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Ziff Davis (ZD) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026
Ziff Davis (ZD) reported revenue of $289M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -6% from a year earlier and +0.9% from the quarter before. Operating margin was -11.6%, net loss $28.7M (9.9% of revenue).
Ziff Davis, Q3 2026: revenue $289M (-6% year over year), operating margin -11.6%, net loss $28.7M, operating cash flow −$77.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $289M | +0.9% | -6% |
| Operating profit | −$33.6M | — | -218% |
| Net earnings | −$28.7M | -105% | — |
| Operating cash flow | −$77.1M | -187% | -156% |
What changed
Revenue was $289.3M in Q3 2026, down 6% year over year and up 1% from the previous quarter. Health & Wellness was the largest line at 32% of revenue. Health & Wellness lost $9.8M year over year (down 10%), 57% of the total change.
Operating costs exceeded revenue by $33.6M, an operating margin of -11.6%. Total costs grew 9% against a revenue fall of 6%. The fastest-growing cost line was General & admin (+35%). The quarter ended with a net loss of $28.7M, after a profit of $624.5M the previous quarter.
Operating cash flow was −$77.1M. Non-cash charges added back $45.7M of depreciation and amortization and $12.8M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $106.9M. Capital expenditures of $23.0M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$100.1M.
Questions
What was Ziff Davis' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Ziff Davis (ZD) reported revenue of $289M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -6% from a year earlier and +0.9% from the quarter before.
Was Ziff Davis profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating loss was $33.6M (-11.6% of revenue) and net loss $28.7M.
Source: Ziff Davis 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.