Ziff Davis Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) has announced participation in two investor conferences scheduled for January 12, 2022. The first is the 24th Annual Needham Virtual Growth Conference, which will be held virtually without a formal presentation. The second event is the 22nd Annual CJS Securities Virtual Conference, starting at 2:20 PM ET, which will include a webcast available at this link. Ziff Davis is known for its digital media and internet offerings across various sectors.

Ookla® has acquired RootMetrics®, merging their industry-leading network intelligence and analytics capabilities. This strategic acquisition combines Speedtest®'s crowdsourced data with RootMetrics’ controlled testing data, enhancing services for mobile operators and consumers. Ookla aims to provide comprehensive network performance insights, leveraging both companies’ expertise. RootMetrics will continue to serve its customers as part of Ookla. This partnership expands Ookla's offerings, including enhanced drive testing and live event monitoring solutions.

Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) appointed Bret Richter as the new Chief Financial Officer, effective January 3, 2022. Richter, formerly with MSG Networks, brings extensive financial expertise from Cablevision Systems Corporation and other leadership roles. His appointment aims to strengthen Ziff Davis' finance and accounting leadership as the company focuses on long-term growth strategies. CEO Vivek Shah emphasized Richter's experience aligns with the company's objectives.

Everyday Health Group has unveiled the Registry Builder, a new tool designed to streamline baby registry creation across popular retailers like Amazon and Target. As 85% of expecting mothers create registries, but 33% find the process overwhelming, this tool addresses a significant need. It features a quiz to recommend suitable registries, personalized checklists, and buying guides. The launch underscores EHG's commitment to innovation, catering to the expectations of modern parents who often manage multiple registries.

RetailMeNot, a Ziff Davis business, launched its third annual Cash Back Day on November 4, 2021. Shoppers can earn up to 20% cash back from over 1,000 retailers, with the event running until 11:59 PM PT on November 5. Last year, participants averaged $18 in cash back, totaling nearly $1 million paid out. New this year is the Deal Finder extension for exclusive offers.

Ziff Davis reported Q3 2021 financial results, achieving a record revenue of $444.3 million, up 24.5% from $357.0 million in Q3 2020. Pro-forma revenues increased by 27.7%. Operating cash flow rose to $140.2 million from $114.4 million. However, GAAP earnings per diluted share dropped to $0.88 from $1.31, largely due to a $19.2 million loss on the B2B Backup business sale. Adjusted non-GAAP earnings per share increased to $2.34, a 15.8% rise. Ziff Davis reaffirmed its FY 2021 guidance, estimating revenue between $1,375-$1,389 million.

BabyCenter has released its Most Popular Baby Names of 2021, with Olivia and Liam topping the girls' and boys' lists, respectively. The rankings reveal a trend towards unique and gender-neutral names, with newcomers Levi and Asher entering the top ten for boys. BabyCenter's new policy includes distinct spellings in their rankings, reflecting parents' desires for uniqueness. Trends highlight names inspired by television, nature, and strong meanings, likely influenced by the pandemic experience.

Ziff Davis, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZD) announced its participation in the RBC Capital Markets Global Technology, Internet, Media and Telecommunications Conference on November 16, 2021. The conference will be held virtually, and a webcast will be available through RBC Capital Markets at a later date. Ziff Davis is a digital media company with a portfolio that includes leading brands across various sectors such as technology, entertainment, and cybersecurity. For more information, visit www.ziffdavis.com.

i2c Inc. hosted a webinar on November 3, 2021, discussing the surge in digital banking and payments. Industry experts from Uptime Institute and Downdetector addressed the challenges facing financial services infrastructure due to increased demand. Key topics included customer experiences with downtime, the scale of these issues, and strategies for enhancing resilience against service disruptions. The session featured insights from panelists Jim McCarthy, Andy Lawrence, and Richard Ishak, followed by a Q&A segment for attendees.