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IAC 
IAC Inc. (IAC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: IAC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
14 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $48.69
1 Year Target Price $48.69
| 7 | Strong Buy |
| 4 | Buy |
| 3 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -36.46% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.95B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 48.69 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 48.69 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 14 | Beta 1.28 | 52 Weeks Range 32.05 - 45.45 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 32.05 - 45.45 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -5.58 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-04 | When After Market | Estimate -0.31 | Actual 2.57 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -12.09% | Operating Margin (TTM) 0.07% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.87% | Return on Equity (TTM) -7.83% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 23.09 | Enterprise Value 3286047281 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.8 |
Enterprise Value 3286047281 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.8 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.89 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.12 | Shares Outstanding 74367800 | Shares Floating 66964186 |
Shares Outstanding 74367800 | Shares Floating 66964186 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.68 | Percent Institutions 105 |
Upturn AI SWOT
IAC Inc.
Company Overview
History and Background
IAC Inc. was founded in 1986 as Silver King Broadcasting, later becoming Home Shopping Network, then USA Networks, before rebranding as IAC in 2008. It's known for acquiring and spinning off various internet and media companies.
Core Business Areas
- Dotdash Meredith: A digital and print publishing company focused on creating high-quality content across various lifestyle verticals.
- Angi: Connects homeowners with service professionals for home repairs and improvements.
- Search: Operates Ask Media Group, which includes Ask.com and related search properties. Focuses on knowledge and Q&A based search.
- Emerging & Other: Includes businesses like Care.com (online marketplace for care services) and IAC Films.
Leadership and Structure
Joey Levin serves as the CEO. IAC operates with a decentralized structure, providing autonomy to its various business units.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Investopedia: A leading financial education website offering articles, tutorials, and tools for investors. Competitors include The Motley Fool, Bloomberg, and Yahoo Finance. Not readily available market share data - estimated to be among the largest in educational finance sites. Key Revenue driver is advertisement.
- People Magazine: A highly popular entertainment and celebrity news magazine. Competitors include US Weekly, OK! Magazine. Revenue is driven by Advertisement.
- Ask.com: A question-answering focused search engine. Competitors include Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo. Market share is significantly smaller compared to larger search engines. Driven by advertising.
- Angi: A platform connecting homeowners with service professionals. Competitors include Thumbtack, HomeAdvisor, and local contractors. Revenue comes from ads. Market share is roughly 15%.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
IAC operates in diverse industries including digital publishing, home services, and online search. These industries are competitive and constantly evolving.
Positioning
IAC positions itself as an incubator and operator of internet businesses, often acquiring and growing companies before spinning them off. It leverages its expertise in online marketing, technology, and management.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM across IAC's segments is substantial, spanning billions of dollars across publishing, home services, and search. IAC is positioned to capture a portion of this market through its various brands.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diverse portfolio of internet businesses
- Experienced management team
- Proven track record of acquiring and growing businesses
- Strong financial position
- Decentralized operating structure
Weaknesses
- Complexity of managing diverse businesses
- Dependence on advertising revenue
- Intense competition in various segments
- Spin-offs can temporarily impact valuation
Opportunities
- Further acquisitions in fragmented markets
- Expansion into new geographic regions
- Leveraging technology to improve existing businesses
- Growth in digital advertising spend
Threats
- Economic downturn impacting advertising spend
- Increased competition from larger players
- Changes in consumer behavior
- Technological disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- GOOG
- MTCH
- THUM
- ANGI
- LYV
Competitive Landscape
IAC's competitive advantages include its diverse portfolio, experienced management, and decentralized structure. Disadvantages include complexity and dependence on advertising revenue.
Major Acquisitions
Meredith Corporation
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 2700
- Strategic Rationale: Expand IAC's presence in digital publishing and strengthen Dotdash Meredith's position.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: IAC's growth has been driven by acquisitions, organic growth within its portfolio companies, and strategic spin-offs.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to come from further acquisitions, expansion within existing businesses, and potential new ventures. Analyst estimates can be found on financial websites.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include the acquisition of Meredith Corporation and the continued development of Angi's platform.
Summary
IAC is a diversified internet company with a strong track record of acquiring and growing businesses. Its decentralized structure allows for agility and innovation. Dependence on advertising and fierce competition remain challenges. Key success drivers are strategic acquistions and brand management.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Yahoo Finance
- Company Investor Relations
- Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market data is subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About IAC Inc.
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1992-05-28 | CEO - | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Internet Content & Information | Full time employees 8300 | Website https://www.iac.com |
Full time employees 8300 | Website https://www.iac.com | ||
IAC Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a media and internet company worldwide. The company publishes original and engaging digital content in the form of articles, illustrations, and videos and images; and magazines related to women and lifestyle under the People, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, allrecipes, BYRDIE, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living brands. It also operates a digital marketplace that connects home service professionals with consumers for repairing, remodeling, cleaning, landscaping, maintenance, and enhancement services under the Angi Ads and Leads, and Angi Services brands. In addition, the company operates websites that offers general search services and information, including Ask.com, a search site with a variety of fresh and contemporary content; Reference.com that offers content across select vertical categories; Consumersearch.com, which offers content designed to simplify the product research process; and Shopping.net, a vertical shopping search site, as well as offers direct-to-consumer downloadable desktop applications. Further, it provides Care.com, an online destination for families to connect with caregivers for their children, aging parents, pets, and homes under the Care For Business and HomePay brands; a platform to connect healthcare professionals with job opportunities under the Vivian Health name; The Daily Beast, a website dedicated to news, commentary, culture, and entertainment that publishes original reporting and opinion; and production and producer services for feature films for sale and distribution through theatrical releases and video-on-demand services under the IAC Films name. The company was formerly known as IAC/InterActiveCorp. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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