Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) Q4 Revenue Slips to $406.7M as Net Income Declines

Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZD) is among the 12 Most Promising Small-Cap Stocks According to Wall Street Analysts.

Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) Q4 Revenue Slips to $406.7M as Net Income Declines

The ninth stock on this list of most promising stocks is Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZD)

TheFly reported on February 26 that Citigroup maintained a Neutral rating on ZD but lowered the price target to $29 from $35.

On February 23, Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZD) released its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year 2025. The company reported a small decline in revenues to $406.7 million in Q4, despite a 9.6% gain in operating income to $86.0 million. Net income fell to $0.4 million due to a $19.7 million loss on an equity-method investment and a $58.0 million pre-tax loss on a business transaction.

The company also disclosed that adjusted net income fell to $100.5 million, adjusted diluted EPS to $2.56, and adjusted EBITDA to $163.2 million. Operating cash flow increased to $191.1 million, while free cash flow increased to $157.8 million. Operating income rose 61.1% to $183.1 million, while revenues climbed 3.5% to $1.45 billion for the year.

Moreover, the firm’s net income declined to $47.4 million, adjusted net income decreased to $272.5 million, and adjusted diluted EPS rose slightly to $6.63. Free cash flow totaled $287.9 million, with significant share repurchases executed during the year.

Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZD) is a digital media company specializing in technology, gaming, and lifestyle content. It operates online publications, marketing services, and e-commerce platforms, delivering information, reviews, and advertising solutions to global audiences.

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