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Why ZD Stock advanced +1.05% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$55.95 +1.05% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $55.95
Ziff Davis Inc. (ZD) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 68/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $1.92B
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As of 2026-11-01, Ziff Davis Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $55.95 (+1.05% 1D, market cap $1.92B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 17/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, ZD ranks #17 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does ZD compare to IDT and ATEX in the Communication Services sector?
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Within the Communication Services sector (Telecommunications Equipment), ZD carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 40.5x, gross margin of 85.8%, and ROIC of 7.6%. By comparison, IDT (IDT Corporation (Class B)) holds a B+ grade (78/100 RQD, P/E 25.0x, ROIC 61.2%, cap $2.03B) and ATEX (Anterix Inc.) posts a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 35.9%, cap $1.80B). Among the 5-stock peer group, IDT leads on earnings multiple (25.0x) while IDT leads on capital efficiency (61.2% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ZD?
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Per ZD's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001084048), Ziff Davis Inc. generated $1.45B in revenue (+3.5% YoY), $47.4M in net income, and $287.9M in free cash flow against $3.66B in total assets and $717.8M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 41x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $55.95 (+0.00%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 19.8% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk B
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.5% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ZD)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.8%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (68/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY ZD SCORES 68/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+17/20 pts (25% of score)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 88% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 41 (NEUTRAL RANGE)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+14/20 pts (21% of score)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 70% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk12/20 pts (-8 pt drag)
Balance-sheet & 10-K footnote risk deducts 8 pts from forensic ceiling
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade B+$56.52+1.1% Next Q
76
Q2 (-2Q)Grade B$57.15+1.3% Next Q
73
Q3 (-1Q)Grade B$57.89-3.4% Next Q
71
CurrentGrade C+$55.95+1.8% Hist 90D α
68
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the ZD Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 68/100 (C+) score, ZD faces multiple-compression risk if 40.5x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Priced at 41x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($56.50) or 200D SMA ($47.39) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($58.47) toward Bear Floor ($45.61).
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Why ZD Stock advanced +1.05% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Ziff Davis Inc. (ZD) advanced +1.05% to $55.95, trading at 88% of its 52-week range ($22.45 – $60.48). Solid 86% profit margin (8% return on capital), mixed timing at 41x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 88% of its 52-week range ($22.45 – $60.48) with RSI-14 at 41 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±5.8% around $55.95 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C+ (Hold) backed by 85.8% gross margin and $287.9M annual free cash flow.
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ZD // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +22.27%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-10-30O $55.40H $55.95L $53.47C $55.95VOL 512.6K
RES: $63.16SUP: $55.16SMA50: $56.50SMA200: $47.39
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
30.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +3.5% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (ZD)
Communication Services Rank #17 of 132
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1. Head-to-Head Communication Services Peer Comparison (ZD vs. IDT, ATEX, NSSC, AD)
Industry: Telecommunications Equipment (81 Tracked Issuers)Across 132 tracked Communication Services securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Ziff Davis Inc. (ZD) ranks #17 by composite RQD confidence (68/100, grade C+) and #57 by equity capitalization ($1.92B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, IDT leads on earnings valuation at 25.0x trailing P/E, while IDT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 61.2% ROIC and 36.2% gross margin. IDT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 78/100 (B+) compared with ZD at 68/100 (C+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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ACTIVE
Ziff Davis Inc. | C+ | 68/100 | 40.5x | 85.8% | 7.6% | +1.05% | $1.92B | Benchmark Subject |
| IDT IDT Corporation (Class B) | B+ | 78/100 | 25.0x | 36.2% | 61.2% | +0.17% | $2.03B | /idt-vs-zd → |
| ATEX Anterix Inc. | B+ | 76/100 | — | — | 35.9% | +4.39% | $1.80B | /atex-vs-zd → |
| NSSC NAPCO Security Technologies Inc. | B- | 70/100 | 32.9x | 55.6% | 45.7% | +0.81% | $1.43B | /nssc-vs-zd → |
| AD Array Digital Infrastructure Inc. | D+ | 58/100 | 40.4x | 51.2% | -3.0% | +1.73% | $2.80B | /ad-vs-zd → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001084048In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Ziff Davis Inc. (ZD) reported GAAP revenue of $1.45B (+3.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.40B , and +6.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $47.4M, operating cash flow of $407.1M, and free cash flow of $287.9M (+1.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, ZD closed FY2025 with $3.66B in total assets against $717.8M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.77, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $1.45B | $47.4M | $407.1M | $287.9M | $3.66B | $717.8M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $1.40B | $63.0M | $390.3M | $283.7M | $3.70B | $864.3M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $1.36B | $41.5M | $320.0M | $320.0M | — | — |
3. ZD Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs ZD stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, Ziff Davis Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $55.95 (+1.05% 1D, market cap $1.92B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 17/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, ZD ranks #17 in composite RQD confidence.
How does ZD compare to IDT and ATEX in the Communication Services sector?
Within the Communication Services sector (Telecommunications Equipment), ZD carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 40.5x, gross margin of 85.8%, and ROIC of 7.6%. By comparison, IDT (IDT Corporation (Class B)) holds a B+ grade (78/100 RQD, P/E 25.0x, ROIC 61.2%, cap $2.03B) and ATEX (Anterix Inc.) posts a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 35.9%, cap $1.80B). Among the 5-stock peer group, IDT leads on earnings multiple (25.0x) while IDT leads on capital efficiency (61.2% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ZD?
Per ZD's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001084048), Ziff Davis Inc. generated $1.45B in revenue (+3.5% YoY), $47.4M in net income, and $287.9M in free cash flow against $3.66B in total assets and $717.8M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 41x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is ZD trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
ZD last traded at $55.95 (+1.05% on volume of 516,694 shares), positioning the stock -0.97% below its 50-day simple moving average ($56.50) and +18.06% above its 200-day simple moving average ($47.39). Across its 52-week range of $22.45 to $60.48, ZD sits at the 88.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 41.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.8% ($52.70 to $59.20).
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100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is ZD stock moving today?
Why ZD Stock advanced +1.05% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 86% profit margin (8% return on capital), mixed timing at 41x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.