BuzzFeed (BZFD)
Market Price (5/11/2026): $0.833 | Market Cap: $31.1 MilSector: Communication Services | Industry: Interactive Media & Services
BuzzFeed (BZFD)
Market Price (5/11/2026): $0.833Market Cap: $31.1 MilSector: Communication ServicesIndustry: Interactive Media & Services
Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.
Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -52% Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Social Media & Creator Economy, Digital Content & Streaming, and Digital Advertising. Themes include Creator Economy Monetization, Show more. | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -95%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -149% | Penny stockMkt Price is 0.8 Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -18 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -9.5% Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 252% Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.4%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -16% Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -10%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -18% Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -192% Key risksBZFD key risks include [1] precarious financial stability, Show more. |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -52% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Social Media & Creator Economy, Digital Content & Streaming, and Digital Advertising. Themes include Creator Economy Monetization, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -95%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -149% |
| Penny stockMkt Price is 0.8 |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -18 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -9.5% |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 252% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.4%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -16% |
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -10%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -18% |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -192% |
| Key risksBZFD key risks include [1] precarious financial stability, Show more. |
Qualitative Assessment
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BuzzFeed (BZFD) stock has lost about 5% since 1/31/2026 because of the following key factors:
1. Poor Q4 2025 Financial Performance and "Going Concern" Warning.
BuzzFeed (BZFD) reported a challenging fourth quarter and full-year 2025, missing revenue expectations and deepening its net losses. The company's Q4 2025 revenue reached $56.5 million, falling short of the consensus estimate of $59.5 million. Concurrently, the net loss from continuing operations significantly widened to $26.8 million, compared to a $4.1 million net loss in Q4 2024, partially due to a $30.2 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter were -$0.72, substantially below the estimated $0.0306. For the full year 2025, BuzzFeed incurred a net loss of $57.3 million. This underperformance led CEO Jonah Peretti to announce in March 2026 that there was "substantial doubt" about the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
2. Debt Payment Extension Amidst Liquidity Concerns.
On May 7, 2026, BuzzFeed amended its main credit agreement, extending a $5.0 million debt payment originally due on April 30, 2026, to May 18, 2026. This Fourth Amended Credit Agreement introduced stricter terms for lenders, including mandatory prepayments of any overadvances from specified asset sales or new equity issuance, while requiring BuzzFeed to maintain at least $7.5 million in liquidity. The company also faces an estimated $0.5 million debt modification fee if certain events occur, and failure to meet the extended payment or clear overadvances could trigger an event of default, highlighting ongoing financial strain and increased execution risk.
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1. Poor Q4 2025 Financial Performance and "Going Concern" Warning.
BuzzFeed (BZFD) reported a challenging fourth quarter and full-year 2025, missing revenue expectations and deepening its net losses. The company's Q4 2025 revenue reached $56.5 million, falling short of the consensus estimate of $59.5 million. Concurrently, the net loss from continuing operations significantly widened to $26.8 million, compared to a $4.1 million net loss in Q4 2024, partially due to a $30.2 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter were -$0.72, substantially below the estimated $0.0306. For the full year 2025, BuzzFeed incurred a net loss of $57.3 million. This underperformance led CEO Jonah Peretti to announce in March 2026 that there was "substantial doubt" about the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
2. Debt Payment Extension Amidst Liquidity Concerns.
On May 7, 2026, BuzzFeed amended its main credit agreement, extending a $5.0 million debt payment originally due on April 30, 2026, to May 18, 2026. This Fourth Amended Credit Agreement introduced stricter terms for lenders, including mandatory prepayments of any overadvances from specified asset sales or new equity issuance, while requiring BuzzFeed to maintain at least $7.5 million in liquidity. The company also faces an estimated $0.5 million debt modification fee if certain events occur, and failure to meet the extended payment or clear overadvances could trigger an event of default, highlighting ongoing financial strain and increased execution risk.
