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BuzzFeedBZFD -1.77%60 Buyback Yield % is -20.46 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates BZFD with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 219 Interactive Media companies, BuzzFeed ranks worse than 87.21% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for BuzzFeed's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
BZFD vs CMCM, TZOO, BODI: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, BuzzFeed's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
BuzzFeed Buyback Yield % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, BuzzFeed's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BuzzFeed's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
BuzzFeed (BZFD) has a Buyback Yield % of -20.46 as of Aug. 13, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on BuzzFeed and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BuzzFeed ranks #191 out of 219 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is BuzzFeed's Buyback Yield % too high?
BuzzFeed's current Buyback Yield % is -20.46. Based on the distribution chart, BuzzFeed ranks #191 out of 219 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BuzzFeed has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BuzzFeed's Buyback Yield % compare to CMCM and TZOO?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, BuzzFeed ranks #191 out of 219 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places BuzzFeed in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Interactive Media company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Interactive Media companies is 0.02, based on 219 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on BuzzFeed and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BuzzFeed's current Buyback Yield % is -20.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BuzzFeed stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BuzzFeed (BZFD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.31, compared to a current price of $1.11 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -20.46. BuzzFeed's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BuzzFeed (BZFD), the current Buyback Yield % is -20.46 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is BuzzFeed (BZFD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BuzzFeed stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.11 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.31.
GuruFocus considers BuzzFeed to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BZFD:
Buyback Yield %: -20.46
GF Value™: $1.31 vs. price of $1.11 (15.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BZFD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BuzzFeed Inc is a digital media company across pop culture, entertainment, shopping, food, and news, its brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, and buy now and into the future. Its iconic, globally-loved brands include BuzzFeed, HuffPost, and Tasty. The company generates revenue from advertising, content, commerce, and other sources.
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