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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) (“Ziff Davis” or “the Company”) today reported unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
“With the successful sale of our Connectivity business, our significant share repurchases, and our robust free cash flow, Ziff Davis is in a very strong financial position,” said Vivek Shah, CEO of Ziff Davis. “We are focused on deploying capital strategically to maximize long-term shareholder returns.”
SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
During the second quarter of 2026, the Company completed the sale of its Connectivity business. The results of the Connectivity business are classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented in this press release. Unless otherwise noted, all amounts, percentages, and any discussion in this press release reflect the results from continuing operations, except for the Statements of Cash Flows and Free cash flow, which are presented on a combined continuing and discontinued operations basis. Furthermore, upon the classification of Connectivity as a discontinued operation, the Company determined that Connectivity was no longer a reportable segment.
Revenues (1) decreased to $286.7 million compared to $294.8 million for Q2 2025. Operating (loss) income decreased to an operating loss of $(44.7) million compared to operating income of $13.8 million for Q2 2025. This includes a $54.8 million goodwill impairment recognized in Q2 2026 compared to none in Q2 2025. Net (loss) income from continuing operations (2) decreased to $(52.2) million compared to $14.3 million for Q2 2025. Net (loss) income per diluted share from continuing operations (2) decreased to $(1.43) compared to $0.34 for Q2 2025. Adjusted EBITDA (3) decreased to $76.8 million compared to $79.8 million for Q2 2025. Adjusted net income (2) (3) decreased to $37.8 million compared to $38.1 million for Q2 2025. Adjusted net income per diluted share (2) (3) (or “Adjusted diluted EPS”) increased 13.2% to $1.03 compared to $0.91 for Q2 2025. Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing and discontinued operations increased 55.9% to $89.0 million compared to $57.1 million in Q2 2025. Free cash flow from continuing and discontinued operations (3) increased 100.3% to $54.0 million compared to $26.9 million in Q2 2025. Ziff Davis completed the sale of its Connectivity division for total proceeds of approximately $1,216.1 million, consisting of approximately $1,179.1 million cash received at closing, or $1,134.1 million net of cash divested, and $37.0 million held in escrow. Ziff Davis deployed approximately $9.2 million for current and prior year acquisitions during the quarter and $121.5 million related to share repurchases in Q2 2026. The following table reflects results from continuing operations, except for Net cash provided by operating activities and Free cash flow which are on combined basis of continuing and discontinued operations, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively (in millions, except per share amounts).
(Unaudited)
Three months ended June 30,
% Change
Six months ended June 30,
% Change
2026
2025
2026
2025
Revenues (1)
Technology & Shopping
$
76.7
$
80.8
(5.0
)%
$
147.9
$
162.4
(9.0
)%
Gaming & Entertainment
$
46.6
$
46.2
0.9
%
$
87.4
$
84.3
3.7
%
Health & Wellness
$
94.7
$
99.5
(4.8
)%
$
180.6
$
185.2
(2.5
)%
Cybersecurity & Martech
$
68.7
$
68.3
0.5
%
$
138.5
$
135.7
2.1
%
Total revenues (1)
$
286.7
$
294.8
(2.7
)%
$
554.4
$
567.6
(2.3
)%
Operating (loss) income
$
(44.7
)
$
13.8
NM (4)
$
(41.8
)
$
28.2
NM (4)
Operating (loss) income margin
(15.6
)%
4.7
%
(20.3
)%
(7.5
)%
5.0
%
(12.5
)%
Net (loss) income from continuing operations (2)
$
(52.2
)
$
14.3
NM (4)
$
(52.9
)
$
24.1
NM (4)
Net (loss) income per diluted share from continuing operations (2)
$
(1.43
)
$
0.34
NM (4)
$
(1.43
)
$
0.57
NM (4)
Adjusted EBITDA (3)
$
76.8
$
79.8
(3.7
)%
$
140.2
$
151.2
(7.3
)%
Adjusted EBITDA margin (3)
26.8
%
27.1
%
(0.3
)%
25.3
%
26.6
%
(1.3
)%
Adjusted net income (2)(3)
$
37.8
$
38.1
(0.6
)%
$
65.4
$
71.1
(8.0
)%
Adjusted diluted EPS (2)(3)
$
1.03
$
0.91
13.2
%
$
1.75
$
1.68
4.2
%
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing and discontinued operations
$
89.0
$
57.1
55.9
%
$
118.9
$
77.7
53.1
%
Free cash flow from continuing and discontinued operations (3)
$
54.0
$
26.9
100.3
%
$
50.8
$
21.9
131.5
%
Notes:
(1)
The revenues associated with each of the reportable segments may have been rounded when presented independently so they foot precisely to Total Revenues.