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Stock Movement Drivers
Fundamental Drivers
The -6.5% change in BZFD stock from 1/31/2026 to 5/10/2026 was primarily driven by a -6.3% change in the company's P/S Multiple.| (LTM values as of) | 1312026 | 5102026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 0.88 | 0.82 | -6.5% |
| Change Contribution By: | |||
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 185 | 185 | 0.2% |
| P/S Multiple | 0.2 | 0.2 | -6.3% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 37 | 37 | -0.5% |
| Cumulative Contribution | -6.5% |
Market Drivers
1/31/2026 to 5/10/2026| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| BZFD | -6.5% | |
| Market (SPY) | 3.6% | 53.1% |
| Sector (XLC) | -2.3% | 35.3% |
Fundamental Drivers
The -49.5% change in BZFD stock from 10/31/2025 to 5/10/2026 was primarily driven by a -48.1% change in the company's P/S Multiple.| (LTM values as of) | 10312025 | 5102026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 1.63 | 0.82 | -49.5% |
| Change Contribution By: | |||
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 194 | 185 | -4.6% |
| P/S Multiple | 0.3 | 0.2 | -48.1% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 38 | 37 | 1.9% |
| Cumulative Contribution | -49.5% |
Market Drivers
10/31/2025 to 5/10/2026| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| BZFD | -49.5% | |
| Market (SPY) | 5.5% | 36.0% |
| Sector (XLC) | 2.5% | 21.5% |
Fundamental Drivers
The -57.8% change in BZFD stock from 4/30/2025 to 5/10/2026 was primarily driven by a -57.4% change in the company's P/S Multiple.| (LTM values as of) | 4302025 | 5102026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 1.95 | 0.82 | -57.8% |
| Change Contribution By: | |||
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 190 | 185 | -2.4% |
| P/S Multiple | 0.4 | 0.2 | -57.4% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 38 | 37 | 1.7% |
| Cumulative Contribution | -57.8% |
Market Drivers
4/30/2025 to 5/10/2026| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| BZFD | -57.8% | |
| Market (SPY) | 30.4% | 40.8% |
| Sector (XLC) | 24.0% | 26.7% |
Fundamental Drivers
The -61.6% change in BZFD stock from 4/30/2023 to 5/10/2026 was primarily driven by a -43.1% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).| (LTM values as of) | 4302023 | 5102026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 2.15 | 0.82 | -61.6% |
| Change Contribution By: | |||
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 326 | 185 | -43.1% |
| P/S Multiple | 0.2 | 0.2 | -27.9% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 35 | 37 | -6.5% |
| Cumulative Contribution | -61.6% |
Market Drivers
4/30/2023 to 5/10/2026| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| BZFD | -61.6% | |
| Market (SPY) | 78.7% | 29.3% |
| Sector (XLC) | 101.7% | 25.6% |
Price Returns Compared
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| BZFD Return | -46% | -87% | -64% | 167% | -65% | -12% | -98% |
| Peers Return | -12% | -48% | 39% | -18% | -9% | 1% | -52% |
| S&P 500 Return | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 7% | 95% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| BZFD Win Rate | 40% | 42% | 25% | 42% | 17% | 40% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 47% | 33% | 60% | 42% | 50% | 56% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 67% | 60% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| BZFD Max Drawdown | -46% | -88% | -64% | -33% | -68% | -39% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -24% | -57% | -12% | -30% | -27% | -26% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | -7% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: IAC, ZD, PINS, SNAP, NYT.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 5/8/2026 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | BZFD | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 US Tariff Shock | ||
| % Loss | -27.6% | -18.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 38.0% | 23.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 36 days | 79 days |
| 2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind | ||
| % Loss | -21.7% | -7.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 27.7% | 8.5% |
| Time to Breakeven | 6 days | 18 days |
| Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock | ||
| % Loss | -54.2% | -9.5% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 118.6% | 10.5% |
| Time to Breakeven | 208 days | 24 days |
In The Past
BuzzFeed's stock fell -27.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 38.0% gain to breakeven.
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| Event | BZFD | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 US Tariff Shock | ||
| % Loss | -27.6% | -18.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 38.0% | 23.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 36 days | 79 days |
| 2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind | ||
| % Loss | -21.7% | -7.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 27.7% | 8.5% |
| Time to Breakeven | 6 days | 18 days |
| Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock | ||
| % Loss | -54.2% | -9.5% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 118.6% | 10.5% |
| Time to Breakeven | 208 days | 24 days |
In The Past
BuzzFeed's stock fell -27.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 38.0% gain to breakeven.
