Ziff Davis (ZD) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Ziff Davis, Inc. is a digital media and internet marketing services company that operates a portfolio of media brands and performance marketing platforms. Through its media segment, Ziff Davis publishes technology news, reviews and analysis via renowned brands such as PCMag, Mashable, IGN and AskMen. The company complements its editorial content with data‐driven insights and proprietary testing capabilities, delivering in-depth product reviews, buying guides and industry trends to a global audience of consumers and business professionals.

In its performance marketing segment, Ziff Davis provides digital customer acquisition and e-commerce solutions to advertisers and retailers. Leveraging affiliates, search engine marketing, email marketing and proprietary lead‐generation technology, the company helps clients optimize campaign performance, drive traffic and capture sales. Ziff Davis’s performance marketing services span a range of industries, including finance, technology, health and education, underscoring its expertise in targeted, ROI-driven digital advertising.

Founded in 1927 by William B. Ziff Sr., Ziff Davis evolved from a traditional print publisher into a leading digital media powerhouse. After navigating several ownership changes, the company accelerated its digital transformation in the early 2000s and expanded internationally, establishing offices and editorial teams across North America, Europe and Asia. Headquartered in New York City, Ziff Davis maintains a strong commitment to innovation in journalism and marketing technology.

Under the leadership of CEO Vivek Shah, Ziff Davis continues to invest in content quality, audience engagement tools and performance analytics. The company’s integrated model of editorial expertise and marketing services aims to deliver measurable value for both media consumers and commercial partners, positioning Ziff Davis as a versatile player in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $30.25 to $31.16
• 50-Day Range: $30.27 to $34.70
• 52-Week Range: $29.15 to $60.62
• Volume: 580,701 shs
• Average Volume: 544,782 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.28 billion
• P/E Ratio: 18.38
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $47.00
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Ziff Davis Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Ziff Davis scored higher than 92% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 21st out of 659 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Ziff Davis has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Ziff Davis has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 4.89%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Ziff Davis are expected to grow by 4.89% in the coming year, from $5.93 to $6.22 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Ziff Davis is 5.24, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.23.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Ziff Davis is 5.24, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 32.97.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Ziff Davis has a P/B Ratio of 0.72. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.56% of the float of Ziff Davis has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Ziff Davis has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Ziff Davis has recently decreased by 92.46%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Ziff Davis does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Ziff Davis does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• Environmental Score: -0.52

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.56% of the float of Ziff Davis has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Ziff Davis has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Ziff Davis has recently decreased by 92.46%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.73

News Sentiment

Ziff Davis has a news sentiment score of 0.73. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Ziff Davis this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

2 people have searched for ZD on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Ziff Davis insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.16% of the stock of Ziff Davis is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

99.76% of the stock of Ziff Davis is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

ZD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ZD shares performed this year?

Ziff Davis' stock was trading at $54.34 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, ZD stock has decreased by 44.2% and is now trading at $30.33.

How were Ziff Davis' earnings last quarter?

Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZD) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November, 7th. The technology company reported $1.44 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.34 by $0.10. The technology company had revenue of $353.58 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $347.66 million. Ziff Davis had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.89% and a net margin of 5.41%.
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Does Ziff Davis have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Ziff Davis: SEOMoz Inc, HowLongtoBeat, Inspired eLearning, Aberdeen, Logiva, RetailMeNot Inc., Kickbox, and others.

Who are Ziff Davis' major shareholders?

Ziff Davis' top institutional investors include Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH (0.98%), Exchange Traded Concepts LLC (0.14%), Wedge Capital Management L L P NC (0.12%) and State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.06%). Insiders that own company stock include Vivek Shah, Sarah Ann Fay, Bret Richter, W Brian Kretzmer, Teresa A Harris and Jeremy Rossen.
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How do I buy shares of Ziff Davis?

Shares of ZD stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Ziff Davis own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Ziff Davis investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), The RMR Group (RMR), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 11/07/2024
• Today: 7/22/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: INTERNET SOFTWARE
• Sub-Industry: Internet Software & Services
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:ZD
• CIK: 1084048
• Web: www.j2global.com
• Phone: (212) 503-3500
• Fax: 323-860-9201
• Employees: 3,800
• Year Founded: 1995

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Ziff Davis: $47.00
• High Price Target: $95.00
• Low Price Target: $33.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +55.0%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.33
• Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.65
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 5.24
• Forward P/E Ratio: 5.11
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $63.05 million
• Net Margins: 5.41%
• Pretax Margin: 7.05%
• Return on Equity: 13.89%
• Return on Assets: 7.04%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.47
• Current Ratio: 1.52
• Quick Ratio: 1.52

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.40 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.91
• Cash Flow: $13.36 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 2.27
• Book Value: $42.37 per share
• Price / Book: 0.72

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 42,090,000
• Free Float: 41,179,000
• Market Cap: $1.28 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.58