BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFDW) Stock Price & Analysis
BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFDW) closed at USD 0.01 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 9.21% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 0.01; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 0.01–0.01 on volume of 23,248 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 0.01–0.01 (NCM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:49 UTC.
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Key facts (BZFDW)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $171M, net income -$61.2M (-35.8% margin), free cash flow -$16.7M (SEC filings).
- Analysts: None.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (BZFDW)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $384M | $326M | $230M | $190M | $185M | $171M |
| Operating income | -$23.9M | -$115M | -$44.8M | -$23.5M | -$47.9M | -$54.5M |
| Net income | $24.7M | -$201M | -$88.6M | -$10.1M | -$57.7M | -$61.2M |
| EPS (diluted) | -$0.03 | -$5.82 | -$2.48 | -$0.27 | -$1.53 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$4.2M | -$13.3M | -$7.1M | -$21.4M | -$20.7M | -$16.7M |
| Operating margin | -6.2% | -35.2% | -19.5% | -12.4% | -25.8% | -31.9% |
| Net margin | 6.4% | -61.7% | -38.4% | -5.3% | -31.2% | -35.8% |
| Revenue growth | +19.4% | -15.1% | -29.3% | -17.6% | -2.4% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $79.7M | $55.8M | $10.6M | $22.4M | $8.5M | — |
| Total debt | $142M | $152M | $159M | $25.5M | $58.4M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (BZFDW)
Analysts (BZFDW)
Consensus None.
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:49 UTC)
| Price | USD 0.01 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 9.21% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 0.01 |
| Open | USD 0.07 |
| Day Range | USD 0.01 – 0.01 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 0.01 – 0.01 |
| Volume | 23,248 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NCM |
Analyst Ratings (BZFDW)
Wall Street analysts rate BZFDW "None", per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:49 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|
Earnings (BZFDW)
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:49 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BZFDW)
| Total Revenue | $170.71M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -21.80% |
| Gross Margin | +39.77% |
| Operating Margin | -28.42% |
| Profit Margin | -35.83% |
| ROE | -90.49% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.97 |
| Current Ratio | 1.01 |
| Total Cash | $16.30M |
| Total Debt | $50.03M |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | -$20.71M (-11.2% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:49 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BZFDW)
Nexqual rates BuzzFeed, Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:49 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -22% YoY (latest Q), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 40%, operating -28% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $16M cash vs $50M debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$21M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), burning cash |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -90%, ROA -7.8% |
Ownership (BZFDW)
| Float | 24.92M |
|---|
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:49 UTC.
Leadership (BZFDW)
BuzzFeed, Inc. is led by Byron Allen (age 64), CEO & Chairman, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:49 UTC.
| CEO & Chairman | Byron Allen (age 64) |
|---|---|
| Founder, President of BuzzFeed AI & Director | Jonah Peretti (age 52) |
| Chief Financial Officer | Matthew Omer (age 41) |
| Vice President of Communications & Chief of Staff | Juliana Clifton |
| President of Studio | Richard Alan Reid |
Major Backers & Investors (BZFDW)
Notable institutional backers of BuzzFeed, Inc. include LMR Partners LLP, Brevan Howard Capital Management LP, Founders Financial Securities LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:49 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| LMR Partners LLP | 24.66% |
| Brevan Howard Capital Management LP | 6.13% |
| Founders Financial Securities LLC | 4.22% |
| Aristeia Capital, LLC | 3.28% |
| Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP | 2.71% |
| Wolverine Asset Management, LLC | 1.05% |
| Susquehanna International Group, LLP | 0.92% |
| Nomura Holdings Inc. | 0.17% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:49 UTC.
From BuzzFeed, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-16)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- This content is led by our editorial team and informed by audience insights, yielding hundreds of millions of dollars in transactions annually on behalf of some of the world's largest retailers, including Amazon, Target, and Walmart.
- Our proprietary technology stack is powered by AI and machine learning, and trained on BuzzFeed proprietary data to optimize publishing across our owned and operated and third-party platforms.
- Our iconic brands have loyal, highly engaged audiences — from food lovers to shoppers to parents — and everyone in between. • AI-enabled Technology Stack — Our proprietary technology stack is powered by AI and machine learning, and trained on BuzzFeed proprietary data to optimize publishing across our owned and operated and third-party platforms.
- Excluding affiliate and programmatic partners such as Amazon and Google, our top 10 direct customers made up approximately 7% of total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Partnerships
- BuzzFeed will continue to focus on building the future of creative work by empowering our teams, providing them with next-generation tools, data, and an environment that fosters collaboration, diversity, and innovation to produce best-in-class digital content. • Expand strategic partnerships — Our diversified and complementary advertising, content, and commerce offerings enhance our value proposition and strengthen our relationships with our customers.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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