Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) Earnings History
Earnings Pressure28 years of earnings data (1998–2025) · 5-year EPS trend is negative
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Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) Earnings Overview
As of June 22, 2026, Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $45M, reflecting -19.0% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.21 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 3.3%.
Looking at the long-term picture, ZD's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -18.4%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $497M in fiscal 2021.
Ziff Davis, Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 70.0%, operating margin of 14.1%, and net margin of 3.3%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including IAC ($41M net income, -4.3% margin), DHI ($3.17B net income, 10.5% margin), NWSA ($1.06B net income, 14.0% margin), ZD has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare ZD vs IAC →
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ZD Historical Earnings Data (1998–2025)
28 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47M | -24.9% | $204M | $1.15 | 3.3% | 14.1% |
| 2024 | $63M | +51.9% | $114M | $1.42 | 4.5% | 8.1% |
| 2023 | $42M | -34.9% | $133M | $0.89 | 3.0% | 9.7% |
| 2022 | $64M | -87.2% | $199M | $1.36 | 4.6% | 14.3% |
| 2021 | $497M | +229.7% | $167M | $10.33 | 35.1% | 11.8% |
| 2020 | $151M | -31.1% | $138M | $3.18 | 13.0% | 11.9% |
| 2019 | $219M | +70.0% | $277M | $4.39 | 15.9% | 20.2% |
| 2018 | $129M | -7.7% | $244M | $2.63 | 10.7% | 20.2% |
| 2017 | $139M | -8.5% | $246M | $2.83 | 12.5% | 22.0% |
| 2016 | $152M | +14.1% | $243M | $3.13 | 17.4% | 27.7% |
| 2015 | $134M | +6.6% | $199M | $2.73 | 18.5% | 27.7% |
| 2014 | $125M | +16.6% | $186M | $2.58 | 20.9% | 31.1% |
| 2013 | $108M | -11.6% | $175M | $2.28 | 20.6% | 33.7% |
| 2012 | $122M | +5.9% | $162M | $2.61 | 32.7% | 43.7% |
| 2011 | $115M | +38.2% | $136M | $2.43 | 34.8% | 41.2% |
| 2010 | $83M | +24.3% | $104M | $1.81 | 32.5% | 40.7% |
| 2009 | $67M | -7.9% | $104M | $1.48 | 27.2% | 42.5% |
| 2008 | $73M | +6.0% | $98M | $1.58 | 30.0% | 40.6% |
| 2007 | $68M | +28.9% | $86M | $1.35 | 31.0% | 39.2% |
| 2006 | $53M | +3.7% | $66M | $1.04 | 29.3% | 36.5% |
| 2005 | $51M | +62.2% | $61M | $0.99 | 35.6% | 42.7% |
| 2004 | $32M | -11.7% | $46M | $0.61 | 29.7% | 43.3% |
| 2003 | $36M | +150.1% | $27M | $0.73 | 50.0% | 38.0% |
| 2002 | $14M | +282.7% | $14M | $0.29 | 29.7% | 28.6% |
| 2001 | -$8M | +64.7% | -$9M | $-0.17 | -23.6% | -26.2% |
| 2000 | -$22M | -27.7% | -$25M | $-0.61 | -159.5% | -176.3% |
| 1999 | -$17M | -1.2% | -$13M | $-0.62 | -228.9% | -172.4% |
| 1998 | -$17M | - | -$11M | $-0.78 | -491.4% | -314.3% |
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ZD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ZD stock.
What is ZD earnings per share (EPS)?
ZD trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $1.21, reflecting -19.0% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -18.4%. Complete EPS history from 1998 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Ziff Davis, Inc.'s net income?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) trailing twelve-month net income is $45M as of 2025. Earnings declined -19.0% year-over-year. Ziff Davis, Inc. has been profitable for 24 consecutive years.
Is ZD profitable?
Yes, ZD is profitable with a TTM net income of $45M and a net profit margin of +3.3%. Ziff Davis, Inc. has generated profits for 24 consecutive years.
What is ZD's earnings growth rate?
ZD compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -19.0%, 3-Year: -5.4%, 5-Year: -18.4%, 10-Year: -8.3%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1998 to 2025.
What are ZD's profit margins?
Ziff Davis, Inc. net profit margin is +3.3%, operating margin is +14.1%, and gross margin is +70.0%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is +2.7%.
Is ZD growing earnings?
ZD earnings are declining — EPS fell -19.0% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $45M. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of -18.4%.
What was ZD's best earnings year?
Ziff Davis, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $497M, achieved in fiscal year 2021. Earnings history on this page spans 1998 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were ZD's earnings last quarter?
ZD's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $22M with diluted EPS of $0.59. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.