
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges(1)
Total AOCI
Gross balance as of December 31, 2023(2)
$(83.6)$195.0 $111.4 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications7.9 (117.2)(109.3)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI— 130.4 130.4 
Other comprehensive income - 20247.9 13.2 21.1 
Balance as of December 31, 2024(75.7)208.2 132.5 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(13.5)(91.4)(104.9)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI— 1.6 1.6 
Other comprehensive income - 2025(13.5)(89.8)(103.3)
Balance as of December 31, 2025$(89.2)$118.4 $29.2 
_________________________________
(1)Amounts shown for our foreign exchange forward contracts include gains and losses realized upon contract settlement but not yet recognized into earnings from AOCI.
(2)Beginning balance is presented on a gross basis, excluding the allocation of AOCI attributable to non-controlling interests.
v3.25.4
Organization and Background (Details)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
segment
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Number of reporting units 2
Number of operating segments 2
v3.25.4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Cash and cash equivalents related to payment processor transactions $ 31.6 $ 30.1  
Depreciation 41.4 53.2 $ 61.3
Capitalized internal-use software costs 13.8 12.8  
Equity securities 58.8 53.1  
Amortization of contract costs 837.3 793.1 765.3
Advertising expense $ 273.9 251.9 247.1
TSR-based PSUs      
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Performance period 3 years    
Other Income (Expense), Net      
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Foreign currency (losses) $ (6.5) $ (4.7) $ (9.6)
Dividend Rate | TSR-based PSUs      
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Measurement input for share-based compensation awards 0    
Minimum | TSR-based PSUs      
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Percent of originally granted PSUs received as shares on the settlement date 0.00%    
Maximum | TSR-based PSUs      
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Percent of originally granted PSUs received as shares on the settlement date 200.00%    
v3.25.4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment $ 626.3 $ 692.9
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (480.9) (536.5)
Property and equipment, net 145.4 156.4
Computer equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment $ 338.1 394.3
Estimated useful life 3 years  
Software    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment $ 104.4 103.2
Software | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated useful life 3 years  
Software | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated useful life 5 years  
Land    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment $ 4.8 4.8
Buildings, including improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment $ 115.9 113.8
Buildings, including improvements | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated useful life 5 years  
Buildings, including improvements | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated useful life 25 years  
Leasehold improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment $ 52.1 62.0
Other    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment $ 11.0 $ 14.8
Other | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated useful life 1 year  
Other | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated useful life 20 years  
v3.25.4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property and Equipment, Net by Geography (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net $ 145.4 $ 156.4
U.S.    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net 127.6 133.1
All international    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net $ 17.8 $ 23.3
v3.25.4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Finite-Lived Intangible Assets (Details)
Dec. 31, 2025
Customer relationships | Minimum  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Estimated useful life 2 years
Customer relationships | Maximum  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Estimated useful life 9 years
Developed technology | Minimum  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Estimated useful life 3 years
Developed technology | Maximum  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Estimated useful life 5 years
Trade names and other | Minimum  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Estimated useful life 3 years
Trade names and other | Maximum  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Estimated useful life 10 years
v3.25.4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Revenue by Product Type (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 4,951.1 $ 4,573.2 $ 4,254.1
A&C      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 1,889.0 1,653.0 1,430.4
Core platform      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 3,062.1 2,920.2 2,823.7
Core platform | Domains      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 2,310.5 2,152.7 2,018.5
Core platform | Other      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 751.6 $ 767.5 $ 805.2
v3.25.4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Revenue by Geography (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 4,951.1 $ 4,573.2 $ 4,254.1
U.S.      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenue 3,324.3 3,113.4 2,873.0
International      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 1,626.8 $ 1,459.8 $ 1,381.1
v3.25.4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents:    
Derivative assets $ 49.2 $ 172.7
Total assets 608.1 592.1
Liabilities:    
Derivative liabilities 136.0  
Commercial Paper    
Cash and cash equivalents:    
Cash and cash equivalents 208.9 134.5
Short-term investments:    
Cash and cash equivalents:    
Cash and cash equivalents 100.0 144.9
Notice deposits    
Cash and cash equivalents:    
Cash and cash equivalents 250.0 140.0
Level 1    
Cash and cash equivalents:    
