ZDCommunication Services · Advertising AgenciesThe 6 Wall Street analysts covering Ziff Davis, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $62 — +8.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 79 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Ziff Davis, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (97): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Growth (10): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
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Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +8.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 9 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sept 2026 | JP Morgan | Assumes | Neutral | — |
| 12 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 12 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $30 → $59 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $48 → $59 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | $61 → $64 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $48 → $65 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $60 → $75 |
| 12 May 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 12 May 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | $46 → $61 |
| 11 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $45 → $48 |
| 11 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 11 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $40 → $48 |
| 11 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 5 May 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 5 May 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $45 → $60 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ZD appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Ziff Davis, Inc. returned +54.9% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 15% of US stocks
Cheaper than 61% of US stocks
Cheaper than 73% of US stocks
Cheaper than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Higher than 93% of US stocks
Higher than 53% of US stocks
Higher than 95% of US stocks
Higher than 43% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Ziff Davis, Inc. has a market value of $2.0B and an enterprise value of $1.3B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.3B. The latest quarter shrank 2.7% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $643.5M, a 48.6% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $17.67.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $316.7M.
Ziff Davis, Inc. spent $278.0M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 47.5×; forward P/E: 9.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.14%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Ziff Davis, Inc. employs 3,800 people — $349K of revenue per employee.
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Ziff Davis will release its third-quarter 2026 earnings at 6:00 p.m. ET on November 5, 2026, and host a live earnings call at 8:30 a.m. ET on November 6. CEO Vivek Shah and CFO Bret Richter will host the call.
Why it matters — ZD watchers can note the scheduled dates and times for the company’s third-quarter results and earnings call.
RetailMeNot, a Ziff Davis property, launched "App Week" featuring hand-picked cash back offers, trending products, and seasonal savings across seven key shopping categories via its Rewards app. The promotion runs for a week and highlights exclusive cash back deals.
Why it matters — A ZD watcher would care because RetailMeNot's promotional activity could drive user engagement and app adoption for a key Ziff Davis brand.
Ziff Davis director Brian Kretzmer sold 2,513 shares at $55.31 per share on August 18, 2026, for a total transaction value of roughly $139,000. The sale represents 11% of the director's total equity holdings in the company.
Why it matters — A director selling a notable portion of their holdings may be of interest to ZD watchers monitoring insider activity and executive confidence in the company.
Ziff Davis announced it will participate in two investor conferences in September 2026: the 2026 Citi Global TMT Conference on September 9 and Benchmark-StoneX's 13th Annual TMT Conference on September 17, both in New York, NY, with no formal presentations or webcasts.
Why it matters — A ZD watcher would want to know about the company's investor-relations activity and upcoming opportunities for engagement at industry conferences.
Ziff Davis received a 'strong buy' rating driven by its strategy of acquiring, improving, and selling digital assets at premiums. Its aggressive share buyback program boosted adjusted EPS by 13.2% year-over-year despite modest revenue and EBITDA declines, and the $1.216 billion sale of its Connectivity division to Accenture nearly matched its pre-announcement equity value.
Why it matters — A Ziff Davis watcher would care because the report highlights the company's capital allocation strength and signals that its portfolio may be undervalued relative to what its assets can fetch.
The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Ziff Davis, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $62, with estimates ranging from $59 to $75. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 6 analysts covering Ziff Davis, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Ziff Davis, Inc. 79 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Ziff Davis, Inc. ranks 79 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +8.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Ziff Davis, Inc. 79 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Ziff Davis, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ZD are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $59 to $75 over the next 12 months.
Ziff Davis, Inc. returned +54.9% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Ziff Davis, Inc. is a vertically focused digital media and internet company that operates a broad portfolio of online brands and services across technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, health and wellness, connectivity, cybersecurity, and martech.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 15 Oct 2026): "Ziff Davis to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Earnings". Ziff Davis will release its third-quarter 2026 earnings at 6:00 p.m. ET on November 5, 2026, and host a live earnings call at 8:30 a.m. ET on November 6. CEO Vivek Shah and CFO Bret Richter will host the call.
Ziff Davis, Inc. is a vertically focused digital media and internet company that operates a broad portfolio of online brands and services across technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, health and wellness, connectivity, cybersecurity, and martech. Ziff Davis provides editorial content, product reviews, buying guides, coupons, deal platforms, and digital tools that help consumers and businesses research, compare, and navigate online products and services. Its businesses also include subscription-based cybersecurity and privacy offerings, internet connectivity intelligence, and marketing technology solutions for organizations seeking digital outreach and audience engagement. Through brands such as PCMag, IGN, RetailMeNot, Mashable, Everyday Health, and Ookla, Ziff Davis plays a significant role in specialized online media and internet services by serving targeted audiences with trusted information, utility, and software-enabled services.
CEO Mr. Vivek R. Shah · 3,800 employees · United States · https://www.ziffdavis.com
