Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) Stock Price & Analysis
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) closed at USD 57.89 on Friday, October 23, 2026, down 0.10% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 57.95; the Oct 23, 2026 session ranged USD 57.41–58.4 on volume of 332,131 shares. Market capitalization is $1.98B, with a 52-week range of USD 22.45–60.48 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 24, 2026 at 01:35 UTC.
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Key facts (ZD)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $1.32B, net income $643M (48.6% margin), free cash flow $317M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 3.1x (avg 48.0x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends).
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold ZD (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 9 Form 4 filings, $2.1M; 9 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($2.1M); 3 by opportunistic insiders (3 outside 10b5-1 plans), 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.33 on a 1–5 scale) (6 analysts), mean target USD 63.67 (range 59–75).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +53.5% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y -54.9% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 1.25, revenue estimate $295M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (ZD)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.42B | $1.39B | $1.36B | $1.40B | $1.45B | $1.32B |
| Gross profit | $1.23B | $1.21B | $1.18B | $1.20B | $1.24B | — |
| Operating income | $167M | $199M | $133M | $114M | $183M | $72.7M |
| Net income | $497M | $63.8M | $41.5M | $63.0M | $47.4M | $643M |
| EPS (diluted) | $10.37 | $1.36 | $0.89 | $1.42 | $1.15 | — |
| Free cash flow | $403M | $230M | $211M | $284M | $288M | $317M |
| Gross margin | 86.7% | 86.7% | 86.4% | 85.7% | 85.8% | — |
| Operating margin | 11.8% | 14.3% | 9.7% | 8.1% | 12.6% | 5.5% |
| Net margin | 35.1% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 48.6% |
| Revenue growth | +22.3% | -1.8% | -1.9% | +2.8% | +3.5% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $924M | $711M | $765M | $506M | — | — |
| Total debt | $1.09B | $999M | $1.00B | $864M | $867M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (ZD)
P/E 3.1x · P/S 1.5x · P/FCF 6.3x · P/B 0.9x · FCF yield 15.96% · Earnings yield 32.42% · Buyback yield (TTM) 14.01%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 30.5x, Dec 2024 38.4x, Dec 2023 75.2x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (ZD)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold ZD. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Miller | Miller Value Partners | 0.63% | $2.7M | Reduced -25.6% |
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (ZD)
0 of 9 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | Kretzmer W Brian | Director | 2,513 | $139K | 11.2% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
| 2026-08-12 | Tansley Lori A. | Chief Accounting Officer | 1,400 | $77K | 64.6% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-08-10 | Rossen Jeremy | EVP/General Counsel | 3,819 | $210K | 23.2% | No | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-06-10 | Richter Bret | Chief Financial Officer | 18,000 | $844K | 38.1% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2024) |
| 2026-06-08 | McDonald Kirk P | Director | 1,075 | $50K | 7.4% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-06-05 | Rossen Jeremy | EVP/General Counsel | 8,000 | $376K | 32.7% | No | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-06-03 | Barsten Jana | Director | 3,347 | $151K | 21.1% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
| 2026-06-02 | Kretzmer W Brian | Director | 1,968 | $88K | 8% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
| 2026-05-28 | Rossen Jeremy | EVP/General Counsel | 4,347 | $199K | 15.1% | No | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (ZD)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.33 on a 1–5 scale), 6 analysts; mean target USD 63.67 (low 59, high 75).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | UBS | Target raised | Neutral | $30 → $59 |
| 2026-08-10 | Evercore ISI Group | Target raised | Outperform | $61 → $64 |
| 2026-08-10 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Outperform | $48 → $65 |
| 2026-08-10 | Citigroup | Target raised | Neutral | $48 → $59 |
| 2026-08-10 | Susquehanna | Target raised | Positive | $60 → $75 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (ZD)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +53.5% | -54.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | +53.8% | -14.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 56.0% | 42.4% |
| Max drawdown | -33.8% (Jan 2026→Feb 2026) | -78.9% (Nov 2021→Feb 2026) |
ZD revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health & Wellness | $94.7M | 33.0% | -4.8% |
| Technology & Shopping | $76.8M | 26.8% | -5.0% |
| Cybersecurity & Martech | $68.7M | 24.0% | +0.5% |
| Gaming & Entertainment | $46.6M | 16.3% | +0.9% |
| Total revenue | $286.7M | 100% | — |
ZD revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising & Performance Marketing | $73.1M | 25.5% | -7.2% |
| Subscription & Licensing | $3.6M | 1.3% | +36.8% |
| Other | $66,000 | 0.0% | -110.2% |
| Total revenue | $286.7M | 100% | — |
ZD revenue by region (fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.22B | 84.0% | +4.6% |
| Non Us | $232.0M | 16.0% | -1.7% |
| Total revenue | $1.45B | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
ZD suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Competitor | Alphabet (Google) (GOOGL) | “Within these verticals, our businesses compete with (i) diversified internet and digital media companies like IAC, Future PLC, Red Ventures, Penske Media, Integrated Media, and Internet Brands, (ii) vertical-specific digital media companies like RVO Health, TechTarget, Vox Media, Centerfield, Doximity, and Fandom and (iii) other large sellers of advertising products and solutions, including Alphabet, Meta, Snap, T…” |
| Competitor | Meta Platforms (META) | “Within these verticals, our businesses compete with (i) diversified internet and digital media companies like IAC, Future PLC, Red Ventures, Penske Media, Integrated Media, and Internet Brands, (ii) vertical-specific digital media companies like RVO Health, TechTarget, Vox Media, Centerfield, Doximity, and Fandom and (iii) other large sellers of advertising products and solutions, including Alphabet, Meta, Snap, T…” |
| Competitor | Accenture (ACN) | “In this space, our business competes with Opensignal, Accenture, NetAlly, and IBWave, as well as others.” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Feb 24, 2026.
