Ziff Davis (ZD) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
ZD Stock Forecast
Ziff Davis stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $108.33 (represents a 133.62% upside from ZD’s last price of $46.37) and a rating consensus of 'Hold', based on 4 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
ZD Price Target
The average price target for Ziff Davis (ZD) is $108.33 based on 1-year price targets from 4 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $140.00 to $85.00. This represents a potential 133.62% upside from ZD's last price of $46.37.
ZD Analyst Ratings
According to 4 Wall Street analysts, Ziff Davis's rating consensus is 'Hold'. The analyst rating breakdown for ZD stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 1 'Buy' (25.00%), 3 'Hold' (75.00%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Ziff Davis Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2022 | - | J.P. Morgan | $85.00 | $76.82 | 10.65% | 83.31% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | - | Citigroup | $100.00 | $88.84 | 12.56% | 115.66% |
| May 12, 2022 | Shyam Patil | Susquehanna | $140.00 | $76.17 | 83.80% | 201.92% |
The latest Ziff Davis stock forecast, released on Dec 20, 2022 by J.P. Morgan company, set a price target of $85.00, which represents a 10.65% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($76.82), and a 83.31% increase from ZD last price ($46.37).
Ziff Davis Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | - | - |
| Avg Price Target | - | - | - |
| Last Closing Price | $46.37 | $46.37 | $46.37 |
| Upside/Downside | -100.00% | -100.00% | -100.00% |
In the current month, the average price target of Ziff Davis stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to Ziff Davis's last price of $46.37. This month's average price target is down NaN% compared to last quarter, and down NaN% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 06, 2024 | RBC Capital | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | Hold |
| Sep 06, 2024 | Citigroup | Underperform | Underperform | Hold |
| May 02, 2024 | UBS | Underperform | Underperform | Hold |
| May 02, 2024 | Wedbush | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | Hold |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Wedbush | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | Hold |
| Jan 06, 2023 | Barclays | - | Equal-Weight | Initialise |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Citigroup | - | Neutral | Initialise |
| May 12, 2022 | Susquehanna | Positive | Positive | Hold |
Ziff Davis's last stock rating was published by RBC Capital on Sep 06, 2024. The company gave ZD a "Equal-Weight" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Ziff Davis Financial Forecast
Ziff Davis Revenue Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $389.88M | $340.99M | $326.02M | $307.14M | $396.70M | $341.87M | $337.36M | $315.07M | $408.63M | $444.25M | $429.04M | $398.19M | $469.24M | $356.98M | $330.98M | $332.39M | $405.59M | $344.14M |
| Avg Forecast | $470.91M | $401.13M | $380.91M | $348.61M | $451.19M | $373.22M | $333.90M | $324.27M | $434.83M | $345.70M | $332.44M | $313.30M | $396.17M | $342.46M | $323.65M | $295.11M | $401.04M | $346.23M | $347.94M | $319.49M | $406.97M | $425.73M | $394.50M | $362.13M | $433.95M | $338.53M | $315.83M | $331.91M | $394.29M | $332.53M |
| High Forecast | $470.91M | $401.13M | $380.91M | $348.61M | $451.19M | $373.22M | $333.90M | $324.27M | $434.83M | $345.70M | $332.44M | $313.30M | $398.73M | $349.16M | $323.65M | $295.11M | $401.04M | $346.23M | $347.94M | $319.49M | $406.97M | $425.73M | $394.50M | $362.13M | $433.95M | $338.53M | $315.83M | $331.91M | $394.29M | $332.53M |
| Low Forecast | $470.91M | $401.13M | $380.91M | $348.61M | $451.19M | $373.22M | $333.90M | $324.27M | $434.83M | $345.70M | $332.44M | $313.30M | $393.59M | $336.74M | $323.65M | $295.11M | $401.04M | $346.23M | $347.94M | $319.49M | $406.97M | $425.73M | $394.50M | $362.13M | $433.95M | $338.53M | $315.83M | $331.91M | $394.29M | $332.53M |
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.98% | 1.00% | 1.01% | 1.04% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 0.97% | 0.99% | 1.00% | 1.04% | 1.09% | 1.10% | 1.08% | 1.05% | 1.05% | 1.00% | 1.03% | 1.03% |
Ziff Davis's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 1 analysts is $313.30M, with a low forecast of $313.30M, and a high forecast of $313.30M. ZD's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a -19.64% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $389.88M (Dec 23).
