ZD Dividend History & Analysis | N/A Yield

ZD has a dividend yield of N/A and paid N/A per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m -

Payout Ratio -

Growth Rate CAGR 5y -

Consistency Lifetime 48.9%

Yield on Cost 5y -

Payout FCF -

Streak Years -

Dividend Rating 12.23%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Dividend Growth Year over Year

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield

Total Return 12m: -36.6%

Total Return 5y: -63.5%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap USD	Dividend Yield TTM	Yield on Cost 5y
OPRA	1,182 M	4.86%	11.1%
KARO	1,546 M	2.65%	4.13%
EVD	8,026 M	1.57%	3.37%
GEN	14,795 M	1.77%	2.70%
ADEA	1,981 M	1.48%	2.41%

Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap USD	Growth Rate	Consistency
TUYA	1,339 M	94.9%	100%
KARO	1,546 M	27.7%	100%
EVD	8,026 M	25.1%	78.4%
BSY	10,664 M	23.6%	99.2%
INTU	135,614 M	15.2%	98.9%

ZD Dividend History: Last 32 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Period	Dividend per Share	Dividend Growth Rate QoQ	Payout Yield
2019-05-17	2019-05-20	2019-06-04	Quarterly	0.455	2.2%	N/A
2019-02-22	2019-02-25	2019-03-12	Quarterly	0.445	2.3%	N/A
2018-11-16	2018-11-19	2018-12-05	Quarterly	0.435	2.4%	N/A
2018-08-17	2018-08-20	2018-09-04	Quarterly	0.425	2.4%	N/A
2018-05-17	2018-05-18	2018-06-01	Quarterly	0.415	2.5%	N/A
2018-02-21	2018-02-22	2018-03-09	Quarterly	0.405	2.5%	N/A
2017-11-16	2017-11-17	2017-12-05	Quarterly	0.395	2.6%	N/A
2017-08-10	2017-08-14	2017-09-01	Quarterly	0.385	2.7%	N/A
2017-05-17	2017-05-19	2017-06-02	Quarterly	0.375	2.7%	N/A
2017-02-17	2017-02-22	2017-03-09	Quarterly	0.365	2.8%	N/A
2016-11-16	2016-11-18	2016-12-05	Quarterly	0.355	2.9%	N/A
2016-08-15	2016-08-17	2016-09-01	Quarterly	0.345	3%	N/A
2016-05-16	2016-05-18	2016-06-02	Quarterly	0.335	3.1%	N/A
2016-02-19	2016-02-23	2016-03-10	Quarterly	0.325	3.2%	N/A
2015-11-13	2015-11-17	2015-12-03	Quarterly	0.315	2.4%	N/A
2015-08-13	2015-08-17	2015-09-01	Quarterly	0.3075	2.5%	N/A
2015-05-15	2015-05-19	2015-06-03	Quarterly	0.3	2.6%	N/A
2015-02-19	2015-02-23	2015-03-09	Quarterly	0.2925	2.6%	N/A
2014-11-13	2014-11-17	2014-12-04	Quarterly	0.285	2.7%	N/A
2014-08-14	2014-08-18	2014-09-02	Other	0.2775	2.8%	N/A
2014-05-15	2014-05-19	2014-06-03	Quarterly	0.27	2.9%	N/A
2014-02-20	2014-02-24	2014-03-10	Quarterly	0.2625	2.9%	N/A
2013-11-14	2013-11-18	2013-12-04	Quarterly	0.255	3%	N/A
2013-08-15	2013-08-19	2013-09-03	Quarterly	0.2475	3.1%	N/A
2013-05-16	2013-05-20	2013-06-04	Quarterly	0.24	3.2%	N/A
2013-02-21	2013-02-25	2013-03-04	Quarterly	0.2325	3.3%	N/A
2012-11-07	2012-11-12	2012-11-26	Quarterly	0.225	2.3%	N/A
2012-08-09	2012-08-13	2012-08-29	Quarterly	0.22	2.3%	N/A
2012-05-14	2012-05-16	2012-05-30	Quarterly	0.215	2.4%	N/A
2012-02-23	2012-02-27	2012-03-12	Quarterly	0.21	2.4%	N/A
2011-11-09	2011-11-14	2011-11-28	Quarterly	0.205	2.5%	N/A
2011-08-31	2011-09-02	2011-09-19	Other	0.2	0%	N/A

ZD Dividend FAQ

Ziff Davis Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) operates a diversified portfolio of digital-media and internet properties spanning technology, gaming, health, and security. Its flagship brands include PCMag and CNET for tech reviews, Mashable for culture content, Spiceworks for IT procurement, RetailMeNot for coupons, IGN and Humble Bundle for gaming, and Ookla for internet-speed testing, among many others.

What is the Dividend Yield of ZD?

As of February 2026, ZD`s dividend yield is %. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of - USD by the current share price of 33.51.

Does ZD pay a dividend?

As of February 2026 ZD does not pay a dividend.

How often does ZD pay dividends?

Over the last 12 months, ZD has issued 0 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2019-05-17.

ZD dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ZD for the next 4 payments are between 0.46 (+1.1%) and 0.492 (+8.1%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will ZD pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.455 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2019-05-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Ziff Davis (ZD) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ZD?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Ziff Davis (ZD) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ZD?

ZD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of ZD?

ZD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is -%. If you bought ZD's shares at 91.85 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (- USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals -% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ZD?

ZD Payout Consistency is 48.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very unstable: Ziff Davis has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ZD have a good Dividend Yield?

ZD`s % Dividend Yield is considered as unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ZD?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ZD is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of ZD?

ZD`s Overall Dividend Rating is 12.23%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ZD Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ZD's Outstanding Shares?

Ziff Davis's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 9.58% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has ZD ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 8, 2021 with a ratio of 115:100.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.15 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year	Number of Shares	Annual Growth Rate
1999	34,687,900
2000	46,055,000	+32.77%
2001	42,904,800	-6.84%
2002	49,394,500	+15.13%
2003	51,128,700	+3.51%
2004	50,764,200	-0.71%
2005	51,037,400	+0.54%
2006	50,680,100	-0.7%
2007	48,330,000	-4.64%
2008	44,728,900	-7.45%
2009	45,421,200	+1.55%
2010	46,558,500	+2.5%
2011	46,794,600	+0.51%
2012	45,423,500	-2.93%
2013	46,382,400	+2.11%
2014	47,468,800	+2.34%
2015	48,772,100	+2.75%
2016	47,862,200	-1.87%
2017	48,437,600	+1.2%
2018	48,505,000	+0.14%
2019	49,425,400	+1.9%
2020	45,642,300	-7.65%
2021	48,514,600	+6.29%
2022	52,115,000	+7.42%
2023	50,985,100	-2.17%
2024	46,690,100	-8.42%
2025	41,685,100	-10.72%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF: Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR): Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency: Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost: Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak: Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating: Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-03 04:23