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Exhibit 99.1 Ziff Davis Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Reaffirms 2025 Guidance NEW YORK, NY -- November 6, 2025 -- Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) (“Ziff Davis” or “the Company”) today reported unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. In addition, consistent with ongoing efforts to maximize value for shareholders, and following inbound interest from third parties regarding certain of our businesses, Ziff Davis has engaged outside advisors to assist in evaluating value-creating opportunities, including the potential sale of entire divisions of the Company. No final decisions have been made to date, and there is no assurance that any transactions will occur. The Company also intends to continue its share repurchase program. “During the third quarter, we delivered our fifth consecutive quarter of revenue growth and generated strong free cash flow,” said Vivek Shah, Chief Executive Officer of Ziff Davis. “In addition, we continue to pursue multiple avenues to create value for our shareholders and look forward to working with our advisors to assess interest in certain of our businesses.” THIRD QUARTER 2025 RESULTS • Q3 2025 quarterly revenues increased 2.9% to $363.7 million compared to $353.6 million for Q3 2024. • Income (loss) from operations increased 197.0% to $28.4 million compared to $(29.3) million for Q3 2024. This includes a $17.6 million goodwill impairment recognized in Q3 2025 compared to a $85.3 million goodwill impairment recognized in Q3 2024. • Net loss decreased to $(3.6) million compared to $(48.6) million for Q3 2024. This includes a $17.6 million goodwill impairment recognized in Q3 2025 compared to a $85.3 million goodwill impairment recognized in Q3 2024. • Net loss per diluted share decreased to $(0.09) in Q3 2025 compared to $(1.11) for Q3 2024. • Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter decreased to $124.1 million compared to $124.7 million for Q3 2024. • Adjusted net income decreased to $71.5 million compared to $72.1 million for Q3 2024. • Adjusted net income per diluted share (or “Adjusted diluted EPS”) for the quarter increased 7.3% to $1.76 compared to $1.64 for Q3 2024. • Net cash provided by operating activities was $138.3 million in Q3 2025 compared to $106.0 million in Q3 2024. Free cash flow was $108.2 million in Q3 2025 compared to $80.1 million in Q3 2024. • Ziff Davis deployed approximately $16.7 million for current and prior year acquisitions during the quarter and $44.4 million related to share repurchases in Q3 2025. The following table reflects results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively (in millions, except per share amounts). (Unaudited) Three months endedSeptember 30, % Change Nine months endedSeptember 30, % Change2025 2024 2025 2024 Revenues Technology & Shopping $85.2 $87.1 (2.2)% $247.7 $229.0 8.2% Gaming & Entertainment $47.6 $49.7 (4.3)% $131.9 $129.3 1.9% Health & Wellness $102.3 $90.8 12.7% $287.5 $256.7 12.0% Connectivity $57.2 $56.0 2.2% $170.4 $159.4 6.9% Cybersecurity & Martech $71.4 $70.0 2.0% $207.1 $214.5 (3.4)% Total revenues $363.7 $353.6 2.9% $1,044.6 $988.9 5.6% Income (loss) from operations $28.4 $(29.3) 197.0% $97.0 $35.1 176.3% Operating income margin 7.8% (8.3)% 16.1% 9.3% 3.6% 5.7% Net (loss) income $(3.6) $(48.6) 92.6% $47.0 $(1.0) NM Net (loss) income per diluted share$(0.09) $(1.11) 91.9% $1.13 $(0.02) NM Adjusted EBITDA $124.1 $124.7 (0.5)% $331.9 $321.7 3.2% Adjusted EBITDA margin 34.1% 35.3% (1.2)% 31.8% 32.5% (0.7)% Adjusted net income $71.5 $72.1 (0.8)% $172.0 $184.3 (6.6)% Adjusted diluted EPS $1.76 $1.64 7.3% $4.12 $4.08 1.0% Net cash provided by operating activities$138.3 $106.0 30.5% $216.0 $232.1 (6.9)% Free cash flow $108.2 $80.1 35.0% $130.1 $152.6 (14.7)% (1) (2) (2) (3) (2) (3) (2)(3) (3) (1) (1) (2) (2) (3) (3) (2)(3) (2)(3) (3) 1
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Notes: (1) The revenues associated with each of the reportable segments may have been rounded when presented independently so they foot precisely to Total Revenues. Prior period segment information is presented on a comparable basis to conform to our new segment presentation with no effect on previously reported consolidated results. (2) GAAP effective tax rates were approximately 139.8% and (34.9)% for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and 42.2% and 149.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Adjusted effective tax rates were approximately 25.2% and 24.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and 24.6% and 23.