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Ziff Davis Inc (ZD)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
12/05/2025: ZD (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
6 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $43.43
1 Year Target Price $43.43
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 4 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -26.7% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/05/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.44B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 13.7 | 1Y Target Price 43.43 |
Price to earnings Ratio 13.7 | 1Y Target Price 43.43 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6 | Beta 1.4 | 52 Weeks Range 28.55 - 60.04 | Updated Date 12/7/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 28.55 - 60.04 | Updated Date 12/7/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.57 |
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 7.62% | Operating Margin (TTM) 12.65% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.45% | Return on Equity (TTM) 6.26% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 13.7 | Forward PE 4.84 | Enterprise Value 1778423612 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.99 |
Enterprise Value 1778423612 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.99 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.22 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.54 | Shares Outstanding 39504872 | Shares Floating 38539768 |
Shares Outstanding 39504872 | Shares Floating 38539768 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.35 | Percent Institutions 115.84 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Ziff Davis Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Ziff Davis was founded in 1927, initially focusing on aviation magazines. Over time, it transitioned to technology publications and online media, becoming a significant player in digital media and internet services. The company has undergone several ownership changes and strategic shifts throughout its history, evolving into a diversified digital media and internet company.
Core Business Areas
- Digital Media: Ziff Davis's digital media segment encompasses various online publications and websites covering technology, gaming, lifestyle, and shopping. These platforms generate revenue through advertising, affiliate marketing, and subscriptions.
- Internet: This segment includes services like cybersecurity (e.g., IPVanish), privacy and online data tools (e.g., ExpressVPN), and other related internet-based offerings.
Leadership and Structure
Ziff Davis operates under the leadership of its CEO and executive team. The organizational structure is departmentalized, with divisions for digital media, internet services, and corporate functions. The company is owned by J2 Global, Inc. (Ziff Davis is a subsidiary) which then was renamed 'Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc' (CNSL).
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- PCMag: PCMag provides product reviews, tech news, and how-to guides. It is a leading source for technology information, with a significant user base. Competitors include CNET, TechRadar, and Wired. Market share data for individual publications within the Ziff Davis portfolio is generally not publicly disclosed, but PCMag is a top-tier tech publication.
- IGN: IGN is a leading website for gaming news, reviews, and videos. It has a large and engaged audience of gamers. Competitors include GameSpot, Kotaku, and Polygon. IGN is consistently among the top gaming websites globally.
- Speedtest by Ookla: Speedtest is a web service that provides free analysis of Internet access performance metrics, such as connection data rate and latency. The competitors are Google Speedtest and TestMy.net, which have substantially less traffic.
- ExpressVPN: ExpressVPN provides VPN services. Competitors include NordVPN, Surfshark, and CyberGhost. The VPN market is highly competitive.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The digital media and internet services industry is characterized by rapid technological advancements, increasing competition, and evolving consumer preferences. The industry is also subject to regulatory scrutiny, particularly regarding data privacy and cybersecurity.
Positioning
Ziff Davis holds a strong position in the digital media space with its established brands and extensive reach. The company has competitive advantages in content creation, audience engagement, and monetization strategies.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for digital advertising is in the hundreds of billions of dollars globally. Ziff Davis's TAM encompasses online media and internet services; the company is well-positioned to capture a significant share of its TAM with continued growth and diversification of its product line.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition
- Diverse portfolio of digital media assets
- Established online presence
- Effective monetization strategies
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Dependence on digital advertising revenue
- Susceptibility to changes in online advertising trends
- Intense competition in the digital media space
- Potential brand reputation risks
- Exposure to security threats
Opportunities
- Expansion into new digital media markets
- Development of innovative online products and services
- Strategic acquisitions of complementary businesses
- Growing demand for digital content and internet services
- Increased focus on data privacy and cybersecurity
Threats
- Changes in search engine algorithms
- Increasing competition from new digital media platforms
- Economic downturns impacting advertising spending
- Data breaches and cyberattacks
- Evolving regulatory landscape
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- GCI
- CCOI
- LUMN
- AMT
Competitive Landscape
Ziff Davis's competitive advantage lies in its established brand and diversified portfolio. However, it faces stiff competition from other large media companies and emerging digital platforms. Being a subsidiary limits its independent strategic decisions.
Major Acquisitions
AUK Private Limited
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 59
- Strategic Rationale: Expand broadband offerings with focus on enterprise segments.
SaaS Company Expert Effect
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 22.8
- Strategic Rationale: Strategic investment to strengthen digital business.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Ziff Davis has historically grown through acquisitions, organic growth of its digital media properties, and expansion into new internet service offerings.
Future Projections: Future growth projections are linked to the success of digital transformation. CNSL has the opportunity to capture more market share in its core business areas and benefit from cost synergies.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquisitions of media companies, expansion of VPN services, and improvements in content delivery.
Summary
Ziff Davis, as a subsidiary of CNSL, is a diversified digital media and internet services company with strong brands and a broad online presence. It benefits from established monetization strategies but faces competition in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Its growth trajectory depends on successful acquisitions, innovation in online services, and its parent company, CNSL's overall financial health and strategic decisions. The company needs to focus on staying ahead of competition, as a subsidiary, it must also be able to weather any setbacks that CNSL may experience.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings for Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc (CNSL)
- Company Press Releases
- Industry Reports
- Publicly available market data
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered financial advice. Ziff Davis is a subsidiary, so financial information is tied to CNSL. Market share data is estimated and may not be precise. The AI-based rating is an algorithmic assessment and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions.
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 Ziff Davis Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1999-07-21 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Vivek R. Shah | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Advertising Agencies | Full time employees 3800 | Website https://www.ziffdavis.com |
Full time employees 3800 | Website https://www.ziffdavis.com | ||
Ziff Davis, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a digital media and internet company in the United States and internationally. The company offers online resource for laboratory-based product reviews, technology news, buying guides, and research papers under the PCMag and CNET brands; Mashable for publishing technology and culture content; Spiceworks provides digital content of IT products and services; RetailMeNot, a savings destination platform; Offers.com, a coupon and deals website; and event-based properties, including BlackFriday.com, TheBlackFriday.com, BestBlackFriday.com, and DealsofAmerica.com. It also offers gaming and entertainment platform under the IGN Entertainment and Humble Bundle brands; and information on internet connectivity under the Ookla, Ekahau, Downdetector, and RootMetrics brands. The company also offers digital content and information services for health and wellness consumers under the Everyday Health, DailyOM, Lose It!, Castle Connolly, and Migraine Again brands; pregnancy and parenting content under the BabyCenter, Emma's Diary, and What to Expect brands; and Medpage Today that delivers medical news. In addition, the company offers PRIME Education, a medical education program for healthcare professionals; and Health eCareers, a digital portal for healthcare professionals. Further, it provides endpoint and email security, security awareness training, secure backup and file sharing, and virtual private network solutions under the IPVanish, VIPRE, Livedrive, Inspired eLearning, and SugarSync brands; and email marketing and delivery solutions, search engine optimization tools, and voice and text communication services under the Campaigner, iContact, SMTP, Kickbox, MOZ Pro, MOZ Local, Stat Analytics, eVoice, and Line2 brands. The company was formerly known as j2 Global, Inc. and changed its name to Ziff Davis, Inc. in October 2021. Ziff Davis, Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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