Derivative assets 0.0 0.0
Total assets 350.0 284.9
Liabilities:    
Derivative liabilities 0.0  
Level 1 | Commercial Paper    
Cash and cash equivalents:    
Cash and cash equivalents 0.0 0.0
Level 1 | Short-term investments:    
Cash and cash equivalents:    
Cash and cash equivalents 100.0 144.9
Level 1 | Notice deposits    
Cash and cash equivalents:    
Cash and cash equivalents 250.0 140.0
Level 2    
Cash and cash equivalents:    
Derivative assets 49.2 172.7
Total assets 258.1 307.2
Liabilities:    
Derivative liabilities 136.0  
Level 2 | Commercial Paper    
Cash and cash equivalents:    
Cash and cash equivalents 208.9 134.5
Level 2 | Short-term investments:    
Cash and cash equivalents:    
Cash and cash equivalents 0.0 0.0
Level 2 | Notice deposits    
Cash and cash equivalents:    
Cash and cash equivalents 0.0 0.0
Level 3    
Cash and cash equivalents:    
Derivative assets 0.0 0.0
Total assets 0.0 0.0
Liabilities:    
Derivative liabilities 0.0  
Level 3 | Commercial Paper    
Cash and cash equivalents:    
Cash and cash equivalents 0.0 0.0
Level 3 | Short-term investments:    
Cash and cash equivalents:    
Cash and cash equivalents 0.0 0.0
Level 3 | Notice deposits    
Cash and cash equivalents:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 0.0 $ 0.0
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Summary of Changes in Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance $ 3,518.9 $ 3,569.3
Impact of foreign currency translation 114.4 (48.7)
Less: goodwill related to disposition of businesses   (1.7)
Ending balance 3,633.3 3,518.9
A&C    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 1,493.1 1,513.6
Impact of foreign currency translation 48.0 (20.5)
Less: goodwill related to disposition of businesses   0.0
Ending balance 1,541.1 1,493.1
Core platform    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 2,025.8 2,055.7
Impact of foreign currency translation 66.4 (28.2)
Less: goodwill related to disposition of businesses   (1.7)
Ending balance $ 2,092.2 $ 2,025.8
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Summary of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Accumulated Amortization $ (740.8) $ (624.9)
Net Carrying Amount 31.2  
Gross Carrying Amount 1,727.1 1,680.7
Accumulated Amortization (740.8) (624.9)
Net Carrying Amount 986.3 1,055.8
Trade names and branding    
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Carrying Amount 445.0 445.0
Domain portfolio    
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Carrying Amount 217.4 220.5
Contractual-based assets    
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Carrying Amount 292.7 292.7
Customer-related    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 430.5 394.2
Accumulated Amortization (417.5) (340.8)
Net Carrying Amount 13.0 53.4
Accumulated Amortization (417.5) (340.8)
Developed technology    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 241.2 235.1
Accumulated Amortization (238.8) (215.9)
Net Carrying Amount 2.4 19.2
Accumulated Amortization (238.8) (215.9)
Trade names and other    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount 100.3 93.2
Accumulated Amortization (84.5) (68.2)
Net Carrying Amount 15.8 25.0
Accumulated Amortization $ (84.5) $ (68.2)
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Amortization expense $ 71.7 $ 78.5 $ 104.9
Weighted Average      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Weighted average remaining amortization period 17 months    
Customer-related | Weighted Average      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Weighted average remaining amortization period 6 months    
Developed technology | Weighted Average      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Weighted average remaining amortization period 4 months    
Trade names and other | Weighted Average      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Weighted average remaining amortization period 27 months    
v3.25.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Expected Future Amortization Expense of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
2026 $ 23.7
2027 4.3
2028 1.9
2029 1.3
Net Carrying Amount $ 31.2
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Apr. 30, 2025
Aug. 31, 2023
Class of Stock [Line Items]          
Total authorized amount         $ 4,000.0
Repurchase of common stock $ 1,601.9 $ 676.5 $ 1,270.2    
Authorized amount remaining $ 2,165.2        
Class A Common Stock          
Class of Stock [Line Items]          
Repurchases of shares (in shares) 5,861 3,826 17,356    
Class A Common Stock | Current Board Authorization          
Class of Stock [Line Items]          
Repurchase of additional stock       $ 3,000.0  
Class A Common Stock | New Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement          
Class of Stock [Line Items]          
Repurchase of common stock $ 767.4 $ 245.0      
Repurchases of shares (in shares) 4,400 1,400      
Average price shares repurchased (in usd per share) $ 176.02        
Accelerated share repurchases   $ 188.9      
Average price per share (in dollars per share)   $ 139.65      
Repayment of upfront payments   $ 56.1      
v3.25.4
Stockholders' Equity - Approved Share Repurchase Programs and Open Market Repurchases of Common Stock (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Aggregate purchase price, including commissions [1] $ 1,612.0 $ 668.6 $ 1,272.9
Class A Common Stock      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Number of shares repurchased (in shares) 5,861 3,826 17,356
Aggregate purchase price, including commissions $ 834.8 $ 479.2 $ 1,264.4
[1] Includes a 1% excise tax on shares repurchased, net of the fair market value of new share issuances, of $9.9 million, $0.4 million, and $8.5 million, for the years ended 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
v3.25.4
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]    
Derivative Asset, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Prepaid expenses and other current assets  
Derivative assets $ 49.2 $ 172.7
Prepaid software and maintenance expenses 36.8 33.2
