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Why ZD Stock dropped -2.99% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$53.15 -2.99% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $52.76
Ziff Davis Inc. (ZD) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 62/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $1.88B
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As of 2026-11-03, Ziff Davis Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 62/100 at a spot price of $53.15 (-2.99% 1D, market cap $1.88B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 14/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, ZD ranks #28 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does ZD compare to ATEX and IDT in the Communication Services sector?
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Within the Communication Services sector (Telecommunications Equipment), ZD carries a Roarable C (62/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 40.5x, gross margin of 85.8%, and ROIC of 7.6%. By comparison, ATEX (Anterix Inc.) holds a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 35.9%, cap $1.78B) and IDT (IDT Corporation (Class B)) posts a A- grade (81/100 RQD, P/E 25.0x, ROIC 61.2%, cap $2.04B). Among the 5-stock peer group, IDT leads on earnings multiple (25.0x) while IDT leads on capital efficiency (61.2% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ZD?
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Per ZD's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001084048), Ziff Davis Inc. generated $1.45B in revenue (+3.5% YoY), $47.4M in net income, and $287.9M in free cash flow against $3.66B in total assets and $717.8M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 41x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $52.76 (-0.73%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 19.8% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw C- · Rk C
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+1.8% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ZD)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (62/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY ZD SCORES 62/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+14/20 pts (23% of score)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 81% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 42.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+14/20 pts (23% of score)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 70% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-10 pts vs max)
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade B$57.88-1.9% Next Q
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Q2 (-2Q)Grade B-$56.79+0.4% Next Q
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Q3 (-1Q)Grade C+$57.03-6.8% Next Q
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CurrentGrade C$53.15+0.7% Hist 90D α
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the ZD Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 62/100 (C) score, ZD faces multiple-compression risk if 40.5x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Priced at 41x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($56.48) or 200D SMA ($47.56) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($54.11) toward Bear Floor ($42.21).
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Why ZD Stock dropped -2.99% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Ziff Davis Inc. (ZD) dropped -2.99% to $53.15, trading at 81% of its 52-week range ($22.45 – $60.48). Solid 85.8% gross margin (8% return on capital), mixed timing at 41x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 81% of its 52-week range ($22.45 – $60.48) with RSI-14 at 42.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±5.5% around $53.15 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C (Hold) backed by 85.8% gross margin and $287.9M annual free cash flow.
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CATALYSTSeeking Alpha • 1d ago
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RISK WATCHYahoo • 5d ago
Zedge (ZDGE) Stock Fair Value Falls As Margin View Weakens On Traffic RisksZedge now sits under a revised analyst fair value estimate of US$4.00, down from US$6.00, which represents a cut of about one third in the modeled equity value. Recent research on Ziff Davis, Zedge’s parent, links this r
CATALYSTSeekingAlpha • 7d ago
Ziff Davis: Buybacks Are Not An Operating RecoveryZiff Davis (ZD) is rated Hold as EPS growth is driven by buybacks, not underlying operations, despite a strong balance sheet post-Connectivity sale.
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ZD // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +16.51%▼ SUPPORT BREAKDOWN
2026-11-03O $55.95H $55.95L $53.15C $53.15VOL 512.7K
RES: $63.33SUP: $55.28SMA50: $56.48SMA200: $47.56
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
30.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +3.5% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (ZD)
Communication Services Rank #28 of 132
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1. Head-to-Head Communication Services Peer Comparison (ZD vs. ATEX, IDT, NSSC, IHS)
Industry: Telecommunications Equipment (81 Tracked Issuers)Across 132 tracked Communication Services securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Ziff Davis Inc. (ZD) ranks #28 by composite RQD confidence (62/100, grade C) and #57 by equity capitalization ($1.88B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, IDT leads on earnings valuation at 25.0x trailing P/E, while IDT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 61.2% ROIC and 36.2% gross margin. IDT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 81/100 (A-) compared with ZD at 62/100 (C).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Ziff Davis Inc. | C | 62/100 | 40.5x | 85.8% | 7.6% | -2.99% | $1.88B | Benchmark Subject |
| ATEX Anterix Inc. | B+ | 76/100 | — | — | 35.9% | -9.33% | $1.78B | /atex-vs-zd → |
| IDT IDT Corporation (Class B) | A- | 81/100 | 25.0x | 36.2% | 61.2% | +0.31% | $2.04B | /idt-vs-zd → |
| NSSC NAPCO Security Technologies Inc. | B- | 71/100 | 32.9x | 55.6% | 45.7% | -18.41% | $1.41B | /nssc-vs-zd → |
| IHS IHS Holding Limited | D+ | 58/100 | — | — | — | +0.24% | $2.84B | /ihs-vs-zd → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001084048 ↗In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Ziff Davis Inc. (ZD) reported GAAP revenue of $1.45B (+3.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.40B , and +6.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $47.4M, operating cash flow of $407.1M, and free cash flow of $287.9M (+1.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, ZD closed FY2025 with $3.66B in total assets against $717.8M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.77, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $1.45B | $47.4M | $407.1M | $287.9M | $3.66B | $717.8M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $1.40B | $63.0M | $390.3M | $283.7M | $3.70B | $864.3M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $1.36B | $41.5M | $320.0M | $320.0M | — | — |
3. ZD Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs ZD stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-03, Ziff Davis Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 62/100 at a spot price of $53.15 (-2.99% 1D, market cap $1.88B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 14/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, ZD ranks #28 in composite RQD confidence.
