Ziff Davis (ZD) Research & Development (2009 - 2026)
Ziff Davis' (ZD) quarterly Research & Development came in at $122.2 million in Q2 2026, down 3.83% year-over-year from $127.0 million in Q2 2025, and up 6.02% quarter-over-quarter from $115.2 million in Q1 2026.
Analysis
Ziff Davis (ZD) Research & Development (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Ziff Davis has disclosed Research & Development across 18 years of filings, most recently posting $122.2 million for Q2 2026.
- In Q2 2026, Research & Development fell 3.83% year-over-year to $122.2 million; the TTM figure through Jun 2026 stood at $511.5 million (down 1.15% YoY), while the FY2025 annual figure was $543.3 million, up 4.55% from the prior year.
- Research & Development came in at $122.2 million for Q2 2026 at Ziff Davis, up from $115.2 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Research & Development ranged from a high of $150.5 million in Q4 2024 to a low of $112.4 million in Q1 2025.
- Average Research & Development over 5 years is $124.9 million, with a median of $124.3 million recorded in 2022.
- Year-over-year, Research & Development advanced 19.03% in 2024 and fell 9.5% in 2025.
- Over 5 years, Research & Development stood at $129.8 million in 2022, then retreated by 2.55% to $126.4 million in 2023, then increased by 19.03% to $150.5 million in 2024, then decreased by 9.5% to $136.2 million in 2025, then dropped by 10.31% to $122.2 million in 2026.
- Per Business Quant data, the three most recent Research & Development figures were $122.2 million in Q2 2026, $115.2 million in Q1 2026, and $136.2 million in Q4 2025.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | R&D (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | News | 18.87 Bn | 17.48 Bn | - | - |
| 2 | New York Times | 10.80 Bn | 10.14 Bn | 394.61 Mn | 85.51 Mn |
| 3 | 36Kr Holdings | 6.01 Bn | 5.99 Bn | - | - |
| 4 | McGraw Hill | 2.55 Bn | 2.35 Bn | 439.20 Mn | - |
| 5 | John Wiley & Sons | 2.46 Bn | 2.36 Bn | 285.49 Mn | - |
| 6 | Ziff Davis | 1.95 Bn | 341.32 Mn | 241.03 Mn | 122.17 Mn |
| 7 | Usa Today | 927.89 Mn | 840.75 Mn | 208.25 Mn | - |
| 8 | Daily Journal | 865.05 Mn | 427.95 Mn | 26.82 Mn | - |
| 9 | Scholastic | 845.14 Mn | 710.24 Mn | 285.70 Mn | - |
| 10 | Ennis | 542.65 Mn | 493.57 Mn | 31.08 Mn | - |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | 122.17 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 115.23 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 136.21 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 137.84 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 127.04 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 112.41 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 150.51 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 127.42 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 124.77 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 117.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 126.45 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 125.06 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 119.93 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 115.92 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 129.76 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 119.47 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 123.78 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 117.76 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 138.10 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2021 | 126.58 Mn |