Usage-based prepaid expenses 16.4 20.2
Other 18.4 19.1
Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 120.8 $ 245.2
v3.25.4
Equity-Based Compensation Plans - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Stock Options    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Unrecognized compensation expense $ 314.9  
Restricted Stock Units    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Weighted average recognition period 1 year 7 months 6 days  
2024 Plan | Class A Common Stock    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares) 7,525  
2024 ESPP | Class A Common Stock    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares)   4,020
v3.25.4
Equity-Based Compensation Plans - Summary of Stock Option Activity (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Number of Shares of Class A Common Stock (#)      
Outstanding (in shares) 645 845 1,426
Exercises (in shares) (298) (199) (557)
Forfeitures (in shares)   (1) (24)
Outstanding (in shares) 347 645 845
Vested (in shares) 347    
Weighted- Average Exercise Price ($)      
Outstanding (in dollars per share) $ 54.28 $ 49.60 $ 44.38
Exercised (in dollars per share) 43.43 34.46 35.23
Forfeited (in dollars per share)   17.24 72.28
Outstanding (in dollars per share) 63.61 $ 54.28 $ 49.60
Vested (in dollars per share) $ 63.61    
Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)      
Outstanding 3 years 3 months 18 days    
Vested 3 years 3 months 18 days    
Aggregate Intrinsic Value ($)      
Exercised $ 35.3 $ 20.8 $ 26.1
Outstanding 40.5
Vested $ 40.5    
v3.25.4
Equity-Based Compensation Plans - Summary of Stock Award Activity (Details) - $ / shares
shares in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Number of Shares of Class A Common Stock (#)      
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)   6,257 7,632
Vested (in shares) (3,221) (3,781) (4,215)
Forfeited (in shares) (519) (636) (1,000)
Outstanding, end of period (in shares)     6,257
RSUs And PSUs      
Number of Shares of Class A Common Stock (#)      
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares) 4,955 6,257  
Outstanding, end of period (in shares) 3,064 4,955 6,257
RSUs      
Number of Shares of Class A Common Stock (#)      
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares) 4,304 5,531  
Granted (in shares) 1,489 2,673 3,484
Outstanding, end of period (in shares) 2,575 4,304 5,531
Weighted- Average Grant- Date Fair Value ($)      
Granted (in dollars per share) $ 135.26 $ 97.30 $ 79.14
TSR-based PSUs      
Number of Shares of Class A Common Stock (#)      
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares) 651 701  
Granted (in shares) 150 212 265
Outstanding, end of period (in shares) 489 651 701
Weighted- Average Grant- Date Fair Value ($)      
Granted (in dollars per share) $ 172.34 $ 142.30 $ 119.28
TSR-based PSU achievement above target      
Number of Shares of Class A Common Stock (#)      
Granted (in shares) 210 230 91
PSU Granted      
Number of Shares of Class A Common Stock (#)      
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)   25  
Outstanding, end of period (in shares)     25
Weighted- Average Grant- Date Fair Value ($)      
Not yet granted (in dollars per share)     $ 77.23
v3.25.4
Deferred Revenue - Composition of Deferred Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Current deferred revenue $ 2,384.2 $ 2,222.3
Noncurrent deferred revenue 934.9 883.2
A&C    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Current deferred revenue 875.2 783.2
Noncurrent deferred revenue 217.8 197.0
Core platform    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Current deferred revenue 1,509.0 1,439.1
Noncurrent deferred revenue $ 717.1 $ 686.2
v3.25.4
Deferred Revenue - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue recognized in period $ 2,367.0
v3.25.4
Deferred Revenue - Aggregate Remaining Performance Obligations Expected to be Recognized as Revenue (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Aggregate remaining performance obligation $ 3,319.1
A&C  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Aggregate remaining performance obligation 1,093.0
Core platform  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Aggregate remaining performance obligation 2,226.1
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Aggregate remaining performance obligation $ 2,384.2
Expected period of recognition 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-01 | A&C  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Aggregate remaining performance obligation $ 875.2
Expected period of recognition 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-01 | Core platform  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Aggregate remaining performance obligation $ 1,509.0
Expected period of recognition 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2027-01-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Aggregate remaining performance obligation $ 555.9
Expected period of recognition 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2027-01-01 | A&C  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Aggregate remaining performance obligation $ 154.3
Expected period of recognition 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2027-01-01 | Core platform  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Aggregate remaining performance obligation $ 401.6
Expected period of recognition 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2028-01-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Aggregate remaining performance obligation $ 192.3
Expected period of recognition 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2028-01-01 | A&C  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Aggregate remaining performance obligation $ 48.7
Expected period of recognition 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2028-01-01 | Core platform  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Aggregate remaining performance obligation $ 143.6