Ziff Davis EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $80.72M | $-13.32M | $38.90M | $80.03M | $88.93M | $116.56M | $112.10M | $92.03M | $442.71M | $137.50M | $104.01M | $170.84M | $208.62M | $167.54M | $121.53M | $82.08M | $173.28M | $124.65M |
| Avg Forecast | $166.73M | $142.02M | $134.86M | $123.43M | $159.74M | $132.14M | $118.22M | $114.81M | $153.95M | $122.39M | $117.70M | $110.92M | $140.26M | $121.25M | $114.59M | $104.49M | $141.99M | $122.58M | $123.19M | $106.82M | $144.09M | $128.37M | $139.67M | $128.21M | $153.64M | $119.86M | $111.82M | $117.51M | $139.60M | $117.73M |
| High Forecast | $166.73M | $142.02M | $134.86M | $123.43M | $159.74M | $132.14M | $118.22M | $114.81M | $153.95M | $122.39M | $117.70M | $110.92M | $141.17M | $123.62M | $114.59M | $104.49M | $141.99M | $122.58M | $123.19M | $128.19M | $144.09M | $154.05M | $139.67M | $128.21M | $153.64M | $119.86M | $111.82M | $117.51M | $139.60M | $117.73M |
| Low Forecast | $166.73M | $142.02M | $134.86M | $123.43M | $159.74M | $132.14M | $118.22M | $114.81M | $153.95M | $122.39M | $117.70M | $110.92M | $139.35M | $119.22M | $114.59M | $104.49M | $141.99M | $122.58M | $123.19M | $85.46M | $144.09M | $102.70M | $139.67M | $128.21M | $153.64M | $119.86M | $111.82M | $117.51M | $139.60M | $117.73M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.58% | -0.11% | 0.34% | 0.77% | 0.63% | 0.95% | 0.91% | 0.86% | 3.07% | 1.07% | 0.74% | 1.33% | 1.36% | 1.40% | 1.09% | 0.70% | 1.24% | 1.06% |
1 analysts predict ZD's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $110.92M, with a high of $110.92M and a low of $110.92M. This is 37.42% upper than Ziff Davis's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $80.72M.
Ziff Davis Net Income Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $63.42M | $-30.97M | $16.68M | $1.55M | $67.47M | $18.18M | $-40.34M | $24.54M | $350.73M | $42.57M | $15.72M | $77.92M | $58.09M | $60.88M | $38.10M | $-6.40M | $123.02M | $30.75M |
| Avg Forecast | $143.79M | $87.87M | $80.28M | $66.74M | $143.89M | $85.12M | $63.33M | $68.40M | $136.46M | $76.38M | $63.89M | $58.23M | $115.13M | $77.58M | $61.51M | $53.56M | $119.22M | $77.45M | $71.66M | $26.16M | $104.89M | $39.74M | $90.36M | $72.62M | $123.19M | $77.61M | $64.10M | $61.34M | $104.01M | $73.80M |
| High Forecast | $143.79M | $87.87M | $80.28M | $66.74M | $143.89M | $85.12M | $63.33M | $68.40M | $136.46M | $76.38M | $65.96M | $58.24M | $120.09M | $86.20M | $62.07M | $53.56M | $119.22M | $77.45M | $71.66M | $31.39M | $109.42M | $47.69M | $90.36M | $72.62M | $123.19M | $77.61M | $64.10M | $61.34M | $104.01M | $73.80M |
| Low Forecast | $143.79M | $87.87M | $80.28M | $66.74M | $143.89M | $85.12M | $63.33M | $68.40M | $136.46M | $76.38M | $61.82M | $58.22M | $109.67M | $72.51M | $60.96M | $53.56M | $119.22M | $77.45M | $71.66M | $20.93M | $100.36M | $31.80M | $90.36M | $72.62M | $123.19M | $77.61M | $64.10M | $61.34M | $104.01M | $73.80M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.55% | -0.40% | 0.27% | 0.03% | 0.57% | 0.23% | -0.56% | 0.94% | 3.34% | 1.07% | 0.17% | 1.07% | 0.47% | 0.78% | 0.59% | -0.10% | 1.18% | 0.42% |
Ziff Davis's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 24 is $58.23M, with a range of $58.22M to $58.24M. ZD's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -8.18% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $63.42M (Dec 23).
