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Ziff Davis, Inc.

S&P 500

ZD/Communication Services · Advertising Agencies/NASDAQ

Dividend Yield

3.88%

$1.76 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$48.55P/E39.3MCap1.7BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

72/ 100Safe

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

Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
51.9Very Safe

Profitability

Warning
83.4%Very Safe

Dividend Track Record

Safe

About 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

Income Calculator

ZD Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

$4,855.00

Annual Income

$176.00

Quarterly Income

$44.00

Monthly Income

$14.67

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ZD's current dividend yield?
Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) currently has a dividend yield of 3.88%, based on a stock price of $48.55 and an annual dividend of $1.76.
When is ZD's next dividend payment date?
ZD's next ex-dividend date is 2019-05-17 and the next payment date is 2019-06-04. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does ZD pay in dividends per year?
Ziff Davis, Inc. paid $0.78 per share in annual dividends in 2019. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has ZD been increasing its dividend?
Ziff Davis, Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of —.
Is ZD's dividend safe?
Ziff Davis, Inc. has a payout ratio of 0.00%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 0.00%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is ZD's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Ziff Davis, Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for communication services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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