Stock events for Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD)
Ziff Davis's stock price has experienced significant events in the past six months. In February 2026, the company reported Q4 2025 results that missed revenue, Adjusted EPS, and Adjusted EBITDA estimates, leading to a stock drop. On March 3, 2026, Ziff Davis announced an agreement to sell its Connectivity division to Accenture for $1.2 billion in cash, causing the stock to surge. Throughout 2025, Ziff Davis repurchased approximately 4.8 million shares. Over the past 52 weeks, Ziff Davis's stock has traded between a high of $50.55 and a low of $22.45.
Demand Seasonality affecting Ziff Davis, Inc.’s stock price
Ziff Davis's Q4 2025 earnings report indicated that the Tech & Shopping segment experienced a revenue decline due to a drop in web search traffic, impacting affiliate commerce revenues, suggesting sensitivity to web traffic and advertising spend fluctuations. Other segments, such as Health & Wellness and Connectivity, showed growth in Q4 2025, indicating varying demand patterns across its diverse portfolio.
Overview of Ziff Davis, Inc.’s business
Ziff Davis, Inc. is an American digital media and internet company operating in the Interactive Media and Services industry with a diverse portfolio encompassing technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health and wellness, cybersecurity, and martech. Its Digital Media segment offers content, tools, and services through web properties and applications, including brands like PCMag, CNET, Mashable, Spiceworks, RetailMeNot, IGN Entertainment, Humble Bundle, Everyday Health, and others. The Cybersecurity and Martech segment provides cloud-based subscription services with brands like IPVanish, VIPRE, and MOZ Pro.
ZD’s Geographic footprint
Headquartered in New York City, U.S., Ziff Davis, Inc. operates both domestically and internationally, with a global presence indicated by events like the IGN Convention held in Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar.
ZD Corporate Image Assessment
In the past year, Ziff Davis's brand reputation has been impacted by a lawsuit against OpenAI for alleged copyright infringement. The company emphasizes its commitment to corporate social responsibility, including DEI and ESG initiatives, publishing relevant reports in 2024.
Ownership
Ziff Davis, Inc. is predominantly owned by institutional investors, who collectively hold approximately 99.76% of the company's stock as of May 2025. Key institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc., Vanguard Group Inc., and Janus Henderson Group PLC. Insiders own about 0.58% of the shares as of April 2025. The largest individual shareholder is Richard S. Ressler.