Companies that name ZD in their SEC reports
| Relationship to ZD | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| partner | Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc. (CCSI) | 10-K Feb 13, 2026 | “In connection with the separation, we entered into several agreements with Ziff Davis, including among others, a separation agreement, a tax matters agreement, an employee matters agreement, an intellectual property license agreement and a stockholder and registration rights agreement with respect to Ziff Davis' continuing ownership of Consensus common stock.” |
ZD company outlook (results filed Aug 7, 2026)
- “Although management's expectations may change after the date of this press release, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update these statements. 2 ZIFF DAVIS, INC.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
ZD analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.25 | $1.39 | -10.0% | $295.3M | 5 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $2.22 | $2.23 | -0.1% | $340.0M | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $5.15 | $5.12 | +0.4% | $1.19B | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $5.98 | $5.57 | +7.5% | $1.21B | 6 |
ZD options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±13.9% (±$8.05) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 5, 2026. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±9.6% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 59.6% | ±13.9% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 52.8% | ±17.1% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 48.5% | ±19.1% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 49.1% | ±25.3% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 48.8% | ±31.7% |
30-day implied volatility 54.9% vs 26.8% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) —. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 24, 2026 at 01:35 UTC)
| Price | USD 57.89 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.10% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 57.95 |
| Open | USD 57.41 |
| Day Range | USD 57.41 – 58.4 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 22.45 – 60.48 |
| Volume | 332,131 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.98B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (ZD)
Nexqual's technical model rates ZD "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 24, 2026 at 01:35 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 57.06 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 56.4) |
| MACD | 0.39 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (ZD)
Wall Street analysts rate ZD "Buy" based on 6 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 63.67 (range USD 59–75), per Nexqual as of October 24, 2026 at 01:35 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 6 |
| Mean Target | USD 63.67 |
| High Target | USD 75 |
| Low Target | USD 59 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 3 / 0 |
Earnings (ZD)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.25 |
| Revenue Estimate | $295.33M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.03 vs est 0.84 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.73 vs est 0.77 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 2.56 vs est 2.7 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.76 vs est 1.78 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 01:35 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (ZD)
| Total Revenue | $1.44B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -2.70% |
| Gross Margin | +85.01% |
| Operating Margin | +4.16% |
| Profit Margin | +44.75% |
| ROE | -1.46% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.4 |
| Current Ratio | 2.16 |
| Total Cash | $1.61B |
| Total Debt | $894.54M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $316.73M (23.9% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 01:35 UTC.
Financial Health Score (ZD)
Nexqual rates Ziff Davis, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 24, 2026 at 01:35 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +3.5% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 85%, operating 4% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $1.61B cash vs $895M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $317M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 24% margin |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -1%, ROA 3.1% |
Ownership (ZD)
| Insider Ownership | +3.68% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +123.89% |
| Shares Outstanding | 34.29M |
| Float | 30.36M |
| Short % of Float | +22.62% |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 01:35 UTC.
Leadership (ZD)
Ziff Davis, Inc. is led by Vivek R. Shah, CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 24, 2026 at 01:35 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Vivek R. Shah |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Bret Richter |
| Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance & Development | John Ingram |
| Chief Technology Officer | Joey Fortuna |
| Director of Investor Relations | James T. Farley |
Major Backers & Investors (ZD)
Notable institutional backers of Ziff Davis, Inc. include Jupiter Topco LLC, Pale Fire Capital SE, JANUS INVESTMENT FUND-Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, according to Nexqual as of October 24, 2026 at 01:35 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Jupiter Topco LLC | 10.46% |
| Pale Fire Capital SE | 7.76% |
| JANUS INVESTMENT FUND-Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund | 7.56% |
| American Century ETF Trust-Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF | 3.39% |
| First Trust Advisors LP | 2.95% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 16.83% |
| Vanguard Group | 11.22% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 6.58% |
| Legal & General Group PLC | 5.25% |
| State Street | 4.72% |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 01:35 UTC.
From Ziff Davis, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-24)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- We license our proprietary technology, data, and intellectual property to third parties for various purposes.
- Our technology publishing sites are also recognized as trusted global sources of stories for more than a dozen platforms, including Instagram, X, and Facebook.
- Semantic Labs leverages paid marketing and proprietary technology to acquire customers for subscription services companies. eVoice is a virtual phone system that provides small and medium-sized businesses with on-demand voice communications services.
- We also enter into confidentiality and intellectual property assignment agreements with employees and contractors, and nondisclosure agreements with parties with whom we conduct business in order to limit access to and disclosure of our proprietary information.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- We face potential liability for various types of legal claims, and we may be engaged in legal proceedings that could cause us to incur unforeseen expenses and could divert significant operational resources and our management's time and attention.
- We may be subject to risks from international operations, including risks associated with currency fluctuations and foreign exchange controls and other adverse changes in global financial markets, including unforeseen global crises such as war, strife, strikes, global health pandemics, as well as risks associated with international laws and regulations.
- We are subject to a variety of new, existing, and changing laws and regulations, across both domestic and international markets, which could subject us to claims, judgments, monetary liabilities, and other remedies, as well as increased compliance and defense costs and limitations on our business practices.
- We operate across many different markets and are subject to a rapidly evolving landscape of laws and self-regulatory regimes in the United States and internationally. Compliance with these obligations may require operational changes, lead to a significant compliance costs, and may limit our ability to collect, use, or monetize data.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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