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About BuzzFeed (BZFD)
BuzzFeed, Inc., a digital media company, provides breaking news, original reporting, entertainment, and videos across the social web to its global audience. It provides BuzzFeed, a go-to authority for entertainment, pop culture, and Internet with articles, lists, quizzes, videos, and original series; BuzzFeed News, a newsroom for young audience; Tasty, a platform for shareable food content; HuffPost, media platform for news, politics, opinion, entertainment, features, and lifestyle content; and Complex Networks that offers culture content of music, food, style, entertainment, and sports. The company also offers As/Is for style, BringMe for travel, Goodful for wellness, and Nifty for DIY. BuzzFeed, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is based in New York, New York.
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Condé Nast for the social media age.
A digital-first media company much like a modern Hearst, but specializing in viral news and entertainment content.
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- BuzzFeed: A digital platform providing entertainment, pop culture content, articles, lists, quizzes, videos, and original series.
- BuzzFeed News: A dedicated newsroom focusing on news content for a younger audience.
- Tasty: A popular platform specifically designed for shareable food-related content.
- HuffPost: A broad media platform offering news, politics, opinion, entertainment, features, and lifestyle content.
- Complex Networks: A content network dedicated to culture, including music, food, style, entertainment, and sports.
- As/Is: A content brand focused on style-related content.
- BringMe: A content brand dedicated to travel experiences and information.
- Goodful: A content brand providing wellness-related content.
- Nifty: A content brand offering DIY (Do It Yourself) content.
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BuzzFeed (BZFD) primarily serves individuals by providing them with a wide array of digital content. While its revenue is largely generated from advertising sold to other companies, the core offering and interaction are with its global audience of individual consumers. Based on the company description, BuzzFeed serves the following categories of customers:
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General Entertainment and News Seekers: This category encompasses a broad audience interested in pop culture, internet trends, quizzes, viral videos, and general news and reporting. This includes the primary audience for the BuzzFeed platform and the "young audience" targeted by BuzzFeed News, as well as those seeking news, politics, opinion, and entertainment from HuffPost.
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Food and Lifestyle Enthusiasts: Individuals passionate about specific lifestyle interests, including cooking and recipes (Tasty), wellness (Goodful), style (As/Is), travel (BringMe), and DIY projects (Nifty).
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Culture Content Consumers: This segment focuses on individuals interested in specific cultural niches such as music, fashion, sports, and entertainment, primarily engaging with content offered by Complex Networks.
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Jonah Peretti, CEO & FounderJonah Peretti co-founded BuzzFeed in 2006 and has served as its Chief Executive Officer since its formation. Prior to founding BuzzFeed, he co-founded The Huffington Post in 2005 and remained in management until its sale to AOL in 2011. He holds an M.S. from MIT Media Lab and a B.S. from UC Santa Cruz.
Matt Omer, Chief Financial OfficerMatt Omer was appointed Chief Financial Officer on November 6, 2023. He joined BuzzFeed in 2019 and previously held the role of Executive Vice President of Finance and Treasurer. Before joining BuzzFeed, Omer served as COO & CFO for 123 Home Care and held financial leadership positions at Viant Technology (Nasdaq: DSP), as well as various roles at KPMG.
Jess Probus, Publisher; Head of Content and Tech for BuzzFeedJess Probus serves as Publisher and Head of Content and Tech for BuzzFeed.
David Arroyo, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer and Corporate SecretaryDavid Arroyo holds the position of Chief Legal & Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary at BuzzFeed.
Chandler Bondan, Chief People OfficerChandler Bondan is the Chief People Officer at BuzzFeed.
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The key risks to BuzzFeed's business are primarily centered around its financial viability, challenges in the evolving digital advertising landscape, and the burden of legacy financial commitments.
- Going Concern and Liquidity Challenges: BuzzFeed has issued a "going concern" warning, indicating "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue operations for the next 12 months due to a potential cash shortfall. The company reported a net loss of $57.3 million in 2025 and acknowledged that it lacks sufficient resources to meet its cash obligations for the upcoming year. This critical financial instability is a direct reflection of its deteriorating financial condition, including significant declines in stock value and profitability.
- Declining Advertising Revenue and Evolving Digital Media Landscape: BuzzFeed is grappling with declining direct-sold advertising revenue as advertisers increasingly favor social media platforms like TikTok and Meta's Instagram. The company experienced an overall annual revenue decline in 2025, with declines in commerce revenue and platform engagement. The rapidly changing consumer preferences, intense competition within the interactive media industry, and the impact of AI-generated search features eroding organic search referral traffic further compound these revenue challenges.
