Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZD) Given Consensus Rating of "Hold" by Brokerages

Key Points

• Nine brokerages give Ziff Davis a consensus rating of “Hold” (six hold, three buy) with an average 1‑year target of $41.13.
• The stock is trading around $46.10 (market cap ~$1.74B, P/E ~41.9) with a 12‑month range of $22.45–$50.55, and analyst targets vary widely (about $30 to $48), reflecting mixed views.

Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZD - Get Free Report) has been given an average rating of "Hold" by the nine brokerages that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and three have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1 year target price among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $41.1250.

A number of analysts recently issued reports on ZD shares. Evercore reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and issued a $46.00 target price on shares of Ziff Davis in a research report on Tuesday, February 24th. Citigroup lifted their target price on Ziff Davis from $29.00 to $48.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Friday, March 6th. UBS Group lowered their target price on Ziff Davis from $38.00 to $30.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on Ziff Davis from $40.00 to $35.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, Barclays boosted their target price on shares of Ziff Davis from $34.00 to $45.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a report on Wednesday, March 4th.

Ziff Davis Price Performance

Shares of ZD opened at $46.10 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 41.91 and a beta of 1.14. The company has a 50 day moving average of $41.57 and a 200-day moving average of $37.09. The company has a quick ratio of 1.27, a current ratio of 1.27 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41. Ziff Davis has a twelve month low of $22.45 and a twelve month high of $50.55.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Ziff Davis

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in ZD. Federated Hermes Inc. acquired a new position in Ziff Davis during the fourth quarter worth $25,000. NBC Securities Inc. increased its holdings in Ziff Davis by 121.3% during the fourth quarter. NBC Securities Inc. now owns 885 shares of the technology company's stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 485 shares during the last quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. increased its holdings in Ziff Davis by 212.2% during the fourth quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 868 shares of the technology company's stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 590 shares during the last quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC increased its holdings in Ziff Davis by 207.1% during the fourth quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 906 shares of the technology company's stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 611 shares during the last quarter. Finally, First Horizon Corp acquired a new position in Ziff Davis during the third quarter worth $35,000. 99.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Ziff Davis

Ziff Davis, Inc is a digital media and internet company that operates a diverse portfolio of online brands, subscription-based services and performance marketing platforms. The company specializes in technology publishing and digital marketing solutions, offering content, reviews and insights tailored to consumer and enterprise audiences. Ziff Davis's flagship media properties include PCMag, which provides expert reviews and comparisons of consumer electronics and software, as well as IGN, a leading destination for gaming news, reviews and entertainment coverage.

Founded in 1927 by William B.

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