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IAC 
IAC Inc. (IAC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/11/2025: 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 09/11/2025 |
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 1.3 | 52 Weeks Range 32.05 - 45.45 | Updated Date 09/12/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 32.05 - 45.45 | Updated Date 09/12/2025 | ||
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 - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
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 39.37 | Enterprise Value 3285245709 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.79 |
Enterprise Value 3285245709 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.79 | ||
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 104.99 |
Upturn AI SWOT
IAC Inc.
Company Overview
History and Background
IAC was founded in 1986 as Silver King Broadcasting. It has evolved through various iterations, including USA Networks, and ultimately became IAC/InterActiveCorp. It's known for acquiring and spinning off various internet and media businesses.
Core Business Areas
- Dotdash Meredith: A digital and print publishing company that creates and distributes content across various lifestyle categories, including home, food, travel, beauty, and finance.
- Angi: A home services marketplace connecting consumers with service professionals.
- Search: Includes Ask Media Group, which operates the Ask.com search engine and other related properties.
- Emerging & Other: Includes various early-stage and other investments, like Care.com.
Leadership and Structure
Joey Levin serves as the Chief Executive Officer. The company operates with a decentralized structure, allowing individual businesses significant autonomy.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Dotdash Meredith's Digital Publications: A collection of digital publications (e.g., Investopedia, People, Better Homes & Gardens, Allrecipes). Reach is substantial, with significant web traffic. Competitors include other major digital media companies like Vox Media, Buzzfeed, and Conde Nast.
- Angi Services: A platform connecting homeowners with service providers. Key competitor is Thumbtack; it is also challenged by direct referrals/word of mouth. Angi has been working to improve customer experience in order to capture more market share.
- Ask.com: A question-and-answer website. Its market share in search is relatively small compared to Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
IAC operates in the digital media, home services, and search industries. These are dynamic and competitive markets, subject to rapid technological change and evolving consumer preferences.
Positioning
IAC positions itself as an incubator and operator of internet businesses. It has a history of acquiring and growing companies, then spinning them off to unlock value.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The combined TAM for digital media, home services, and search is substantial, estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. IAC is positioned to capture a share of this market through its diverse portfolio of businesses. The exact TAM portion varies by business.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diverse portfolio of internet businesses
- Experienced management team
- Proven track record of acquisitions and spin-offs
- Decentralized operating structure
- Strong brand recognition for some of its subsidiaries
Weaknesses
- Complex organizational structure
- Reliance on acquisitions for growth
- Inconsistent financial performance across different segments
- Exposure to competitive pressures in various industries
Opportunities
- Further expansion into high-growth digital markets
- Leveraging synergies across its portfolio companies
- Strategic acquisitions to strengthen existing businesses
- Continued innovation and development of new products and services
Threats
- Intense competition from established internet giants
- Changing consumer preferences and technological disruptions
- Economic downturns impacting advertising spending and consumer demand
- Regulatory scrutiny of data privacy and antitrust practices
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- GOOG
- META
- THUM
- YELP
Competitive Landscape
IAC faces competition from large, well-established internet companies with significant resources. Its competitive advantages include its decentralized operating structure, experienced management team, and proven track record of acquisitions.
Major Acquisitions
Meredith Corporation's publishing assets
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 2700
- Strategic Rationale: To create Dotdash Meredith, a leading digital and print publisher with a diverse portfolio of brands.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: IAC's growth has been driven by a combination of organic growth within its portfolio companies and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Requires analyst estimates and access to financial databases. These are subject to change.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives have included the acquisition of Meredith Corporation's publishing assets by Dotdash, and ongoing efforts to improve the Angi platform and user experience.
Summary
IAC Inc. is a complex holding company with a diverse portfolio. Its strength lies in its experienced management and history of value creation through acquisitions and spin-offs. However, inconsistent segment performance and competitive pressures pose challenges. Improving Angi's profitability and user experience is a critical focus.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Company Website
- Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions and company performance are 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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