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IAC 
IAC Inc. (IAC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/13/2025: 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 10/13/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.58B 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 - 45.25 | Updated Date 10/13/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 32.05 - 45.25 | Updated Date 10/13/2025 | ||
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 36.76 | Enterprise Value 3096074549 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.7 |
Enterprise Value 3096074549 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.7 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.84 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.12 | Shares Outstanding 74367772 | Shares Floating 66968995 |
Shares Outstanding 74367772 | Shares Floating 66968995 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.69 | Percent Institutions 105.11 |
Upturn AI SWOT
IAC Inc.
Company Overview
History and Background
IAC Inc. was founded in 1986 as Silver King Broadcasting. It evolved through various iterations, including Home Shopping Network, before becoming IAC in 2008. Barry Diller has been a key figure throughout its history, steering the company through numerous acquisitions and spin-offs.
Core Business Areas
- Dotdash Meredith: Digital and print publishing business with brands spanning lifestyle, entertainment, and food.
- Angi: Operates a leading platform for connecting homeowners with service professionals for home repair and improvement projects.
- Search & Applications: Includes Ask Media Group which focuses on developing search technologies and publishing information. Also includes application brands.
- Emerging & Other: This segment includes businesses under development as well as corporate expenses and intersegment eliminations. Care.com is a key asset.
Leadership and Structure
Joey Levin is the CEO of IAC Inc. The organizational structure involves a decentralized approach, with each business segment operating with a high degree of autonomy under its own management team. Barry Diller serves as Chairman.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Dotdash Meredith Publications: A large portfolio of digital and print publications, including brands like PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Investopedia, and Verywell. Market share varies significantly by specific publication and category. Competitors include Conde Nast, Hearst, and other major media publishers. Difficult to determine an overall marketshare because so many segments involved. Investopedia and Verywell have fairly large market share in their respective niches (finance and health).
- Angi Services: A platform connecting homeowners with service professionals. Angi faces competition from Thumbtack, HomeAdvisor (owned by ANGI until spin off) and local service providers. Revenue for Angi in 2023 was around $1.6 billion. It has a significant share of the online home services market, but the total market is vast and fragmented.
- Ask.com: A search engine platform that IAC acquired and is used primarily for question and answer services. Faces strong competition with Google (GOOGL), Microsoft Bing (MSFT), and DuckDuckGo.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
IAC Inc. operates in the dynamic and competitive digital media, home services, and search industries. These sectors are characterized by rapid technological advancements, evolving consumer preferences, and intense competition.
Positioning
IAC Inc. positions itself as an incubator and operator of digital businesses. It seeks to identify promising opportunities, acquire or develop businesses, and provide them with the resources and autonomy to grow. Its competitive advantage lies in its experienced management team, decentralized structure, and track record of value creation.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
TAM varies greatly across IAC's diverse segments. The digital media TAM is in the hundreds of billions, home services is similarly large and search is dominated by Google. IAC is well-positioned in segments such as home services and niche digital media, but competes against giants in search.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Experienced Management Team (Barry Diller/Joey Levin)
- Decentralized Operating Structure
- History of Value Creation through Spin-offs
- Diverse Portfolio of Digital Businesses
- Strong Brands within Dotdash Meredith
Weaknesses
- Complexity of the overall corporate structure
- Dependence on Key Personnel
- Potential for Underperformance in certain segments
- Market Share pressure with large competitors such as Google and Microsoft
- Profitability margins not as high as other tech companies
Opportunities
- Further Growth in the Home Services Market
- Expansion of Digital Media Offerings
- Acquisition of Complementary Businesses
- Innovation in Search Technology
- Monetization of Data Assets
Threats
- Intense Competition in All Segments
- Changing Consumer Preferences
- Technological Disruption
- Economic Downturn
- Privacy Regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- GOOGL
- MSFT
- THUM
- ANGI
- NWSA
- PARA
Competitive Landscape
IAC Inc. competes with large, well-established players in the digital media, home services, and search industries. Its competitive advantage lies in its decentralized structure, experienced management team, and ability to identify and nurture promising digital businesses.
Major Acquisitions
Meredith Corporation
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 2700
- Strategic Rationale: Acquired by Dotdash to create Dotdash Meredith, significantly expanding IAC's digital publishing footprint and adding iconic brands.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: IAC Inc.'s growth has been driven by acquisitions, spin-offs, and organic growth within its portfolio companies.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by continued expansion in the home services and digital media markets, as well as potential acquisitions and spin-offs.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include the strategic acquisitions by Dotdash Meredith, the continued development of Angi's platform, and the exploration of new opportunities in emerging technologies. IAC has also been exploring AI and other potential tech to boost earnings in its many areas.
Summary
IAC is a holding company with a diverse range of internet businesses. Its decentralized structure and experienced management provide strengths but dependence on key personnel and potential underperformance in segments are weaknesses. It has opportunities for growth but needs to be aware of intense competition and evolving consumer behavior. Financials depend on the performance of underlying assets, but the long term prospect is fairly good.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Company Website
- Market Research Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market data and analyst estimates are subject to change and may not be accurate. Investors should conduct their own due diligence before making any investment decisions.
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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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