Ziff Davis, Inc.
S&P 500ZD/Communication Services · Advertising Agencies/NASDAQ
Dividend Yield
3.88%
$1.76 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
ZD's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 0.0% earnings payout ratio & 0.0% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 2.1% return on equity & 1.1% operating margin.
Based on 13 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 0.0%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 0.0%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- Net Debt / Total Assets: 7.1%Healthy balance sheet with low net debt.
Risks
- Return on Equity: 2.1%Return on equity is below industry norms.
- Operating Margin: 1.1%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.
- Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
Payout & Coverage
SafeBalance Sheet
Very SafeProfitability
WarningDividend Track Record
SafeAbout Ziff Davis, Inc.
Ziff Davis, Inc. is a vertically focused digital media and internet company with a portfolio of leading brands across technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, health and wellness, cybersecurity, and martech. It operates consumer-facing platforms providing technology reviews, product guidance, and media content through properties like the CNET Group, which includes CNET, PCMag, Mashable, ZDNET, ExtremeTech, Spiceworks, and Lifehacker. In shopping, RetailMeNot offers coupon codes, cash back rewards, and promotional deals connecting consumers with retailers. The company delivers specialized services in health and wellness via vetted content and top hospital recognitions, alongside cybersecurity and marketing technology solutions. Ziff Davis serves millions of customers worldwide through digital content, insights, and tools tailored to distinct verticals, playing a key role in the digital media landscape by bridging consumers, businesses, and industries with targeted online experiences and data-driven offerings. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, it maintains a diversified structure spanning these core segments.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
3.88%
Annual Dividend
$1.76
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
0.00%
FCF Payout Ratio
0.00%
52-Week Range
$22.45 - $50.55
Dividend History (2016–2025)
ZD annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
ZD earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 17, 2019
Last Payment Date
June 4, 2019
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
-12.86%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
N/A
10-Year Dividend CAGR
N/A
3-Year Total Growth
-33.82%
5-Year Total Growth
N/A
10-Year Total Growth
N/A
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