(2)
GAAP effective tax rates were approximately (1.8)% and (0.8)% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and (6.6)% and 22.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Adjusted effective tax rates were approximately 23.9% and 24.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and 23.9% and 23.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
(3)
For definitions of non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures refer to section “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further in this release.
(4)
NM: Not meaningful.
EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL AND AUDIO WEBCAST
Ziff Davis will host a live audio webcast and conference call discussing its second quarter 2026 financial results on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 8:30AM ET. The live webcast and call will be accessible by phone by dialing (844) 985-2014 or via www.ziffdavis.com. Following the event, the audio recording and presentation materials will be archived and made available at www.ziffdavis.com.
ABOUT ZIFF DAVIS
Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, health and wellness, cybersecurity, and martech. For more information, visit www.ziffdavis.com.
“Safe Harbor” Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those contained in Vivek Shah’s quote. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These factors and uncertainties include, among other items: the Company’s ability to grow advertising, licensing, and subscription revenues, profitability, and cash flows, particularly in light of an uncertain U.S. or worldwide economy, including the possibility of economic downturn or recession; the Company’s ability to make interest and debt payments; the Company’s ability to identify, close, and successfully transition acquisitions or divestitures; the Company’s ability to realize the anticipated benefits from the divestiture of the Connectivity business; customer growth and retention; the Company’s ability to create compelling content; our reliance on third-party platforms; the threat of content piracy and developments related to artificial intelligence; increased competition and rapid technological changes; variability of the Company’s revenue based on changing conditions in particular industries and the economy generally; protection of the Company’s proprietary technology; the risk of alleged infringement by the Company of intellectual property of others; the risk of losing critical third-party vendors or key personnel; the risks associated with fraudulent activity, system failure, or a security breach; risks related to our ability to adhere to our internal controls and procedures; the risk of adverse changes in the U.S. or international regulatory environments, including but not limited to the imposition or increase of taxes or regulatory-related fees; the risks related to supply chain disruptions, increased tariffs and trade protection measures, inflationary conditions, and rising interest rates; the risk of liability for legal and other claims; our ability to consummate a sale of one or more of our business lines pursuant to our announced review of potential value-creating opportunities; and the numerous other factors set forth in the Company’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). For a more detailed description of the risk factors and uncertainties affecting the Company, refer to our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and the other reports filed by the Company from time-to-time with the SEC, each of which is available at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking statements provided in this press release, including those contained in Vivek Shah’s quote are based on limited information available to the Company at this time, which is subject to change. Although management’s expectations may change after the date of this press release, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update these statements.
