Ziff Davis (ZD) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

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. Ziff Sr. and Bernard G. Davis, Ziff Davis began as a print magazine publisher focused on electronics and photography. Over the decades, the company expanded into computer and gaming publications, ultimately evolving into a predominantly digital enterprise. In 2012, Ziff Davis was acquired by j2 Global, and in 2021 the combined entity adopted the Ziff Davis name. This transition solidified the company’s focus on digital media, subscription services and data-driven marketing.

In addition to editorial content, Ziff Davis offers business-to-business research and advisory services through its TechConnect division, which delivers market intelligence, demand generation and custom content solutions for technology vendors and service providers. The company’s performance marketing segment helps brands connect with qualified leads and drive customer acquisition via e-commerce, affiliate marketing and promotional offers. Ziff Davis also operates ENow, a subscription-based technical support service, and several niche sites covering lifestyle topics such as health, finance and automotive.

Headquartered in New York City, Ziff Davis serves a global audience across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Vivek Shah, the company continues to invest in content quality, audience engagement and technology-driven marketing solutions. Ziff Davis’s combination of editorial expertise, proprietary data analytics and scalable marketing platforms positions it as a prominent player in the digital media and marketing services industries.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $36.90 to $37.98
• 50-Day Range: $35.33 to $39.53
• 52-Week Range: $28.55 to $60.62
• Volume: 391,895 shs
• Average Volume: 541,815 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.55 billion
• P/E Ratio: 25.17
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $38.83
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Ziff Davis Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Ziff Davis scored higher than 65% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 308th 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: 1.7 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Ziff Davis has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.17, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Upside/Downside

The consensus price target for Ziff Davis is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Ziff Davis has only been the subject of 2 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 25.17, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 79.42.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Ziff Davis is 25.17, 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 726.24.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Ziff Davis has a P/B Ratio of 0.89. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

10.93% 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 7.9.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Ziff Davis has recently increased by 9.30%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing 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

10.93% 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 7.9.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Ziff Davis has recently increased by 9.30%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.37

News Sentiment

Ziff Davis has a news sentiment score of 0.37. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.61 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Ziff Davis this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Ziff Davis to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Ziff Davis insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $49,949.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in 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 start of the year. Since then, ZD stock has decreased by 30.5% and is now trading at $37.75.

How were Ziff Davis' earnings last quarter?

Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZD) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 6th. The technology company reported $1.24 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.22 by $0.02. The firm's revenue was up 10.0% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Ziff Davis have any subsidiaries?

Ziff Davis subsidiaries include these companies: SEOMoz Inc, HowLongtoBeat, Inspired eLearning, Aberdeen, Logiva, RetailMeNot Inc., Kickbox, and others.

Who are Ziff Davis' major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Ziff Davis include Rice Hall James & Associates LLC (1.84%), Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH (1.39%), Pacer Advisors Inc. (0.70%) and Ellsworth Advisors LLC (0.28%). Insiders that own company stock include Vivek Shah, Sarah Ann Fay, Bret Richter, W Brian Kretzmer, Teresa A Harris and Jeremy Rossen.
View institutional ownership trends.

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 AUO (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/06/2025
• Today: 10/22/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/06/2025
• 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: $38.83
• High Price Target: $45.00
• Low Price Target: $33.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +2.9%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.17
• Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.50
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 25.17
• Forward P/E Ratio: 6.37
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $63.05 million
• Net Margins: 4.57%
• Pretax Margin: 6.24%
• Return on Equity: 13.91%
• Return on Assets: 7.10%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.47
• Current Ratio: 1.59
• Quick Ratio: 1.59

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.40 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.10
• Cash Flow: $13.83 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 2.73
• Book Value: $42.37 per share
• Price / Book: 0.89

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 41,000,000
• Free Float: 40,117,000
• Market Cap: $1.55 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.60