Company / Operating Margin
Ziff Davis Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
12.6%
FY2025
5-year range
8.1% / 12.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+55.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#21 of 62
Communication Services
What the data says
At 12.6%, Ziff Davis's operating margin ranks #21 of 62 in the Communication Services sector. Operating Margin returned to growth in FY2025 after 2 years of decline, reaching 12.6%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
12.6% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +0.7%.
Improved from 9.7% to 12.6% over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +0.7pp
- 5-Year Change
- +0.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#21 of 62 in Communication ServicesTop 34% of 62This company 12.6% Sector average 3.2%
▼
+298.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin increased 55.6% year-over-year.
- Currently 9.5pp above the Communication Services sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2018.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 12.6% | +55.6% |
| FY2024 | 8.1% | -16.6% |
| FY2023 | 9.7% | -18.6% |
| FY2022 | 11.9% | +1.1% |
| FY2021 | 11.8% | -1.1% |
| FY2020 | 11.9% | +42.1% |
| FY2019 | 8.4% | -69.7% |
| FY2018 | 27.8% | +26.3% |
| FY2017 | 22.0% | -20.8% |
| FY2016 | 27.8% | +0.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026