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)
June 30, 2026
December 31, 2025
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,606,112
$
573,777
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $6,343 and $8,141, respectively
418,846
623,441
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
59,804
81,964
Current assets - discontinued operations
—
91,217
Total current assets
2,084,762
1,370,399
Long-term investments
99,936
93,228
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $419,396 and $382,187, respectively
171,481
162,130
Intangible assets, net
293,773
338,178
Goodwill
1,291,002
1,346,964
Deferred income taxes
5,444
5,107
Other assets
51,629
24,523
Noncurrent assets - discontinued operations
—
322,777
TOTAL ASSETS
$
3,998,027
$
3,663,306
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
489,554
$
696,918
Income taxes payable, current
185,637
7,345
Deferred revenue, current
126,974
129,700
Current portion of long-term debt
148,937
148,685
Other current liabilities
12,228
16,089
Current liabilities - discontinued operations
—
76,216
Total current liabilities
963,330
1,074,953
Long-term debt
718,703
717,815
Deferred revenue, noncurrent
5,903
6,518
Liability for uncertain tax positions
19,619
19,733
Deferred income taxes
20,773
41,116
Other noncurrent liabilities
32,241
33,055
Noncurrent liabilities - discontinued operations
—
16,541
TOTAL LIABILITIES
1,760,569
1,909,731
Common stock
350
384
Additional paid-in capital
436,450
472,723
Retained earnings
1,867,704
1,337,542
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(67,046
)
(57,074
)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
2,237,458
1,753,575
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
3,998,027
$
3,663,306
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
Three months ended June 30,
Six months ended June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Total revenues
$
286,738
$
294,803
$
554,379
$
567,619
Operating costs and expenses:
Direct costs
45,711
40,663
90,028
81,064
Sales and marketing
122,172
127,044
237,405
239,455
Research, development, and engineering
14,369
14,197
28,006
28,117
General, administrative, and other related costs
47,496
48,794
94,140
91,957
Depreciation and amortization
46,874
50,335
91,752
98,787
Goodwill impairment
54,839
—
54,839
—
Total operating costs and expenses
331,461
281,033
596,170
539,380
Operating (loss) income
(44,723
)
13,770
(41,791
)
28,239
Interest expense, net
(5,770
)
(6,584
)
(12,666
)
(12,778
)
Gain on investments, net
—
4,340
—
4,340
Other (loss) income, net
(586
)
(2,402
)
102
(3,877
)
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income tax expense and income from equity method investment
(51,079
)
9,124
(54,355
)
15,924
Income tax (expense) benefit
(941
)
69
(3,578
)
(3,549
)
(Loss) income from equity method investment, net of tax
(133
)
5,115
5,005
11,745
Net (loss) income from continuing operations
(52,153
)
14,308
(52,928
)
24,120
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax
676,614
12,035
699,650
26,462
Net income
$
624,461
$
26,343
$
646,722
$
50,582
Net (loss) income per common share from continuing operations:
Basic
$
(1.43
)
$
0.34
$
(1.43
)
$
0.57
Diluted
$
(1.43
)
$
0.34
$
(1.43
)
$
0.57
Net income per common share from discontinued operations:
Basic
$
18.60
$
0.29
$
18.92
$
0.63
Diluted
$
18.60
$
0.29
$
18.92
$
0.63
Net income per common share:
Basic
$
17.16
$
0.63
$
17.49
$
1.20
Diluted
$
17.16
$
0.63
$
17.49
$
1.20
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic
36,381,271
41,732,800
36,985,872
42,143,165
Diluted
36,381,271
41,750,114
36,985,872
42,257,116
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)
Six months ended June 30,
2026
2025
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income
$
646,722
$
50,582
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
96,656
113,438
Non-cash operating lease costs
3
4,325
Share-based compensation
23,897
21,479
Provision for credit losses on accounts receivable
1,994
1,012
Deferred income taxes, net
(22,542
)
(7,320
)
Gain on sale of businesses
(860,597
)
—
Goodwill impairment
54,839
—
Changes in fair value of contingent consideration
124
(2,318
)
Income from equity method investments, net of tax
(5,005
)
(11,745
)
Gain on investments, net
—
(4,340
)
Other
3,826
1,701
Decrease (increase) in:
Accounts receivable
204,820
147,417
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(2,972
)
(523
)
Other assets
3,480
1,900
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
(230,206
)
(209,583
)
Income taxes payable
204,345
(21,482
)
Deferred revenue
7,402
464
Other current liabilities
(7,870
)
(7,320
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
118,916
77,687
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment
(68,126
)
(55,752
)
Acquisitions, net of cash received
(8,030
)
(50,345
)
Distribution from equity method investment
—
9,196
Proceeds from sale of equity investments
—
25,250
Proceeds from sale of businesses, net of cash divested
1,134,081
—
Other
(209
)
51
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
1,057,716
(71,600
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchase of common stock
(173,058
)
(68,834
)
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan
3,477
3,751
Deferred payments for acquisitions
(1,162
)
(213
)
Other
(3,041
)
(1,592
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(173,784
)
(66,888
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(3,747
)
12,180
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
999,101
(48,621
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
607,011
505,880
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period associated with discontinued operations
33,234
18,380
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period associated with continuing operations
573,777
487,500
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
1,606,112
457,259
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period associated with discontinued operations
—
18,141
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period associated with continuing operations
$
1,606,112
$
439,118
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we use the following non-GAAP financial measures: Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted net income (loss), Adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share, Free cash flow from continuing and discontinued operations, and Adjusted effective tax rate (collectively the “non-GAAP financial measures”). The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.