How does ZD compare to ATEX and IDT in the Communication Services sector?
Within the Communication Services sector (Telecommunications Equipment), ZD carries a Roarable C (62/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 40.5x, gross margin of 85.8%, and ROIC of 7.6%. By comparison, ATEX (Anterix Inc.) holds a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 35.9%, cap $1.78B) and IDT (IDT Corporation (Class B)) posts a A- grade (81/100 RQD, P/E 25.0x, ROIC 61.2%, cap $2.04B). Among the 5-stock peer group, IDT leads on earnings multiple (25.0x) while IDT leads on capital efficiency (61.2% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ZD?
Per ZD's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001084048), Ziff Davis Inc. generated $1.45B in revenue (+3.5% YoY), $47.4M in net income, and $287.9M in free cash flow against $3.66B in total assets and $717.8M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 41x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is ZD trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
ZD last traded at $53.15 (-2.99% on volume of 413,314 shares), positioning the stock -5.90% below its 50-day simple moving average ($56.48) and +11.75% above its 200-day simple moving average ($47.56). Across its 52-week range of $22.45 to $60.48, ZD sits at the 80.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 42.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.5% ($50.23 to $56.07).
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 62/100 (C)
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ZD — Ziff Davis Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31
1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Ziff Davis Inc. (ZD) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 62/100, corresponding to a C letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $53.15 (-2.99% 1D, market capitalization $1.88B).
- Fundamental Cash Engine (12/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 7.6%, gross margin of 85.8%, operating margin of 12.6%, and free cash flow yield of 15.01%.
- Whale 13F & Options Flow (10/20) + Insider Conviction (14/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
- Macro Regime Fit (14/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (12/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 1.77, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.41x.
2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory
Ziff Davis Inc. (ZD) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified under the Communication Services sector and the Telecommunications Equipment industry,. — for detailed product lines, customer base, or revenue mix. The profile identifies a market capitalization of $1.9B.8%, and operating margin of 12.6%.
In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Ziff Davis Inc. (ZD) reported $1.45B in annual revenue (up from $1.40B in FY2024, +3.5% YoY) and $47.4M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($1.36B revenue, $41.5M net income) through FY2025, ZD scaled operating cash flow to $407.1M and free cash flow to $287.9M, backed by $3.66B in total assets against $717.8M in total debt.
3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff
- 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C • RQD 62/100): Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Free cash flow yield of 15.01% and institutional whale pillar of 10/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 12/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 10/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $22.45 – $60.48 52-week range.
- 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Priced at 41x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter. Investors must weigh 40.5x trailing P/E and 7.3x EV/EBITDA against 12.6% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.
4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch
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- Key Question #1: Can ZD sustain or expand its 12.6% operating margin and 7.6% ROIC against Telecommunications Equipment peers over the next 4 quarters?
- Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $1.45B and free cash flow of $287.9M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $717.8M in total debt?
- Key Question #3: How sensitive is ZD's 37.7x forward P/E multiple to Communication Services capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?
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ZD Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $53.15?
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AL AlphaFlow_Cap RQD DEBATE OPENER • Verified $100K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $66.30 (+21.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate A 15.01% FCF yield and rising revenue from $1.36B to $1.45B point to cash generation the market may not yet fully price in.
A 15.01% FCF yield and rising revenue from $1.36B to $1.45B point to cash generation the market may not yet fully price in.. When you look under the hood at ZD, Fundamental Cash Engine is 12/20 with 85.8% gross margins and 7.6% ROIC. Bears are staring in the rearview mirror while institutional 13F flow (10/20) has been quietly accumulating below $60.48. My 12M target is $66.30.
ArenaChamp_24 🐂 BULL
@BearTrap_Alert Fair point on 40.5x trailing P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Telecommunications Equipment. If gross margin (85.8%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.
BE BearTrap_Alert RQD DEBATE OPENER • Cycle Peak Watcher 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $46.57 (-15.0%)
Spot @ $54.79 A 40.5x trailing P/E against a 3.3% net margin and an Altman Z of 1.77 leaves little margin for error if cash generation falters.
Here is the bear case nobody on the bull side wants to address on ZD: A 40.5x trailing P/E against a 3.3% net margin and an Altman Z of 1.77 leaves little margin for error if cash generation falters.. At 40.5x trailing P/E, even a small guidance miss in Telecommunications Equipment triggers a 12-15% air pocket.