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Zillow (Z)


Market Price (6/19/2026): $32.175 | Market Cap: $7.6 BilSector: Communication Services | Industry: Interactive Media & Services

Zillow (Z)


Market Price (6/19/2026): $32.175
Market Cap: $7.6 Bil
Sector: Communication Services
Industry: Interactive Media & Services

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%

Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -56%

Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 1.9 Bil

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 44%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, and Smart Buildings & Proptech. Themes include Online Marketplaces, and Real Estate Data Analytics.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -72%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -102%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 92x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 124x

Significant share based compensation
SBC/Rev LTMShare Based Compensation / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 14%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -3.5%

Key risks
Z key risks include [1] intensifying competition from established rivals and emerging threats like Google, Show more.

0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%
2 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -56%
3 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 1.9 Bil
4 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 44%
5 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, and Smart Buildings & Proptech. Themes include Online Marketplaces, and Real Estate Data Analytics.
6 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -72%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -102%
7 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 92x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 124x
8 Significant share based compensation
SBC/Rev LTMShare Based Compensation / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 14%
9 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -3.5%
10 Key risks
Z key risks include [1] intensifying competition from established rivals and emerging threats like Google, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 6/10/2026

Zillow (Z) stock has lost about 30% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Elevated Mortgage Rates and Persistent Affordability Challenges: The Federal Reserve maintained its target federal funds rate at 3.50%-3.75% throughout fiscal Q1 2026 and into April 2026, with market expectations shifting to fewer interest rate cuts than initially hoped for in 2026. This policy stance has kept average 30-year fixed mortgage rates hovering around 6.5% in June 2026, significantly impacting housing affordability. This macroeconomic headwind has led to a pause in the anticipated "housing recovery," directly dampening consumer demand for real estate transactions.

2. Slowdown in Key Housing Market Activity: The broader housing market experienced a significant deceleration during the period. Existing home sales declined by 3.6% from February to March 2026 and were down 1% annually. Furthermore, total home sales in May 2026 decreased by 2.9% compared to May 2025. New listings also saw a year-over-year decrease of 4.1% since May 2025, and overall inventory growth, while still positive, is projected to flatline. This general weakening in market activity directly impacts Zillow's revenue streams, which are heavily tied to real estate transactions.

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Updated on 6/10/2026

Zillow (Z) stock has lost about 30% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Elevated Mortgage Rates and Persistent Affordability Challenges: The Federal Reserve maintained its target federal funds rate at 3.50%-3.75% throughout fiscal Q1 2026 and into April 2026, with market expectations shifting to fewer interest rate cuts than initially hoped for in 2026. This policy stance has kept average 30-year fixed mortgage rates hovering around 6.5% in June 2026, significantly impacting housing affordability. This macroeconomic headwind has led to a pause in the anticipated "housing recovery," directly dampening consumer demand for real estate transactions.

2. Slowdown in Key Housing Market Activity: The broader housing market experienced a significant deceleration during the period. Existing home sales declined by 3.6% from February to March 2026 and were down 1% annually. Furthermore, total home sales in May 2026 decreased by 2.9% compared to May 2025. New listings also saw a year-over-year decrease of 4.1% since May 2025, and overall inventory growth, while still positive, is projected to flatline. This general weakening in market activity directly impacts Zillow's revenue streams, which are heavily tied to real estate transactions.

3. Increased Legal Scrutiny and Anti-Competitive Allegations: Zillow is facing growing legal challenges, exemplified by CoStar Group's amicus curiae brief filed on June 10, 2026. CoStar opposed Zillow's motion for a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit involving Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) and Compass, accusing Zillow of "anti-competitive conduct" through its "Zillow Preview" pre-market listing program. Such legal battles can introduce uncertainty regarding Zillow's operational practices and potentially result in substantial legal expenses or restrictions on its market strategies.