We use these non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision making and as means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance and liquidity by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of our recurring core business operating results or, in certain cases, may be non-cash in nature. We believe that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when planning, forecasting, and analyzing future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management’s internal comparisons to our historical performance and liquidity. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors both because (1) they allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision-making, (2) certain measures are used to determine the amount of annual incentive compensation paid to our named executive officers, and (3) they are used by the analyst community to help them analyze the health of our business.
These non-GAAP financial measures are not measures presented in accordance with GAAP, and our use of these terms may vary from that of other companies, limiting their usefulness for comparison purposes. These non-GAAP financial measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company’s results of operations determined in accordance with GAAP.
Non-GAAP financial measures exclude the certain items listed below. We believe that excluding these items from the non-GAAP measures facilitates comparisons to historical operating results and comparisons to peers, many of which exclude similar items. We believe that non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding operational performance. We further believe these measures are useful to investors in that they allow for greater transparency of certain line items in the Company’s financial statements.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Net income (loss) from continuing operations with adjustments to reflect the addition or elimination of certain items including, but not limited to:
Interest expense, net. Interest expense is generated primarily from interest due on outstanding debt, partially offset by interest income generated from the interest earned on cash, cash equivalents, and investments; (Gain) loss on debt extinguishment, net. This is a non-cash expense that relates to extinguishments of long-term debt obligations. We believe this (gain) loss does not represent recurring core business operating results of the Company; (Gain) loss on sale of businesses. This gain or loss relates to the sales of businesses and does not represent recurring core business operating results of the Company; (Gain) loss on investments, net. This item includes realized gains and losses, unrealized gains and losses, and impairment charges on debt and equity investments. The amount of gain or loss depends on the share price for investments with readily determinable fair value and on observable price changes for investments without a readily determinable fair value, and does not represent core business operating results of the Company; Provision for credit losses on investments. This is a non-cash expense that includes changes in the provision for credit losses on investments of the Company in debt and equity instruments and does not represent recurring core business operating results of the Company; Other (income) loss, net. This income or expense relates to other non-operating items and does not represent recurring core business operating results of the Company; Income tax (benefit) expense. This benefit or expense depends on the pre-tax loss or income of the Company, statutory tax rates, tax regulations, and different tax rates in various jurisdictions in which the Company operates and which the Company does not have the control over; (Income) loss from equity method investment, net of tax. This is a non-cash income or expense as it relates primarily to our investment in OCV Fund I, LP (the “OCV Fund”). We believe that gain or loss resulting from our equity method investment does not represent core business operating results of the Company; Depreciation and amortization. This is a non-cash expense at it relates to use and associated reduction in value of certain assets including equipment, fixtures, and certain capitalized internal-use software and website development costs, and identifiable definite-lived intangible assets of the acquired businesses; Share-based compensation. This is a non-cash expense as it relates to awards granted under the various share-based incentive plans of the Company. We view the economic cost of share-based awards to be the dilution to our share base; Transaction, integration, and other charges. This includes expenses associated with the acquisition or disposal of certain businesses, lease agreement terminations, retention bonuses, and other transaction-specific items, as well as certain other items, such as severance, adjustments to contingent consideration, third-party debt modification costs, litigation costs from discrete, complex, or unusual proceedings, and legal settlements. These expenses do not represent core business operating results of the Company; Long-lived asset impairments and other charges. These expenses are incurred in connection with impaired long-lived assets, including right-of-use (“ROU”) assets of the Company. Associated expenses are comprised of insurance, utility, and other charges related to assets that are no longer in use, and partially offset by the sublease income earned. These expenses do not represent core business operating results of the Company; and Goodwill impairment. This is a non-cash expense that is recorded when the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value and does not represent core business operating results of the Company. Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated by dividing Adjusted EBITDA by Total Revenues.
