- ISIN
- US48123V1026
- CUSIP
- 48123V102
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Advertising Agencies
- IPO Date
- Jul 21, 1999
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $1.70B
- Enterprise Value
- $2.05B
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.12
- PE Ratio
- 40.50
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $1.39B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $1.03B
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $307.62M
- Year Range
- $22.45 - $50.55
- Target Price
- $48.67
- ROA (TTM)
- 1.34%
- ROE (TTM)
- 2.64%
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Performance
ZD Performance Chart
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) is up 28.9% since the beginning of the year. At $45 per share, ZD is trading 10.3% below its 52-week high of $51. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ZD shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $433.
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Returns By Period
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) has returned 28.93% so far this year and 44.19% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ZD has returned -0.02% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Ziff Davis, Inc.
- 1D
- -1.54%
- 1M
- 3.71%
- YTD
- 28.93%
- 6M
- 27.37%
- 1Y
- 44.19%
- 3Y*
- -11.26%
- 5Y*
- -15.41%
- 10Y*
- -0.02%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
ZD Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 23, 1999, ZD's average daily return is +0.12%, while the average monthly return is +2.26%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.6 years.
Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Feb 2001 with a return of +244.9%, while the worst month was Dec 2000 at -54.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, ZD closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 9, 2001 with a return of +300.0%, while the worst single day was May 25, 2006 at -45.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.73% | -29.15% | 54.95% | 9.06% | -1.51% | 0.55% | 28.93% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.83% | -23.81% | -8.48% | -21.42% | 9.85% | -6.69% | 2.81% | 22.78% | -0.29% | -11.02% | -3.19% | 7.10% | -35.31% |
| 2024 | 0.31% | 2.02% | -8.32% | -20.51% | 14.97% | -4.44% | -13.02% | 2.07% | -0.43% | -4.91% | 27.19% | -7.66% | -19.12% |
| 2023 | 13.12% | -11.73% | -1.18% | -6.29% | -19.28% | 18.67% | 3.51% | -8.09% | -4.44% | -5.07% | 5.56% | 5.28% | -15.06% |
| 2022 | -5.23% | -4.25% | -3.80% | -8.70% | -13.60% | -2.37% | 9.88% | -5.63% | -11.39% | 13.01% | 19.21% | -14.26% | -28.65% |
| 2021 | 5.07% | 8.52% | 7.61% | 0.95% | 2.92% | 10.46% | 2.70% | -2.53% | -0.78% | 24.22% | -11.23% | -2.64% | 50.14% |
Benchmark Metrics
Ziff Davis, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 24.78%, beta of 0.97, and R2 of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 23, 1999.
- This stock captured 127.53% of S&P 500 Index gains and 118.55% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.05 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 24.78%
- Beta
- 0.97
- R²
- 0.05
- Upside Capture
- 127.53%
- Downside Capture
- 118.55%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ZD ranks 69 for risk / return — better than 69% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| ZD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.38 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.92 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.37 | -0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.31 | 2.78 | -1.47 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.10 | 12.44 | -8.34 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Ziff Davis, Inc. provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $18.68 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $1.46 | $1.32 | $1.18 | $1.06 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 16.85% | 0.00% | 0.96% | 2.42% | 2.03% | 1.66% | 1.48% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Ziff Davis, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $18.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $18.68 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Ziff Davis, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Ziff Davis, Inc. was 97.28%, occurring on Dec 26, 2000. Recovery took 329 trading sessions.
The current Ziff Davis, Inc. drawdown is 65.92%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -97.28%Dec 2000 | 1y 5mo | 1y 3mo | 2y 9moJul 1999 - Apr 2002 |
2026 bear market2026 | -80.06%Feb 2026 | 4y 3mo | — | 4y 7moNov 2021 - now |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -78.02%Nov 2008 | 5y 2mo | 6y 14d | 11y 3moSep 2003 - Dec 2014 |
2020 bear market2020 | -47.45%Jul 2020 | 6mo 8d | 6mo 3d | 1y 6dJan 2020 - Jan 2021 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -42.16%Dec 2002 | 1mo 21d | 3mo 7d | 4mo 28dOct 2002 - Mar 2003 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ZD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -97.28% | -56.78% | -40.50% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -33.79% | -9.10% | -24.69% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -64.55% | -18.90% | -45.65% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -80.06% | -25.43% | -54.63% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -80.06% | -33.92% | -46.14% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -65.92% | -1.80% | -64.12% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -39.41% | -10.71% | -28.70% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 10.82% | 2.03% | +8.79% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Ziff Davis, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Ziff Davis, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Advertising Agencies industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for ZD, comparing it with other companies in the Advertising Agencies industry. Currently, ZD has a P/E ratio of 40.5. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for ZD relative to other companies in the Advertising Agencies industry. Currently, ZD has a P/S ratio of 1.3. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for ZD in comparison with other companies in the Advertising Agencies industry. Currently, ZD has a P/B value of 1.0. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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