- Legacy Costs and Debt: Despite efforts to reduce debt, BuzzFeed continues to face "legacy commitments" and debt from previous transactions, which constrain its financial flexibility and burden the business. These include legacy centralized costs from its SPAC transaction and pre-COVID real estate commitments. The company reported total debt of $60.2 million at the end of 2025.
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The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in content generation and the increasing dominance of short-form, algorithmically-driven, user-generated video platforms (such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts) present clear emerging threats to BuzzFeed's business model. These developments are fundamentally altering how content is created, distributed, and consumed. AI's ability to generate text, images, and videos at scale could reduce the demand for human-produced content from traditional publishers, especially as platforms integrate AI-generated summaries and responses directly into user feeds. Simultaneously, the preference for highly personalized, short-form video content on platforms like TikTok diverts audience attention and advertising spend away from BuzzFeed's longer-form articles, quizzes, and curated video content, eroding its traditional avenues for reach and monetization.
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Addressable Markets for BuzzFeed's Main Products and Services
BuzzFeed, Inc. operates within several large and growing digital media and advertising markets. The company's diverse content offerings, including news, entertainment, food, lifestyle, and culture, position it across various segments of the digital economy.
Overall Digital Media and Advertising Markets
- The global digital media market was valued at approximately USD 1,057.68 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 3,182.74 billion by 2034. North America alone accounts for around 38% of this global market.
- The global online advertising market was valued at an estimated USD 499.95 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 1,329.88 billion by 2033. North America held the largest revenue share, exceeding 34% in 2025, and the U.S. online advertising market is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of over 10% from 2026 to 2033.
- The global digital content market is poised for substantial growth, with projections indicating an increase of USD 1,157.5 billion from 2024 to 2029.
Content-Specific Markets
- Digital Entertainment: The global digital entertainment market is expected to be worth around USD 1,080.5 billion by 2035, growing from USD 482.3 billion in 2025. North America held a significant share of this market, capturing over 41.8% and generating USD 201.4 billion in revenue in 2025.
- Online Video Content and Platforms: The global digital video content market was valued at USD 236.2 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 583.7 billion by 2034. The global online video platform market was valued at USD 7.5 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 43.2 billion by 2032. North America consistently holds the highest share in the online video platform market.
- Digital News and Magazines: The global digital newspaper and magazines market was valued at USD 38.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 65.49 billion by 2030. North America accounted for approximately 34% of this global market share in 2024.
Influencer Marketing Market
- The global influencer marketing platform market was valued at USD 23.59 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 89.90 billion by 2034. North America dominated this market with a revenue share of over 29% in 2024, with the U.S. alone accounting for 78.32% of the North American market in 2024.
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For BuzzFeed (BZFD), several key initiatives and trends are expected to drive future revenue growth over the next two to three years:
- Growth in Programmatic Advertising: BuzzFeed has demonstrated consistent strength in programmatic advertising. For the full year 2025, programmatic advertising revenue grew 7% year-over-year to $69.6 million, marking its seventh consecutive quarter of growth and representing 76% of total advertising revenue. This scalable, tech-enabled advertising segment is anticipated to continue its upward trajectory.
- Expansion of Studio Content Production: The company's studio business, which includes feature films and micro-dramas, nearly tripled its revenue in 2025 to $16.1 million, driven by the delivery of three feature films. This indicates a significant growth area for original and produced content.
- Launch and Monetization of New AI Applications: BuzzFeed's CEO, Jonah Peretti, highlighted that a primary focus for 2026 is "demonstrating the value of our brands, Studio IP, and new AI apps to the market." The development and successful implementation of innovative AI applications are expected to contribute to future revenue generation.
- Strategic Initiatives to Unlock Asset Value: BuzzFeed is actively exploring a range of strategic options to "close the gap between how the market values BuzzFeed Inc, today and what we believe our individual assets are worth." These strategic conversations aim to unlock the intrinsic value of its assets and address liquidity challenges, potentially leading to new revenue streams or significant value realization through partnerships, asset monetization, or other structural changes.
- Leveraging and Monetizing Core Brand Value and Intellectual Property (IP): The company plans to focus on showcasing the worth of its established brands (such as BuzzFeed, Tasty, HuffPost, and Complex Networks) and its Studio IP. Enhanced monetization strategies for these valuable assets, through various content, commerce, and partnership channels, are expected to contribute to future revenue growth.