Expected period of recognition 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2029-01-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Aggregate remaining performance obligation $ 78.8
Expected period of recognition 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2029-01-01 | A&C  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Aggregate remaining performance obligation $ 8.7
Expected period of recognition 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2029-01-01 | Core platform  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Aggregate remaining performance obligation $ 70.1
Expected period of recognition 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2030-01-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Aggregate remaining performance obligation $ 42.1
Expected period of recognition 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2030-01-01 | A&C  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Aggregate remaining performance obligation $ 3.5
Expected period of recognition 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2030-01-01 | Core platform  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Aggregate remaining performance obligation $ 38.6
Expected period of recognition 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2031-01-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Aggregate remaining performance obligation $ 65.8
Expected period of recognition
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2031-01-01 | A&C  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Aggregate remaining performance obligation $ 2.6
Expected period of recognition
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2031-01-01 | Core platform  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Aggregate remaining performance obligation $ 63.2
Expected period of recognition
v3.25.4
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]    
Derivative liabilities $ 136.0 $ 0.0
Derivative Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued payroll and employee benefits $ 135.9 $ 146.0
Tax-related accruals 84.6 66.9
Accrued hosting and software licenses 34.1 17.8
Accrued legal and professional 32.1 35.3
Current portion of operating lease liabilities $ 20.3 $ 23.0
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Other $ 85.7 $ 89.6
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 528.7 $ 378.6
v3.25.4
Long-Term Debt - Composition of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt $ 3,829.2 $ 3,853.9
Less: unamortized original issue discount and debt issuance costs (48.9) (58.9)
Less current portion of long-term debt (15.1) (15.9)
Long-term debt, net of current portion $ 3,765.2 $ 3,779.1
Secured Debt | 2029 Term Loans    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Effective interest rate 6.60% 7.60%
Long-term debt $ 1,444.2 $ 1,458.9
Secured Debt | 2031 Term Loans    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Effective interest rate 6.20% 7.20%
Long-term debt $ 985.0 $ 995.0
Senior Notes | 2027 Senior Notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Effective interest rate 5.50% 5.40%
Long-term debt $ 600.0 $ 600.0
Senior Notes | 2029 Senior Notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Effective interest rate 3.60% 3.60%
Long-term debt $ 800.0 $ 800.0
Line of Credit | Revolver | Revolving Credit Facility    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt $ 0.0 $ 0.0
v3.25.4
Long-Term Debt- Narrative (Details)
 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
May 31, 2024
USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2022
USD ($)
Feb. 28, 2021
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
tranche
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Repayment for the loan           $ 24,600,000 $ 4,237,100,000 $ 1,786,300,000
2031 Term Loans | Line of Credit                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Amortization rate   1.00%            
2031 Term Loans | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) | Line of Credit                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Basis spread on variable rate   1.75%            
2031 Term Loans | Base Rate | Line of Credit                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Basis spread on variable rate   0.75%            
2029 Term Loans | Secured Debt                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Amortization rate 1.00%           1.00%  
Repayment for the loan   $ 278,100,000            
Maximum borrowing capacity $ 1,462,500,000           $ 1,462,500,000  
2029 Term Loans | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) | Secured Debt                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Basis spread on variable rate 1.75%              
2029 Term Loans | Base Rate | Secured Debt                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Basis spread on variable rate 0.75%              
2024 and 2027 Term Loans | Secured Debt | Minimum                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Unused commitment fee upon achievement of certain financial ratios   0.125%            
2024 and 2027 Term Loans | Secured Debt | Maximum                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Unused commitment fee upon achievement of certain financial ratios   0.375%            
2027 Senior Notes | Senior Notes                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Long-term debt, face amount         $ 600,000,000.0      
Interest rate         5.25%      
Redemption price, change of control, percent         101.00%      
2027 Senior Notes | Senior Notes | Redemption period one                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Redemption price, percent         100.00%      
2029 Senior Notes | Senior Notes                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Long-term debt, face amount       $ 800,000,000.0        
Interest rate       3.50%        
Redemption price percentage       101.00%        
2029 Senior Notes | Senior Notes | Redemption period one                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Redemption price       100.875%        
