Smart Money Ratings For 20 Most Undervalued Stocks

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6. Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZD)

Insider Transaction: 0.99%

Upside Potential: 57.04%

Forward P/E: 4.19

Established in New York City, Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZD) operates a digital media and internet company with technology, healthcare, and gaming brands. The company’s portfolio comprises Mashable, PCMag, and Everyday Health. Performance marketing and subscription-based revenue allow the company to gain market share against competitors like Dotdash, Meredith, and Future Plc. Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZD) relies on data analytics and SEO optimization to drive content monetization. However, changes in digital algorithms and consumer media consumption affect the company’s financial outlook.

Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZD)’s current value, which stands 9.07% above its 52-week low, reflects a gradual price recovery. Specifically, in Q1 of 2025, the company reported revenue of $328.6 million, beating its expectations for the quarter. Though the company missed the Q1 adjusted EPS consensus estimate by $0.11, its revenue guidance for 2025 continues to stand at the $1.47 billion midpoint, exceeding analyst estimates. By not making any changes to this guidance amid the uncertain economic conditions, the company has elevated the confidence and predictability for investors.

Insider transactions saw a positive change of 0.99% in the last 6 months, showing minimal but present interest. Fourteen hedge funds maintain positions and represent moderate institutional engagement in Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZD). The consensus estimate of a 57.04% upside potential and a low forward P/E of 4.19 projects an undervalued yet promising company profile for investors.

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