ZIP Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
ZIP - ZipRecruiter, Inc.
$3.96
-0.15 (-3.65%)
▼
5d:
+2.33%
30d:
+17.86%
90d:
+45.59%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 17, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 05, 2026
16d
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: ZIP shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 1.9% growth. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: ZIP shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 1.9% growth. Moderate conviction.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$4.45
Based on 2.9% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$2.76
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 $3.96, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $3.38 to $4.04. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 9.6) is in line with its historical norms (9.0). At these levels, the market is pricing in 1.9% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ZIP is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $3.72, while resistance sits at $4.30. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 3.6% recently.
Market Sentiment: ZIP has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. 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. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ZIP is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $3.72, while resistance sits at $4.30. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 3.6% recently.
Market Sentiment: ZIP has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. 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. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Historical Trading Range
$3.38 -
$4.04
Company Quality Score
61/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
73.8%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Downward momentum (-3.6%)
- BEARISH: Trading above Wall St target ($3.75)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 1.9% growth with -2.3% revenue growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$3.38 -
$4.04
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$0.43
(11.0%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$3.72
Resistance Level
$4.31
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jul 17, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
9.56
Wall Street Target
$3.75
(-8.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-2.3%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-50.0%
Profit Margin
-5.6%
Valuation Premium vs History
+1.9% premium
PE vs Historical
9.6 vs 9.0
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+1.9%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$4.19
(+2%)
2-Year Target
$4.27
(+4%)
3-Year Target
$4.35
(+6%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 10→9)
PE COMPRESSION
$4.09
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.0, Growth: 1.7%)
$9.49
(+131%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 9.6, Growth: 1.7%)
$4.32
(+5%)
Bear:
(PE: 8.1, Growth: 1.7%)
$3.67
(-11%)
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
11
Sells
Net
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