Ziff Davis earns a 'strong buy' rating, driven by its private-equity-like strategy of acquiring, improving, and selling digital assets at premiums. ZD's aggressive share buyback program has boosted adjusted EPS by 13.2% YoY despite modest revenue and EBITDA declines, highlighting capital allocation strength. The $1.216 billion sale of ZD's Connectivity division to Accenture nearly matched its pre-announcement equity value, underscoring portfolio undervaluation.
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Ziff Davis NASDAQ: ZD said its second-quarter results reflected continued pressure in search-driven advertising businesses, partially offset by growth in several operating areas, while the company moved to reshape its capital structure following the sale of its Connectivity business.
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Ziff Davis NASDAQ: ZD reported a modest decline in first-quarter 2026 revenue from continuing operations, while management emphasized a broader shift in capital allocation that includes stock repurchases, selective acquisitions and potential asset monetization.
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Ziff Davis (ZD) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.73 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.72 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.14 per share a year ago.
On March 3, 2026, the market received a powerful reminder that immense value can hide in plain sight. Shares of digital media company Ziff Davis NASDAQ: ZD, which had been trading in a frustratingly sideways pattern for months, suddenly ignited.
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