ZD
ZD
ZIFF DAVIS, INC.
$46.37
-0.49%
$1.7B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$1.7B
Cap SizeSmall Cap
Analyst ConsensusStrong Buy (71%)
Inst. Holders7 funds
Inst. Value$218.5M
Inst. Activity0 buys / 1 sells
Insider Activity0B / 5S
Insider Net $-$858.6K
SEC Reports5
Recent Activity
Jun 8, 2026
SEC
Four ZD insiders (EVP/GC and three directors) collectively sold $660K in open-market shares over a 7-day period through
CLUSTER — Impact 2/10
Jun 8, 2026
Insider
McDonald Kirk P sold 975 shares
Director @ $46.65 ($45.5K)
Jun 5, 2026
SEC
Three ZD insiders, including the EVP/General Counsel and two directors, sold shares worth a combined $614K over a 4-day
CLUSTER — Impact 3/10
Jun 5, 2026
Insider
ROSSEN JEREMY sold 8,000 shares
EVP/General Counsel @ $47.00 ($376.0K)
Jun 3, 2026
SEC
Two ZD insiders — the EVP/General Counsel and a director — sold a combined $349K in open-market sales over a 7-day windo
CLUSTER — Impact 2/10
Jun 3, 2026
Insider
Barsten Jana sold 3,347 shares
Director @ $45.00 ($150.6K)
Inst.
TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP — TRIM
20,428 shares ($718.0K)
Inst.
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN — ADD
41,566 shares ($1.6M)
Price Targets
$48.67
+5.0% upside
Hold
Current $46.37
Low $30.00
Median $48.00
High $61.00
6 analysts
$30.00
$61.00
Analyst Ratings
3Strong Buy
7Buy
4Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | MAINTAIN | Outperform → Outperform |
| May 11, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform → Outperform |
| May 11, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight → Equal-Weight |
| May 5, 2026 | Susquehanna | MAINTAIN | Positive → Positive |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.83 ▼ -24.9% | $0.72 — $0.91 | -33% YoY | 4 |
| Next Q | $1.39 ▼ -5.4% | $1.30 — $1.48 | -21% YoY | 4 |
| Current FY | $5.12 ▼ -6.1% | $4.89 — $5.34 | -23% YoY | 5 |
| Next FY | $5.57 | $5.07 — $6.51 | 9% YoY | 5 |
Latest Reports
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
2/10
Four ZD insiders (EVP/GC and three directors) collectively sold $660K in open-market shares over a 7-day period through
Jun 8, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
3/10
Three ZD insiders, including the EVP/General Counsel and two directors, sold shares worth a combined $614K over a 4-day
Jun 5, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $156.5M | — |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $29.4M | NEW |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $23.0M | ADD |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | $7.0M | — |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | $1.7M | ADD |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | McDonald Kirk | SELL | $45.5K |
| Jun 5, 2026 | ROSSEN JEREMY | SELL | $376.0K |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Barsten Jana | SELL | $150.6K |
| Jun 2, 2026 | KRETZMER W | SELL | $87.6K |
| May 28, 2026 | ROSSEN JEREMY | SELL | $198.9K |
7 institutional holders with $218.5M total value (6,215,828 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, CHARLES, MORGAN. Net selling activity: 1 institutions trimmed/exited vs 0 added.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 4,451,419 | $156.5M | 71.6% | — |
| 2 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 835,113 | $29.4M | 13.4% | NEW |
| 3 | MORGAN STANLEY | 655,670 | $23.0M | 10.5% | ADD +43.8% |
| 4 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 198,501 | $7.0M | 3.2% | — |
| 5 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 47,907 | $1.7M | 0.8% | ADD +37.6% |
| 6 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 20,428 | $718.0K | 0.3% | TRIM -35.4% |
| 7 | FMR LLC | 6,790 | $238.7K | 0.1% | NEAR_EXIT -98.5% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 31,640 | 20,428 | -35.4% | $718.0K | 2025-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 30,216 | 41,566 | +37.6% | $1.6M | 2025-Q3 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | NEW | — | 31,640 | — | $1.2M | 2025-Q3 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 439,922 | 632,716 | +43.8% | $19.2M | 2025-Q2 |
| FMR LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 409,396 | 6,108 | -98.5% | $184.9K | 2025-Q2 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | DOUBLED | 15,780 | 223,460 | +1316.1% | $8.4M | 2025-Q1 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 4,032 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| UBS Group AG | DOUBLED | 21,450 | 214,728 | +901.1% | $11.7M | 2024-Q4 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 286,472 | 15,780 | -94.5% | $857.5K | 2024-Q4 |
| NORGES BANK | NEAR_EXIT | 47,967 | 4,032 | -91.6% | $219.1K | 2024-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 695,542 | — | $33.8M | 2024-Q3 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | DOUBLED | 304,898 | 621,068 | +103.7% | $30.2M | 2024-Q3 |
11 unique insiders with 5 transactions. Net insider value: -$858.6K ($0.00 bought, $858.6K sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | McDonald Kirk P | Director | SELL | 975 | $46.65 | $45.5K |
