NASDAQ:ZD

Ziff Davis (ZD) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$63.69

-0.50 (-0.78%)

(As of 09/29/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $63.42
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$64.78
50-Day Range: $63.69
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$72.52
52-Week Range: $58.08
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$94.58

Volume: 300,956 shs
Average Volume: 314,214 shs
Market Capitalization: $2.95 billion

P/E Ratio: 33.00
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $85.86

Ziff Davis MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.33 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 34.8% Upside
$85.86 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
4.91% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: -0.52
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.96
Based on 8 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 9.22%
From $5.75 to $6.28 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.55 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

158th out of 608 stocks

Telegraph & Other Communications Industry

2nd out of 3 stocks

3.2

Analyst's Opinion

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.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $85.86, Ziff Davis has a forecasted upside of 34.8% from its current price of $63.69.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Ziff Davis has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
4.91% 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 7.8.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Ziff Davis has recently decreased by 3.86%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Ziff Davis does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Ziff Davis does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Ziff Davis will have a dividend payout ratio of 28.98% next year. This indicates that Ziff Davis will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

2.7

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Ziff Davis has received a 19.58% net impact score from Upright. J2 Global seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Jobs", and "Distributing knowledge". The positive contribution in the "Distributing knowledge" impact category is mostly driven by its "Production of technology news articles following principles of journalistic ethics", "Voice over IP software", and "Marketing optimization software" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Ziff Davis is -0.52.

2.8

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Ziff Davis has a news sentiment score of 0.96. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.63 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Ziff Davis this week, compared to 2 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.

1.7

Company Ownership

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 2.08% of the stock of Ziff Davis is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
99.59% of the stock of Ziff Davis is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

2.5

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Ziff Davis are expected to grow by 9.22% in the coming year, from $5.75 to $6.28 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Ziff Davis is 33.00, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 107.08.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Ziff Davis is 33.00, 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 222.99.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Ziff Davis has a P/B Ratio of 1.59. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Ziff Davis (NASDAQ:ZD) Stock

Ziff Davis, Inc. 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.com, 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 provides 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.

ZD Price History

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ZD Stock News Headlines

September 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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September 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Ziff Davis (NASDAQ:ZD) Receives New Coverage from Analysts at UBS Group

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August 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Ziff Davis to Participate in One Investor Conference in September

August 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Jana Barsten Appointed to Ziff Davis Board of Directors

August 9, 2023 | msn.com

Ziff Davis: Stock Pressured By Macro Environment But Management Has Executed Well

August 4, 2023 | msn.com

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August 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Ziff Davis (ZD) Q2 Earnings Meet Estimates

August 4, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Ziff Davis, Inc. 2023 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

August 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Ziff Davis Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Reaffirms 2023 Guidance

August 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Ziff Davis & Xyla Partner to Drive Innovation Using Artificial Intelligence; Initial Focus in Healthcare Vertical

July 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Ookla Hosts APAC Telecommunications Regulatory Summit for Regional Policymakers

July 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Health eCareers Now Offering Career Coaching Services

July 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Ziff Davis to Announce Second Quarter 2023 Earnings

July 6, 2023 | businesswire.com

Ziff Davis Completes One Acquisition in Q2 2023

July 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Is Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZD) Trading At A 21% Discount?

June 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Ziff Davis Insiders Added US$915k Of Stock To Their Holdings

June 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Ziff Davis Insiders Added US$915k Of Stock To Their Holdings \

June 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Ookla’s Second Annual MENA Telecommunications Regulatory Summit Unites Policymakers on the Future of Connectivity

June 6, 2023 | msn.com

Ziff Davis: Sound Fundamentals And Undervalued Stock Price Amidst Volatility

June 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

At US$64.42, Is It Time To Put Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZD) On Your Watch List?

May 15, 2023 | msn.com

Ziff Davis Aims For Slight Growth In Best Case For 2023

May 12, 2023 | marketwatch.com

8-K: ZIFF DAVIS, INC.

May 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Ziff Davis, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ZD) Fundamentals Look Pretty Strong: Could The Market Be Wrong About The Stock?

May 11, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Ziff Davis, Inc. 2023 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

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ZD Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 8/03/2023
Today: 10/01/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/14/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Telegraph & other communications
Sub-Industry: Internet Software & Services
Sector: Computer and Technology
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:ZD
CUSIP: 48123V10
CIK: 1084048
Web: www.j2global.com
Phone: (212) 503-3500
Fax: 323-860-9201
Employees: 4,400
Year Founded: 1995

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: $85.86
High Stock Price Forecast: $95.00
Low Stock Price Forecast: $75.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +34.8%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.33
Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $1.93
Trailing P/E Ratio: 33.00
Forward P/E Ratio: 11.08
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $63.76 million
Net Margins: 6.90%
Pretax Margin: 11.35%
Return on Equity: 14.29%
Return on Assets: 7.62%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.54
Current Ratio: 2.46
Quick Ratio: 2.47

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $1.37 billion
Price / Sales: 2.15
Cash Flow: $11.90 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 5.35
Book Value: $40.10 per share
Price / Book: 1.59

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 46,369,000
Free Float: 45,405,000
Market Cap: $2.95 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.23

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Key Executives

Mr. Vivek R. Shah (Age 49)
CEO, Pres & Director
Comp: $1.47M

Mr. Bret Richter (Age 53)
Chief Financial Officer
Comp: $933.57k

Mr. Jeremy D. Rossen J.D. (Age 53)
Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec.
Comp: $640.34k

Mr. Layth Taki (Age 48)
Chief Accounting Officer

Mr. Alan Steier
VP of Corp. Fin.

