We recently published a list of 20 Stocks Insiders Were Buying In Q1 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZD) stands against other stocks insiders were buying in Q1 2025.
About 30 minutes before the market closed Monday, the broader market index was up 0.3%, while the blue-chip companies gained 0.9%. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.5%. Some stocks were recovering from Friday losses after inflation data came in higher than expected, coupled with weak consumer sentiment, which heightened concerns about the U.S. economy’s stability, according to Investopedia.
As investors react to daily market changes, ongoing uncertainty continues to affect the market. During such times, insider trading often garners attention, as executive purchases of company stock can signal optimism about the company’s prospects. However, insider sales do not always indicate a lack of confidence—they may be influenced by personal financial reasons or a need for diversification. Executives often follow pre-arranged plans, like 10b5-1, to ensure transparency. While insider trading can offer valuable insights, it should be considered alongside a company’s financial health, market conditions, and industry shifts.
Our Methodology
What are some of the stocks insiders have been buying the most in the first quarter of the year? To find out, we used Insider Monkey’s insider trading stock screener, focusing only on stocks where at least five insiders had purchased shares in January, February, and March. From there, we ranked the 20 stocks with the highest number of insiders purchasing shares.
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With each stock, we note the average price per share of these purchases and the stock’s market capitalization.
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Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZD)
Market Cap: $1.64 billion
Number of insiders buying: 7
Ziff Davis is a digital media and internet company, founded in 1927, that owns a variety of technology, health, gaming, and entertainment brands. Its portfolio includes popular platforms like PCMag, CNET, Mashable, RetailMeNot, and IGN, along with health-focused brands such as Everyday Health and BabyCenter. The company, formerly known as j2 Global, rebranded to Ziff Davis in 2021 and is headquartered in New York. It is also one of the 10 best marketing stocks to buy right now.
For the full 2024, Ziff Davis reported revenue of $1.40 billion, up 2.8% year-over-year from $1.36 billion. Net income increased 51.9% to $63.0 million compared to $41.5 million for 2023. Adjusted EBITDA amounted to $493.5 million, compared to $482.3 million in 2023.
In February and March, seven insiders, including the CEO, and CFO, acquired approximately $773,999 worth of Ziff Davis shares at an average price of $39.19 per share. Since the beginning of the year, the stock dropped 31.04%, and currently trades at $37.47 per share. Over the past 12 months, its shares lost 40.00%.
According to six analysts’ estimates, Ziff Davis stock is a “Moderate Buy,” reports MarketBeat. The average price target suggests a 75.27% upside from the latest price.
Overall, ZD ranks 14th on our list of stocks insiders were buying in Q1 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of ZD our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than ZD but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
