For its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30), Ziff Davis Inc (NASDAQ: ZD) has reported a -272% decline in E.P.S. from $0.39 a year ago to $-0.67 in the current quarter. This performance was $-2.20 short of the consensus estimate of $1.53. For the latest four quarters through September 30, E.P.S. were $1.00 versus $7.85 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -87%.
Recent Price Action
On 11/8/23, Ziff Davis Inc (NASDAQ: ZD) stock declined by -1.2%, closing at $60.99. The stock has been weak relative to the market over the last nine months but has risen 0.9% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
ZD’s future returns on capital are forecasted to be above the cost of capital. Accordingly, the company is expected to continue to be an important Value Builder.
Ziff Davis has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Neutral). The Value Trend Rating reflects consistent signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Ziff Davis has a slightly positive Appreciation Score of 62 and a neutral Power Rating of 42, triggering the Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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