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Ziff Davis, Inc.

ZD · NASDAQ

Market closed$53.98$0.350000 (+0.65%)After hours $53.98 · 0.00%

Key statistics

Previous close$53.63
Open$52.58
Day high$54.46
Day low$52.50
52-week high$54.75
52-week low$22.45
Market cap1.99B
Volume573.00K
Average volume622.70K
P/E ratio8.58
Forward P/E—
EPS6.29
Dividend yield0.00%

Market context

Why it moved

ZD edged modestly higher amid broad market optimism, with no specific company-driven catalyst identified in available news, suggesting the uptick reflects general positive sentiment and light buying interest.

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What is happening

Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.

July 17, 2026Ziff Davis edged higher on Friday, approaching its 52-week high of $54.75, even as the broader Communication Services sector fell sharply amid Netflix's disappointing Q3 guidance and ongoing AI concerns weighing on tech stocks. Investor attention is building ahead of the company's Q2 2026 earnings release scheduled for August 6, with the stock's strong rally from 52-week lows near $22 reflecting renewed confidence. Analyst sentiment remains mixed at an average "Hold" with a consensus price target of $47.25 — well below current levels — though Evercore holds an "outperform" with a $61 target and Susquehanna recently raised its target to $60.

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July 16, 2026Ziff Davis rose nearly 3% on July 16, approaching its 52-week high of $54.75, as investors responded to the company's announcement of its Q2 2026 earnings date (August 6) and call (August 7) hosted by CEO Vivek Shah and CFO Bret Richter. The gain comes amid a backdrop of ongoing challenges in its core digital media business—Q1 Technology & Shopping revenue fell 12.9% as search ecosystem shifts weigh on traffic—while broader Communication Services peers like Publicis raised guidance on new business wins, offering some sector tailwinds.

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July 15, 2026Ziff Davis closed modestly higher as the broader market rallied on a cooler-than-expected June CPI report, though the company continues to face structural headwinds from AI-driven shifts in search and web traffic. CNET's parent reported a 12.9% drop in Q1 Technology & Shopping revenue, with CEO Vivek Shah citing "headwinds challenging other parts of our portfolio" — a challenge shared across digital publishing peers as AI search disrupts traditional content monetization. Morningstar has flagged communication services stocks as among the most undervalued heading into Q3 2026, potentially offering some valuation support.

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July 14, 2026Ziff Davis closed essentially flat as investors absorbed a mixed backdrop: a cooler-than-expected June CPI print (headline inflation at 3.5%) lifted broader markets, though ongoing US-Iran geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices tempered sentiment. The stock has rallied sharply from its 52-week low of $22.45, and recent institutional activity shows new buyers like ACR Alpine Capital Research entering, even as insiders have been trimming holdings. Analysts hold a consensus 'Hold' rating with an average target of $47.25—now below the current trading price—after the company beat Q1 earnings and revenue expectations in May.

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July 14, 2026Ziff Davis edged lower in regular trading amid a broader market selloff driven by renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities that sent oil prices surging and weighed on equities, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both declining on the day. Investor sentiment on the stock remains cautious — analysts hold a consensus 'Hold' rating with an average target of $47.25, below current trading levels — while recent insider selling and a year-over-year revenue decline of 1.9% in Q1 temper enthusiasm despite a modest earnings beat and a new $3.05M institutional position initiated by ACR Alpine Capital Research.

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July 10, 2026Ziff Davis closed modestly lower, underperforming the broader Communication Services sector (XLC essentially flat in after-hours) as the digital media company felt residual pressure from the prior session's geopolitical-driven selloff. On July 8, ZD fell 3.4% alongside broader risk-off selling triggered by President Trump declaring the Iran ceasefire 'over,' sparking oil price spikes and inflation fears. Friday saw some recovery in the broader market—with the S&P 500 near its 52-week high—but ZD lagged, with below-average volume suggesting limited conviction. The stock had recently flashed bullish technical signals with a continuation triangle pattern, though it has pulled back from resistance near $56.

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July 9, 2026Ziff Davis closed up nearly 1.7%, recovering from Tuesday's sharp 3.4% decline when Trump's declaration that the Iran ceasefire was 'over' triggered a broad risk-off selloff. The rebound came as markets stabilized on Thursday despite continued US-Iran strikes, with the Communication Services sector ETF (XLC) also advancing. Ziff Davis remains in focus following its $1.2B sale of its Connectivity division to Accenture and a recent 52-week high of $53.43, though analysts maintain a cautious 'Hold' consensus with an average target of ~$47-$49, below current trading levels.

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July 8, 2026Ziff Davis closed down 2.40%, pressured by broad market risk-off sentiment after President Trump declared the Iran ceasefire "over" and threatened fresh strikes, sending oil prices surging and dragging demand-sensitive media and digital advertising stocks lower. The selloff comes despite strong recent momentum—shares hit a 52-week high of $53.43 just days earlier—following the company's $1.2 billion cash sale of its Connectivity division to Accenture, a deal that has spotlighted Ziff Davis's sum-of-parts value even as analyst consensus remains a cautious Hold with an average target of ~$47-49.

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MarketBeat · July 17, 2026Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZD) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by AnalystsBusiness Wire · July 16, 2026Ziff Davis to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Earningsscanx.trade · July 16, 2026Ziff Davis to announce Q2 2026 earnings on August 6Bitget · July 16, 2026Ziff Davis updates financial calendar with second-quarter earnings release and webcast callMLex · July 14, 2026OpenAI files reply in support of judgment against Ziff Davis’ US copyright claimsSimply Wall Street · July 3, 2026Does Ziff Davis’ (ZD) Russell Exit Quietly Reshape Its Defensive-Investor Narrative?Business Wire · May 7, 2026Ziff Davis Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial ResultsADWEEK · May 6, 2026Ziff Davis Buys 4 Recurrent Ventures Brands, Opens New Group
Benzinga · June 12, 2026Ziff Davis Chief Financial Officer Trades $843K In Company Stock
Mt Newswire · June 5, 2026Ziff Davis Insider Sold Shares Worth $376,000, According to a Recent SEC Filing
Benzinga · May 12, 2026Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on Ziff Davis, Raises Price Target to $61
Benzinga · May 11, 2026RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Ziff Davis, Raises Price Target to $48
Benzinga · May 11, 2026Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Ziff Davis, Raises Price Target to $48
Mt Newswire · May 11, 2026RBC Capital Adjusts Ziff Davis Price Target to $48 From $40, Maintains Outperform Rating
Mt Newswire · May 8, 2026Ziff Davis Q1 Adjusted Earnings, Revenue Fall; Shares Down Pre-Bell
Benzinga · May 7, 2026Ziff Davis Defers 2026 Guidance As Company Evaluates Strategic Alternatives Following Connectivity Business Sale

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