Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.00
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
N/A
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
9 years
ZD Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
9 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
ZD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend YieldN/A
Trailing DPS$0.00
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M0
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak9 years
3Y CAGR8.6%
5Y CAGR9.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)N/A
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield8.8%
Total Shareholder Yield8.8%
1Y Total Return67.8%
5Y Total Return-56.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$3,99010Y ago$9,43120Y ago$21,364
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ZD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (9 years of payments)
ZD Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ziff Davis, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ZD has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.6% and 5-year CAGR of 9.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ZD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 8.8% buyback yield, 8.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is -56.0%.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,431 today.
ZD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$6.34
Avg/Payment$0.3170
Latest Change+2.2%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2019Latest | $0.3957 | ↑ +2.2% | 2.03% | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Feb 22, 2019 | $0.3870 | ↑ +2.3% | 1.99% | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Nov 16, 2018 | $0.3783 | ↑ +2.4% | 2.31% | Dec 5, 2018 |
| Aug 17, 2018 | $0.3696 | ↑ +2.4% | 2.05% | Sep 4, 2018 |
| May 17, 2018 | $0.3609 | ↑ +2.5% | 1.86% | Jun 1, 2018 |
| Feb 21, 2018 | $0.3522 | ↑ +2.5% | 2.02% | Mar 9, 2018 |
| Nov 16, 2017 | $0.3435 | ↑ +2.6% | 2.07% | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Aug 10, 2017 | $0.3348 | ↑ +2.7% | 2.05% | Sep 1, 2017 |
ZD Dividend vs Peers
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Div Yield
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Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
9Y
9.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.8%
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DHI
NWSAZD Annual Dividend History (1998–2025)
28 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.15 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.42 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.89 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.36 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $10.33 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $3.18 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.78 | -46.4% | 2 | $4.39 | 17.8% | 5.61x | 0.9% |
| 2018 | $1.46 | 10.5% | 4 | $2.63 | 55.5% | 1.80x | 1.8% |
| 2017 | $1.32 | 7.7% | 4 | $2.83 | 46.7% | 2.14x | 1.6% |
| 2016 | $1.23 | 16.1% | 4 | $3.13 | 39.2% | 2.55x | 1.5% |
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ZD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ZD stock.
How much dividend does ZD pay per share?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of N/A per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is ZD's next ex-dividend date?
ZD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ZD typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is ZD's dividend safe?
ZD's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 9-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is ZD a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Ziff Davis, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 9 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ZD pay dividends?
Ziff Davis, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is N/A per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2011 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in ZD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ZD five years ago would be worth approximately $3,990 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ZD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ZD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is N/A for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's N/A market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.