ZD

Based on Ziff Davis, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Ziff Davis do?

Ziff Davis operates a portfolio of digital media properties — including IGN, PCMag, Everyday Health, and RetailMeNot — alongside cloud-based cybersecurity, privacy, and marketing technology services. The company earns revenue through digital advertising, affiliate commerce, and software subscriptions across its two business segments.

Does ZD pay dividends?

Ziff Davis does not currently pay a dividend. The company has historically prioritized capital allocation toward acquisitions and platform investment rather than shareholder distributions. Investors focused on income generation should account for this when evaluating ZD.

When does ZD report earnings?

Ziff Davis follows a standard quarterly earnings cadence for US-listed companies. For the most current reporting schedule and recent results, check the investor relations section of the Ziff Davis website directly, as specific dates are subject to change.

Is ZD a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates ZD as Below Average, reflecting Weak readings across Quality, Moat, and Growth pillars. The Valuation pillar is Attractive, which may interest value-oriented investors. Whether it suits your portfolio depends on your risk tolerance and investment goals — the full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members.

Is ZD overvalued?

Based on the UQS Valuation pillar, ZD currently registers as Attractive, suggesting the stock is not considered overvalued relative to its fundamentals and sector peers. This is one of the stronger signals in an otherwise Below Average composite profile.

How does ZD compare to its competitors?

Ziff Davis competes with companies like Stagwell, Magnite, and Cimpress across digital advertising, marketing services, and commerce. Each peer has a different business model emphasis. The UQS platform provides side-by-side score comparisons for Pro members looking to benchmark ZD against these names.

What is ZD's market cap bracket?

Ziff Davis is classified as a small-cap company. This places it in a segment of the market that can offer valuation opportunities but also carries greater sensitivity to operational setbacks and tighter liquidity compared to large- or mega-cap peers.

Who founded Ziff Davis?

The Ziff Davis brand has a long publishing history, though the current corporate entity evolved from j2 Global, Inc., which was founded in 1995. The company adopted the Ziff Davis name in October 2021. Detailed founding history is widely available through public sources and the company's own disclosures.

Is ZD a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, ZD's UQS profile raises caution — Weak scores across Quality, Moat, and Growth pillars suggest the business has not demonstrated the durable competitive advantages or consistent financial performance typically associated with long-term compounders. The Attractive Valuation may partially offset this for patient investors.

What is the main competitive advantage of Ziff Davis?

Ziff Davis's breadth of owned digital properties — spanning technology, health, gaming, and shopping — provides diversified audience reach and cross-selling potential between its media and subscription segments. However, the UQS Moat pillar currently rates as Weak, indicating this advantage has not translated into a clearly defensible competitive position.

What sector does ZD belong to?

Ziff Davis is classified within the Communication Services sector. This sector encompasses companies involved in digital content, media distribution, and internet services — areas where ZD's web property portfolio and subscription services both compete.

Is ZD a growth stock or value stock?

Based on the UQS pillar profile, ZD leans toward the value side of the spectrum. The Growth pillar is Weak, suggesting limited near-term expansion momentum, while the Valuation pillar is Attractive — a combination more consistent with a value-oriented profile than a high-growth one.

Ziff Davis, Inc. currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Ziff Davis, Inc. faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.

Ziff Davis, Inc. has some risk factors including moderate leverage or solvency concerns.

Ziff Davis, Inc. appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Ziff Davis, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for ZD.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Ziff Davis, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Ziff Davis, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Ziff Davis, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.