4. Mixed Company Performance Despite Earnings Beat: While Zillow Group's fiscal Q1 2026 earnings, reported on May 6, 2026, surpassed analyst expectations with an EPS of $0.53 (beating estimates by $0.10) and revenue of $708 million (exceeding estimates by approximately $2.83 million), underlying metrics showed areas of concern. Traffic to Zillow Group's mobile apps and sites experienced a 3% year-over-year decline in Q1 2026, and the company's cash and investments decreased from $1.3 billion at the end of 2025 to $788 million by the close of fiscal Q1 2026. These declining engagement and cash metrics suggest investor apprehension about future growth prospects despite the reported earnings beat.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -28.0% change in Z stock from 2/28/2026 to 6/18/2026 was primarily driven by a -73.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820266182026Change
Stock Price ($)44.6232.11-28.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,5832,6934.3%
Net Income Margin (%)0.9%2.3%154.4%
P/E Multiple469.6124.1-73.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2422362.7%
Cumulative Contribution-28.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 6/18/2026
ReturnCorrelation
Z-28.0% 
Market (SPY)9.2%32.5%
Sector (XLC)-7.0%36.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -56.8% change in Z stock from 11/30/2025 to 6/18/2026 was primarily driven by a -61.3% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)113020256182026Change
Stock Price ($)74.3832.11-56.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,4832,6938.5%
P/S Multiple7.32.8-61.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2422362.8%
Cumulative Contribution-56.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 6/18/2026
ReturnCorrelation
Z-56.8% 
Market (SPY)9.9%33.3%
Sector (XLC)-4.5%35.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The -52.2% change in Z stock from 5/31/2025 to 6/18/2026 was primarily driven by a -60.2% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120256182026Change
Stock Price ($)67.1132.11-52.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,3052,69316.8%
P/S Multiple7.12.8-60.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2422362.8%
Cumulative Contribution-52.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2025 to 6/18/2026
ReturnCorrelation
Z-52.2% 
Market (SPY)28.1%33.3%
Sector (XLC)9.3%39.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The -29.6% change in Z stock from 5/31/2023 to 6/18/2026 was primarily driven by a -50.3% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120236182026Change
Stock Price ($)45.6132.11-29.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8912,69342.4%
P/S Multiple5.72.8-50.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)234236-0.5%
Cumulative Contribution-29.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2023 to 6/18/2026
ReturnCorrelation
Z-29.6% 
Market (SPY)85.7%44.1%
Sector (XLC)81.7%42.1%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
Z Return-51%-50%80%28%-8%-53%-75%
Peers Return-33%-54%117%-12%105%-30%-16%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%8%98%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
Z Win Rate50%42%58%42%33%17% 
Peers Win Rate39%35%50%40%46%33% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
Z Max Drawdown-73%-59%-37%-33%-31%-54% 
Peers Max Drawdown-51%-65%-47%-41%-44%-49% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: CSGP, COMP, RKT, OPEN. See Z Returns vs. Peers.
[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 6/18/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventZS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-24.5%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven32.4%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven92 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-11.8%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven13.4%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven1 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-33.4%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven50.1%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven42 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-12.6%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven14.4%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven31 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-57.5%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven135.2%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven705 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-54.1%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven117.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven54 days140 days

Compare to CSGP, COMP, RKT, OPEN

In The Past

Zillow's stock fell -24.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 32.4% gain to breakeven.

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EventZS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-24.5%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven32.4%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven92 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-33.4%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven50.1%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven42 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-57.5%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven135.2%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven705 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-54.1%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven117.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven54 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-36.2%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven56.8%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven95 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-35.4%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven54.9%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven74 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-87.9%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven728.2%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven1771 days15 days

Compare to CSGP, COMP, RKT, OPEN

In The Past

Zillow's stock fell -24.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 32.4% gain to breakeven.

Preserve Wealth

Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

Asset Allocation

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About Zillow (Z)

Zillow Group, Inc. (symbol: Z) is a prominent digital real estate company that operates a suite of mobile applications and websites across the United States. It serves as a comprehensive platform connecting individuals throughout their home journey, from searching for properties or rentals to facilitating buying, selling, and securing financing.

