Ziff Davis Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) announced its participation in two investor conferences in March 2022. The first event is the Susquehanna 11th Annual Technology Conference, taking place virtually on March 4, 2022, without a formal presentation. The second is the JMP Technology Conference at The Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco, CA, scheduled for March 8, 2022, at 12:30 pm (PT), which will feature a webcast available at this link.

Ziff Davis reported its Q4 and full year 2021 financial results, showcasing strong growth. Q4 revenue increased by 6.4% to $408.6 million, while full-year revenue rose 22.3% to a record $1.42 billion. GAAP net income per diluted share for Q4 surged to $7.62 from $0.91 in Q4 2020, largely due to a $290 million unrealized gain on investment in Consensus. Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $161.6 million, marking a 2.9% increase year-over-year. Guidance for FY 2022 estimates revenue between $1.497 billion and $1.535 billion.

Everyday Health Group Pregnancy & Parenting has acquired Lifecycle Marketing Ltd., enhancing their portfolio with the UK pregnancy resource Emma’s Diary. Founded in 1991, Emma’s Diary reaches over 90% of UK expectant parents, providing essential information and support. This acquisition positions EHG P&P to improve their global presence and strengthen market leadership. The deal also integrates additional brands like Families and Health Professional Academy into their offerings. EHG P&P aims to leverage this acquisition to enhance support for families worldwide.

Ziff Media Group has announced leadership changes, appointing Wendy Sheehan Donnell as editor-in-chief of PCMag and hiring Alesha Williams Boyd as editor-in-chief of Mashable. Donnell, with 23 years in editorial leadership, aims to enhance PCMag's growth and reader trust, marking her as the first female EIC. Boyd, starting January 31, 2022, focuses on engaging storytelling for Mashable, becoming the first woman of color in this role. Both will report to Ronak Patel, SVP of Publishing.

Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) will announce its Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2021 earnings on February 14, 2022, at 6:00 PM ET. A live audio Webcast of the earnings call will take place on February 15, 2022, at 8:30 AM ET, hosted by CEO Vivek Shah and CFO Bret Richter. Interested parties can access the materials on ziffdavis.com. The earnings announcement will also be filed with the SEC as an exhibit to an 8-K report.

Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) has successfully completed two acquisitions in Q4 2021, enhancing its global customer base and market access. The acquisitions include RootMetrics, an equity purchase, and Wireless LAN Professionals, an asset acquisition, both focused on connectivity in the USA. While specific financial terms were not disclosed, Ziff Davis indicated that the financial impact from these acquisitions is not expected to be material. These strategic moves aim to expand the company's product offerings and strengthen its position in the technology sector.