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ZD Stock Forecast: Ziff Davis, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Nov 2026
$57
+5.11% on the day

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Ziff Davis, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $62 — +9.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 81 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$1.9B
Ticker Nerd rank
81/ 100
Median analyst target
$62
Analysts covering
6
Revenue$286.7M−18.6% y/y
Operating income$10.1M
Net income$624.5M
Free cash flow$54.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+2.5%
1M
+2.8%
YTD
+61.5%
1Y
+76.2%
From 52W high
−4.2%
From 52W low
+114.1%
$27
$59
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

ZD stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 3 Nov 2026
81/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
98
Momentum
94
Accruals
88
Issuance
85
Volatility
81
Quality
53
Revisions
47
Size
36
Growth
9

Value (98): 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 (9): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

ZD stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ZD, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$20$30$40$50$60$70$80Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26ZDHigh $75Median $62Low $59

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says6 analysts
3 Buy3 Hold0 Sell
Low $59Median $62High $75

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +9.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 9 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
11 Sept 2026JP MorganAssumesNeutral—
12 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
12 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$30 → $59
10 Aug 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$48 → $59
10 Aug 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
10 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform$61 → $64
10 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
10 Aug 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$48 → $65
10 Aug 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
10 Aug 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive—
10 Aug 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive$60 → $75
12 May 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
12 May 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform$46 → $61
11 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$45 → $48
11 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
11 May 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$40 → $48
11 May 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
5 May 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive—
5 May 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive$45 → $60
6 Mar 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—

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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Performance

ZD vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Ziff Davis, Inc. returned +76.2% against +12.9% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

ZD vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
80100120140160180Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26ZDS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

ZD analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.6%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
3
Fundamentals

Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
47.5×

Cheaper than 15% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.3×

Cheaper than 62% of US stocks

Price / book
0.8×

Cheaper than 75% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
2.8×

Cheaper than 56% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−2.7%

Higher than 23% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
2270.5%

Higher than 99% of US stocks

Gross margin
84.1%

Higher than 93% of US stocks

Operating margin
4.2%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Net margin
44.7%

Higher than 95% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−1.5%

Higher than 42% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.1%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.4%

Higher than 88% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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 $1.9B and an enterprise value of $1.1B.

  • 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 35.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: 47.5×; forward P/E: 9.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 3.37%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Ziff Davis, Inc. employs 3,900 people — $340K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 4 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

ZD vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelAdvertising Agencies
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
ZDZiff Davis, Inc.$1.9B81
DVDoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.$2.1B75
LFTOLiftoff Mobile, Inc.$2.5B51
STGWStagwell, Inc.$2.7B94
CCOClear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.$1.2B—
MGNIMagnite, Inc.$3.2B80
QNSTQuinStreet, Inc.$1.0B90

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Ziff Davis, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest ZD news & analysis

RetailMeNot Celebrates 20 Years of Helping Shoppers Save With Five-Day Birthday Bash and $20,000 in Consumer Prizes and Payouts

PRNewsWire · 22 Oct 2026positive

RetailMeNot is marking its 20th anniversary with a five-day Birthday Bash running October 22–26, featuring exclusive deals, cash-back offers, $20 payouts for select participants, and a giveaway of $20,000 in prizes and payouts.

Why it matters — The event highlights a promotional campaign by RetailMeNot, a Ziff Davis brand, centered on shopper savings and app engagement.

Ziff Davis to Participate in Two Investor Conferences in November

Business Wire · 20 Oct 2026neutral

Ziff Davis announced it will participate in two investor conferences in New York in November 2026: the BMO Technology and Innovation Leaders Conference on November 12 and the RBC Global TIMT Conference on November 17 at 1:20 p.m. ET. The RBC event will have a webcast; the BMO event has no formal presentation.

Why it matters — The announcement gives ZD watchers the dates and access details for upcoming investor conference participation.

Ziff Davis to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Earnings

Business Wire · 15 Oct 2026neutral

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 Launches App Week With Exclusive Cash Back Deals Across 7 Top Shopping Categories

PRNewsWire · 21 Sept 2026positive

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.

A Ziff Davis Director Sells 2,513 Shares as the Stock Soars. Here's a Closer Look at the Transaction.

The Motley Fool · 20 Aug 2026neutral

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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ZD stock

What is the ZD stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

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.

Is ZD stock a buy right now?

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. 81 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank ZD?

As at 3 Nov 2026, Ziff Davis, Inc. ranks 81 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 (98 of 100).

Will ZD stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +9.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Ziff Davis, Inc. 81 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the ZD stock forecast for 2030?

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.

How has ZD stock performed over the past year?

Ziff Davis, Inc. returned +76.2% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Ziff Davis, Inc. do?

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.

What is the latest news on ZD?

The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 22 Oct 2026): "RetailMeNot Celebrates 20 Years of Helping Shoppers Save With Five-Day Birthday Bash and $20,000 in Consumer Prizes and Payouts". RetailMeNot is marking its 20th anniversary with a five-day Birthday Bash running October 22–26, featuring exclusive deals, cash-back offers, $20 payouts for select participants, and a giveaway of $20,000 in prizes and payouts.

Company

About Ziff Davis, Inc.

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 · 3,900 employees · United States · https://www.ziffdavis.com