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. (3) For definitions of non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures refer to section “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” further in this release. ZIFF DAVIS GUIDANCE The Company reaffirms its guidance for fiscal year 2025 as follows (in millions, except per share data): 2025 Range of Estimates Low High Revenues $ 1,442 $ 1,502 Adjusted EBITDA $ 505 $ 542 Adjusted diluted EPS $ 6.64 $ 7.28 (1) It is anticipated that the Adjusted effective tax rate for 2025 will be between 23.25% and 25.25%. A reconciliation of forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted diluted EPS to the corresponding GAAP financial measures is not available without unreasonable effort due primarily to variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections of certain non- operating items such as (Gain) loss on investments, net, Other (income) loss, net, and other unanticipated items that may arise in the future. EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL AND AUDIO WEBCAST Ziff Davis will host a live audio webcast and conference call discussing its third quarter 2025 financial results on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 8:30AM ET. The live webcast and call will be accessible by phone by dialing (844) 985-2014 or via www.ziffdavis.com. Following the event, the audio recording and presentation materials will be archived and made available at www.ziffdavis.com. ABOUT ZIFF DAVIS Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, health and wellness, connectivity, cybersecurity, and martech. For more information, visit www.ziffdavis.com. CONTACT: Investor Relations Ziff Davis, Inc. investor@ziffdavis.com Corporate Communications Ziff Davis, Inc. press@ziffdavis.com “Safe Harbor” Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those contained in Vivek Shah’s quote, and the “Ziff Davis Guidance” section regarding the Company’s expected fiscal 2025 financial performance. These forward- looking statements are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These factors and uncertainties include, among other items: the Company’s ability to grow advertising, licensing, and subscription revenues, profitability, and cash flows, particularly in light of an uncertain U.S. or worldwide economy, including the possibility of economic downturn or recession; the Company’s ability to make interest and debt payments; the Company’s ability to identify, close, and successfully transition acquisitions; customer growth and retention; the Company’s ability to create compelling content; our reliance on third-party platforms; the threat of content piracy and developments related to artificial intelligence; increased competition and rapid technological changes; variability of the Company’s revenue based on changing conditions in particular industries and the economy generally; protection of the Company’s proprietary technology; the risk of alleged infringement by the Company of intellectual property of others; the risk of (1) 2
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losing critical third-party vendors or key personnel; the risks associated with fraudulent activity, system failure, or a security breach; risks related to our ability to adhere to our internal controls and procedures; the risk of adverse changes in the U.S. or international regulatory environments, including but not limited to the imposition or increase of taxes or regulatory-related fees; the risks related to supply chain disruptions, increased tariffs and trade protection measures, inflationary conditions, and rising interest rates; the risk of liability for legal and other claims; our ability to consummate a sale of one or more of our business lines pursuant to our announced review of potential value- creating opportunities; and the numerous other factors set forth in Ziff Davis’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). For a more detailed description of the risk factors and uncertainties affecting Ziff Davis, refer to our most recent Annual Report on Form 10- K and the other reports filed by Ziff Davis from time-to-time with the SEC, each of which is available at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking statements provided in this press release, including those contained in Vivek Shah’s quote and in the “Ziff Davis Guidance” portion regarding the Company’s expected fiscal 2025 financial performance are based on limited information available to the Company at this time, which is subject to change. Although management’s expectations may change after the date of this press release, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update these statements. 3