2029 Senior Notes | Senior Notes | Redemption period three                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Redemption price       100.00%        
Line of Credit | London Interbank Offered Rate                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Variable rate floor   0.00%            
Line of Credit | 2027 and 2029 Term Loans                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Number of tranches | tranche           2    
Line of Credit | 2027 Term Loans                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Long-term debt, face amount   $ 750,000,000.0            
Discount rate   0.50%            
Quarterly principal payment rate   0.25%            
Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility Maturing February 2024                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Available borrowing capacity           $ 998,600,000    
Revolving Credit Facility | Revolver | Line of Credit                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Maximum borrowing capacity     $ 1,000,000,000.0          
Maximum net leverage ratio     40.00%          
Revolving Credit Facility | Revolver | Line of Credit | Maximum                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Net leverage ratio     5.75          
Revolving Credit Facility | Revolver | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) | Line of Credit | Minimum                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Basis spread on variable rate     1.25%          
Revolving Credit Facility | Revolver | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) | Line of Credit | Maximum                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Basis spread on variable rate     1.75%          
Revolving Credit Facility | Revolver | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) | Line of Credit | Option 1                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Basis spread on variable rate     1.00%          
Revolving Credit Facility | Revolver | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) | Line of Credit | Option 1 | Minimum                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Basis spread on variable rate     0.25%          
Revolving Credit Facility | Revolver | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) | Line of Credit | Option 1 | Maximum                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Basis spread on variable rate     0.75%          
Revolving Credit Facility | Revolver | Federal Funds Rate | Line of Credit                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Basis spread on variable rate     0.50%          
v3.25.4
Long-Term Debt - Estimated Fair Values of Long-Term Debt Instruments (Details) - Level 2
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
2029 Term Loans | Secured Debt  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Estimated fair value of debt $ 1,447.8
2031 Term Loans | Secured Debt  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Estimated fair value of debt 988.1
2027 Senior Notes | Senior Notes  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Estimated fair value of debt 601.3
2029 Senior Notes | Senior Notes  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Estimated fair value of debt $ 767.5
v3.25.4
Long-Term Debt - Aggregate Principal Payments Due on Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]    
2026 $ 24.6  
2027 624.6  
2028 24.6  
2029 2,210.3  
2030 10.0  
Thereafter 935.1  
Long-term debt $ 3,829.2 $ 3,853.9
v3.25.4
Derivatives and Hedging - Summary of Outstanding Derivatives (Details)
€ in Millions, $ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
€ / $
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
€ / $
Apr. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2017
EUR (€)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]        
Derivative assets $ 49.2 $ 172.7    
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities $ 136.0      
Derivative Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets    
Derivative Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accrued expenses and other current liabilities    
Cash Flow Hedging | Interest rate swap | Designated as Hedging Instrument        
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]        
Notional Amount     $ 1,262.5 € 1,184.2
Euro to U.S. dollar exchange rate for translation | € / $ 1.17 1.04    
Level 2        
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]        
Derivative assets $ 49.2 $ 172.7    
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities 136.0      
Level 2 | Designated as Hedging Instrument        
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]        
Notional Amount 4,315.1 4,072.7    
Derivative assets 49.2 172.7    
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities 136.0 0.0    
Level 2 | Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign exchange forward contracts | Designated as Hedging Instrument        
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]        
Notional Amount 1,064.2 946.3    
Derivative assets 0.7 33.2    
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities 22.6 0.0    
Level 2 | Cash Flow Hedging | Interest rate swap | Designated as Hedging Instrument        
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]        
Notional Amount 584.1 520.4    
Derivative assets 0.0 12.5    
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities 49.7 0.0    
Level 2 | Cash Flow Hedging | Interest rate swaps | Designated as Hedging Instrument        
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]        
Notional Amount 1,918.2 1,939.0    
Derivative assets 48.5 111.0    
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities 0.0 0.0    
Level 2 | Net Investment Hedging | Interest rate swap | Designated as Hedging Instrument        
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]        
Notional Amount 748.6 667.0    
Derivative assets 0.0 16.0    
