Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Ziff Davis, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 23, 2026
Reporting Period: Preliminary unaudited results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.
Key Financial Metrics
This Form 8-K serves as a notification of the release of preliminary financial results and an upcoming earnings call. The filing text itself does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are contained in the attached Press Release (Exhibit 99.1) and Investor Presentation (Exhibit 99.2), which are furnished but not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
Material Changes
The filing does not detail specific material changes or comparative financial data versus prior periods. It references the existence of preliminary results for Q4 and full-year 2025 but defers to the attached exhibits for quantitative analysis.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
- Earnings Call: Scheduled for February 24, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The webcast will include a presentation summarizing the preliminary results and other operating information.
- Forward-Looking Statements: The report contains forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties, including economic, competitive, and regulatory factors. Actual results may differ materially from expectations.
- Legal Disclaimer: Information in Items 2.02 and 7.01 and the accompanying exhibits is furnished and not incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific Q4 and full-year 2025 revenue, earnings, and cash flow figures.
- Examine Exhibit 99.2 (Investor Presentation) for detailed operating metrics and management commentary.
- Verify the company's guidance for 2026 during the February 24, 2026, earnings conference call.
- Consult the most recent Form 10-K for a comprehensive list of risk factors referenced in the forward-looking statements.