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Communication Services - Advertising Agencies - NASDAQ - US
$ 31.43
-0.914 %
$ 1.32 B
Market Cap
17.96
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jun, 21, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one ZD stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 31.4 USD, Ziff Davis, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jun, 21, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one ZD stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 31.4 USD, Ziff Davis, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jun, 21, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one ZD stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 31.4 USD, Ziff Davis, Inc. is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart ZD

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FINANCIALS
1.4 B REVENUE
2.76%
114 M OPERATING INCOME
-14.30%
63 M NET INCOME
51.91%
390 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
21.99%
-297 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-133.47%
-321 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-179.63%
329 M REVENUE
-20.39%
35.1 M OPERATING INCOME
-55.26%
24.2 M NET INCOME
-62.18%
20.6 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-86.97%
-64.8 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-97.14%
-35 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-1665.37%
Balance Sheet Ziff Davis, Inc.
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Current Assets 1.27 B
Cash & Short-Term Investments 506 M
Receivables 660 M
Other Current Assets 106 M
Non-Current Assets 2.43 B
Long-Term Investments 158 M
PP&E 197 M
Other Non-Current Assets 2.08 B
13.66 %17.82 %2.86 %4.27 %5.32 %56.07 %Total Assets$3.7b
Current Liabilities 900 M
Accounts Payable 164 M
Short-Term Debt 0
Other Current Liabilities 735 M
Non-Current Liabilities 994 M
Long-Term Debt 864 M
Other Non-Current Liabilities 130 M
8.68 %38.83 %45.65 %6.84 %Total Liabilities$1.9b
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Ziff Davis, Inc.
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Revenue 1.4 B
Cost Of Revenue 200 M
Gross Profit 1.2 B
Operating Expenses 1.09 B
Operating Income 114 M
Other Expenses 50.6 M
Net Income 63 M
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RATIOS
85.71% GROSS MARGIN
85.71%
8.11% OPERATING MARGIN
8.11%
4.50% NET MARGIN
4.50%
3.48% ROE
3.48%
1.70% ROA
1.70%
5.85% ROIC
5.85%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Ziff Davis, Inc.
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Net Income 63 M
Depreciation & Amortization 212 M
Capital Expenditures -107 M
Stock-Based Compensation 40.9 M
Change in Working Capital -9.65 M
Others 75.1 M
Free Cash Flow 284 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Ziff Davis, Inc.
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for ZD of $81 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $40 to a high of $140 .
ZD Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
40 USD 27.27%
ZD Average Price Target Wall Street Target
81 USD 157.72%
ZD Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
140 USD 345.43%
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4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
0.00% DIVIDEND YIELD
0.396 USD DIVIDEND PER SHARE
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5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Ziff Davis, Inc.
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7. News
Ziff Davis: Too Cheap At 4 Times FCF Despite Its Risks Ziff Davis's revenue growth was 4.5% in Q1, driven by acquisitions which were done last year. I estimate $328 million in FCF for this year, putting the valuation at just 4 times FCF. FCF is being deployed towards acquisitions and share buybacks. seekingalpha.com - 2 weeks ago
RetailMeNot's Summer Checklist Is Back June 5-9, Featuring Stackable Savings from Top Brands to Maximize Summer Budgets Returning for its second year, RetailMeNot's Summer Checklist brings exclusive cash back offers and top deals on summer essentials and activities - helping shoppers stretch their budgets for the season ahead Summer Checklist 2025 features deals from leading retailers like Viator, Old Navy, Ray-Ban, Elf Cosmetics and more New this year: RetailMeNot teams up with Expedia to give one lucky shopper the chance to create their dream summer experience AUSTIN, Texas , June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, RetailMeNot, a Ziff Davis company, announces the return of Summer Checklist , a savings event running from June 5-9. Shoppers can take advantage of exclusive deals and cash back on everything they need to gear up for summer - from travel essentials like hotels and flights to fashion, accessories, home entertainment and more. prnewswire.com - 4 weeks ago