The company's business primarily operates through its Internet, Media & Technology (IMT) and Mortgages segments. The IMT segment offers leading marketplaces for real estate agents, renters, and new construction developers, alongside advertising solutions and business software. The Mortgages segment provides home loans and marketing services to connect lenders with consumers. Additionally, Zillow offers title and escrow services, aiming to streamline the closing process for home transactions, catering to a wide range of customers including individual home buyers and sellers, renters, real estate professionals, and mortgage providers.

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  • Cars.com for houses
  • Expedia for real estate

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  • Home Resale: Zillow directly buys and sells homes.
  • Title and Escrow Services: Provides title search, title insurance, escrow, and closing services for real estate transactions.
  • Premier Agent Marketplace: Connects real estate agents with prospective clients.
  • Rentals Marketplace: Facilitates listings and connections for rental properties.
  • New Construction Marketplace: Connects buyers with new construction homes.
  • Business Software (dotloop): Offers software solutions primarily for real estate transactions and workflow.
  • Advertising Services: Provides display and other advertising opportunities on Zillow's platforms.
  • Home Loans (Mortgages): Offers direct mortgage financing to homebuyers.
  • Mortgage Marketing Services: Connects mortgage lenders with potential borrowers through lead generation and custom quotes.

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Major Customers of Zillow (Symbol: Z)

Zillow primarily serves a broad base of businesses and self-employed professionals within the real estate and mortgage industries, rather than a few specific large corporate customers. Its major customers fall into the following categories:

  • Real Estate Agents and Brokerages: These customers pay for Zillow's Premier Agent advertising services, lead generation, and business software solutions (like Dotloop) to manage transactions and enhance their online presence.
  • Property Management Companies and Landlords: Zillow offers marketplaces for rental listings (Zillow Rentals, Trulia, HotPads), where property managers and individual landlords pay to advertise their properties and connect with prospective tenants.
  • Home Builders and Mortgage Lenders: Home builders utilize Zillow's platforms to list and advertise new construction properties. Mortgage lenders and brokers pay for marketing products, custom quote services, and lead connections to reach potential borrowers through Zillow's mortgage segment.

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Jeremy Wacksman, Chief Executive Officer

Jeremy Wacksman was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Zillow Group in August 2024, having joined the company in 2009. Prior to his CEO role, he served as chief operating officer, president of Zillow, and chief marketing officer. Wacksman played a pivotal role in developing Zillow's vision, pioneering mobile real estate shopping, and leading its consumer marketing strategy. He also operationalized the company's "housing super app" strategy and diversified the business through Zillow Rentals and Zillow Home Loans, championing strategic acquisitions such as ShowingTime and Follow Up Boss. Before joining Zillow, Wacksman held leadership positions in marketing and product management at Microsoft, working on Xbox and mobile, and at Trilogy Software, a pioneer in e-commerce software. He advises startup and growth companies, having served as a board director for Rover.com and Room77, and as an adviser to companies including Dollar Shave Club and GoFundMe.

Jeremy Hofmann, Chief Financial Officer

Jeremy Hofmann was promoted to Chief Financial Officer of Zillow Group in May 2023. He joined Zillow Group approximately six years prior to his CFO appointment, and most recently served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategy. Hofmann oversees Zillow's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, and has been crucial in driving the company's financial health and growth through corporate development and strategy. He led Zillow's Housing Super App strategy and execution. His initiatives include managing capital programs since 2019, raising over $2.5 billion in equity capital, and initiating a $1.8 billion share repurchase program. Hofmann also led the acquisition of ShowingTime in 2021. Before his tenure at Zillow, he spent nearly a decade in financial services, primarily as a vice president in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, where he closed over $40 billion in transactions. He also held a role at BBR Partners.

Richard Barton, Co-founder and Co-Executive Chairman

Richard Barton co-founded Zillow in 2005 and currently serves as Co-Executive Chairman, a role he took on in August 2024 after two stints as CEO. He is recognized for his leadership in shaping Zillow's vision and strategic direction. Barton has a history of founding successful companies, including Expedia, which he started within Microsoft in 1994 and then spun out as a public company in 1999, serving as its president, CEO, and board director until 2003. He also co-founded Glassdoor in 2007 and was its non-executive chairman until its acquisition in 2018. From 2005 to 2018, Barton was a venture partner at Benchmark, a venture capital firm that invested early in companies like Netflix, Instagram, and Zillow. He currently serves on the boards of Netflix, Qurate Retail Group, and Artsy.

