Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD)

Ziff Davis's stock experienced a decline of 13.30% from October 2024 to October 2025, and a 31% year-to-date drop as of October 2025. However, the company reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with a 9.8% year-over-year increase in total revenues, and a 5.9% increase in quarterly revenues in Q4 2024. Ziff Davis completed several acquisitions in 2025 and appointed J.T. Farley as Director of Investor Relations in October 2025.

Demand for Ziff Davis's products and services exhibits seasonality, primarily driven by its advertising and performance marketing businesses. The fourth quarter is typically the company's largest revenue quarter due to increased advertising spending during the holiday season. The first quarter often presents muted expectations due to strategic spending initiatives. Recurring events like the US election and the Olympics in 2024 also contributed to increased ad spending.

Ziff Davis, Inc. operates as a digital media and internet company, providing content, tools, and services to consumers and businesses, with a focus on technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health and wellness, cybersecurity, and marketing technology. Key brands include PCMag, CNET Group, IGN, Humble Bundle, Medpage Today, Everyday Health, Ookla (Speedtest), Vipre Security, and Moz.

Ziff Davis, Inc. operates in the United States and internationally, with a geographically diverse shareholder base including the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. The company has also engaged local partners to host events in foreign markets such as Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar.

Ziff Davis maintains a strong brand reputation through its diverse portfolio of established digital brands and emphasizes its commitment to corporate social responsibility, including diversity, equity, and inclusion. The company has increased its legal efforts to protect its content due to concerns about the impact of AI.

Approximately 44.40% of Ziff Davis's stock is owned by institutional investors, 1.80% by insiders, and 39.85% by public companies and individual investors. Major institutional owners include BlackRock, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc., and Janus Henderson Group Plc. The largest individual shareholder is Richard S. Ressler, who owns 3.90% of the company.