ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD)
Communication · Diversified digital media, internet, and software services · NASDAQ
Ziff Davis is a diversified digital media and internet company spanning technology publishing, gaming, health and wellness, broadband network intelligence, and cloud-based cybersecurity and marketing software services.
What ZIFF DAVIS INC does
Ziff Davis is a vertically focused digital media and internet company that generates revenues through five reportable segments: Technology & Shopping, Gaming & Entertainment, Health & Wellness (digital media), Connectivity, and Cybersecurity & Martech. The digital media businesses operate through advertising and performance marketing on owned-and-operated websites, while the Connectivity business provides broadband network intelligence and insights, and Cybersecurity & Martech offers cloud-based subscription and licensed services to consumers and businesses.
Themes: ["Digital media and online publishing","Advertising and performance marketing","Broadband network intelligence / connectivity","Cybersecurity and privacy software","Marketing technology (martech) / SaaS","E-commerce and shopping guides","Gaming and entertainment publishing","Health and wellness content and services"]
Fundamentals
- Price$52.86 as of 2026-07-09 close
- Market cap$1.9B as of 2026-07-10
- 1-year return+59.0% as of 2026-07-09 close
- P/E41.76 as of 2026-07-10
- Net margin+3.3% as of 2026-07-10
- Gross margin+85.3% as of 2026-07-10
- ROE+2.5% as of 2026-07-10
- Debt / equity0.50 as of 2026-07-10
- Revenue growth (YoY)-1.8% as of 2026-07-10
- Revenue CAGR (3y)+1.4% SEC XBRL
- Beta1.09 as of 2026-07-10
Key risks (from latest filing)
["Digital advertising market sensitivity: primary revenues from advertising and performance marketing are cyclical and vulnerable to macroeconomic downturns and shifts in advertiser spending","Integration and M&A execution risk: the company has deployed $3.3 billion across ~100 acquisitions since 2012; failure to successfully integrate and realize returns from acquired businesses could impact profitability and cash flow","Revenue decline and margin pressure: net revenue declined 1.81% YoY with operating income down significantly in Q1 2026 versus prior year, indicating top-line and operational challenges"]
Competitors & peers
- Dotdash Meredith (MDMN)
- Expedia Group (EXPE)
- IAC/InterActiveCorp (IAC)
- Booking Holdings (BKNG)
- Palo Alto Networks (PANW)
- CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD)
- Adobe (ADBE)
- Salesforce (CRM)
Fundamentals: Finnhub, as of 2026-07-10. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-07-09.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & Finnhub, shown with their as-of date.