Adjusted net income (loss) is defined as Net income (loss) from continuing operations with adjustments to reflect the addition or elimination of certain statement of operations items including, but not limited to:
Interest, net. This reflects the difference between the imputed and coupon interest expense associated with the 4.625% Senior Notes and a charge that the Company determined to be penalty interest associated with the 1.75% Convertible Notes, offset in part by a certain interest income earned by the Company. These net expenses do not represent core business operating results of the Company; (Gain) loss on debt extinguishment, net. This is a non-cash expense that relates to extinguishments of long-term debt obligations. We believe this gain or loss does not represent recurring core business operating results of the Company; (Gain) loss on sale of businesses. This gain or loss relates to the sales of businesses and does not represent recurring core business operating results of the Company; (Gain) loss on investments, net. This item includes realized gains and losses, unrealized gains and losses, and impairment charges on debt and equity investments. The amount of gain or loss depends on the share price for investments with readily determinable fair value and on observable price changes for investments without a readily determinable fair value, and does not represent core business operating results of the Company; Provision for credit losses on investments. This is a non-cash expense that includes changes in the provision for credit losses on investments of the Company in debt and equity instruments and does not represent recurring core business operating results of the Company; (Income) loss from equity method investment, net of tax. This is a non-cash income or expense as it relates primarily to our investment in the OCV Fund. We believe that gains or losses resulting from our equity method investment do not represent core business operating results of the Company; Amortization. Includes the amortization of patents and intangible assets that we acquired. This is a non-cash expense as it primarily relates to identifiable definite-lived intangible assets of the acquired businesses. We believe that acquired intangible assets represent cost incurred by the acquiree to build value prior to the acquisition and the amortization of this cost does not represent core business operating results of the Company; Share-based compensation. This is a non-cash expense as it relates to awards granted under the various share-based incentive plans of the Company. We view the economic cost of share-based awards to be the dilution to our share base; Transaction, integration, and other charges. This includes expenses associated with the acquisition or disposal of certain businesses, lease agreement terminations, retention bonuses, and other transaction-specific items, as well as certain other items, such as severance, adjustments to contingent consideration, third-party debt modification costs, litigation costs from discrete, complex, or unusual proceedings, and legal settlements. These expenses do not represent core business operating results of the Company; Long-lived asset impairments and other charges. These expenses are incurred in connection with impaired long-lived assets, including ROU assets of the Company. Associated expenses are comprised of insurance, utility, and other charges related to assets that are no longer in use, and partially offset by the sublease income earned. These expenses do not represent core business operating results of the Company; and Goodwill impairment. This is a non-cash expense that is recorded when the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value and does not represent core business operating results of the Company. Adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share is calculated by dividing Adjusted net income (loss) from continuing operations by the diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding excluding the effect of convertible debt dilution.
