Ziff Davis, Inc.
ZDCommunication ServicesNASDAQAdvertising Agencies
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Daily timeframePart of the communication services sector, Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) is listed under Advertising Agencies. With a market capitalization of $1.91B, it sits in small-cap territory. It offers online resources 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; VoucherCodes; Offers.com, a coupon and deals website; and event based properties, includes BlackFriday.com, TheBlackFriday.com, BestBlackFriday.com, and DealsofAmerica.com.
Market Cap
$1.91B
Beta
1.02
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
9.29
EPS (TTM)
$-0.85
EPS (Fwd)
$6.00
ROE
-1.5%
ROA
3.1%
Cash
$1.61B
Total Debt
$894.5M
Free CF
$519.7M
52W Change
45.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where ZD stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 28, 2026 close, ZD finished 24.27% above its 150-day moving average ($44.92) and 31.90% above its 200-day moving average ($42.32). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is ZD overbought or oversold?
At the August 28, 2026 close, ZD's RSI(14) was 61.7, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The balance sheet looks solid with $1.61B in cash comfortably exceeding the $894.5M debt load. A net cash position generally provides financial flexibility during uncertain economic periods. Free cash flow comes in at $519.7M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at -1.5%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 3.1% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $1.39B (2022) to $1.45B (2025).
Investors considering Ziff Davis, Inc. should weigh the typical risks associated with ZD's sector, size, and financial profile against their own risk tolerance and investment objectives. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing ZD's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.