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NEW YORK - Digital media company Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZD), a $1.5 billion market cap company with impressive gross profit margins of 86%, announced Monday the appointment of J.T. Farley as Director of Investor Relations, according to a company press release. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company maintains good financial health with strong liquidity metrics.
In his new role, Farley will oversee engagement with the investment community and communicate the company’s strategy and financial performance. He will report directly to Chief Financial Officer Bret Richter. With net income expected to grow this year and a strong return over the last three months, Farley joins at an interesting time for the company. Discover more detailed financial insights and 12 additional exclusive ProTips with InvestingPro.
Farley brings more than 15 years of experience in investor relations and strategic communications to the position. He previously served as Managing Director of Investor Relations at Cowen and led investor relations and corporate communications at ITG. His career also includes sales and marketing positions at Bank of America and ETRADE, as well as experience in financial media at CNBC Asia.
Most recently, Farley worked as a diplomat with the U.S. Department of State.
"J.T.’s background in shaping engaging, public-facing narratives will help us effectively communicate Ziff Davis’ value proposition and business model to the investment community with clarity and authenticity," said Richter in the statement.
Farley holds an M.B.A. from NYU Stern School of Business, a B.S. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, and an M.A. in Asian Politics from the University of Hong Kong.
Ziff Davis operates a portfolio of digital media brands across technology, shopping, gaming, entertainment, health, cybersecurity, and marketing technology sectors. Trading at $36.54, the stock appears undervalued according to InvestingPro’s Fair Value analysis. Access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available for Ziff Davis and 1,400+ other US stocks, to make more informed investment decisions.
In other recent news, Ziff Davis Inc. reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025, surpassing both earnings and revenue forecasts. The company achieved an earnings per share of $1.24, slightly above the expected $1.22, and reported revenues of $352.2 million, exceeding the anticipated $336.57 million. Additionally, Ziff Davis completed two acquisitions in the third quarter of 2025. The company acquired Semantic Labs, which operates in the cybersecurity and marketing technology sectors, and Etrality, a firm in the connectivity space. These acquisitions are part of Ziff Davis’s ongoing strategy to expand its portfolio and enhance its offerings. Investors and analysts will likely keep a close watch on how these acquisitions contribute to the company’s growth. The recent developments highlight Ziff Davis’s proactive approach in strengthening its market position.
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