Ziff Davis SG&A Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $245.02M | $224.33M | $221.88M | $217.18M | $234.19M | $215.13M | $225.74M | $219.98M | $255.64M | $262.17M | $251.78M | $240.53M | $259.31M | $209.46M | $187.54M | $202.61M | $215.31M | $209.30M |
| Avg Forecast | $284.61M | $242.43M | $230.21M | $210.69M | $272.69M | $225.56M | $201.80M | $195.98M | $262.80M | $208.93M | $200.92M | $189.35M | $239.43M | $206.97M | $195.61M | $178.36M | $242.38M | $209.25M | $210.28M | $234.52M | $245.96M | $244.77M | $238.42M | $218.86M | $262.26M | $204.60M | $190.88M | $200.59M | $238.30M | $200.97M |
| High Forecast | $284.61M | $242.43M | $230.21M | $210.69M | $272.69M | $225.56M | $201.80M | $195.98M | $262.80M | $208.93M | $200.92M | $189.35M | $240.98M | $211.02M | $195.61M | $178.36M | $242.38M | $209.25M | $210.28M | $281.43M | $245.96M | $293.73M | $238.42M | $218.86M | $262.26M | $204.60M | $190.88M | $200.59M | $238.30M | $200.97M |
| Low Forecast | $284.61M | $242.43M | $230.21M | $210.69M | $272.69M | $225.56M | $201.80M | $195.98M | $262.80M | $208.93M | $200.91M | $189.35M | $237.88M | $203.51M | $195.61M | $178.36M | $242.38M | $209.25M | $210.28M | $187.62M | $245.96M | $195.82M | $238.42M | $218.86M | $262.26M | $204.60M | $190.88M | $200.59M | $238.30M | $200.97M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.02% | 1.08% | 1.13% | 1.22% | 0.97% | 1.03% | 1.07% | 0.94% | 1.04% | 1.07% | 1.06% | 1.10% | 0.99% | 1.02% | 0.98% | 1.01% | 0.90% | 1.04% |
Ziff Davis's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $189.35M, based on 1 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $189.35M to $189.35M. The forecast indicates a -22.72% fall compared to ZD last annual SG&A of $245.02M (Dec 23).
Ziff Davis EPS Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $-0.67 | $0.36 | $0.03 | $1.44 | $0.39 | $-0.86 | $0.52 | $7.34 | $0.91 | $0.35 | $1.75 | $1.30 | $1.31 | $0.81 | $-0.13 | $2.45 | $0.63 |
| Avg Forecast | $2.84 | $1.73 | $1.58 | $1.32 | $2.84 | $1.68 | $1.25 | $1.35 | $2.69 | $1.51 | $1.26 | $1.15 | $2.27 | $1.53 | $1.21 | $1.06 | $2.35 | $1.53 | $1.41 | $1.21 | $2.07 | $1.98 | $1.78 | $1.43 | $2.43 | $1.53 | $1.27 | $1.21 | $2.05 | $1.46 |
| High Forecast | $2.84 | $1.73 | $1.58 | $1.32 | $2.84 | $1.68 | $1.25 | $1.35 | $2.69 | $1.51 | $1.30 | $1.15 | $2.37 | $1.70 | $1.23 | $1.06 | $2.35 | $1.53 | $1.41 | $1.21 | $2.16 | $1.98 | $1.78 | $1.43 | $2.43 | $1.53 | $1.27 | $1.21 | $2.05 | $1.46 |
| Low Forecast | $2.84 | $1.73 | $1.58 | $1.32 | $2.84 | $1.68 | $1.25 | $1.35 | $2.69 | $1.51 | $1.22 | $1.15 | $2.16 | $1.43 | $1.20 | $1.06 | $2.35 | $1.53 | $1.41 | $1.21 | $1.98 | $1.98 | $1.78 | $1.43 | $2.43 | $1.53 | $1.27 | $1.21 | $2.05 | $1.46 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00% | -0.44% | 0.30% | 0.03% | 0.61% | 0.26% | -0.61% | 0.43% | 3.55% | 0.46% | 0.20% | 1.22% | 0.53% | 0.86% | 0.64% | -0.11% | 1.19% | 0.43% |
According to 1 Wall Street analysts, Ziff Davis's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 24 is $1.15, with a low estimate of $1.15 and a high estimate of $1.15. This represents a 95677.50% increase compared to ZD previous annual EPS of - (Dec 23).
