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ZDZiff Davis, Inc.
$58.20$2.1B
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Ziff Davis, Inc.

ZD
NASDAQ · Advertising & Marketing
$58.20
At close - Sep 22, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$2.14B
P/E50.6x
52W High$60.48
Volume539.59K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q1

Digital Media Contraction Pressures Operating Margin Stability

Ziff Davis faces significant headwinds as its digital media segment struggles with search algorithm volatility, evidenced by a sharp 18.6% revenue contraction in 2026Q1. While the company maintains a manageable debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, the reliance on agg...

GrowthDecelerating
ProfitabilityStrained
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsStrong
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MARKET ACTION

ZD price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

8/12 Beats

EPS beat 8 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

+86% Peers

P/E is 86% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 88 · Leader

High momentum (Outperforming 88% of market)

04

Strong Uptrend

Strong Trend

Price > 20DMA > 50DMA > 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Nov 6

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
ZD+71.23%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+13.20%
1-Year Return
ZD+54.62%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.98%
3-Year Return
ZD-12.63%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+83.62%
5-Year Return
ZD-51.38%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+72.02%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/EMedian
49.3x
Forward P/EExpansion
11.1x
EV/EBITDA20th %ile
5.5x
FCF YieldCash Flow
13.8%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
49.3x
38.3x
60th· Fair
EV/EBITDA
5.5x
9.2x
20th· Low
Price/FCF
7.3x
13.2x
20th· Low
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$83.15+42.9%
Base (Fair)$136.33+137.1%
Bull$246.61+323.7%
$83.15 Bear$136.33 Base$246.61 Bull
Current Market Price: $58.20
Trades at a 57.3% discount to Base DCF ($136.33)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$1.45B+3.5% YoY
Net income
$47M-24.9% YoY
Free cash flow
$288M+1.5% YoY
Operating margin
14.1%+5.9 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)7.2%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)2.7%
Piotroski Score5 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate8/12 (67%)
Revenue Beat Rate5/12 (42%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 6, 2026
$1.03+27.6%
vs $0.81
$287M+0.2%
vs $286M
Q2 2026
May 7, 2026
$0.73+1.4%
vs $0.72
$268M+1.3%
vs $264M
Q1 2026
Feb 23, 2026
$2.56-5.5%
vs $2.71
$407M-2.4%
vs $417M
Q4 2025
Nov 6, 2025
$1.76+0.0%
vs $1.76
$364M-12.7%
vs $417M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Defense World·Aug 27, 2026
Options Media Group (OTCMKTS:OPMG) versus Ziff Davis (NASDAQ:ZD) Critical Comparison

Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD - Get Free Report) and Options Media Group (OTCMKTS:OPMG - Get Free Report) are both communication services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends and valuation. Earnings and Valuation This table compares

The Motley Fool·Aug 20, 2026
A Ziff Davis Director Sells 2,513 Shares as the Stock Soars. Here's a Closer Look at the Transaction.

Director Brian Kretzmer disposed of 2,513 shares at $55.31 per share on August 18, 2026, for a total transaction value of ~$139,000. The sale represents 11% of the director's total equity holdings in the company.

Business Wire·Aug 18, 2026
Ziff Davis to Participate in Two Investor Conferences in September

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD), today announced its participation in two investor conferences in September. Details of the conferences are as follows: 2026 Citi Global TMT Conference Location: New York, NY Date and time: September 9, 2026 Webcast: No formal presentation Benchmark-StoneX's 13th Annual TMT Conference Location: New York, NY Date and time: September 17, 2026 Webcast: No formal presentation About Ziff Davis Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused di.

Seeking Alpha·Aug 13, 2026
Ziff Davis: This Incredibly Cheap Cash Machine Is Hiding In Plain Sight

Ziff Davis earns a 'strong buy' rating, driven by its private-equity-like strategy of acquiring, improving, and selling digital assets at premiums. ZD's aggressive share buyback program has boosted adjusted EPS by 13.2% YoY despite modest revenue and EBITDA declines, highlighting capital allocation strength. The $1.216 billion sale of ZD's Connectivity division to Accenture nearly matched its pre-announcement equity value, underscoring portfolio undervaluation.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark ZD against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
ZD logoZDZiff Davis, Inc.Current
$58.20$2.14B50.613.54%3.26%2.66%—
IAC logoIACIAC Inc.
$38.76$2.88B-29.14-37.14%19.66%8.53%—
DHI logoDHID.R. Horton, Inc.
$144.11$40.31B12.46-6.93%9.15%12.47%—
NWSA logoNWSANews Corporation
$29.25$16.42B28.406.82%6.35%6.15%—
AMCX logoAMCXAMC Global Media Inc.
$12.08$391.92M7.28-4.52%-0.88%-1.93%—
IHRT logoIHRTiHeartMedia, Inc.
$2.41$313.45M-0.790.27%-7.17%——

Compare ZD vs Peers

Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs IAC

Most directly comparable listed peer for ZD.

Scale Benchmark

vs GOOGL

Larger-name benchmark to compare ZD against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs IAC, DHI, NWSA, AMCX

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

ZD SEC Filings & Documents

Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 7, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 17, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 18, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2026

Feb 24, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 25, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 26, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 7, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 8, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 7, 2025·SEC

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ZD Frequently Asked Questions

Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Ziff Davis, Inc.'s revenue?

Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) reported $1.32B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 37751% increase from $3.5M in 1998.

How fast is Ziff Davis, Inc. growing?

Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) grew revenue by 3.5% over the past year. Growth has been modest.

Is ZD profitable?

Yes, Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) is profitable, generating $643.5M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (3.3% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
What is ZD's return on equity?

Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) has a return on equity (ROE) of 2.7%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

What is Ziff Davis, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) generated $316.7M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in ZD back in 1998?

Total return calculator · dividends reinvested · 28+ years of data

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