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities $ 63.7 $ 0.0    
v3.25.4
Derivatives and Hedging - Summary of Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Derivative [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 4,951.1 $ 4,573.2 $ 4,254.1
General and administrative 151.0 158.3 179.0
Other income (expense), net 42.3 34.8 36.9
Designated as Hedging Instrument      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Total hedges (197.4) 50.9 (127.0)
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign exchange forward contracts      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Cash flow hedges (61.5) 42.1 (29.8)
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest rate swap      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Cash flow hedges 7.4 (8.3) (12.8)
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest rate swaps      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Cash flow hedges (63.0) (16.7) (46.3)
Net Investment Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest rate swap      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Unrealized Gains (Losses) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Net investment hedges (80.3) 33.8 (38.1)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges      
Derivative [Line Items]      
General and administrative    
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges | Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign exchange forward contracts      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Revenue 1.3 3.9 16.3
General and administrative 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other income (expense), net 0.0 0.0 0.0
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges | Cash Flow Hedging | Interest rate swap      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Revenue 0.0 0.0 0.0
General and administrative 8.7 9.7 9.6
Other income (expense), net (69.9) 34.5 (17.0)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges | Cash Flow Hedging | Interest rate swaps      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Revenue 0.0 0.0 0.0
General and administrative 50.2 69.7 66.4
Other income (expense), net 0.0 0.0 0.0
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges | Euro-Denominated Intercompany Loan | Interest rate swap      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Other income (expense), net 68.9 (34.7) 16.8
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | Net Investment Hedging | Interest rate swap      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Revenue 0.0 0.0 0.0
General and administrative 11.3 12.6 12.5
Other income (expense), net 0.0 0.0 0.0
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Accumulated Gain (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge And Net Investment Hedge      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Revenue 1.3 3.9 16.3
General and administrative 70.2 92.0 88.5
Other income (expense), net $ (69.9) $ 34.5 $ (17.0)
v3.25.4
Derivatives and Hedging - Narrative (Details)
€ in Millions, $ in Millions
 1 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
May 31, 2023
Apr. 30, 2017
EUR (€)
Derivative [Line Items]          
Net deferred gains from cash flow hedges     $ 54.0    
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign exchange forward contracts gain (loss), net          
Derivative [Line Items]          
Remaining maturity of derivatives     24 months    
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cross-Currency Swap          
Derivative [Line Items]          
Derivative term of contract   5 years      
Notional amount   $ 1,262.5     € 1,184.2
Derivative fixed interest rate   4.81%     4.81%
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap - April 2017 Agreement          
Derivative [Line Items]          
Derivative term of contract   5 years      
Notional amount   $ 1,262.5      
Derivative fixed interest rate   5.44%     5.44%
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap - August 2020 Agreement          
Derivative [Line Items]          
Derivative term of contract 7 years        
Notional amount $ 750.0        
Derivative fixed interest rate 0.705% 4.81%     4.81%
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap - May 2023 Agreement          
Derivative [Line Items]          
Derivative fixed interest rate       0.672%  
Euro-Denominated Intercompany Loan          
Derivative [Line Items]          
Interest rate   3.00%     3.00%
v3.25.4
Leases - Narrative (Details)
Dec. 31, 2025
Leases [Abstract]  
Operating lease, remaining weighted average lease term 6 years
Operating lease, weighted average discount rate 5.30%
v3.25.4
Leases - Components of Lease Expenses (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]      
Operating lease costs $ 24.3 $ 27.0 $ 36.8
Variable lease costs 9.9 14.7 14.7
Sublease income (8.0) (9.7) (14.2)
Total net lease cost $ 26.2 $ 32.0 $ 37.3
v3.25.4
Leases - Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]  
2026 $ 24.1
2027 17.3
2028 11.4
2029 10.0
2030 8.0
Thereafter 25.0
Total lease payments 95.8
Less: imputed interest (13.5)
Total operating lease liabilities $ 82.3
v3.25.4
Commitments and Contingencies - Future Minimum Obligations under Non-Cancelable Agreements (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Service Agreements  
2026 $ 529.0
2027 546.1
2028 406.6
2029 14.0
2030 2.3
Thereafter 3.8
Total purchase obligation $ 1,501.8
v3.25.4
Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Nov. 07, 2025
USD ($)
patent
Jun. 13, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 23, 2020
USD ($)
Schedule of Capital Lease Obligations [Line Items]            
Estimated loss provision recorded     $ 18.1      
Estimated loss provision           $ 8.1
U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware Trial            
Schedule of Capital Lease Obligations [Line Items]            
Patents infringed | patent 2          
U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware Trial | Minimum            
Schedule of Capital Lease Obligations [Line Items]            