Free cash flow from continuing and discontinued operations is defined as Net cash provided by operating activities, which includes both continuing and discontinued operations, less purchases of property and equipment, plus changes in contingent consideration (if any).
Adjusted effective tax rate is calculated based upon the GAAP effective tax rate with adjustments for the tax applicable to non-GAAP adjustments to Net income (loss) from continuing operations, generally based upon the effective marginal tax rate of each adjustment.
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of Net (loss) income from continuing operations to Adjusted EBITDA:
Three months ended June 30,
Six months ended June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net (loss) income from continuing operations
$
(52,153
)
$
14,308
$
(52,928
)
$
24,120
Interest expense, net
5,770
6,584
12,666
12,778
Gain on investment, net
—
(4,340
)
—
(4,340
)
Other loss (income), net
586
2,402
(102
)
3,877
Income tax (benefit) expense
941
(69
)
3,578
3,549
Income (loss) from equity method investment, net of tax
133
(5,115
)
(5,005
)
(11,745
)
Depreciation and amortization
46,874
50,334
91,752
98,787
Share-based compensation
11,520
10,848
20,068
19,930
Transaction, integration, and other charges
5,092
3,980
11,724
3,339
Long-lived asset impairments and other charges
3,242
851
3,609
871
Goodwill impairment
54,839
—
54,839
—
Adjusted EBITDA
$
76,844
$
79,783
$
140,201
$
151,166
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)
The following tables set forth Revenues and a reconciliation of Operating (loss) income to Adjusted EBITDA by segment:
Three months ended June 30, 2026
Technology &
Shopping
Gaming &
Entertainment
Health &
Wellness
Cybersecurity &
Martech
Corporate
Total
Revenues
$
76,757
$
46,619
$
94,658
$
68,704
$
—
$
286,738
Operating (loss) income
$
(3,306
)
$
9,017
$
(42,291
)
$
13,378
$
(21,521
)
$
(44,723
)
Depreciation and amortization
20,500
3,385
13,440
9,372
177
46,874
Share-based compensation
1,681
658
2,095
1,366
5,720
11,520
Transaction, integration, and other charges
897
177
378
(656
)
4,296
5,092
Long-lived asset impairments and other charges
66
1,302
1,734
140
—
3,242
Goodwill impairment
—
—
54,839
—
—
54,839
Adjusted EBITDA
$
19,838
$
14,539
$
30,195
$
23,600
$
(11,328
)
$
76,844
Three months ended June 30, 2025
Technology &
Shopping
Gaming &
Entertainment
Health &
Wellness
Cybersecurity &
Martech
Corporate (1)
Total
Revenues
$
80,776
$
46,226
$
99,452
$
68,349
$
—
$
294,803
Operating (loss) income
$
(7,944
)
$
11,255
$
16,018
$
12,235
$
(17,794
)
$
13,770
Depreciation and amortization
23,049
3,054
14,371
9,821
39
50,334
Share-based compensation
1,437
449
1,626
1,135
6,201
10,848
Transaction, integration, and other charges
1,720
331
771
79
1,079
3,980
Long-lived asset impairments and other charges
4
100
653
99
(5
)
851
Adjusted EBITDA
$
18,266
$
15,189
$
33,439
$
23,369
$
(10,480
)
$
79,783
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
The following tables set forth a reconciliation of Net (loss) income from continuing operations to Adjusted net income with adjustments presented on after-tax basis:
Three months ended June 30,
2026
Per diluted
share (1)
2025
Per diluted
share (1)
Net (loss) income from continuing operations
$
(52,153
)
$
(1.43
)
$
14,308
$
0.34
Interest, net
75
—
61
—
Gain on investments, net
—
—
(4,340
)
(0.10
)
Income from equity method investment, net
133
—
(5,115
)
(0.13
)
Amortization
19,249
0.52
22,397
0.54
Share-based compensation
9,120
0.25
7,051
0.17
Transaction, integration, and other charges
4,116
0.11
3,045
0.07
Long-lived asset impairment and other charges
2,468
0.07
676
0.02
Goodwill impairment
54,839
1.49
—
—
Adjusted net income
$
37,847
$
1.03
$
38,083
$
0.91
Six months ended June 30,
2026
Per diluted
share (1)
2025
Per diluted
share (1)
Net (loss) income from continuing operations
$
(52,928
)
$
(1.43
)
$
24,120
$
0.57
Interest, net
170
—
122
—
Gain on investments, net
—
—
(4,340
)
(0.10
)
Income from equity method investment, net
(5,005
)
(0.13
)
(11,745
)
(0.29
)
Amortization
38,812
1.04
43,504
1.03
Share-based compensation
16,710
0.45
16,277
0.39
Transaction, integration, and other charges
10,021
0.27
2,438
0.06
Long-lived asset impairment and other charges
2,774
0.07
703
0.02
Goodwill impairment
54,839
1.47
—
—
Adjusted net income
$
65,393
$
1.75
$
71,079
$
1.68
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)
The following are the adjustments to certain statement of operations items used to derive Adjusted net income, which we believe provide useful information about our operating results and enhance the overall understanding of past financial performance and future prospects of the Company.
