Ziff Davis Q1 revenue slips to $267.6 million; continuing operations post a loss
Ziff Davis reported first quarter 2026 results with lower revenue, operating income and profit from continuing operations than a year earlier. The company deferred its fiscal 2026 guidance while it evaluates options, including the agreed sale of its Connectivity business, which is now reported as discontinued operations. Net income including discontinued operations was $22.3 million, and shareholders elected eight directors and approved KPMG LLP as auditor at the May 6 annual meeting.
Key points
- Revenue was $267.6 million in Q1 2026 versus $272.8 million in Q1 2025, down 1.9%.
- Net loss from continuing operations was $0.8 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, versus net income of $9.8 million, or $0.23 per share, a year earlier.
- Adjusted EBITDA fell to $63.4 million from $71.4 million, and fiscal 2026 guidance was deferred while the company works with outside advisors.
- At the May 6, 2026 annual meeting, all eight director nominees were elected, KPMG LLP was ratified as auditor, and the advisory pay vote was approved.
The filing
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