Jun Choo, Chief Operating Officer

Jun Choo was promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Zillow Group in November 2024. He joined Zillow Group in 2015 through the company's acquisition of Trulia and brings over two decades of leadership and go-to-market experience in the real estate technology sector. Choo has held various leadership and strategy roles across sales, marketing, and software at Zillow. Most recently, he was the Senior Vice President of Real Estate Software, where he oversaw Zillow Premier Agent sales, ShowingTime, dotloop, Zillow Showcase, and Aryeo. His accomplishments at Zillow include developing the Connections platform, creating Premier Agent market-based pricing, and leading the ideation and launch of the Zillow Showcase product.

David Beitel, Chief Technology Officer

David Beitel serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Zillow Group, having joined the company in 2005. He is responsible for overseeing the company's technology strategy and ensuring the smooth operation of its digital platforms. Beitel has led numerous initiatives to enhance Zillow's technological infrastructure, fostering innovation and improving user experience across its services. He holds a strong background in computer science from Cornell University and previously held roles at Expedia and Microsoft. Beitel has also served on the Defense Business Board for the United States Department of Defense.

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Here are the key risks to Zillow's business: 1. **Sensitivity to the U.S. Residential Real Estate Market:** Zillow's financial performance is highly dependent on the overall health and stability of the U.S. residential real estate market. Factors such as low housing inventory, volatile mortgage interest rates, high home prices, and inflationary conditions directly impact demand for Zillow's products and services, including its Premier Agent program, mortgage originations, and title and escrow services. For example, the Zillow CEO warned in 2024 that a reduction in first-time homebuyer demand, driven by surging mortgage rates and high prices, directly impacts Zillow's revenue. 2. **Regulatory and Legal Risks:** The real estate and mortgage industries are subject to extensive federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Changes in these regulations, particularly those affecting real estate commission structures (such as those stemming from lawsuits or government investigations like the NAR Class Action and DOJ investigations), or those impacting mortgage operations, could materially alter Zillow's business model and financial results. Additionally, Zillow faces risks related to compliance with evolving data privacy and security laws. 3. **Competition and Innovation:** Zillow operates in a highly competitive market where its success relies on its ability to continuously innovate and compete effectively against existing players and new entrants. While Zillow maintains a strong market presence, the emergence of AI-based tools and shifts in consumer behavior could transform how real estate transactions are conducted, potentially reducing traffic to Zillow's platforms if the company fails to adapt.

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Zillow Group (symbol: Z) operates in significant addressable markets within the United States for its main products and services.

Homes Segment

  • Resale of homes: The United States Residential Real Estate Market size is estimated at USD 3.81 trillion in 2026, and is expected to reach USD 4.21 trillion by 2031.
  • Title and escrow services: The global Escrow Agent Services Market size was valued at USD 519.05 million in 2025 and is poised to grow to USD 950.12 million by 2035. North America alone accounted for over 11.4 million escrow transactions in 2023. The North American title insurance market value was estimated at $2 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $2.8 billion by 2032.

Internet, Media & Technology (IMT) Segment

  • Rentals: Zillow estimates its total addressable market for Rentals at an estimated $25 billion in the U.S.
  • Premier agent, display, and other advertising: The global Real Estate Advertising Market size was estimated at USD 37.39 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 39.54 billion in 2026.

Mortgages Segment

  • Home loans: Total single-family mortgage origination volume in the U.S. is expected to increase to $2.2 trillion in 2026 from $2.0 trillion expected in 2025.