Estimated tax liability $ 0.0          
U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware Trial | Maximum            
Schedule of Capital Lease Obligations [Line Items]            
Estimated tax liability $ 170.0          
Indirect Taxation            
Schedule of Capital Lease Obligations [Line Items]            
Estimated tax liability       $ 31.0 $ 31.5  
Class Action Complaint | Pending Litigation            
Schedule of Capital Lease Obligations [Line Items]            
Proposed settlement amount (up to)   $ 35.0        
v3.25.4
Restructuring and Other Charges and Disposition of Businesses and Related Assets - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
employee
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
employee
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
employee
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring and other $ 10.2 $ 18.2  
Restructuring Incurred Cost Statement Of Income Or Comprehensive Income Extensible Enumeration Not Disclosed Flag   Restructuring and other  
Restructuring charges paid   $ 24.4  
Accrued restructuring costs   0.0 $ 7.4
Cash payments related to restructuring 5.7 16.4  
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale | Restructuring Plan      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring and other     48.5
A&C      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring and other 3.2 6.4  
A&C | Disposal Group, Held-for-sale | Restructuring Plan      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring and other     12.2
Core platform      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring and other $ 3.3 $ 10.2  
Core platform | Disposal Group, Held-for-sale | Restructuring Plan      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring and other     $ 28.5
Workforce reduction      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Reduction in current workforce | employee 100 280  
Workforce reduction | Disposal Group, Held-for-sale | Restructuring Plan      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Reduction in current workforce | employee     800
Corporate Overhead      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring and other $ 3.7 $ 1.6  
Corporate Overhead | Disposal Group, Held-for-sale | Restructuring Plan      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring and other     $ 7.8
Disposition Of Assets | Disposal Group, Held-for-sale | Restructuring Plan      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Disposition of certain assets and liabilities     $ 16.5
v3.25.4
Defined Contribution Plan (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]      
Maximum employee contributions, percent 100.00%    
Employer discretionary matching contribution $ 14.7 $ 15.1 $ 15.8
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Components of Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
U.S. $ 984.6 $ 829.0 $ 477.2
Foreign 35.4 (63.6) (73.4)
Income before income taxes 1,020.0 765.4 403.8
Current:      
Federal 0.0 0.3 (0.8)
State (2.9) 0.1 (5.4)
Foreign 15.5 (18.9) (14.9)
Total current 12.6 (18.5) (21.1)
Deferred:      
Federal (152.0) 145.1 860.5
State (14.5) 18.5 116.3
Foreign 8.9 26.4 16.1
Total deferred (157.6) 190.0 992.9
Benefit (provision) for income taxes $ (145.0) $ 171.5 $ 971.8
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Amount      
Expected provision at U.S. federal statutory tax rate $ (214.2) $ (160.7) $ (84.8)
State taxes, net of federal benefit (11.7) (19.1) (1.6)
Research and development credits 33.3 46.1 33.1
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits 11.0    
Tax effect of equity-based compensation 48.2    
Other nontaxable or nondeductible items (6.8)    
Other (4.8) (13.3) (5.8)
Effective tax rate $ (145.0) $ 171.5 $ 971.8
Percent      
U.S. federal statutory tax rate 21.00%    
State and local income taxes, net 1.10%    
Research and development tax credits (3.30%)    
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits (1.10%)    
Tax effect of equity-based compensation (4.70%)    
Other nontaxable or nondeductible items 0.70%    
Other 0.50%    
Effective tax rate 14.20%    
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Income tax expense (benefit) $ 145.0 $ (171.5) $ (971.8)
Income tax benefit related to reversal of uncertain tax position   267.4 0.0
Gross unrecognized tax benefits 176.0 182.8 165.7
Gross unrecognized tax benefits that would decrease the effective tax rate if recognized 113.5    
Effect of changes in tax rates and apportionment $ (34.6) $ 6.8 $ 17.1
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Amount      
Expected provision at U.S. federal statutory tax rate $ (214.2) $ (160.7) $ (84.8)
Effect of investment in Desert Newco   0.0 22.7
Research and development credits 33.3 46.1 33.1
Effect of changes in tax rates and apportionment   0.0 (97.1)
Uncertain tax positions 34.6 (6.8) (17.1)
State taxes, net of federal benefit (11.7) (19.1) (1.6)
Equity-based compensation   43.3 0.0
Effect of DNC Restructure   267.4 0.0
Other (4.8) (13.3) (5.8)
Effect of changes in valuation allowances   14.6 1,122.4
Benefit (provision) for income taxes $ (145.0) $ 171.5 $ 971.8
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Net Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
DTAs:    
Net operating losses $ 571.2 $ 507.3
Goodwill 192.7 288.6
Tax credits 243.0 216.5
Deferred revenue 196.6 176.7
Identified intangibles 81.6 114.0
Capitalized research & development costs 24.3 112.9
Deferred interest 39.2 63.4
Operating lease liabilities 19.6 24.6
Unrealized gains and losses 4.4 0.0
Other 37.5 42.2
Valuation allowance (172.0) (161.6)
Total DTAs 1,238.1 1,384.6
DTLs:    
Deferred cost revenue (167.6) (157.6)
Unrealized gains and losses 0.0 (40.9)
Operating lease assets (11.9) (13.9)
Other (10.7) (10.9)
Total DTLs (190.2) (223.3)
Net DTAs $ 1,047.9 $ 1,161.3
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Net Operating Losses, Credits and Incentives (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]  
Gross NOLs and Tax Credits $ 5,332.3
Portion Subject to a Valuation Allowance 2,076.7
U.S.  