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ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS) September 30, 2025December 31, 2024 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 503,368 $ 505,880 Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $8,430 and $8,148, respectively 473,159 660,223 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 148,022 105,966 Total current assets 1,124,549 1,272,069 Long-term investments 119,557 158,187 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $443,246 and $361,710,respectively 207,854 197,216 Intangible assets, net 375,321 425,749 Goodwill 1,606,184 1,580,258 Deferred income taxes 7,515 7,487 Other assets 35,954 63,368 TOTAL ASSETS $ 3,476,934 $ 3,704,334 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 472,066 $ 670,769 Income taxes payable, current 5,508 19,715 Deferred revenue, current 203,141 199,664 Other current liabilities 17,291 9,499 Total current liabilities 698,006 899,647 Long-term debt 865,937 864,282 Deferred revenue, noncurrent 5,622 5,504 Liability for uncertain tax positions 24,163 30,296 Deferred income taxes 45,398 46,018 Other noncurrent liabilities 38,899 47,705 TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,678,025 1,893,452 Common stock 400 428 Additional paid-in capital 482,667 491,891 Retained earnings 1,374,616 1,401,034 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (58,774) (82,471) TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY 1,798,909 1,810,882 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 3,476,934 $ 3,704,334 4
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ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) Three months ended September30, Nine months ended September30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Total revenues $ 363,711 $ 353,580 $ 1,044,556 $ 988,865 Operating costs and expenses: Direct costs 53,152 51,170 149,334 147,081 Sales and marketing 137,835 127,418 407,113 369,184 Research, development, and engineering 15,402 15,255 47,756 49,824 General, administrative, and other related costs 53,996 52,417 154,976 150,432 Depreciation and amortization 57,319 51,351 170,757 151,945 Goodwill impairment 17,579 85,273 17,579 85,273 Total operating costs and expenses 335,283 382,884 947,515 953,739 Income (loss) from operations 28,428 (29,304) 97,041 35,126 Interest expense, net (6,496) (4,024) (19,150) (7,597) Loss on sale of businesses — — — (3,780) Gain (loss) on investments, net 678 — 5,018 (7,654) Provision for credit losses on investments (17,566) — (17,566) — Other income (loss), net 4,098 (2,633) (4,491) 2,530 Income (loss) before income tax expense and income (loss)from equity method investment 9,142 (35,961) 60,852 18,625 Income tax expense (12,778) (12,539) (25,651) (27,760) Income (loss) from equity method investment, net of tax 38 (77) 11,783 8,095 Net (loss) income $ (3,598)$ (48,577)$ 46,984 $ (1,040) Net (loss) income per common share: Basic $ (0.09)$ (1.11) $ 1.13 $ (0.02) Diluted $ (0.09)$ (1.11) $ 1.13 $ (0.02) Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 40,558,629 43,924,158 41,609,182 45,088,272 Diluted 40,558,629 43,924,158 41,685,149 45,088,272 5
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ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS) Nine months ended September 30, 2025 2024 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss) $ 46,984 $ (1,040) Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 170,757 151,945 Non-cash operating lease costs 5,603 8,392 Share-based compensation 33,676 30,633 Provision for credit losses on accounts receivable 2,493 2,289 Provision for credit losses on investments 17,566 — Deferred income taxes, net 1,167 (14,575) Loss on sale of businesses — 3,780 Goodwill impairment 17,579 85,273 Changes in fair value of contingent consideration (2,834) — Income from equity method investments, net (11,783) (8,095) (Gain) loss on investments, net (5,018) 7,654 Other 2,403 2,390 Decrease (increase) in: Accounts receivable 187,760 46,576 Prepaid expenses and other current assets (10,325) (8,152) Other assets 14,658 (2,794) Increase (decrease) in: Accounts payable (240,398) (66,313) Deferred revenue (4,708) 9,269 Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities (9,594) (15,150) Net cash provided by operating activities 215,986 232,082 Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment (85,888) (79,476) Acquisitions, net of cash received (67,086) (211,526) Distribution from equity method investment 10,756 — Proceeds from sale of equity investments 25,250 19,455 Proceeds from sale of equity method investment 860 — Proceeds from sale of businesses, net of cash divested — 7,860 Other (263) (884) Net cash used in investing activities (116,371) (264,571) Cash flows from financing activities: Payment of debt — (134,989) Repurchase of common stock (113,221) (183,981) Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan 3,751 4,525 Deferred payments for acquisitions (213) (7,442) Other (1,783) (1,209) Net cash used in financing activities (111,466) (323,096) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 9,339 4,095 Net change in cash and cash equivalents (2,512) (351,490) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 505,880 737,612 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 503,368 $ 386,122 6
