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ZW Data Action Technologies Inc.(CNET)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
CNET•NASDAQ
$0.99
Price updated Jul 7, 2026
SectorCommunication ServicesIndustryAdvertising & MarketingSub-IndustryMarketing data, measurement and verification
AboutZW Data Action Technologies Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides omni-channel advertising, precision marketing, and data analysis management systems in the People's Republic of China. It offers Internet advertising, precision marketing, and related data services through its Internet portals, including 28.com and liansuo.com that provide advertisers with tools to build sales channels in the form of franchisees, sales agents, distributors, and/or resellers. The company also develops and operates blockchain technology-based products and services. In addition, it provides other e-commerce online to offline advertising and marketing and related value-added technical services, as well as strategic corporation management services. The company was formerly known as ChinaNet Online Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. in October 2020. ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.Show more
- Revenue$5M-70.1%
- EBITDA-$2M+40.1%
- Net Income-$2M+52.9%
- EPS (Diluted)-0.67+64.0%
- Gross Margin7.65%+164.8%
- EBITDA Margin-36.3%-100.4%
- Operating Margin-42.33%-73.9%
- Net Margin-38.36%-57.5%
- ROE-43.59%+42.2%
CNET Price & Volume
ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (CNET) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Persistent Revenue Contraction Threatens Corporate Solvency
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Contracting
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Burning
Primary Risk:Liquidity and solvency risk
Key Thesis Takeaways
- ZW Data Action Technologies faces a critical inflection point as its core advertising business experiences a severe 76.8% year-over-year revenue decline in 2026Q1.
- The company's inability to achieve sustainable operating leverage, evidenced by persistent losses and a $65.1 million accumulated deficit, suggests a fundamental failure of its current business model.
- Investors should remain cautious as the dwindling cash reserve of $720,000 leaves little room for a pivot or operational recovery without further dilutive financing.
Verdict Logic
the company's inability to generate positive free cash flow, highlighted by a -76.2% FCF margin in 2026Q1, indicates a high risk of insolvency.
CNET Growth Metrics
ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (CNET) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-17.67%
5 Years-34.55%
3 Years-43.97%
TTM-75.33%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM67.66%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM75.04%
Return on Capital
10 Years-49.98%
5 Years-62.47%
3 Years-59.64%
Last Year-46.25%
CNET Recent Earnings
ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (CNET) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
Q2 2026Latest
May 15, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.04
—
Rev
$383,000
—
Q2 2026
Mar 31, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.15
—
Rev
$697,000
—
Q4 2025
Nov 14, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.04
—
Rev
$2M
—
Q3 2025
Aug 14, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.27
—
Rev
$548,000
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| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 15, 2026 | $0.04 | $383,000 |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.15 | $697,000 |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | $0.04 | $2M |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 | $0.27 | $548,000 |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (CNET)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.99 | $3.22M | -1.47 | -70.11% | -38.36% | -43.59% | — | |
| $0.40 | $8M | -0.58 | -3.73% | -64.25% | -9.15% | — | |
| $0.84 | $24.98M | -3.23 | 15.17% | -3.05% | -15.02% | — | |
| $9.30 | $104.91M | 25.14 | 30.75% | 17.66% | 8.33% | — | |
| $1.89 | $999.33K | -0.01 | -82.47% | -140.37% | — | — | |
| $18.93 | $49.94M | 8.19 | -19.72% | 1.29% | — | — |
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ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (CNET) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
CNET SEC Filings & Documents
ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (CNET) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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CNET Frequently Asked Questions
ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (CNET) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is ZW Data Action Technologies Inc.'s revenue?
ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (CNET) reported $3.3M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 27861% increase from $0.0M in 2006.
How fast is ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. growing?
ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (CNET) saw revenue decline by 70.1% over the past year.
Is CNET profitable?
ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (CNET) reported a net loss of $1.1M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
What is CNET's return on equity?
ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (CNET) has a return on equity (ROE) of -43.6%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is ZW Data Action Technologies Inc.'s free cash flow?
ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (CNET) had negative free cash flow of $0.2M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.