Mr. Joey Fortuna
Chief Technology Officer

Ms. Rebecca Wright
Sr. VP of Corp. Communications

Mr. Sean Alford
Sr. VP of Corp. Devel.

Ms. Michelle Dvorkin
Chief HR Officer

Mr. Steven L. Horowitz (Age 51)
Pres of Technology, Shopping & Entertainment

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Insiders & Institutions

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ZD Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Ziff Davis stock right now?: 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ziff Davis in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" ZD shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ZD, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Ziff Davis' stock price forecast for 2023?: 6 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Ziff Davis' stock. Their ZD share price forecasts range from $75.00 to $95.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $85.86 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 34.8% from the stock's current price.
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How have ZD shares performed in 2023?: Ziff Davis' stock was trading at $79.10 at the start of the year. Since then, ZD stock has decreased by 19.5% and is now trading at $63.69.
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When is Ziff Davis' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, November 14th 2023.
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How were Ziff Davis' earnings last quarter?: Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZD) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 3rd. The technology company reported $1.12 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.15 by $0.03. The technology company earned $326.02 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $321.16 million. Ziff Davis had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.29% and a net margin of 6.90%.
What ETFs hold Ziff Davis' stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Ziff Davis (NASDAQ:ZD) stock in their portfolio include SPDR S&P Internet ETF (XWEB), Invesco Next Gen Media and Gaming ETF (PBS), SPDR Kensho Future Security ETF (FITE), Thrivent Small-Mid Cap ESG ETF (TSME), Harbor Corporate Culture Leaders ETF (HAPY), Syntax Stratified MidCap ETF (SMDY), Wedbush ETFMG Video Game Tech ETF (GAMR) and Royce Quant Small-Cap Quality Value ETF (SQLV).

What guidance has Ziff Davis issued on next quarter's earnings?: Ziff Davis updated its FY23 earnings guidance on Friday, August, 4th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $6.02-6.54 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.24. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.35-1.41 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.38 billion.
What is Ziff Davis' stock symbol?: Ziff Davis trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ZD."
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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Ziff Davis' stock price today?: One share of ZD stock can currently be purchased for approximately $63.69.
How much money does Ziff Davis make?: Ziff Davis (NASDAQ:ZD) has a market capitalization of $2.95 billion and generates $1.37 billion in revenue each year. The technology company earns $63.76 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.93 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does Ziff Davis have?: The company employs 4,400 workers across the globe.
Does Ziff Davis have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of Ziff Davis: AUSWEB Web Hosting, Aberdeen, Arion IT Solutions Ltd., Armada Cloud, BabyCenter LLC, Backupsonline, Buffered VPN, Callstream, CampaignerCRM, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., CloudRecover, Communicator Corp., DW Prime Holdings Inc., EPA Cloud, Ekahau Inc., Ekahau Oy, Electric Mail (Ireland) Limited, Encrypt.me, Everyday Health Inc., Everyday Health Media LLC, Excel Micro, Excel Micro LLC, Fonebox, Front-safe A/S, FuseMail, Health eCareers, HowLongtoBeat, Humble Bundle, Humble Bundle Inc., IGN Entertainment Inc., Inspired eLearning, J2 Global UK Limited, J2 Global Ventures LLC, J2 Martech Corp., J2 Web Services Inc., KeepItSafe, Kickbox, Livedrive, Livedrive Internet Limited, Livevault, Logiva, MXForce, MXToolBox, MailerMailer, Mailout Interactive, Mashable Inc., MaxEmail, MedPage Today L.L.C., MetroFax, Migraine Again, Mosaik Solutions, Mudhook Marketing Inc., MyPhoneFax.com, NetProtect Inc., Newrise Corp., Offers.com, Offers.com LLC, Offsite Backup Solutions, On Demand Recovery, OnTargetJobs Inc., OneBox, Ookla LLC, Prime Education LLC, Protus IP Solutions, Quantum RBS Inc., RetailMeNot Inc., Root Wireless Inc, SEOMoz Inc, SEOMoz Inc, SRFax, SafeSend, SendInc, Serinus42 B.V., SpiceWorks Inc., Stay Secure, StreamSend, SugarSync, SureSpeak, ThreatTrack, ThreatTrack Security Holdings Inc., ThreatTrack Security Inc., Unified Email, Venali, WeCloud, Ziff Davis, Ziff Davis International Ltd., Ziff Davis Ireland Limited, Ziff Davis LLC, Ziff Davis Performance Marketing Inc., Ziff Davis Performance Marketing Private Limited, Zimo Communications, eVoice, efax, iContact, j2 Global Australia Pty Ltd, j2 Global Canada Inc., j2 Global Holdings Limited, and j2 Global Ireland Limited.
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How can I contact Ziff Davis?: Ziff Davis' mailing address is 700 S. FLOWER STREET 15TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES CA, 90017. The official website for the company is www.j2global.com. The technology company can be reached via phone at (212) 503-3500, via email at investor@j2global.com, or via fax at 323-860-9201.

This page (NASDAQ:ZD) was last updated on 10/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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