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Based on Zillow Group, Inc. Class A'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 Zillow Group do?

Zillow Group operates digital real estate platforms in the United States, connecting buyers, sellers, renters, and agents. It earns revenue through agent advertising, rental listings, mortgage origination, and title and escrow services. Its brands include Trulia, StreetEasy, HotPads, and Out East.

Does ZG pay dividends?

No, Zillow Group does not pay a dividend. The company reinvests available capital into platform development and business growth rather than distributing cash to shareholders. Investors focused on income generation may find ZG unsuitable for that purpose.

When does ZG report earnings?

Zillow Group reports on a quarterly cadence like most U.S.-listed companies. The company does not pre-announce exact dates far in advance. Check Zillow Group's investor relations page for the current earnings calendar and the most recent results.

Is ZG a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates ZG as Below Average, driven by Weak Quality and Moat pillars. While the Risk pillar is Strong and Growth and Valuation are Neutral, the overall profile suggests meaningful structural challenges. The complete pillar breakdown is available to Pro members on UQS Score.

Is ZG overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for ZG is rated Neutral, meaning the current price does not appear dramatically stretched or deeply discounted relative to the platform's fundamentals. However, a Neutral valuation combined with Weak Quality and Moat scores limits the attractiveness of the risk-reward profile.

How does ZG compare to its competitors?

ZG's Class C sibling (Z) is operationally identical but differs in voting rights. Versus broader digital advertising peers like Snap and Pinterest, Zillow's differentiation lies in its real estate-specific intent data and agent relationships — though its Weak Moat score suggests that advantage is not yet deeply entrenched.

What is ZG's market cap bracket?

Zillow Group Class A is classified as a large-cap stock, placing it among the larger publicly traded companies in the U.S. digital media and real estate technology space.

Who founded Zillow Group?

Zillow was co-founded by Rich Barton and Lloyd Frink, both formerly of Microsoft and Expedia. The company was incorporated in 2004 and grew to become one of the most visited real estate websites in the United States.

Is ZG a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, ZG's UQS profile raises caution. Weak scores in both Quality and Moat — the pillars most associated with durable compounding — suggest the business has not yet demonstrated the consistency and competitive insulation that long-term investors typically seek. The full analysis is available to Pro members.

What is the main competitive advantage of Zillow Group?

Zillow's primary advantage is brand recognition and consumer traffic — it remains one of the most visited real estate platforms in the U.S. However, the UQS Moat pillar rates this advantage as Weak, indicating that traffic alone has not translated into durable pricing power or a structurally defensible market position.

What sector does ZG belong to?

Zillow Group is classified under the Communication Services sector. Within that sector, it operates as a digital real estate marketplace, competing for advertising budgets and user engagement alongside other internet media and technology platforms.

Is ZG a growth stock or value stock?

Based on its UQS profile, ZG sits in an ambiguous middle ground — the Growth pillar is Neutral and the Valuation pillar is also Neutral. It does not clearly qualify as a high-growth compounder or a deep-value opportunity under the current scoring framework.

Zillow Group, Inc. Class A currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Zillow Group, Inc. Class A demonstrates healthy growth trends across revenue and earnings.

Zillow Group, Inc. Class A carries minimal financial risk with conservative leverage and strong solvency.

Zillow Group, Inc. Class A trades at a reasonable valuation with decent earnings yield and FCF multiples.

Zillow Group, Inc. Class A 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 ZG.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Zillow Group, Inc. Class A 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 Zillow Group, Inc. Class A'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 Zillow Group, Inc. Class A 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.