Three months ended June 30, 2026
GAAP amount
Adjustments
Adjusted
non-GAAP
amount
Interest, net
(Income) loss
from equity
method
investments, net
Amortization
Share-based
compensation
Transaction,
integration, and
other
charges
Long-lived asset
impairments and
other charges
Goodwill
impairment
Direct costs
$
(45,711
)
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
81
$
122
$
—
$
—
$
(45,508
)
Sales and marketing
$
(122,172
)
—
—
—
1,444
771
—
—
$
(119,957
)
Research, development, and engineering
$
(14,369
)
—
—
—
980
479
—
—
$
(12,910
)
General, administrative, and other related costs
$
(47,496
)
—
—
—
9,015
3,722
3,242
—
$
(31,517
)
Depreciation and amortization
$
(46,874
)
—
—
25,769
—
—
—
—
$
(21,105
)
Goodwill impairment
$
(54,839
)
—
—
—
—
—
—
54,839
$
—
Interest expense, net
$
(5,770
)
100
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
(5,670
)
Other loss, net
$
(586
)
—
—
—
—
281
—
—
$
(305
)
Income tax expense (1)
$
(941
)
(25
)
—
(6,520
)
(2,400
)
(1,259
)
(774
)
—
$
(11,919
)
Income from equity method investment, net of tax
$
(133
)
—
133
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Total non-GAAP adjustments
$
75
$
133
$
19,249
$
9,120
$
4,116
$
2,468
$
54,839
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)
Three months ended June 30, 2025
GAAP amount
Adjustments
Adjusted
non-GAAP
amount
Interest, net
(Gain) loss
on investments, net
(Income) loss
from equity
method
investments, net
Amortization
Share-based
compensation
Transaction,
integration, and
other charges
Long-lived asset
impairments and
other charges
Direct costs
$
(40,663
)
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
46
$
(3
)
$
—
$
(40,620
)
Sales and marketing
$
(127,044
)
—
—
—
—
1,062
1,240
—
$
(124,742
)
Research, development, and engineering
$
(14,197
)
—
—
—
—
810
288
—
$
(13,099
)
General, administrative, and other related costs
$
(48,794
)
—
—
—
—
8,930
2,455
851
$
(36,558
)
Depreciation and amortization
$
(50,335
)
—
—
—
29,727
—
—
—
$
(20,608
)
Interest expense, net
$
(6,584
)
82
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
(6,502
)
Gain on investments, net
$
4,340
—
(4,340
)
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Other loss, net
$
(2,402
)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
(2,402
)
Income tax expense (1)
$
69
(21
)
—
—
(7,330
)
(3,797
)
(935
)
(175
)
$
(12,189
)
Income from equity method investment, net of tax
$
5,115
—
—
(5,115
)
—
—
—
—
$
—
Total non-GAAP adjustments
$
61
$
(4,340
)
$
(5,115
)
$
22,397
$
7,051
$
3,045
$
676
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)
Six months ended June 30, 2026
GAAP amount
Adjustments
Adjusted non-
GAAP amount
Interest, net
(Income) loss
from equity
method
investments, net
Amortization
Share-based
compensation
Transaction,
integration, and
other charges
Long-lived asset
impairments and
other charges
Goodwill
impairment
Direct costs
$
(90,028
)
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
133
$
212
$
—
$
—
$
(89,683
)
Sales and marketing
$
(237,405
)
—
—
—
2,433
2,246
—
—
$
(232,726
)
Research, development, and engineering
$
