Is Ziff Davis Inc (zd) One Of The Best Performing Cybersecurity Stocks In 2025?

Ziff Davis Inc (NASDAQ:ZD) is among the best performing cybersecurity stocks in 2025. Ziff Davis Inc (NASDAQ:ZD) announced on March 3 that it was looking to generate $1.2 billion in proceeds from the sale of its Connectivity division. This division houses brands like Ookla, RootMetrics, Speedtest, and Downdetector.

These businesses help organizations to deliver faster and more reliable connectivity so users can enjoy the best digital experience. The sale of the Connectivity division will see Ziff Davis streamline its operation and allow it to narrow focus to its media publishing brands like Mashable and Everyday Health, Reuters reported.

Ziff Davis is selling the division to Accenture, and it expects the transaction to close in the coming months. The closing of the transaction is contingent on the deal obtaining regulatory approvals.

The Connectivity unit brought in $231 million in revenue for Ziff Davis in 2025, representing around 16% of the company’s total sales that year. Ziff Davis says it will continue and operate the Connectivity businesses until the sale transaction is completed. After that, the company will classify the division as discontinued operations.

Ziff Davis plans to use proceeds from the sale of the Connectivity division for corporate purposes. In addition, the proceeds may be used to fund capital allocation activities.

Share repurchases is one area Ziff Davis has been deploying capital. In 2025, the company spent $174 million on share buybacks, including $60.6 million spent in Q4 2025. According to the management, the buybacks demonstrate their conviction that the share price doesn’t adequately reflect the intrinsic value of Ziff Davis’ businesses.

Ziff Davis Inc (NASDAQ:ZD) is an American digital media and internet services company. It operates a portfolio of brands focused on areas like cybersecurity, technology, health, shopping, and gaming. The company is based in New York.

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