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ZD today

$51.48+$0.34 (+0.66%)close Nov 11, 2026

Trend

DailyDowntrend (starting)

4 hourLeaning Bullish

1 hourBullish

15 minStrong Bullish

5 minBullish

Daily trend turns up above $60.48

Key levels

Resistance$55.28

Resistance$52.20

Support$46.65

Support$43.86

Latest news & SEC filings

AnalystCitigroup keeps Neutral rating on Ziff Davis, cuts target to $56

AnalystEvercore ISI keeps Outperform rating on Ziff Davis, cuts target to $62

EarningsZiff Davis holds Q3 2026 earnings call

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About Ziff Davis

Ziff Davis is a digital media and internet company with five main segments: Technology & Shopping, Gaming & Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Connectivity, and Cybersecurity & Martech. Its media brands, including CNET, PCMag, IGN, and Everyday Health, provide content and advertising to consumers and businesses. The Connectivity unit, led by Ookla, offers broadband network testing and intelligence. The Cybersecurity & Martech segment provides cloud-based subscription services such as VPNs, email security, and marketing tools.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 24, 2026.

Nasdaq · Communication Services

ZIFF DAVIS, INC. (ZD)

$51.48+0.34 (+0.66%)
WATCHLISTGrade: BRisk: LOW
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
51.3853.1454.9156.6751.48Oct 9Oct 19Oct 27Nov 4
High51.92
Low50.26
Open50.67
Volume398K
Avg Vol444K
VWAP51.37
30d High58.44
30d Low49.61
30d Chg-5.40%

What Is the Price Target for ZD?

SEPT Low Target

$48.00

SEPT Mid Target

$61.50

SEPT High Target

$75.00

Analyst Consensus

$61.50

Current: $51.48Upside: +19.5%Confidence: 85%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is ZD a Buy or Sell Right Now?

64
Investability Score
WATCHLIST12-18 months
News summary · last 30 days
Nov 6▼ DownEarnings2 articles
Ziff Davis reported its third-quarter 2026 results and held a related earnings call, though the headlines provided no specific figures or details from either. The stock closed at $49.61, down 3.76% on the day, with a wide intraday range from a high of $53.50 to a low of $46.65 on volume of 928,554 shares. The negative price action suggests investors reacted unfavorably to the earnings release, despite the neutral framing of the headlines. With no concrete financial details available, the direction signal leans down based on the day's price decline.
Critical news
Nov 5HIGHEarnings: growth/beat

Thesis

  • •Revenue growing 3.5% YoY with ACCELERATING trend — accelerating momentum.

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Is ZD Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

UNDERVALUED

Methods Used

P/E Forward, P/B, Analyst Consensus

Fair Value

$71.21

50

Moat Score

NARROW

5/9

Piotroski Score

1.9

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with ZD?

Insider Signal

SELLING

0 buys / 7 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

NEUTRAL

0 buys / 0 sells (90d)

Institutional

N/A

Short Squeeze Risk

HIGH

Signal: HIGH_SHORT_INTEREST

Recent Insider Activity

NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
RICHTER BRETofficerSale18,000$844KJun 10, 2026
McDonald Kirk PdirectorSale975$45KJun 8, 2026
McDonald Kirk PdirectorSale100$5KJun 8, 2026
ROSSEN JEREMYofficerSale8,000$376KJun 5, 2026
Barsten JanadirectorSale3,347$151KJun 3, 2026
KRETZMER W BRIANdirectorSale1,968$88KJun 2, 2026
ROSSEN JEREMYofficerSale4,347$199KMay 28, 2026
ROSSEN JEREMYofficerBuy1,385-Mar 3, 2026
ROSSEN JEREMYofficerSale570$24KMar 3, 2026

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ZD Growth Story

Revenue YoY

3.5%

3yr Revenue CAGR

1.4%

EPS Growth YoY

-19.01%

FCF Growth YoY

1.5%

Revenue Trend

ACCELERATING

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TimePriceSizeValueSide
21:00:43$51.481,129$$58KBUY
21:00:43$51.4812,181$$627KBUY
21:00:43$51.4815,835$$815KBUY
21:00:12$51.482,335$$120KBUY
21:00:12$51.481,807$$93KBUY

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ZD — frequently asked questions

What is ZD stock price today?

ZIFF DAVIS, INC. (ZD) is at $51.48, up 0.66% (+$0.34) at the Nov 11, 2026 close.

Why is ZD stock moving today?

Latest ZD news — Nov 11, 2026: Citigroup keeps Neutral rating on Ziff Davis, cuts target to $56 · Nov 10, 2026: Evercore ISI keeps Outperform rating on Ziff Davis, cuts target to $62

Why did ZD stock move on Nov 6, 2026?

Ziff Davis reported its third-quarter 2026 results and held a related earnings call, though the headlines provided no specific figures or details from either. The stock closed at $49.61, down 3.76% on the day, with a wide intraday range from a high of $53.50 to a low of $46.65 on volume of 928,554 shares.

What is the ZD price target?

The average analyst price target for ZD is $61.50, ranging from $48 to $75, based on 6 analysts. Latest: UBS maintains on Aug 12, 2026.

What do analysts rate ZD?

Analyst ratings for ZD: 0 Buy, 9 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.

Did ZD beat earnings?

ZD last reported on Nov 5, 2026: EPS $1.39 vs $1.20 expected — a beat of 15.8%.

What is ZD's P/E ratio?

ZD trades at a P/E of 2.8 vs a Communication Services average of 13.3.

Does ZD pay a dividend?

ZD does not currently pay a dividend.

How much debt does ZD have?

ZIFF DAVIS, INC. reported $868M of debt and $1.6B of cash (Jun 30, 2026).

What are ZD support and resistance levels?

Support: $46.65, $43.86, $40.36. Resistance: $52.20, $55.28, $58.18.

What are insiders doing with ZD?

Insider activity: SELLING, 0 buys and 7 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on ZD?

Nov 11, 2026: Citigroup keeps Neutral rating on Ziff Davis, cuts target to $56 · Nov 10, 2026: Evercore ISI keeps Outperform rating on Ziff Davis, cuts target to $62 · Nov 6, 2026: Ziff Davis holds Q3 2026 earnings call