Ziff Davis, Inc.

Ziff Davis, Inc.

ZDยทNASDAQ

$44.54

-3.6%
Communication ServicesAdvertising Agencies

Ziff Davis, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides internet information and services in the United States, Canada, Ireland, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Digital Media, and Cybersecurity and Martech. The Digital Media segment operates a portfolio of web properties and apps, which include IGN, RetailMeNot, Mashable, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Speedtest, Offers, Black Friday, MedPageToday, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, and What to Expect, among others in the technology, shopping, entertainment, and health and wellness markets. The Cybersecurity and Martech segment offers cloud-based subscription services to consumers and businesses, including cybersecurity, privacy, and marketing technology. The company was formerly known as j2 Global, Inc. and changed its name to Ziff Davis, Inc. in October 2021. Ziff Davis, Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$1.64B
EPS1.1600
P/E Ratio38.40
Earnings Date08/05/2026
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Ziff Davis, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that ZD stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 52.25, with estimates ranging from a low of 40.00 to a high of 61.00.

Lowest Target
40.00
-10.19%
Consensus Target
52.25
17.31%
Highest Target
61.00
36.96%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 52.25, with estimates ranging from a low of 40.00 to a high of 61.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+17.3%

Strong upside potential. Consensus indicates attractive return opportunity with favorable risk-reward profile.

Analyst Agreement

40.2% spread

Mixed analyst views. Wide target range suggests differing opinions on key value drivers, growth prospects, or risk factors.

Risk-Reward Profile

3.63x

Favorable risk-reward. Potential upside significantly exceeds downside risk, offering asymmetric return profile attractive for risk-tolerant investors.

Analyst Conviction

Moderate

Neutral sentiment. Fair value pricing with moderate agreement suggests wait-and-see approach or catalyst-driven opportunity.

Market Sentiment Insight

Asymmetric upside: Strong return potential with favorable risk-reward profile. The limited downside relative to upside makes this an attractive risk-adjusted opportunity for growth-oriented portfolios.

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Ziff Davis, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
1.45B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.51B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.49B - 1.52B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+3.8%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Ziff Davis, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
47.35M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
328.88M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
325.39M - 332.37M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+594.5%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Ziff Davis, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
1.16
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$7.41
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$7.31 - $7.47
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+538.6%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Ziff Davis, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
98.71M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
204.85M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
202.76M - 206.09M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+107.5%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Ziff Davis, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
327.40M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
467.79M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
463.01M - 470.63M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+42.9%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Ziff Davis, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
750.93M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
858.40M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
849.63M - 863.61M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+14.3%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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Ziff Davis, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $50K and sold $199K worth of ZD shares, resulting in $149K of net selling activity.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

4.3K

198.88K

Net Activity

-199K

-$199K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

1.4K

49.95K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+50K

+$50K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

1
FSA

Fay Sarah Ann

Director

1.4K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$50K

Top Sellers

1
RJ

Rossen Jeremy

Officer: Evp/General Counsel

4.3K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$199K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $149K net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.25:1

Weak buy/sell ratio. Selling significantly exceeds buyingโ€”monitor for potential fundamental concerns.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$199K

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

Balanced

1 insider buyers and 1 sellers. Equal participation suggests mixed or neutral insider views.

Insider Activity Insight

Persistent selling pressure: Consistent insider selling with weak buy/sell ratio suggests insiders may be capitalizing on current valuation. Exercise caution and review recent earnings quality and management commentary.