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we use the following non-GAAP financial measures: Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted net income (loss), Adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share, Free cash flow, and Adjusted effective tax rate (collectively the “non-GAAP financial measures”). The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. We use these non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision making and as means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance and liquidity by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of our recurring core business operating results or, in certain cases, may be non-cash in nature. We believe that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when planning, forecasting, and analyzing future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management’s internal comparisons to our historical performance and liquidity. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors both because (1) they allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision-making, (2) certain measures are used to determine the amount of annual incentive compensation paid to our named executive officers, and (3) they are used by the analyst community to help them analyze the health of our business. These non-GAAP financial measures are not measures presented in accordance with GAAP, and our use of these terms may vary from that of other companies, limiting their usefulness for comparison purposes. These non-GAAP financial measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company’s results of operations determined in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures exclude the certain items listed below. We believe that excluding these items from the non-GAAP measures facilitates comparisons to historical operating results and comparisons to peers, many of which exclude similar items. We believe that non- GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding operational performance. We further believe these measures are useful to investors in that they allow for greater transparency of certain line items in the Company’s financial statements. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Net income (loss) with adjustments to reflect the addition or elimination of certain items including, but not limited to: • Interest expense, net. Interest expense is generated primarily from interest due on outstanding debt, partially offset by interest income generated from the interest earned on cash, cash equivalents, and investments; • (Gain) loss on debt extinguishment, net. This is a non-cash expense that relates to extinguishments of long-term debt obligations. We believe this (gain) loss does not represent recurring core business operating results of the Company; • (Gain) loss on sale of businesses. This gain or loss relates to the sales of businesses and does not represent recurring core business operating results of the Company; • (Gain) loss on investments, net. This item includes realized gains and losses, unrealized gains and losses, and impairment charges on debt and equity investments. The amount of gain or loss depends on the share price for investments with readily determinable fair value and on observable price changes for investments without a readily determinable fair value, and does not represent core business operating results of the Company; • Provision for credit losses on investments. This is a non-cash expense that includes changes in the provision for credit losses on investments of the Company in debt and equity instruments and does not represent recurring core business operating results of the Company; • Other (income) loss, net. This income or expense relates to other non-operating items and does not represent recurring core business operating results of the Company; • Income tax (benefit) expense. This benefit or expense depends on the pre-tax loss or income of the Company, statutory tax rates, tax regulations, and different tax rates in various jurisdictions in which the Company operates and which the Company does not have the control over; • (Income) loss from equity method investment, net of tax. This is a non-cash income or expense as it relates primarily to our investment in OCV Fund I, LP (the “OCV Fund”). We believe that gain or loss resulting from our equity method investment does not represent core business operating results of the Company; • Depreciation and amortization. This is a non-cash expense at it relates to use and associated reduction in value of certain assets including equipment, fixtures, and certain capitalized internal-use software and website development costs, and identifiable definite- lived intangible assets of the acquired businesses; • Share-based compensation. This is a non-cash expense as it relates to awards granted under the various share-based incentive plans of the Company. We view the economic cost of share-based awards to be the dilution to our share base; 7