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]  
Gross NOLs and Tax Credits 2,429.7
Portion Subject to a Valuation Allowance 99.9
Federal credits  
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]  
Gross NOLs and Tax Credits 2,841.9
Portion Subject to a Valuation Allowance 1,929.9
International  
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]  
Gross NOLs and Tax Credits 60.7
Portion Subject to a Valuation Allowance $ 46.9
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]    
Balance at beginning of period $ 182.8 $ 165.7
Gross increases - tax positions in prior period 5.5 6.6
Gross increases - tax positions in current period 16.8 23.1
Gross decreases - tax positions in prior period (29.1) (12.6)
Balance at end of period $ 176.0 $ 182.8
v3.25.4
Income Taxes - Summary of Cash Taxes Paid (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]      
Federal $ 1.5    
State 5.1    
Total payments (refunds) 16.5 $ 19.1 $ 10.6
Netherlands      
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]      
Foreign: 8.3    
India      
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]      
Foreign: (6.9)    
Other foreign jurisdictions      
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]      
Foreign: $ 8.5    
v3.25.4
Income Per Share - Reconciliation of the Numerator and Denominator Used in the Calculation of Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Numerator:      
Net income $ 875.0 $ 936.9 $ 1,375.6
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests 0.0 0.0 0.8
Net income $ 875.0 $ 936.9 $ 1,374.8
Net income attributable to GoDaddy Inc.      
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding - basic (in shares) 138,100 141,250 148,296
Weighted-average shares of Class A Common stock outstanding - diluted (in shares) 140,621 145,287 151,452
Net income attributable to GoDaddy Inc. per share of Class A common stock—basic (diluted) $ 6.34 $ 6.63 $ 9.27
Net income attributable to GoDaddy Inc. per share of Class A common stock—diluted (in dollars per share) $ 6.22 $ 6.45 $ 9.08
Class B common stock      
Net income attributable to GoDaddy Inc.      
Effect of dilutive securities (in shares) 0 0 290
Stock options      
Net income attributable to GoDaddy Inc.      
Effect of dilutive securities (in shares) 326 466 460
RSU, PSUs, and ESPP shares      
Net income attributable to GoDaddy Inc.      
Effect of dilutive securities (in shares) 2,195 3,571 2,406
v3.25.4
Income Per Share - Summary of Weighted Average Potentially Dilutive Shares (Details) - shares
shares in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
RSU, PSUs, and ESPP shares      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from diluted loss per unit calculation (in shares) 48 364 799
v3.25.4
Segment Information - Narrative (Details)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Number of operating segments 2
Number of reporting units 2
v3.25.4
Segment Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 4,951.1 $ 4,573.2 $ 4,254.1
Income before income taxes 1,020.0 765.4 403.8
Effective tax rate (145.0) 171.5 971.8
Net income 875.0 936.9 1,375.6
Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 4,951.1 4,573.2 4,254.1
Other segment items (3,083.9) (2,902.2) (2,843.5)
Segment EBITDA 1,867.2 1,671.0 1,410.6
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Unallocated corporate overhead (281.3) (275.1) (276.1)
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Excluding Corporate Nonsegment      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Depreciation and amortization (116.6) (135.3) (171.3)
Equity-based compensation expense (317.8) (299.1) (294.0)
Interest expense, net of interest income (114.2) (130.4) (155.4)
Restructuring and other (17.3) (65.7) (110.0)
A&C      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 1,889.0 1,653.0 1,430.4
A&C | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Other segment items (1,032.1) (913.7) (836.2)
Segment EBITDA 856.9 739.3 594.2
Core platform      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 3,062.1 2,920.2 2,823.7
Core platform | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Other segment items (2,051.8) (1,988.5) (2,007.3)
Segment EBITDA $ 1,010.3 $ 931.7 $ 816.4
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - AOCI Activity in Equity (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance $ 692.1  
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (104.9) $ (109.3)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI 1.6 130.4
Other comprehensive income (loss) (103.3) 21.1
Ending balance 215.1 692.1
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)    
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 132.5 111.4
Ending balance 29.2 132.5
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments    
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance (75.7) (83.6)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (13.5) 7.9
Amounts reclassified from AOCI 0.0 0.0
Other comprehensive income (loss) (13.5) 7.9
Ending balance (89.2) (75.7)
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent    
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 208.2 195.0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (91.4) (117.2)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI 1.6 130.4
Other comprehensive income (loss) (89.8) 13.2
Ending balance $ 118.4 $ 208.2