ZIP Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
ZIP - ZipRecruiter, Inc.
$4.42
0.13 (3.03%)
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5d:
+4.99%
30d:
+11.06%
90d:
+36.42%
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LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Aug 28, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 05, 2026
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Bottom Line:
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: ZIP is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 43.7% expected growth, valuation appears stretched. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: ZIP is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 43.7% expected growth, valuation appears stretched. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: ZIP is currently trading at $4.42, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $4.04 to $4.86. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 29.8) compared to its historical average (10.0). At these levels, the market is pricing in 43.7% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ZIP is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $4.04, while resistance sits at $5.29. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 3.0% recently.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 46/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $4.75 (+10.2%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ZIP is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $4.04, while resistance sits at $5.29. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 3.0% recently.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 46/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $4.75 (+10.2%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$4.04 -
$4.86
Company Quality Score
43/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
78.1%
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- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (46/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Strong upward momentum (+3.0%)
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($4.75)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 43.7% growth with 5.2% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 43/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$4.04 -
$4.86
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$4.04
Resistance Level
$5.30
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Aug 28, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
29.81
Wall Street Target
$4.75
(+10.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
5.2%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-50.0%
Profit Margin
6.2%
Valuation Premium vs History
+43.7% premium
PE vs Historical
29.8 vs 10.0
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+43.7%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$6.19
(+44%)
2-Year Target
$8.90
(+107%)
3-Year Target
$12.79
(+197%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 30â10)
PE COMPRESSION
$4.29
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 29.8, Growth: -71.0%)
$3.14
(+-27%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 20.1, Growth: -71.0%)
$2.12
(-51%)
Bear:
(PE: 10.0, Growth: -71.0%)
$1.05
(-76%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 13.59 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.32
Bull Case
$2.39
(-46%)
Analyst growth -50.0%, PE expands to 15.0
Base Case
$2.18
(-51%)
Market implied -50.0%, PE stable at 13.6
Bear Case
$2.96
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 11.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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