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ZD Revenue Growth (YoY) Analysis

-1.9%

Higher than 0% of Communication Services sector peers

Updated 310h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Revenue Growth (YoY) measures the percentage change in a company’s revenue compared to the same quarter one year ago.

Sector Performance

0th percentile

ZD

-1.9%

Sector Median

14.2%

Sector Avg

17.2%

Prior Period

-18.6%(May 2026)

↑ Improving
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Deep Analysis

Revenue Growth (YoY) measures the percentage change in a company’s revenue compared to the same quarter one year ago.

ZD’s current value of -1.9% means its revenue slightly declined versus the prior-year period. This performance ranks at the 0th percentile among Communication Services sector peers, far below the sector median of 12.1%—meaning every peer company posted stronger year-over-year revenue growth. While the year-over-year change from a prior period is not available, the quarter-over-quarter change of +89.8% signals a sharp sequential improvement from the previous quarter, which had a -18.6% YoY decline. The combination of a still-negative revenue growth level with a strongly improving trend implies that the company faces ongoing top-line weakness, though the recent rebound could reduce near-term downside risk if sustained. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict: the negative growth rate and bottom-sector ranking confirm the risk, even as the positive sequential trend tempers the outlook.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Revenue Growth (YoY) tell investors about ZD?

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.

How is the Revenue Growth (YoY) calculated?

Revenue Growth (YoY) is calculated as: (Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4.

How does ZD's Revenue Growth (YoY) compare to its sector?

ZD's Revenue Growth (YoY) of -1.9% compares to a Communication Services sector median of 14.2%, placing it in the 0th percentile.

Who are ZD's closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY)?

The closest Communication Services peers by Revenue Growth (YoY) include: NFLX (16.2%), SNAP (12.1%), NYT (12.0%), PINS (17.8%), TWLO (20.0%).

The Formula

(Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4

Why It Matters

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.

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ZD

-1.9%

Sector Median

14.2%

Sector Avg

17.2%

How ZD's Revenue Growth (YoY) compares to sector peers.

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