If you'd invested in Ziff Davis (ZD): performance and returns
Looking for Ziff Davis's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Ziff Davis have returned?
This calculator shows how much Ziff Davis stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Ziff Davis
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $956 | -4% |
| 3 years ago | $657 | -34% |
| 5 years ago | $611 | -39% |
| 10 years ago | $726 | -27% |
| since inception (1999) | $8,688 | +769% |
Return by year (Ziff Davis)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +48% | $1,478 (+48%) |
| 2025 | -35% | $956 (-4%) |
| 2024 | -19% | $773 (-23%) |
| 2023 | -15% | $657 (-34%) |
| 2022 | -29% | $469 (-53%) |
| 2021 | +31% | $611 (-39%) |
| 2020 | +4% | $637 (-36%) |
| 2019 | +35% | $861 (-14%) |
| 2018 | -8% | $796 (-20%) |
| 2017 | -8% | $730 (-27%) |
| 2016 | -1% | $726 (-27%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does ZD return?
$1,000 invested in Ziff Davis 10 years ago would be worth $726 today, i.e. -3%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was ZD's best/worst year?
Best year: 2019 (+35%). Worst year: 2025 (-35%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in ZD since inception be worth?
Since 1999, $1,000 would have become $8,688 (+769%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Ziff Davis's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Ziff Davis pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Ziff Davis's average annual return (ROI)?
Ziff Davis's return on investment is about -3%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.