Ziff Davis, Inc.(ZD)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosZiff Davis, Inc. (ZD) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
the company's inability to maintain positive free cash flow, which hit -$3.2 million in 2026Q1, while simultaneously deploying $51.6 million toward share repurchases, suggests an unsustainable capital allocation policy.
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 7, 2026 | $0.73vs $0.72+1.4% | $268Mvs $264M+1.3% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 | $2.56vs $2.71-5.5% | $407Mvs $417M-2.4% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $1.76vs $1.76+0.0% | $364Mvs $417M-12.7% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $1.24vs $1.22+1.6% | $352Mvs $368M-4.2% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD)
CFO Bret Richter sold 18,000 shares for a transaction value of ~$844,000 on June 10, 2026. This sale represented 38% of his direct holdings, reducing direct ownership to 29,244 shares (0.08% of shares outstanding).
Key metrics vs top competitors for Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $53.78 | $1.98B | 46.77 | 3.54% | 3.26% | 2.66% | — | |
| $47.20 | $3.51B | -35.49 | -37.14% | 1.82% | 0.85% | — | |
| $156.88 | $45.45B | 13.56 | -6.93% | 9.51% | 12.94% | — | |
| $26.64 | $14.95B | 12.87 | 2.42% | 11.8% | 11.38% | — | |
| $10.14 | $445.43M | 6.11 | -4.52% | 2.28% | 4.98% | — | |
| $4.22 | $548.62M | -1.38 | 0.27% | -7.28% | — | — |
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
May 18, 2026·SEC
May 8, 2026·SEC
Mar 4, 2026·SEC
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Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) reported $1.39B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 39622% increase from $3.5M in 1998.
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) grew revenue by 3.5% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Yes, Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) is profitable, generating $45.4M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (3.3% net margin).
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) has a return on equity (ROE) of 2.7%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) generated $289.7M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
