Ziff Davis Inc (ZD)

Currency in USD
53.50
-0.82(-1.51%)
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53.500.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
53.2055.60
52 wk Range
22.4558.06
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
53.5
Open
54.95
Day's Range
53.2-55.6
52 wk Range
22.45-58.06
Volume
684.17K
Average Volume (3m)
639.9K
1-Year Change
54.3121%
Book Value / Share
60.74
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
58.60
Upside
+9.53%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet

Ziff Davis Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Sell
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

3 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
5 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 58.60
(+9.53% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Susquehanna
Buy75.00+40.19%60.00MaintainAug 10, 2026
RBC Capital
Buy65.00+21.50%48.00MaintainAug 10, 2026
RBC Capital
Buy48.00-10.28%40.00MaintainMay 11, 2026
Barclays
Hold48.00-10.28%45.00MaintainMay 11, 2026
Susquehanna
Buy60.00+12.15%45.00MaintainMay 05, 2026

Ziff Davis Inc SWOT Analysis


Digital Resurgence
Ziff Davis marks a pivotal moment with its first positive organic growth after years of struggle, signaling potential turnaround in the competitive digital media landscape
Financial Health
With an EV/EBITDA of 4.23x and strong gross profit margins, Ziff Davis presents an intriguing investment case. Analysts project EPS growth, with targets ranging up to $40
Market Dynamics
Explore how Ziff Davis navigates the evolving digital advertising sector, balancing its established brand against the need for continuous innovation in content strategy
Future Prospects
Learn about Ziff Davis's potential for margin expansion and valuation increase, as analysts eye signs of sustainable growth and improved financial performance
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Ziff Davis Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Ziff Davis Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.03 beat estimates by 13.2%; revenue of $286.7M down 2.7% YoY but met forecasts as shares rose 5% premarket.
  • Free cash flow doubled YoY to $54M; company repurchased 2.6M shares for $121.5M in Q2, reducing share count by nearly 11% over seven months.
  • Q3 revenue expected to decline low-to-mid single digits YoY with modest EBITDA margin improvement; Q4 to show lower decline rate versus Q3.
  • CEO Shah announced near-complete shift to AI-assisted coding by end of 2026; company faces headwinds from declining Google search traffic and pharma ad cuts.
  • Management prioritizes share buybacks and $5M-$50M EBITDA acquisitions; will repay $149M convertible debt with cash from $1.2B Connectivity unit sale.
Last Updated: 2026/08/07, 15:30
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 06, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1,03 / 0,91
Revenue / Forecast
286,7M / 286,89M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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P/E Ratio
−61.8x54.0x6.7x
PEG Ratio
−0.06−0.600.01
Price/Book
0.8x4.6x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
1.3x3.0x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
16.0%22.0%29.3%
Fair Value Upside
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Ziff Davis, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a digital media and internet company in the United States and internationally. It offers online resources for laboratory-based product reviews, technology news, buying guides, and research papers under the PCMag and CNET brands; Mashable for publishing technology and culture content; Spiceworks provides digital content of IT products and services; RetailMeNot, a savings destination platform; VoucherCodes; Offers.com, a coupon and deals website; and event based properties, includes BlackFriday.com, TheBlackFriday.com, BestBlackFriday.com, and DealsofAmerica.com. It also offers gaming and entertainment platforms under the IGN Entertainment and Humble Bundle brands; and information on internet connectivity under the Speedtest, Ookla, Ekahau, Downdetector, and RootMetrics brands. The company also offers digital content and information services for health and wellness consumers under the Everyday Health, DailyOM, Lose It!, Castle Connolly, and Migraine Again brands; pregnancy and parenting content under the BabyCenter, Mom 2.0, Emma’s Diary, Medpage Today, and What to Expect brands. In addition, it offers PRIME Education, a medical education program for healthcare professionals; and Health eCareers, a digital portal for healthcare professionals. Further, it provides endpoint and email security, security awareness training, secure backup and file sharing, and virtual private network solutions under the IPVanish, VIPRE, Livedrive, Inspired eLearning, and SugarSync brands; and email marketing and delivery solutions, search engine optimization tools, and voice and text communication services under the Campaigner, iContact, SMTP, Kickbox, Full Contact, MOZ Pro, MOZ Local, Stat Analytics, eVoice, and Line2 brands. The company was formerly known as j2 Global, Inc. and changed its name to Ziff Davis, Inc. in October 2021. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Employees
3900

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
24,89M67,57%1,35B
Other Institutional Investors
20,07M32,43%1,09B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0,000,00%0,00
Total
44,96M100,00%2,44B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.16,66%6 136 284333 262
Janus Henderson Group Ltd.9,57%3 526 329191 515

FAQ

What Is the Ziff Davis (ZD) Stock Price Today?

The Ziff Davis stock price today is 53,50 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Ziff Davis Trade On?

Ziff Davis is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Ziff Davis?

The stock symbol for Ziff Davis is "ZD."

What Is the Ziff Davis Market Cap?

As of today, Ziff Davis market cap is 1,83B USD.

What Is Ziff Davis's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Ziff Davis EPS (TTM) is -0,77.

When Is the Next Ziff Davis Earnings Date?

Ziff Davis will release its next earnings report on Nov 05, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is ZD a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Buy.

How Many Times Has Ziff Davis Stock Split?

Ziff Davis has split 3 times.

How Many Employees Does Ziff Davis Have?

Ziff Davis has 3900 employees.

What is the current trading status of Ziff Davis (ZD)?

As of Aug 12, 2026, Ziff Davis (ZD) is trading at a price of 53,50 USD, with a previous close of 53,50 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 53,20 USD to 55,60 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 22,45 USD to 58,06 USD.

What Is Ziff Davis (ZD) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Ziff Davis is 58,60 USD, with a high estimate of 75 USD and a low estimate of 30 USD. 3 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +9,53% Upside potential.
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