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Share Issuance
- On December 3, 2021, BuzzFeed became a publicly traded entity through a business combination with 890 5th Avenue Partners, Inc.
- In December 2021, BuzzFeed issued 3,838,710 shares of its non-voting Class C common stock to Verizon in exchange for a concurrent $35.0 million cash investment.
- A 1-for-4 reverse stock split became effective on May 6, 2024, reducing the number of outstanding Class A common stock from approximately 140.9 million to 35.2 million and Class B common stock from approximately 5.4 million to 1.3 million, primarily to maintain Nasdaq listing compliance.
Inbound Investments
- BuzzFeed received a $35.0 million cash investment from Verizon in December 2021.
Outbound Investments
- In connection with its business combination on December 3, 2021, BuzzFeed acquired 100% of the membership interests of CM Partners, LLC, which includes Complex Networks.
Capital Expenditures
- Capital expenditures were approximately $1.7 million for the third quarter of 2025.
- Purchases of property and equipment amounted to $0.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2025.
- BuzzFeed plans to continue investing in AI and tech-enabled businesses to drive future growth.
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 31.15 |
| Mkt Cap | 6.8 |
| Rev LTM | 2,573 |
| Op Inc LTM | 109 |
| FCF LTM | 415 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 276 |
| CFO LTM | 492 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 419 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 6.9% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 4.5% |
| Rev Chg Q | 6.3% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 1.4% |
| Op Inc Chg LTM | 25.8% |
| Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg | 33.2% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 4.4% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 2.0% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.5% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 16.8% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 13.0% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 14.3% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 11.1% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 6.8 |
| P/S | 1.6 |
| P/Op Inc | 17.8 |
| P/EBIT | 12.7 |
| P/E | 33.8 |
| P/CFO | 11.6 |
| Total Yield | 1.8% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 4.3% |
| D/E | 0.4 |
| Net D/E | 0.1 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 14.3% |
| 3M Rtn | 16.7% |
| 6M Rtn | 2.2% |
| 12M Rtn | -3.6% |
| 3Y Rtn | -27.9% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 4.8% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 10.0% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -5.8% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -30.1% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -101.1% |
Price Behavior
Price Behavior
| Market Price | $0.82 | |
| Market Cap ($ Bil) | 0.0 | |
| First Trading Date | 03/05/2021 | |
| Distance from 52W High | -67.9% | |
| 50 Days | 200 Days | |
| DMA Price | $0.72 | $1.23 |
| DMA Trend | down | down |
| Distance from DMA | 15.1% | -32.9% |
| 3M | 1YR | |
| Volatility | 61.6% | 73.6% |
| Downside Capture | 1.36 | 1.65 |
| Upside Capture | 202.77 | 128.38 |
| Correlation (SPY) | 46.5% | 40.2% |
BZFD Betas & Captures as of 4/30/2026
[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
| 1M | 2M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 3.07 | 2.17 | 2.12 | 2.17 | 2.39 | 1.78 |
| Up Beta | 2.14 | 2.26 | 2.48 | 2.75 | 3.09 | 1.82 |
| Down Beta | 0.51 | -1.30 | -0.58 | 1.36 | 1.90 | 1.69 |
| Up Capture | 359% | 294% | 248% | 103% | 135% | 269% |
| Bmk +ve Days | 15 | 22 | 31 | 66 | 141 | 428 |
| Stock +ve Days | 11 | 19 | 26 | 54 | 103 | 325 |
| Down Capture | 953% | 292% | 263% | 224% | 190% | 112% |
| Bmk -ve Days | 4 | 18 | 30 | 56 | 108 | 321 |
| Stock -ve Days | 11 | 24 | 38 | 70 | 137 | 400 |
[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
| Annualized Return | Annualized Volatility | Sharpe Ratio | Correlation with BZFD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BZFD | -55.7% | 73.5% | -0.79 | - |
