Ziff Davis Inc (ZD)

Currency in USD
41.95
+0.79(+1.92%)
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42.52+0.57(+1.36%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
40.9742.55
52 wk Range
22.4550.55
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
41.16
Open
41.39
Day's Range
40.97-42.55
52 wk Range
22.45-50.55
Volume
518.55K
Average Volume (3m)
1.07M
1-Year Change
28.1699%
Book Value / Share
45.5
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
48.57
Upside
+15.78%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
High shareholder yield

Ziff Davis Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

3 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
7 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 48.57
(+15.78% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
RBC Capital
Buy48.00+14.42%40.00Maintain11-05-2026
Barclays
Hold48.00+14.42%45.00Maintain11-05-2026
Susquehanna
Buy60.00+43.03%45.00Maintain05-05-2026
Citi
Hold48.00+14.42%29.00Maintain06-03-2026
Barclays
Hold45.00+7.27%34.00Maintain04-03-2026

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 Q1/2026

  • Q1 2026 revenue of $267.6M and EPS of $0.73 missed forecasts of $325.74M and $1.00, triggering a 2.4% premarket stock decline to $42.27.
  • Tech and Shopping segment fell 13% YoY amid traffic pressures; Gaming and Entertainment rose 7% driven by Humble Bundle and subscription growth.
  • Adjusted EBITDA dropped 11.2% to $63.4M with margin compression of 250 bps to 23.7%; company holds $520M cash and $100M in long-term investments.
  • Management projects Q2 EPS of $1.02 and Q3 EPS of $1.39, with full-year 2026 forecast at $5.44 per share.
  • CEO Shah emphasized strategic pivot to off-platform monetization and AI-driven products to counter traffic headwinds and diversify revenue streams.
Last Updated: 08-05-2026, 07:10 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
07-05-2026
EPS / Forecast
0.73 / 1.00
Revenue / Forecast
267.6M / 325.74M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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P/E Ratio
42.0x18.1x6.9x
PEG Ratio
−1.19−1.580.01
Price/Book
0.9x3.7x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
1.1x5.5x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
14.4%30.6%31.7%
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
27.47M74.57%1.13B
Other Institutional Investors
22.26M25.43%916.32M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
49.73M100.00%2.05B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.16.80%61,89,7732,54,771
The Vanguard Group, Inc.12.08%44,51,4191,83,220

FAQ

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

The Ziff Davis share price today is 41.95.

What is the current Ziff Davis (ZD) share price and day range?

As of 20-05-2026, the Ziff Davis share price is 41.95, with a previous close of 41.16. The share price has ranged from 40.97 to 42.55 today, while the 52-week range spans from 22.45 to 50.55.

What Is the Ziff Davis Market Cap?

As of today, Ziff Davis market cap is 1.55B.

What Is the Ziff Davis (ZD) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Ziff Davis is 48.57, with a high estimate of 61 and a low estimate of 30. 3 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +15.78% Upside potential.

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

The Ziff Davis EPS (TTM) is 0.92.

When Is the Next Ziff Davis Earnings Date?

Ziff Davis will release its next earnings report on 12-08-2026.

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 Neutral.

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."

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 ZD Premarket Price?

ZD's last pre-market stock price is 41.81. The pre-market share volume is 100.00, and the stock has changed by 0.65, or 1.58%.

What Is the ZD After Hours Price?

ZD's last after hours stock price is 42.52, the stock has changed by 0.57, or 1.36%.
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