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• Transaction, integration, and other charges. This includes expenses associated with the acquisition or disposal of certain businesses, lease agreement terminations, retention bonuses, and other transaction-specific items, as well as certain other items, such as severance, adjustments to contingent consideration, third-party debt modification costs, litigation costs from discrete, complex, or unusual proceedings, and legal settlements. These expenses do not represent core business operating results of the Company; • Lease asset impairments and other charges. These expenses are incurred in connection with impaired right-of-use (“ROU”) assets of the Company. Associated expenses are comprised of insurance, utility, and other charges related to assets that are no longer in use, and partially offset by the sublease income earned. These expenses do not represent core business operating results of the Company; and • Goodwill impairment. This is a non-cash expense that is recorded when the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value and does not represent core business operating results of the Company. Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated by dividing Adjusted EBITDA by Total Revenues. Adjusted net income (loss) is defined as Net income (loss) with adjustments to reflect the addition or elimination of certain statement of operations items including, but not limited to: • Interest, net. This reflects the difference between the imputed and coupon interest expense associated with the 4.625% Senior Notes and a charge that the Company determined to be penalty interest associated with the 1.75% Convertible Notes, offset in part by a certain interest income earned by the Company. These net expenses do not represent core business operating results of the Company; • (Gain) loss on debt extinguishment, net. This is a non-cash expense that relates to extinguishments of long-term debt obligations. We believe this gain or loss does not represent recurring core business operating results of the Company; • (Gain) loss on sale of businesses. This gain or loss relates to the sales of businesses and does not represent recurring core business operating results of the Company; • (Gain) loss on investments, net. This item includes realized gains and losses, unrealized gains and losses, and impairment charges on debt and equity investments. The amount of gain or loss depends on the share price for investments with readily determinable fair value and on observable price changes for investments without a readily determinable fair value, and does not represent core business operating results of the Company; • Provision for credit losses on investments. This is a non-cash expense that includes changes in the provision for credit losses on investments of the Company in debt and equity instruments and does not represent recurring core business operating results of the Company; • (Income) loss from equity method investment, net of tax. This is a non-cash income or expense as it relates primarily to our investment in the OCV Fund. We believe that gains or losses resulting from our equity method investment do not represent core business operating results of the Company; • Amortization. Includes the amortization of patents and intangible assets that we acquired. This is a non-cash expense as it primarily relates to identifiable definite-lived intangible assets of the acquired businesses. We believe that acquired intangible assets represent cost incurred by the acquiree to build value prior to the acquisition and the amortization of this cost does not represent core business operating results of the Company; • Share-based compensation. This is a non-cash expense as it relates to awards granted under the various share-based incentive plans of the Company. We view the economic cost of share-based awards to be the dilution to our share base; • Transaction, integration, and other charges. This includes expenses associated with the acquisition or disposal of certain businesses, lease agreement terminations, retention bonuses, and other transaction-specific items, as well as certain other items, such as severance, adjustments to contingent consideration, third-party debt modification