ZD
Ziff Davis Inc
NASDAQ: ZD · COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ADVERTISING AGENCIES
$45.76
-2.14% today
Updated 2026-04-30
Market cap
$1.77B
P/E ratio
40.66
P/S ratio
1.22x
EPS (TTM)
$1.15
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$22 – $51
Volume
1.2M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
48
out of 100
Grade: C
Sell
Investment rating
2.7
Growth
F6.0
Quality
B5.5
Profitability
C+6.0
Valuation
B3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
1.7
Altman Z-Score
Distress
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$43.43
-5.09%
12-Month target
$27.36
-40.21%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$139.51
Margin of safety
+77.45%
1 Strong Buy2 Buy4 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $157.77M — positive
+ 77.45% below intrinsic value
+ Debt/equity 0.48x — low leverage
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 1.70 — distress zone
- Thin margins at 3.26%
- Revenue declining -1.50% QoQ
- P/E 40.66x — expensive valuation
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.39B | $1.36B | $1.40B | $1.45B | $1.45B |
| Net income | $63.76M | $41.50M | $63.05M | $47.35M | $370000.00 |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $1.15 |
| Free cash flow | $230.29M | $211.23M | $283.68M | $287.87M | $157.77M |
| Profit margin | 4.58% | 3.04% | 4.50% | 3.26% | 3.26% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Ziff Davis Inc trades at $45.76. representing a P/E of 40.66x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 48/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.70, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $1.45B. with profit margins at 3.26%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $139.51.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ziff Davis Inc's stock price?
Ziff Davis Inc (ZD) trades at $45.76.
Is Ziff Davis Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 48/100 (Grade C, Sell). DCF value $139.51.
What is the price target of Ziff Davis Inc (ZD)?
The analyst target price is $43.43, representing -5.1% downside from the current price of $45.76.
What is the intrinsic value of Ziff Davis Inc (ZD)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $139.51, a +77.5% margin of safety versus $45.76.
What is Ziff Davis Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $1.45B.
Piotroski F-Score?
3/9 — weak financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.70 — distress.
Company info
SectorCOMMUNICATION SERVICES
IndustryADVERTISING AGENCIES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.22x
ROE2.66%
Beta1.07
50D MA$41.02
200D MA$36.67
Shares out0.04B
Float0.03B
Short ratio—
Avg volume1.2M
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