ZD
Ziff Davis, Inc. Common Stock
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Ziff Davis (ZD) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$51.48
+0.34 (+0.66%)
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5d:
-9.29%
30d:
-11.06%
90d:
-7.92%
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Updated Nov 11, 12:00 AM ET
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
HOLD
LOW Confidence (92%)
Quality Score
64/100
Position
OVERSOLD
30-Day Fair Range
$53.15 – $57.88
Position: OVERSOLD
Forward P/E & Valuation
8.9x
STRETCHED
vs 7.3x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$62.83
+22.1% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$46.65 / $58.18
Trend: Uptrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
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📊 HOLD: ZD trades at premium valuation expecting 6.9% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$59.99
Based on 7.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$37.25
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 7.3x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: ZD is currently trading at $51.48, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $53.15 to $57.88. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 8.9) compared to its historical average (7.3). At these levels, the market is pricing in 6.9% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ZD is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $46.65, while resistance sits at $58.18.
Market Sentiment: ZD scores 69/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $62.83 (+22.1%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ZD is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $46.65, while resistance sits at $58.18.
Market Sentiment: ZD scores 69/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $62.83 (+22.1%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$53.15 -
$57.88
Company Quality Score
64/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
92.3%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$53.15 -
$57.88
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$4.71
(9.2%)
Support Level
$46.65
Resistance Level
$58.18
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Nov 11, 2026
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View Profit Protection PlanQuantitative Signal Breakdown
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (69/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 22.1% below Wall St target ($62.83)
- NEUTRAL: PE elevated vs history but 6.9% growth expectation is conservative given 2632% recent growth
- BULLISH: Bottoming setup score 69/100 — corrected, stabilizing, and turning up
- CAUTION: Recommendation downgraded due to -9.3% 5-day decline
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
8.94
Wall Street Target
$62.83
(+22.1%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-5.6%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
2632.0%
Profit Margin
43.5%
Valuation Premium vs History
+6.9% premium
PE vs Historical
8.9 vs 7.3
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+6.9%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$55.03
(+7%)
2-Year Target
$58.83
(+14%)
3-Year Target
$62.89
(+22%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 9→7)
PE COMPRESSION
$51.35
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 10.8%)
$155.71
(+203%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 8.9, Growth: 10.8%)
$70.10
(+36%)
Bear:
(PE: 7.3, Growth: 10.8%)
$57.23
(+11%)
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Bullish
3 Retail Mentions
Reddit / WSB Comments
2
Bullish
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1 msgs
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Last Tracked
Jun 26, 2026
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