Company / Share Buybacks
Ziff Davis Share Buybacks History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Share Buybacks
$173.8M
FY2025
5-year range
$78.3M / $275.7M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-6.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#21 of 51
Communication Services
What the data says
At $174M, Ziff Davis's share buybacks ranks #21 of 51 in the Communication Services sector. Share Buybacks has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $10M in FY2017 to $276M in FY2022.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$174M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -8.8%.
Improved from $109M to $174M over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Share Buybacks over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -14.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -8.8%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#21 of 51 in Communication ServicesTop 41% of 51This company $173.8M Sector average $2.4B
▼
-92.7% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -8.8%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, share buybacks decreased 6.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #21 out of 51 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak share buybacks was recorded in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Share BuybacksValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $173.8M | -6.2% |
| FY2024 | $185.2M | +70.6% |
| FY2023 | $108.5M | -60.6% |
| FY2022 | $275.7M | +251.9% |
| FY2021 | $78.3M | -71.6% |
| FY2020 | $275.7M | +1225.1% |
| FY2019 | $20.8M | -63.2% |
| FY2018 | $56.5M | +473.6% |
| FY2017 | $9.8M | -82.6% |
| FY2016 | $56.5M | +1437.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026