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Ziff DavisZD -1.84%77 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $17.67 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ZD with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 707 Media - Diversified companies, Ziff Davis ranks worse than 54.74% on this metric.
Ziff Davis's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $17.16.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $17.67.
Ziff Davis's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.53.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $4.52.
During the past 12 months, Ziff Davis's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -19.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -0.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -2.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 3.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, Ziff Davis's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 43.60% per year. The lowest was -8.90% per year. And the median was 15.25% per year.
Ziff Davis (NAS:ZD) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Ziff Davis Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Ziff Davis Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ziff Davis's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
ZD vs STGW, DV, CCO: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Ziff Davis's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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.
Ziff Davis PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Ziff Davis's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ziff Davis's PE Ratio falls into.
Ziff Davis Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Ziff Davis's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $17.67
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $17.67 mean?
Ziff Davis (ZD) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $17.67 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Ziff Davis and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #387 out of 707 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is Ziff Davis' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Ziff Davis' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $17.67. The Media - Diversified industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 4.00. Ziff Davis' value of $17.67 is 341.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #387 out of 707 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ziff Davis has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ziff Davis' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to STGW and DV?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #387 out of 707 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Ziff Davis in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 4.00. Ziff Davis' value of $17.67 is 341.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Media - Diversified companies is 4.00, based on 707 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ziff Davis's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $17.67 is 341.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Ziff Davis and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 4.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ziff Davis's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $17.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ziff Davis stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ziff Davis (ZD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.04, compared to a current price of $54.31 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $17.67 and 341.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 4.00. Ziff Davis' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ziff Davis (ZD), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $17.67 as of Jun. 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 Ziff Davis (ZD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ziff Davis stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $54.31 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $53.04.
GuruFocus considers Ziff Davis to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ZD:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $17.67
GF Value™: $53.04 vs. price of $54.31 (2.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 341.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#387 of 707)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ziff Davis is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, entertainment, shopping, health, cybersecurity, and martech.
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