| Sector ETF (XLC) | 21.6% | 13.2% | 1.22 | 26.2% |
| Equity (SPY) | 29.0% | 12.5% | 1.83 | 41.0% |
| Gold (GLD) | 39.8% | 27.0% | 1.22 | 1.1% |
| Commodities (DBC) | 50.6% | 18.0% | 2.21 | -7.2% |
| Real Estate (VNQ) | 13.0% | 13.5% | 0.66 | 21.2% |
| Bitcoin (BTCUSD) | -17.4% | 42.1% | -0.34 | 24.6% |
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Based On 5-Year Data
| Annualized Return | Annualized Volatility | Sharpe Ratio | Correlation with BZFD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BZFD | -53.8% | 111.9% | -0.24 | - |
| Sector ETF (XLC) | 9.6% | 20.7% | 0.38 | 18.7% |
| Equity (SPY) | 12.8% | 17.1% | 0.59 | 21.2% |
| Gold (GLD) | 20.9% | 17.9% | 0.95 | 2.1% |
| Commodities (DBC) | 13.8% | 19.1% | 0.59 | 2.8% |
| Real Estate (VNQ) | 3.4% | 18.8% | 0.08 | 19.2% |
| Bitcoin (BTCUSD) | 7.0% | 56.0% | 0.34 | 12.5% |
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Based On 10-Year Data
| Annualized Return | Annualized Volatility | Sharpe Ratio | Correlation with BZFD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BZFD | -32.0% | 110.2% | -0.24 | - |
| Sector ETF (XLC) | 9.7% | 22.3% | 0.51 | 18.7% |
| Equity (SPY) | 15.1% | 17.9% | 0.72 | 21.1% |
| Gold (GLD) | 13.4% | 15.9% | 0.69 | 2.1% |
| Commodities (DBC) | 9.3% | 17.8% | 0.44 | 2.8% |
| Real Estate (VNQ) | 5.8% | 20.7% | 0.24 | 19.1% |
| Bitcoin (BTCUSD) | 67.8% | 66.9% | 1.07 | 12.3% |
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Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 3/12/2026 | -1.9% | -3.8% | -9.3% |
| 11/6/2025 | -35.0% | -39.9% | -38.8% |
| 8/7/2025 | -1.5% | -1.5% | -5.8% |
| 3/13/2025 | 12.2% | 15.3% | -12.8% |
| 11/12/2024 | -3.0% | 6.7% | 19.0% |
| 8/12/2024 | 25.9% | 29.9% | 10.3% |
| 3/25/2024 | -0.5% | 17.1% | -0.9% |
| 11/2/2023 | -11.0% | -16.6% | -20.4% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| # Negative | 6 | 5 | 9 |
| Median Positive | 6.5% | 11.0% | 14.6% |
| Median Negative | -2.5% | -13.0% | -12.8% |
| Max Positive | 25.9% | 29.9% | 19.0% |
| Max Negative | -35.0% | -39.9% | -38.8% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | 03/16/2026 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2025 | 11/06/2025 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2025 | 08/07/2025 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2025 | 05/08/2025 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2024 | 03/14/2025 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2024 | 11/12/2024 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2024 | 08/13/2024 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2024 | 05/14/2024 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2023 | 03/29/2024 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2023 | 11/03/2023 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2023 | 08/09/2023 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2023 | 05/10/2023 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2022 | 03/16/2023 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2022 | 11/14/2022 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2022 | 08/09/2022 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2022 | 05/16/2022 | 10-Q |
Insider Activity
Expand for More| # | Owner | Title | Holding | Action | Filing Date | Price | Shares | Transacted Value | Value of Held Shares | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rolle, Janet L | Direct | Sell | 9172025 | 2.00 | 23,907 | 47,912 | 220,878 | Form | |
| 2 | Acharia, Angela | Direct | Sell | 9162025 | 2.01 | 56,378 | 113,376 | 23,871 | Form | |
| 3 | Rothstein, Adam | Direct | Sell | 9122025 | 2.00 | 150,000 | 300,660 | 1,449,271 | Form | |
| 4 | Acharia, Angela | Direct | Sell | 9112025 | 1.94 | 25,000 | 48,440 | 132,237 | Form | |
| 5 | Acharia, Angela | Direct | Sell | 9092025 | 1.87 | 1,285 | 2,403 | 174,374 | Form |
External Quote Links
| Y Finance | Barrons |
| TradingView | Morningstar |
| SeekingAlpha | ValueLine |
| Motley Fool | Robinhood |
| CNBC | Etrade |
| MarketWatch | Unusual Whales |
| YCharts | Perplexity Finance |
| FinViz |
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