ZIPCommunication Services · Internet Content & InformationThe 5 Wall Street analysts covering ZipRecruiter, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $4.75 — +12.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 97 of 100 as at 21 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores ZipRecruiter, 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
Issuance (100): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Volatility (29): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ZIP, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +12.7% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | $3.50 → $5.00 |
| 22 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $4.00 → $4.50 |
| 22 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 26 June 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 26 June 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $3.50 → $4.00 |
| 11 May 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 8 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 26 Feb 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 Nov 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 12 Aug 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 12 Aug 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 12 Aug 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 12 Aug 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 12 May 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 May 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 8 Apr 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Barclays | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 26 Feb 2025 | JP Morgan | 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. ZIP appears on the weeks it earns a place.
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 46% of US stocks
Cheaper than 75% of US stocks
Cheaper than 98% of US stocks
Cheaper than 3% of US stocks
Higher than 39% of US stocks
Higher than 42% of US stocks
Higher than 96% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 92% of US stocks
Higher than 45% of US stocks
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ZipRecruiter reported second-quarter revenue growth and higher profitability, driven by product improvements that increased activity between employers and job seekers. The company also reduced its debt through a discounted repurchase of senior notes.
Why it matters — For ZIP watchers, this signals continued operational improvement in its marketplace and a stronger balance sheet through debt reduction.
ZipRecruiter reported a second-quarter loss of $0.04 per share, which was narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a $0.06 loss and improved from a $0.10 loss in the same quarter a year earlier. The result came in above revenue estimates.
Why it matters — A ZIP watcher would care because the company's quarterly loss shrank more than analysts expected and improved year over year, indicating better-than-anticipated performance.
ZipRecruiter held its Q2 2026 earnings call, with the transcript published by Seeking Alpha. The call covered the company's quarterly financial results and operational performance.
Why it matters — Earnings calls provide direct insight into ZipRecruiter's financial health and management's outlook, which is important for assessing the company's trajectory.
ZipRecruiter announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with full details and guidance available in a shareholder letter on its investor relations website. Management commented that the company's momentum accelerated during the second quarter.
Why it matters — ZIP watchers will look to the shareholder letter for the second-quarter figures and guidance that update the company's financial trajectory.
ZipRecruiter announced it will present and host individual and small group meetings at two upcoming investor conferences: the KeyBanc Technology Leadership Forum on August 11, 2026 and the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 on September 10, 2026. Both presentations will be webcast live.
Why it matters — A ZIP watcher would care because these investor conference appearances give management a public platform to discuss the company's outlook and strategy with investors.
The 5 Wall Street analysts covering ZipRecruiter, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $4.75, with estimates ranging from $4.5 to $5. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 5 analysts covering ZipRecruiter, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks ZipRecruiter, Inc. 97 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 21 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 21 Aug 2026, ZipRecruiter, Inc. ranks 97 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 Issuance (100 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +12.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks ZipRecruiter, Inc. 97 out of 100 as at 21 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering ZipRecruiter, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ZIP are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $4.5 to $5 over the next 12 months.
ZipRecruiter, Inc. returned -2.2% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
ZipRecruiter Inc. is a leading online employment marketplace that connects businesses of all sizes with prospective job seekers.
The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 9 Aug 2026): "ZipRecruiter Q2 Earnings Call Highlights". ZipRecruiter reported second-quarter revenue growth and higher profitability, driven by product improvements that increased activity between employers and job seekers. The company also reduced its debt through a discounted repurchase of senior notes.
ZipRecruiter Inc. is a leading online employment marketplace that connects businesses of all sizes with prospective job seekers. Founded in 2010, the company leverages advanced algorithms to match employers with the most suitable candidates, optimizing the hiring process to be efficient and streamlined. ZipRecruiter operates across various industries, offering a broad reach and access to a diverse pool of talent. The platform features tools such as job posting distribution across multiple job boards, a centralized candidate database, and AI-driven candidate matching, which helps employers find qualified candidates quickly. ZipRecruiter's user-friendly interface allows job seekers to easily search and apply for jobs, further enhancing its role as an essential facilitator in the recruitment industry. By providing these innovative solutions, ZipRecruiter plays a significant role in the labor market, simplifying the job search and hiring processes for millions of users worldwide.
CEO Mr. Ian H. Siegel · 800 employees · United States · https://www.ziprecruiter.com