(28,006
)
—
—
—
1,658
1,310
—
—
$
(25,038
)
General, administrative, and other related costs
$
(94,140
)
—
—
—
15,844
7,961
3,609
—
$
(66,726
)
Depreciation and amortization
$
(91,752
)
—
—
49,316
—
—
—
—
$
(42,436
)
Goodwill impairment
$
(54,839
)
—
—
—
—
—
—
54,839
$
—
Interest expense, net
$
(12,666
)
226
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
(12,440
)
Other income, net
$
102
—
—
—
—
515
—
—
$
617
Income tax expense (1)
$
(3,578
)
(56
)
—
(10,504
)
(3,358
)
(2,223
)
(835
)
—
$
(20,554
)
Loss from equity method investment, net
$
5,005
—
(5,005
)
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Total non-GAAP adjustments
$
170
$
(5,005
)
$
38,812
$
16,710
$
10,021
$
2,774
$
54,839
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)
Six months ended June 30, 2025
GAAP amount
Adjustments
Adjusted non-GAAP amount
Interest, net
(Gain) loss on investments, net
(Income) loss from equity method investments, net
Amortization
Share-based compensation
Transaction, integration, and other charges
Long-lived asset impairments and other charges
Direct costs
$
(81,064
)
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
98
$
57
$
—
$
(80,909
)
Sales and marketing
$
(239,455
)
—
—
—
—
1,860
2,143
—
$
(235,452
)
Research, development, and engineering
$
(28,117
)
—
—
—
—
1,491
223
—
$
(26,403
)
General, administrative, and other related costs
$
(91,957
)
—
—
—
—
16,481
915
871
$
(73,690
)
Depreciation and amortization
$
(98,787
)
—
—
—
57,504
—
—
—
$
(41,283
)
Interest expense, net
$
(12,778
)
163
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
(12,615
)
Gain on investments, net
$
4,340
—
(4,340
)
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Other loss, net
$
(3,877
)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
(3,877
)
Income tax expense (1)
$
(3,549
)
(41
)
—
—
(14,000
)
(3,653
)
(900
)
(168
)
$
(22,311
)
Income from equity method investment, net
$
11,745
—
—
(11,745
)
—
—
—
—
$
—
Total non-GAAP adjustments
$
122
$
(4,340
)
$
(11,745
)
$
43,504
$
16,277
$
2,438
$
703
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)
The following tables set forth a reconciliation of Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing and discontinued operations to Free cash flow from continuing and discontinued operations:
2026
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Full Year
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing and discontinued operations
$
29,953
$
88,963
$
—
$
—
$
118,916
Less: Purchases of property and equipment
(33,127
)
(34,999
)
—
—
(68,126
)
Free cash flow from continuing and discontinued operations
$
(3,174
)
$
53,964
$
—
$
—
$
50,790
2025
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Full Year
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing and discontinued operations
$
20,613
$
57,074
$
138,299
$
191,082
$
407,068
Less: Purchases of property and equipment
(25,619
)
(30,133
)
(30,136
)
(33,310
)
(119,198
)
Free cash flow from continuing and discontinued operations
$
(5,006
)
$
26,941
$
108,163
$
157,772
$
287,870
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