costs, litigation costs from discrete, complex, or unusual proceedings, and legal settlements. These expenses do not represent core business operating results of the Company; • Lease asset impairments and other charges. These expenses are incurred in connection with impaired ROU assets of the Company. Associated expenses are comprised of insurance, utility, and other charges related to assets that are no longer in use, and partially offset by the sublease income earned. These expenses do not represent core business operating results of the Company; and • Goodwill impairment. This is a non-cash expense that is recorded when the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value and does not represent core business operating results of the Company. Adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share is calculated by dividing Adjusted net income (loss) by the diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding excluding the effect of convertible debt dilution. Free cash flow is defined as Net cash provided by operating activities, less purchases of property and equipment, plus changes in contingent consideration (if any). 8
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Adjusted effective tax rate is calculated based upon the GAAP effective tax rate with adjustments for the tax applicable to non-GAAP adjustments to Net income (loss), generally based upon the effective marginal tax rate of each adjustment. 9
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ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS) The following table sets forth a reconciliation of Net income to Adjusted EBITDA: Three months ended September30, Nine months ended September30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Net (loss) income $ (3,598)$ (48,577)$ 46,984 $ (1,040) Interest expense, net 6,496 4,024 19,150 7,597 Loss on sale of businesses — — — 3,780 (Gain) loss on investment, net (678) — (5,018) 7,654 Provision for credit losses on investments 17,566 — 17,566 — Other (income) loss, net (4,098) 2,633 4,491 (2,530) Income tax expense 12,778 12,539 25,651 27,760 Income from equity method investment, net of tax (38) 77 (11,783) (8,095) Depreciation and amortization 57,319 51,351 170,757 151,945 Share-based compensation 12,197 10,161 33,676 30,633 Transaction, integration, and other charges 7,815 6,683 11,246 17,359 Lease asset impairments and other charges 721 527 1,592 1,370 Goodwill impairment 17,579 85,273 17,579 85,273 Adjusted EBITDA $ 124,059 $ 124,691 $ 331,891 $ 321,706 10
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ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS) The following table sets forth Revenues and a reconciliation of (Loss) income from operations to Adjusted EBITDA by segment: Three months ended September 30, 2025 Technology& ShoppingGaming &EntertainmentHealth &WellnessConnectivityCybersecurity& Martech Corporate Total Revenues $ 85,189 $ 47,578 $ 102,306 $ 57,179 $ 71,459 $ — $ 363,711 Income (loss) from operations$ 48 $ 14,688 $ 22,858 $ 16,456 $ (6,425)$ (19,197)$ 28,428 Depreciation and amortization 22,599 2,949 13,406 7,116 11,121 128 57,319 Share-based compensation 1,422 429 1,698 885 1,235 6,528 12,197 Transaction, integration, and othercharges 2,640 507 152 1,005 505 3,006 7,815 Lease asset impairments andother charges 684 100 (106) — 43 — 721 Goodwill impairment — — — — 17,579 — 17,579 Adjusted EBITDA $ 27,393 $ 18,673 $ 38,008 $ 25,462 $ 24,058 $ (9,535)$ 124,059 Three months ended September 30, 2024 Technology& ShoppingGaming &EntertainmentHealth &WellnessConnectivityCybersecurity& Martech Corporate Total Revenues $ 87,126 $ 49,714 $ 90,771 $ 55,943 $ 70,026 $ — $ 353,580 (Loss) income from operations$ (78,615)$ 15,044 $ 18,247 $ 20,813 $ 14,891 $ (19,684)$ (29,304) Depreciation and amortization 20,334 2,631 12,505 7,867 7,980 34 51,351 Share-based compensation 1,047 365 1,343 623 1,178 5,605 10,161 Transaction, integration, and othercharges 2,705 154 145 160 473 3,046 6,683 Lease asset impairments andother charges 426 (1) — — 98 4 527 Goodwill impairment 85,273 — — — — — 85,273 Adjusted EBITDA $ 31,170 $ 18,193 $ 32,240 $ 29,463 $ 24,620 $ (10,995)$ 124,691 Figures above are net of inter-segment revenues and operating costs and expenses. Prior period segment information is presented on a comparable basis to conform to our new segment presentation with no effect on previously reported consolidated results. Corporate includes certain unallocated overhead costs that were historically presented within the Digital Media reportable segment. (1) (1) (1) 11