VIPRE Security Group Becomes Official Cyber Security Partner of the United Rugby Championship LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VIPRE Security Group, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today announced its official sponsorship of the United Rugby Championship (URC), uniting two organisations committed to performance, resilience, and protecting what matters most. This exciting partnership will see VIPRE Security Group become an official sponsor of the URC, gaining significant brand visibility across tournament platforms, including live broadcasts, digital channels, and in-stadium branding. businesswire.com - 1 month ago
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZD ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 9, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Bret Richter - Chief Financial Officer Vivek Shah - Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Aaron Samuels - Susquehanna Rishi Jaluria - RBC Capital Markets Ross Sandler - Barclays Cory Carpenter - JPMorgan Ygal Arounian - Citi Robert Coolbrith - Evercore Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the Ziff Davis First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. My name is Paul and I will be the operator assisting you today. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
Ziff Davis (ZD) Tops Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates Ziff Davis (ZD) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.14 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.10 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.27 per share a year ago. zacks.com - 1 month ago
Ziff Davis Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Reaffirms 2025 Guidance NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) today reported unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, and reaffirmed 2025 guidance. businesswire.com - 1 month ago
Earnings Preview: Ziff Davis (ZD) Q1 Earnings Expected to Decline Ziff Davis (ZD) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations. zacks.com - 2 months ago
Ziff Davis to Participate in One Investor Conference in May NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) today announced its participation in one investor conference in May. Details of the conference are as follows: J.P. Morgan 53rd Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference Location: The Westin Boston Seaport District, Boston, MA Date and time: May 14, 2025, 4:20 pm (ET) Webcast: https://jpmorgan.metameetings.net/events/tmc25/sessions/313256-ziff-davis-inc/webcast?gpu_only=true&kiosk=true About Ziff Davis Ziff Davis (. businesswire.com - 2 months ago
Publisher Ziff Davis sues OpenAI for copyright infringement Digital media publisher Ziff Davis sued OpenAI in Delaware federal court on Thursday, accusing the Microsoft-backed artificial-intelligence company of misusing its publications to train the model behind popular chatbot ChatGPT. reuters.com - 2 months ago
Ziff Davis Appoints John Ingram as SVP, Corporate Finance and Development NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD), has named John Ingram Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance and Development, overseeing global activities related to mergers and acquisitions and working with corporate leadership on strategic planning, capital allocation, capital markets transactions, and stakeholder engagement. He will report to Bret Richter, Chief Financial Officer of Ziff Davis. Mr. Ingram brings more than 18 years of M&A and corporate finance experience with. businesswire.com - 2 months ago
TDS Gift Cards Forms Strategic Alliance Leveraging CIMI Card to Revolutionize Gift Card Issuance and Program Management NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TDS Gift Cards, a division of Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) — a leading provider of gift card growth solutions, is excited to announce a strategic alliance with Card Compliant, a leader in compliance for prepaid cards and payment instruments, aimed at providing a total gift card issuance and program management solution for merchants including high-growth online and app-based brands served by TDS. The venture with Card Compliant leverages the newly released CIMI Card p. businesswire.com - 2 months ago
8. Profile Summary

Ziff Davis, Inc. ZD

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Advertising Agencies
MARKET CAP $ 1.32 B
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Description 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.
Contact 114 5th Avenue, New York City, NY, 10011 https://www.ziffdavis.com
IPO Date July 23, 1999
Employees 3800
Officers Mr. Joey Fortuna Chief Technology Officer Ms. Michelle Dvorkin Chief Human Resources Officer Mr. Jeremy D. Rossen J.D. Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Mr. John Ingram Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance & Development Ms. Rebecca Wright Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications Ms. Lori A. Tansley Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Bret Richter Chief Financial Officer Mr. Vivek R. Shah Chief Executive Officer, President & Director Mr. Nathaniel Simmons President of Cybersecurity & Martech Mr. Steven L. Horowitz President of Technology & Shopping