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ZETA·Zeta Global Holdings Corp.

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After Hours
High
$19.83
Open
$19.70
Market Cap
4.84B
52W High
$25.95
Low
$19.00
P. Close
$19.13
P/E
-
52W Low
$14.37
Fwd P/E
16.61
DailyIQ Est.
$31.03
Technical Score (1D)
41
SELL
News Sentiment
49
MIXED
Q2 2026 earnings are due Aug 4, and will include revenue, EPS, and guidance. This event will test the recent AI‑platform momentum and margin expectations that have driven ZETA’s valuation. Claude AI’s recent swap from MSFT to ZETA citing revenue growth and a data moat signals bullish sentiment toward the company’s AI‑enabled marketing stack. The CEO’s announcement of a pivot from marketing to AI infrastructure, coupled with the Palantir partnership, underscores a strategic shift that could unlock new enterprise revenue streams. The 5‑year return of 28 % annualized, outperforming the market, reflects strong revenue growth and cost control, but investors should still watch the upcoming earnings for any strategic shifts. Q1 2026 results showed 50 % YoY earnings growth, 42 % EBITDA, and 48 % free cash flow, with the Athena platform deepening the data moat and driving higher ARPU and net retention above 110 %. Despite this momentum, a valuation discount remains, with analysts noting margin pressure and slower cash collection could temper upside, so watch for guidance on profitability and cash flow. The acquisition of retailmediatools and the first phase of the Palantir integration plan signal a broader AI infrastructure shift that could open new enterprise customer opportunities; monitor the integration rollout and any joint enterprise customer wins. Finally, the upcoming investor event and Q3 earnings release will likely clarify the AI roadmap, partnership milestones, and revenue projections, so keep an eye on those dates for potential catalyst.
Earnings Summary
Zeta Global Holdings Corp. delivers a cloud‑based consumer intelligence and marketing automation platform that leverages machine learning to analyze structured and unstructured data, enabling targeted omnichannel campaigns. Operating in the technology sector’s software‑infrastructure niche, the company focuses on predictive analytics and a proprietary consumer data platform (CDP+) that consolidates data sources for real‑time insights. In the most recent quarters, Zeta posted a revenue of $337.2 million in Q3 2025 and $394.6 million in Q4 2025, up from $264.4 million and $308.4 million in Q1 and Q2 2025 respectively, reflecting a steady quarterly rise. EPS grew from $0.1107 in Q1 2025 to $0.140 in Q2, then surged to $0.2707 in Q3 and $0.280 in Q4, with the company beating analyst estimates in three of the last four quarters (missed only in Q1 2025). Revenue guidance for Q1 2026 and Q2 2026 is projected at $420.6 million and $429.0 million, but actuals are pending. Year‑over‑year, the company has shown a consistent upward trajectory in both top‑line and earnings, with EPS accelerating markedly while revenue continues to climb quarter over quarter. The pattern of beating estimates in the majority of recent quarters underscores a disciplined execution of its AI‑driven growth strategy, even as it expands its product suite. Recent news highlights a pivot toward AI infrastructure, including a near‑completion of the first phase of a Palantir integration and the launch of the Athena AI agent, which has already driven higher customer retention and multi‑product adoption. These developments dovetail with the company’s strong earnings momentum and suggest that AI capabilities are translating into tangible financial upside. Investors should watch the Q2 2026 earnings release for confirmation of revenue and margin trends, the progress of the Palantir integration, and any updates on AI‑driven revenue guidance, as these factors will shape the company’s valuation and growth narrative in the coming quarters.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.09$0.14$0.20$0.25$0.31Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'26$0.19 - -
Q4'25$0.24$0.28+18.8%
Q3'25$0.18$0.27+47.2%
Q2'25$0.12$0.14+12.7%
Q1'25$0.11$0.11-1.6%
Q4'24$0.22$0.25+11.4%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$241M$292M$343M$393M$444MQ4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'26$421M - -
Q4'25$387M$395M+2.0%
Q3'25 - $337M -
Q2'25 - $308M -
Q1'25 - $264M -
Q4'24 - $315M -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

ZETA Stock Snapshot

ZETA is currently trading at $19.09, giving Zeta Global Holdings Corp. a market cap of 4.84B. Today's range spans $19.00–$19.83, with shares opening at $19.70 and moving down $0.04 (0.2%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 41/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 49/100.

Over the past year ZETA has traded between $14.37 and $25.95 - the current price is +32.8% off the 52-week low and -26.4% from the high. 23 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $28.68 (range $22.00–$44.00), implying upside of +50.2%.

Institutional disinterest is quantifiable for ZETA - at 4.84B in Technology market cap, a HOLD signal (41/100) alongside neutral sentiment (49/100) typically marks the point where active managers move this name to a lower-priority watch list. Price: $19.09 (in the lower half of its 52-week range). Annual range: $14.37–$25.95. Reduced coverage and declining volume in small-cap names often create self-reinforcing cycles - the absence of buyers becomes the primary risk rather than the presence of sellers.

Small-cap Technology names with HOLD technicals (41/100) and neutral sentiment (49/100) like ZETA tend to experience sentiment-driven re-ratings more sharply in both directions. At $19.09 (in the lower half of its 52-week range in $14.37–$25.95), the current setup suggests a stock that needs a material positive catalyst — not incremental improvement — to reverse the technical and sentiment readings that now define the 4.84B market cap trajectory.