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ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) The following tables set forth a reconciliation of Net income (loss) to Adjusted net income with adjustments presented on after-tax basis: Three months ended September 30, 2025 Per dilutedshare 2024 Per dilutedshare Net loss $ (3,598)$ (0.09)$ (48,577)$ (1.11) Interest, net 62 — 60 — Gain on sale of businesses — — (9) — Gain on investments, net (678) (0.02) — — Provision for credit losses on investments 17,566 0.43 — — (Income) loss from equity method investment, net of tax(38) — 77 — Amortization 24,015 0.59 20,748 0.47 Share-based compensation 9,634 0.24 8,628 0.20 Transaction, integration, and other charges 6,355 0.16 5,480 0.13 Lease asset impairment and other charges 573 0.01 381 0.01 Goodwill impairment 17,579 0.43 85,273 1.94 Adjusted net income $ 71,470 $ 1.76 $ 72,061 $ 1.64 Nine months ended September 30, 2025 Per dilutedshare 2024 Per dilutedshare Net income (loss) $ 46,984 $ 1.13 $ (1,040)$ (0.02) Interest, net 184 — 72 — Loss on sale of business — — 103 — (Gain) loss on investments, net (5,018) (0.12) 7,077 0.15 Provision for credit losses on investments 17,566 0.42 — — Income from equity method investment, net (11,783) (0.28) (8,095) (0.18) Amortization 69,066 1.66 62,012 1.38 Share-based compensation 27,292 0.65 25,835 0.57 Transaction, integration, and other charges 8,916 0.21 11,997 0.27 Lease asset impairment and other charges 1,256 0.03 1,038 0.02 Goodwill impairment 17,579 0.42 85,273 1.89 Adjusted net income $ 172,042 $ 4.12 $ 184,272 $ 4.08 (1) The reconciliation of Net income (loss) per diluted share to Adjusted net income per diluted share may not foot since each is calculated independently. (1) (1) (1) (1) 12
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ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS) The following are the adjustments to certain statement of operations items used to derive Adjusted net income, which we believe provide useful information about our operating results and enhance the overall understanding of past financial performance and future prospects of the Company. Three months ended September 30, 2025 GAAP amount Adjustments Adjusted non-GAAP amount Interest, net (Gain) lossoninvestments, net Provisionfor creditlosses on investments (Income)loss from equitymethodinvestments, net Amortization Share-based compensation Transaction,integration,and other charges Lease assetimpairmentsand other charges Goodwill impairment Direct costs $ (53,152)$ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 72 $ — $ — $ — $ (53,080) Sales andmarketing $(137,835) — — — — — 1,320 2,753 — — $(133,762) Research,development,and engineering$ (15,402) — — — — — 934 391 — — $ (14,077) General,administrative,and other relatedcosts $ (53,996) — — — — — 9,871 4,671 721 — $ (38,733) Depreciation andamortization $ (57,319) — — — — 31,195 — — — — $ (26,124) Goodwillimpairment $ (17,579) — — — — — — — — 17,579 $ — Interestexpense, net $ (6,496) 83 — — — — — — — — $ (6,413) Gain oninvestments, net$ 678 — (678) — — — — — — — $ — Provision forcredit losses oninvestments $ (17,566) — — 17,566 — — — — — — $ — Other income,net $ 4,098 — — — — — — — (119) — $ 3,979 Income taxexpense $ (12,778) (21) — — — (7,180) (2,563) (1,460) (29) — $ (24,031) Income fromequity methodinvestment, netof tax $ 38 — — — (38) — — — — — $ — Total non-GAAPadjustments $ 62 $ (678)$ 17,566 $ (38)$ 24,015 $ 9,634 $ 6,355 $ 573 $17,579 (1) Adjusted effective tax rate was approximately 25.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2025. The calculation is based on a ratio where the numerator is the adjusted income tax expense of $24,031 and the denominator is $95,501, which equals adjusted net income of $71,470 plus adjusted income tax expense. (1) 13
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ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS) Three months ended September 30, 2024 GAAPamount Adjustments Adjusted non-GAAPamountInterest,net (Gain)loss on sale ofbusiness Provisionfor credit losses oninvestments (Income) loss fromequitymethod investments,net Amortization Share-basedcompensation Transaction,integration, and othercharges Lease assetimpairments and othercharges Goodwillimpairment Direct costs $ (51,170)$ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 68 $ 64 $ — $ — $ (51,038) Sales andmarketing $(127,418) — — — — — 1,014 3,216 — — $(123,188) Research,development, andengineering $ (15,255) — — — — — 769 1,096 — — $ (13,390) General,administrative,and other relatedcosts $ (52,417) — — — — — 8,310 2,307 527 — $ (41,273) Depreciation andamortization $ (51,351) — — — — 28,503 — — — — $ (22,848) Goodwillimpairment $ (85,273) — — — — — — — — 85,273 $ — Interest expense,net $ (4,024) 80 — — — — — — — — $ (3,944) Other loss, net$ (2,633) — (13) — — — — — — — $ (2,646) Income taxexpense $ (12,539) (20) 4 — — (7,755) (1,533) (1,203) (146) — $ (23,192) Loss from equitymethodinvestment, net oftax $ (77) — — — 77 — — — — — $ — Total non-GAAPadjustments $ 60 $ (9)$ — $ 77 $ 20,748 $ 8,628 $ 5,480 $ 381 $85,273 (1) Adjusted effective tax rate was approximately 24.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The calculation is based on a ratio where the numerator is the adjusted income tax expense of $23,192 and the denominator is $95,253, which equals adjusted net income of $72,061 plus adjusted income tax expense. (1) 14
