ZIP Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
ZIP - ZipRecruiter, Inc.
$5.14
0.46 (9.83%)
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5d:
+30.46%
30d:
+31.12%
90d:
+65.81%
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LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Aug 7, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 05, 2026
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Bottom Line:
⏸️ WAIT FOR BETTER ENTRY: ZIP is 17.9% above its trading range ($4.36). Market expects 2.5% annual growth, but current price leaves little margin for error. While momentum could continue, risk/reward favors waiting for a pullback.
⏸️ WAIT FOR BETTER ENTRY: ZIP is 17.9% above its trading range ($4.36). Market expects 2.5% annual growth, but current price leaves little margin for error. While momentum could continue, risk/reward favors waiting for a pullback.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$5.39
Based on 4.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$3.35
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 9.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: ZIP is currently trading at $5.14, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $3.79 to $4.36. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 9.7) is in line with its historical norms (9.0). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.5% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ZIP is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $3.79, while resistance sits at $5.34. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 9.8% recently.
Market Sentiment: ZIP scores 15/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $4.00. 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 $3.79, while resistance sits at $5.34. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 9.8% recently.
Market Sentiment: ZIP scores 15/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $4.00. Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$3.79 -
$4.36
Company Quality Score
35/100
(SELL)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
17.6%
Protect Your Profits
ZIP is technically overbought (RSI 72). Consider hedging now to protect against a potential pullback while keeping your upside.
View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price significantly overextended (+17.9% above its trading range)
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (15/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Strong upward momentum (+9.8%)
- BEARISH: Trading 14.5% above Wall St target ($4.00)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 2.5% growth with -2.3% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 35/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$3.79 -
$4.36
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$3.79
Resistance Level
$5.35
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Aug 7, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
9.72
Wall Street Target
$4.00
(-14.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-2.3%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-50.0%
Profit Margin
-5.6%
Valuation Premium vs History
+2.5% premium
PE vs Historical
9.7 vs 9.0
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+2.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$4.80
(+3%)
2-Year Target
$4.92
(+5%)
3-Year Target
$5.04
(+8%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 10→9)
PE COMPRESSION
$4.67
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.2, Growth: 4.9%)
$11.24
(+140%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 9.7, Growth: 4.9%)
$5.40
(+15%)
Bear:
(PE: 8.3, Growth: 4.9%)
$4.59
(-2%)
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Buys
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Sells
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