Ziff Davis Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPP | WPP | $53.24 | $1.23K | 2210.29% | Buy |
| DRCT | Direct Digital | $2.63 | $8.00 | 204.18% | Buy |
| ZD | Ziff Davis | $46.37 | $108.33 | 133.62% | Hold |
| EEX | Emerald | $4.08 | $7.90 | 93.63% | Buy |
| CMPR | Cimpress | $71.25 | $120.00 | 68.42% | - |
| IPG | Interpublic Group of Companies | $29.48 | $47.33 | 60.55% | Buy |
| CRTO | Criteo | $33.44 | $49.56 | 48.21% | Buy |
| DLX | Deluxe | $18.87 | $27.00 | 43.08% | Buy |
| IAS | Integral Ad Science | $11.90 | $16.11 | 35.38% | Buy |
| OMC | Omnicom Group | $101.08 | $118.17 | 16.91% | Buy |
| TZOO | Travelzoo | $17.59 | $12.00 | -31.78% | Buy |
ZD Forecast FAQ
Is Ziff Davis a good buy?
No, according to 4 Wall Street analysts, Ziff Davis (ZD) is considered a 'Hold'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 1 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 25.00% of ZD's total ratings.
What is ZD's price target?
Ziff Davis (ZD) average price target is $108.33 with a range of $85 to $140, implying a 133.62% from its last price of $46.37. The data is based on 4 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Ziff Davis stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for ZD stock, the company can go up by 133.62% (from the last price of $46.37 to the average price target of $108.33), up by 201.92% based on the highest stock price target, and up by 83.31% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Ziff Davis stock reach $70?
ZD's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $108.33 supports the claim that Ziff Davis can reach $70 in the near future.
What are Ziff Davis's analysts' financial forecasts?
Ziff Davis's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $1.48B (high $1.48B, low $1.48B), average EBITDA is $524.91M (high $524.91M, low $524.91M), average net income is $360.74M (high $360.74M, low $360.74M), average SG&A $896.02M (high $896.02M, low $896.02M), and average EPS is $7.12 (high $7.12, low $7.12). ZD's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $1.6B (high $1.6B, low $1.6B), average EBITDA is $567.04M (high $567.04M, low $567.04M), average net income is $378.68M (high $378.68M, low $378.68M), average SG&A $967.94M (high $967.94M, low $967.94M), and average EPS is $7.47 (high $7.47, low $7.47).
Did the ZD's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Ziff Davis's last annual report (Dec 2023), the company's revenue was $1.36B, beating the average analysts forecast of $1.36B by 0.49%. Apple's EBITDA was $132.61M, missing the average prediction of $480.59M by -72.41%. The company's net income was $99.12M, missing the average estimation of $307.78M by -67.80%. Apple's SG&A was $908.42M, beating the average forecast of $820.37M by 10.73%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.0021, missing the average prediction of $6.07 by -99.97%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Ziff Davis's revenue was $389.88M, missing the average analysts' forecast of $396.17M by -1.59%. The company's EBITDA was $80.72M, missing the average prediction of $140.26M by -42.45%. Ziff Davis's net income was $63.42M, missing the average estimation of $115.13M by -44.91%. The company's SG&A was $245.02M, beating the average forecast of $239.43M by 2.33%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.0012, missing the average prediction of $2.27 by -99.95%