Ziff Davis (ZD) Q3 2025 Earnings
Reported Nov 6, 2025 at 1:15 PM ET · SEC Source
Q3 25 EPS
$1.76
MISS 1.40%
Est. $1.79
Q3 25 Revenue
$363.7M
MISS 0.74%
Est. $366.4M
vs S&P Since Q3 25
+44.9%
BEATING MARKET
ZD +56.1% vs S&P +11.1%
Market Reaction
Did ZD Beat Earnings? Q3 2025 Results
Ziff Davis turned in a modest miss on both top and bottom lines in Q3 2025, as the digital media company reported adjusted diluted EPS of $1.76, falling 1.40% short of the $1.79 consensus, while revenue of $363.71 million grew 2.9% year-over-year but… Read more Ziff Davis turned in a modest miss on both top and bottom lines in Q3 2025, as the digital media company reported adjusted diluted EPS of $1.76, falling 1.40% short of the $1.79 consensus, while revenue of $363.71 million grew 2.9% year-over-year but trailed estimates by $2.73 million. The headline numbers were held back in part by a $17.58 million goodwill impairment charge in the Cybersecurity & Martech segment and a $17.57 million provision for credit losses on investments, both of which weighed on GAAP results, though the net loss of $3.60 million represented a sharp improvement from the $48.58 million loss a year ago. Segment performance was uneven, with Health & Wellness delivering 12.7% revenue growth to $102.31 million while Technology & Shopping and Gaming & Entertainment both contracted. Analysts have since trimmed their 2026 forecasts, though Ziff Davis reaffirmed full-year 2025 guidance for revenues of $1.44 billion to $1.50 billion and adjusted EPS of $6.64 to $7.28. Perhaps the more consequential disclosure was the company's announcement that it has engaged outside advisors to evaluate strategic alternatives, including the potential sale of entire divisions, following inbound interest from third parties.
Key Takeaways
- • Health & Wellness segment grew 12.7% YoY with advertising revenue retention above 100%
- • Fifth consecutive quarter of revenue growth
- • Advertising and performance marketing revenue grew 5.9% YoY to approximately $205 million
- • Free cash flow increased 35.0% YoY to $108.2 million
- • Operating cash flow increased 30.5% YoY to $138.3 million
- • Organic revenue growth accelerated to 4% in Q3 2025
ZD YoY Financials
Q3 2025 vs Q3 2024, source: SEC Filings
ZD Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“During the third quarter, we delivered our fifth consecutive quarter of revenue growth and generated strong free cash flow. In addition, we continue to pursue multiple avenues to create value for our shareholders and look forward to working with our advisors to assess interest in certain of our businesses.”
— Vivek Shah, Q3 2025 Earnings Press Release
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ZD Quarterly Results
4 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 25 MISS FY | $2.70 | $2.56 | -5.13% | $406.7M | -2.38% |
| FY Full Year | $6.85 | $6.63 | -3.22% | $1.45B | -0.68% |
| Q3 25 MISS | $1.79 | $1.76 | -1.40% | $363.7M | -0.74% |
| Q2 25 BEAT | $1.19 | $1.24 | +4.52% | $352.2M | +4.13% |
| Q1 25 MISS | $1.25 | $1.14 | -8.55% | $328.6M | +1.82% |