| Jun 5, 2026 | ROSSEN JEREMY | EVP/General Counsel | SELL | 8,000 | $47.00 | $376.0K |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Barsten Jana | Director | SELL | 3,347 | $45.00 | $150.6K |
| Jun 2, 2026 | KRETZMER W BRIAN | Director | SELL | 1,968 | $44.51 | $87.6K |
| May 28, 2026 | ROSSEN JEREMY | EVP/General Counsel | SELL | 4,347 | $45.75 | $198.9K |
| May 7, 2026 | KRETZMER W BRIAN | Director | M | 7,903 | $43.31 | $342.3K |
| May 7, 2026 | Barsten Jana | Director | M | 7,903 | $43.31 | $342.3K |
| May 7, 2026 | FAY SARAH ANN | Director | M | 7,903 | $43.31 | $342.3K |
| May 7, 2026 | McDonald Kirk P | Director | M | 7,903 | $43.31 | $342.3K |
| May 7, 2026 | Ray Neville R | Director | M | 7,903 | $43.31 | $342.3K |
| May 7, 2026 | Harris Teresa A | Director | M | 7,903 | $43.31 | $342.3K |
| May 7, 2026 | TAYLOR SCOTT C | Director | M | 7,903 | $43.31 | $342.3K |
| May 6, 2026 | KRETZMER W BRIAN | Director | A | 5,723 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 6, 2026 | McDonald Kirk P | Director | A | 5,723 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 6, 2026 | Harris Teresa A | Director | A | 5,723 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 6, 2026 | Ray Neville R | Director | A | 5,723 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 6, 2026 | Barsten Jana | Director | A | 5,723 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 6, 2026 | FAY SARAH ANN | Director | A | 5,723 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 6, 2026 | TAYLOR SCOTT C | Director | A | 5,723 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Shah Vivek | Chief Executive Officer | A | 122,790 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | ROSSEN JEREMY | EVP/General Counsel | A | 22,717 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | TANSLEY LORI A. | Chief Accounting Officer | A | 7,368 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | RICHTER BRET | Chief Financial Officer | A | 42,977 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 8, 2026 | RICHTER BRET | Chief Financial Officer | M | 3,695 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 8, 2026 | ROSSEN JEREMY | EVP/General Counsel | M | 1,808 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 8, 2026 | ROSSEN JEREMY | EVP/General Counsel | F | 648 | $42.32 | $27.4K |
| Mar 8, 2026 | ROSSEN JEREMY | EVP/General Counsel | M | 1,808 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 8, 2026 | RICHTER BRET | Chief Financial Officer | F | 2,047 | $42.32 | $86.6K |
| Mar 8, 2026 | RICHTER BRET | Chief Financial Officer | M | 3,695 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Shah Vivek | Chief Executive Officer | M | 23,674 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Shah Vivek | Chief Executive Officer | F | 12,085 | $42.32 | $511.4K |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Shah Vivek | Chief Executive Officer | M | 23,674 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | ROSSEN JEREMY | EVP/General Counsel | M | 3,302 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | RICHTER BRET | Chief Financial Officer | F | 4,674 | $42.32 | $197.8K |
| Mar 6, 2026 | RICHTER BRET | Chief Financial Officer | M | 8,722 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | RICHTER BRET | Chief Financial Officer | M | 8,722 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | ROSSEN JEREMY | EVP/General Counsel | M | 3,302 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | ROSSEN JEREMY | EVP/General Counsel | F | 1,184 | $42.32 | $50.1K |
| Mar 5, 2026 | RICHTER BRET | Chief Financial Officer | F | 8,232 | $43.65 | $359.3K |
| Mar 5, 2026 | RICHTER BRET | Chief Financial Officer | M | 15,282 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | RICHTER BRET | Chief Financial Officer | M | 15,282 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Shah Vivek | Chief Executive Officer | M | 43,664 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Shah Vivek | Chief Executive Officer | F | 22,139 | $43.65 | $966.4K |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Shah Vivek | Chief Executive Officer | M | 43,664 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | TANSLEY LORI A. | Chief Accounting Officer | M | 2,183 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | ROSSEN JEREMY | EVP/General Counsel | M | 8,078 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | ROSSEN JEREMY | EVP/General Counsel | F | 2,950 | $43.65 | $128.8K |
| Mar 5, 2026 | ROSSEN JEREMY | EVP/General Counsel | M | 8,078 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | TANSLEY LORI A. | Chief Accounting Officer | F | 905 | $43.65 | $39.5K |
| Mar 5, 2026 | TANSLEY LORI A. | Chief Accounting Officer | M | 2,183 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
5 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 0 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 5 neutral. Avg impact: 2.6/10.
