3d agoSeeking AlphaNEUTRAL 50Earnings
Ziff Davis, Inc. 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation
2026-08-07. The following slide deck was published by Ziff Davis, Inc.
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Why Is ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD) Stock Up Today?
By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · August 7, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET · reviewed against 5 wire stories
ZIFF DAVIS INC (ZD) is up +11.87% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 5 stories on ZD across 4 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading mixed (avg 55/100).
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Ziff Davis Inc. (ZD) rose 11.87% to $57.00 in early trading on Thursday, driven by the release of second quarter 2026 financial results that exceeded expectations. The company reported adjusted diluted EPS of $1.03, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.84. The stock opened with a 4.6% gap up from the previous close and climbed further as the session progressed.
What Happened
Ziff Davis reported Q2 2026 results on August 7, with the company disclosing the details in a slide deck and an SEC Form 8-K filing. The adjusted diluted EPS of $1.03 beat estimates by $0.19, while revenue of $286.7 million exceeded expectations by $790,000. Despite a reported net loss of $52.2 million from continuing operations, the adjusted results were well received. The company also announced a webcast for the results on August 7 at 8:30 a.m. ET. Retail traders on r/wallstreetbets are calling it oversold, but the market reaction has been positive.
What The Data Shows
The stock opened at $53.31 and reached an intraday high of $57.25 before closing the session at $57.01. The volume of 0.2 million shares was 0.3 times the 3-month average, suggesting moderate participation. The stock’s price has surged from a 52-week low of $22.45 to a new 52-week high of $57.01. Insiders sold a total of $1.7 million in shares over the past 90 days, and Donald J. Trump has made several trades in the stock, including both purchases and sales.
What To Watch
The company deferred 2026 guidance and is evaluating strategic alternatives following the sale of its connectivity business. Analysts from Evercore ISI Group and RBC Capital have raised price targets for ZD. Investors should monitor the company’s next steps in its strategic review and the broader market response to its earnings performance.
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ZD by the numbers
Last: $57.00Session: +11.87%Coverage: 5 stories / 4 sourcesAI sentiment: 55/100 (mixed)Mkt cap: $1.9BP/E: 55.352w: $22.45 to $55.46
The headlines behind the move
3d agoSEC 8-KNEUTRAL 50General
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. (ZD) files 8-K
Filed: 2026-08-07 AccNo: 0001084048-26-000043 Size: 3 MB Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits
3d agoThe FlyBULLISH 71Earnings
Ziff Davis reports Q2 adjusted EPS $1.03, consensus 84c
3d agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 68Earnings
Ziff Davis Non-GAAP EPS of $1.03 beats by $0.19, revenue of $286.7M beats by $0.79M
Ziff Davis press release (ZD): Q2 Non-GAAP EPS of $1.03 beats by $0.19. Revenue of $286.7M (-18.6% Y/Y) beats by $0.79M.
3d agoStockTitanBEARISH 34Earnings
Ziff Davis Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Continuing operations posted a $52.2M net loss, while adjusted diluted EPS was $1.03; the Aug. 7 results webcast is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET.
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