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ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS) Nine months ended September 30, 2025 GAAP amount Adjustments Adjustednon-GAAP amount Interest, net (Gain) lossoninvestments, net Provisionfor creditlosses on investments (Income)loss from equitymethodinvestments, net Amortization Share-based compensation Transaction,integration,and other charges Lease assetimpairmentsand other charges Goodwill impairment Direct costs $(149,334)$ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 203 $ 60 $ — $ — $(149,071) Sales andmarketing $(407,113) — — — — — 3,655 4,972 — — $(398,486) Research,development,and engineering$ (47,756) — — — — — 2,661 629 — — $ (44,466) General,administrative,and other relatedcosts $(154,976) — — — — — 27,157 5,585 1,592 — $(120,642) Depreciation andamortization $(170,757) — — — — 90,644 — — — — $ (80,113) Goodwillimpairment $ (17,579) — — — — — — — — 17,579 $ — Interest expense,net $ (19,150) 246 — — — — — — — — $ (18,904) Gain oninvestments, net$ 5,018 — (5,018) — — — — — — — $ — Provision forcredit losses oninvestments $ (17,566) — — 17,566 — — — — — — $ — Other loss, net$ (4,491) — — — — — — — (119) — $ (4,610) Income taxexpense $ (25,651) (62) — — — (21,578) (6,384) (2,330) (217) — $ (56,222) Income fromequity methodinvestment, net$ 11,783 — — — (11,783) — — — — — $ — Total non-GAAPadjustments $ 184 $ (5,018)$ 17,566 $ (11,783)$ 69,066 $ 27,292 $ 8,916 $ 1,256 $17,579 (1) Adjusted effective tax rate was approximately 24.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. The calculation is based on a ratio where the numerator is the adjusted income tax expense of $56,222 and the denominator is $228,264, which equals adjusted net income of $172,042 plus adjusted income tax expense. (1) 15
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ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS) Nine months ended September 30, 2024 GAAPamount Adjustments Adjusted non-GAAPamountInterest,net (Gain)loss on sale ofbusiness (Gain) losson investments,net (Income) loss fromequitymethod investments,net Amortization Share-basedcompensation Transaction,integration, and othercharges Lease assetimpairments and othercharges Goodwillimpairment Direct costs $(147,081)$ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 191 $ 335 $ — $ — $(146,555) Sales andmarketing $(369,184) — — — — — 2,865 5,706 — — $(360,613) Research,development, andengineering $ (49,824) — — — — — 2,930 2,630 — — $ (44,264) General,administrative,and other relatedcosts $(150,432) — — — — — 24,647 8,688 1,370 — $(115,727) Depreciation andamortization $(151,945) — — — — 82,783 — — — — $ (69,162) Goodwillimpairment $ (85,273) — — — — — — — — 85,273 $ — Interest expense,net $ (7,597) 96 — — — — — — — — $ (7,501) Loss on sale ofbusiness $ (3,780) — 3,780 — — — — — — — $ — Loss oninvestments, net$ (7,654) — — 7,654 — — — — — — $ — Other income(loss), net $ 2,530 — (4,903) — — — — (537) — — $ (2,910) Income taxexpense $ (27,760) (24) 1,226 (577) — (20,771) (4,798) (4,825) (332) — $ (57,861) Income fromequity methodinvestment, net$ 8,095 — — — (8,095) — — — — — $ — Total non-GAAPadjustments $ 72 $ 103 $ 7,077 $ (8,095)$ 62,012 $ 25,835 $ 11,997 $ 1,038 $85,273 (1) Adjusted effective tax rate was approximately 23.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The calculation is based on a ratio where the numerator is the adjusted income tax expense of $57,861 and the denominator is $242,133, which equals adjusted net income of $184,272 plus adjusted income tax expense. (1) 16
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ZIFF DAVIS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS) The following tables set forth a reconciliation of Net cash provided by operating activities to Free cash flow: 2025 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 YTD Net cash provided by operating activities $ 20,613 $ 57,074 $ 138,299 $ — $ 215,986 Less: Purchases of property and equipment (25,619) (30,133) (30,136) — (85,888) Free cash flow $ (5,006)$ 26,941 $ 108,163 $ — $ 130,098 ` 2024 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 YTD Net cash provided by operating activities $ 75,558 $ 50,564 $ 105,960 $ 158,233 $ 390,315 Less: Purchases of property and equipment (28,129) (25,504) (25,843) (27,159) (106,635) Free cash flow $ 47,429 $ 25,060 $ 80,117 $ 131,074 $ 283,680 17