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
2/10
Four ZD insiders (EVP/GC and three directors) collectively sold $660K in open-market shares over a 7
Jun 8, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
3/10
Three ZD insiders, including the EVP/General Counsel and two directors, sold shares worth a combined
Jun 5, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
2/10
Two ZD insiders — the EVP/General Counsel and a director — sold a combined $349K in open-market sale
Jun 3, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
3/10
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) has filed a definitive proxy statement (DEFA14A) for its upcoming shareholder
Mar 26, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
Ziff Davis, Inc. announced participation in the Susquehanna 15th Annual Technology Conference on Feb
Feb 26, 2026
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Buy (71% buy). Based on 14 analysts: 3 strong buy, 7 buy, 4 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$48.67 mean target
+5.0% upside
Hold (2.17)
$30.00 Low
$61.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $46.37 |
| Target Low | $30.00 |
| Target Mean | $48.67 |
| Target Median | $48.00 |
| Target High | $61.00 |
| # Analysts | 6 |
| Recommendation | Hold (2.17) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$0.83 | $0.72 | $0.91 | -33.3% | -24.9% | 1↑ 2↓ | $0.3B | -18.8% | 4 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$1.39 | $1.30 | $1.48 | -21.0% | -5.4% | 1↑ 2↓ | $0.3B | -15.6% | 4 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$5.12 | $4.89 | $5.34 | -22.7% | -6.1% | 2↑ 2↓ | $1.2B | -16.1% | 5 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$5.57 | $5.07 | $6.51 | 8.6% | -0.2% | 3↑ 1↓ | $1.2B | 1.7% | 5 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.827 | |
| 7d ago | $0.844 | -0.017 |
| 30d ago | $1.102 | -0.275 |
| 60d ago | $1.392 | -0.565 |
| 90d ago | $1.429 | -0.602 |
7 analyst firms have rated this stock: 0 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| May 11, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| May 11, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| May 5, 2026 | Susquehanna | MAINTAIN | Positive | Positive |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Feb 25, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Feb 25, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 71% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 67% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 67% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 67% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 67% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 67% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
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May 7, 2026
earnings_calendar
ZD Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-05-07
Apr 20, 2026
short_interest
FTD: ZD — 54,141 shares ($2.6M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260420, Price: $47.55, FTD Value: $2,574,404.55, ZIFF DAVIS, INC. COMMON STOCK
Apr 17, 2026
short_interest
FTD: ZD — 52,281 shares ($2.4M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260417, Price: $46.63, FTD Value: $2,437,863.03, ZIFF DAVIS, INC. COMMON STOCK
Mar 6, 2026
short_interest
FTD: ZD — 262,571 shares ($11.5M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260306, Price: $43.65, FTD Value: $11,461,224.15, ZIFF DAVIS, INC. COMMON STOCK
Mar 5, 2026
short_interest
FTD: ZD — 237,759 shares ($10.2M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260305, Price: $42.98, FTD Value: $10,218,881.82, ZIFF DAVIS, INC. COMMON STOCK
Mar 4, 2026
short_interest
FTD: ZD — 258,944 shares ($10.7M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260304, Price: $41.48, FTD Value: $10,740,997.12, ZIFF DAVIS, INC. COMMON STOCK
Mar 3, 2026
short_interest
FTD: ZD — 86,595 shares ($2.4M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260303, Price: $28.01, FTD Value: $2,425,525.95, ZIFF DAVIS, INC. COMMON STOCK
Feb 25, 2026
short_interest
FTD: ZD — 170,638 shares ($4.5M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260225, Price: $26.51, FTD Value: $4,523,613.38, ZIFF DAVIS, INC. COMMON STOCK
Feb 23, 2026
earnings_calendar
ZD Q4 2025 Earnings After Market Close — 2026-02-23