BZFD (BuzzFeed) Institutional Ownership: 4.34% (As of Aug. 13, 2026)

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BZFD BuzzFeed Inc BZFD
60 GF Score
Price $1.11
GF Value $1.31
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is BuzzFeed Institutional Ownership?

BuzzFeed BZFD -1.77% 60 Institutional Ownership is 4.34% 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.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, BuzzFeed's institutional ownership is 4.34%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, BuzzFeed's Insider Ownership is 5.40%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, BuzzFeed's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 96.24%.

BuzzFeed Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BuzzFeed's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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BuzzFeed Institutional Ownership Chart

BuzzFeed Historical Data

The historical data trend for BuzzFeed can be seen below:

2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30 2026-07-31
Institutional Ownership 6.04 4.83 4.49 4.14 4.00 3.97 3.94 3.95 2.03 2.03
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BuzzFeed Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 4.34% mean?
BuzzFeed (BZFD) has a Institutional Ownership of 4.34% as of Aug. 13, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on BuzzFeed and its competitors.
Is BuzzFeed's Institutional Ownership too high?
BuzzFeed's current Institutional Ownership is 4.34%. 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 Institutional Ownership compare to CMCM and TZOO?
BuzzFeed's Institutional Ownership of 4.34% can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Institutional Ownership for an Interactive Media company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on BuzzFeed and its competitors. BuzzFeed's current Institutional Ownership is 4.34%. 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 Institutional Ownership is 4.34%. 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 Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BuzzFeed (BZFD), the current Institutional Ownership is 4.34% 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:

  • Institutional Ownership: 4.34%
  • GF Value™: $1.31 vs. price of $1.11 (15.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 50 West 23rd Street, New York, NY, USA, 10010
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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