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Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD)
NASDAQ:ZD
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 31, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.19Last Year’s EPS
1.18Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 6 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 08, 2025
|% Change Since: -0.86%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 31, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presented a generally positive outlook with growth in key segments like Tech and Shopping, Health and Wellness, and strong advertising performance. However, challenges remain in the Cybersecurity and Martech segment, and the lawsuit against OpenAI underscores ongoing issues with content protection.Company Guidance
During the Ziff Davis Q1 2025 earnings call, CEO Vivek Shah and CFO Bret Richter provided guidance reaffirming full-year revenue growth of 5% and adjusted EBITDA growth of 6% at the midpoint. The company reported revenues of $328.6 million for Q1 2025, a 4.5% increase compared to Q1 2024, and adjusted EBITDA of $100.2 million with a margin of 30.5%. Segment performance varied, with Tech and Shopping revenues growing nearly 18%, Gaming and Entertainment by 4%, Health and Wellness over 7%, and Connectivity by 5%. However, Cybersecurity and Martech declined by nearly 11% due to timing benefits realized in the prior year. The company remains focused on strategic M&A, with three acquisitions completed in 2025 so far, and plans to enhance shareholder value through continued share buybacks. Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, Ziff Davis is optimistic about sustained advertising growth, particularly in Tech and Shopping, Gaming and Entertainment, and Health and Wellness, while also anticipating benefits from the upcoming launch of Wi-Fi 7 and Nintendo Switch 2.Revenue and EBITDA Growth
Q1 2025 revenues were $328.6 million, reflecting a growth of 4.5% compared to Q1 2024. Adjusted EBITDA was $100.2 million with a margin of 30.5%, exceeding internal expectations.
Tech and Shopping Segment Performance
Tech and Shopping revenues grew by nearly 18% due to organic growth and M&A, with adjusted EBITDA growing nearly 44%.
Advertising and Performance Marketing Growth
Q1 2025 advertising and performance marketing revenue grew by 12.3% compared to the prior period.
Health and Wellness Segment Rebound
Health and wellness grew revenues over 7% and adjusted EBITDA by over 12%, indicating a promising return to high-single-digit growth.
Strong Capital Allocation and Share Buybacks
The company bought back 4.25 million shares over the last four quarters, representing roughly 10% of total shares outstanding.
ZD Earnings History
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ZD Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 08, 2025 | $32.38 | $30.91 | -4.54% |
Feb 24, 2025 | $48.02 | $47.50 | -1.08% |
Nov 07, 2024 | $48.99 | $56.65 | +15.64% |
Aug 07, 2024 | $39.88 | $40.96 | +2.71% |
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FAQ
When does Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) report earnings?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 31, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) earnings time?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) earnings time is at Jul 31, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is ZD EPS forecast?
ZD EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 1.19.