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Ziff Davis Q1 revenue falls 1.9%, withdraws FY2026 guidance amid strategic review
Filed May 8, 2026 · Period ending May 6, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Q1 2026 revenue declined 1.9% to $267.6M, adjusted EBITDA fell 11.2% to $63.4M, and the company posted a net loss of $0.8M versus $9.8M income in Q1 2025. Technology & Shopping segment revenue dropped 12.9%.
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Ziff Davis entered a definitive agreement to sell its Connectivity business during Q1 2026, now classified as discontinued operations. The company withdrew FY2026 guidance citing ongoing strategic review with outside advisors.
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The company repurchased $51.6M of shares in Q1 2026, up from $34.9M in Q1 2025, while operating cash flow improved 45.3% to $30.0M despite lower earnings.
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