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Zillow (symbol: Z) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key initiatives across its segments:

  1. Expansion of the Rentals Segment: Zillow anticipates significant growth in its Rentals segment, particularly within multifamily properties. The company projects an estimated 40% revenue increase for the Rentals segment throughout 2025, with a long-term goal of achieving a billion-dollar-plus annual revenue opportunity. Multifamily revenue notably increased by 47% year-over-year in Q1 2025 and 63% in Q4 2025, driven by increased property manager adoption and package upgrades. Zillow's share of rental listings grew to 63% in 2025 from 54% in 2024.
  2. Growth in the Mortgages Segment (Zillow Home Loans): The Mortgages segment, primarily fueled by Zillow Home Loans, is a significant growth driver. The company's mortgage strategy is focused on making it easier for buyers to choose financing through Zillow Home Loans. In Q4 2025, Mortgages revenue increased by 39% year-over-year, driven by a 67% increase in purchase loan origination volume. Zillow Home Loans saw an 11% increase in loan officer productivity in 2025, with total purchase loan origination volume growing 53% year-over-year.
  3. Development of the 'Housing Super App' and Enhanced Markets Strategy: Zillow's "Super App" vision aims to provide a seamless, end-to-end real estate transaction experience by integrating various services from home discovery to financing. The company is expanding its "Enhanced Markets" strategy to deepen customer and agent engagement, with a goal to boost connections in these integrated markets from 21% in late 2024 to 35% by the end of 2025, and a long-term target of 75%. This strategy aims to increase Zillow's share of customer transactions.
  4. Expansion of Agent and Software Offerings (IMT Segment): Zillow is focusing on enhancing the agent experience through its Premier Agent marketplace and other software solutions. This includes product innovations like Zillow Showcase, a premium listing product that has shown potential for higher sale prices and helps agents secure more listings. Additionally, the nationwide expansion of Zillow Pro, a comprehensive suite of offerings for agents, is expected to further integrate and digitize the real estate experience. The company also continues to leverage tools like ShowingTime and Follow Up Boss, which are deeply embedded in agent workflows.
  5. Leveraging Technological Investment and AI-Powered Tools: Zillow's commitment to innovation, including strategic acquisitions such as Virtual Staging AI in October 2024, enhances its offerings for real estate professionals and improves property presentation. The company is integrating AI into mortgage compliance and risk management to optimize processes and reduce operational costs. These technological advancements are crucial for maintaining Zillow's competitive edge and driving its overall growth strategy.

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Share Repurchases

  • Since 2021, Zillow Group has repurchased approximately $3.3 billion of stock at a weighted average price of $49 per share, totaling 66.7 million shares, and $146 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes under its repurchase authorizations.
  • On March 5, 2026, Zillow's Board of Directors authorized an additional $1.25 billion for share repurchases.
  • As of March 4, 2026, Zillow had approximately $1.3 billion remaining capacity for future share repurchases.

Share Issuance

  • Year-to-date share repurchases of $400 million in 2025 are expected to offset stock-based compensation expenses for the same year, implying ongoing share issuance for employee compensation.

Outbound Investments

  • Zillow Group acquired ShowingTime in 2021.
  • In 2023, Zillow Group acquired Aryeo, Inc. for a total consideration of $35 million, comprising approximately $15 million in cash and 380,259 shares of Class C capital stock valued at $20 million.
  • Strategic acquisitions, such as Virtual Staging AI in October 2024, are aimed at enhancing Zillow's offerings for real estate professionals.

Capital Expenditures

  • Zillow's capital expenditures margin peaked in December 2023 at 6.9% and was at its 5-year low in December 2021 at 3.5%.
  • The latest twelve months (LTM) capital expenditure for Zillow is $31 million.
  • Zillow Group is focused on investing in technology platforms and new products to enhance its real estate ecosystem, including improvements to its mobile applications and websites, and expanding its mortgage origination operations.

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Financials

ZCSGPCOMPRKTOPENMedian
NameZillow CoStar Compass Rocket C.Opendoor. 
Mkt Price32.1130.1210.0114.424.4714.42
Mkt Cap7.612.47.440.84.37.6
Rev LTM2,6933,4128,3097,8503,9383,938
Op Inc LTM13-26-146--383-86
FCF LTM29716616-2,0761,070166
FCF 3Y Avg2174654-1,69410754
CFO LTM46452937-1,2741,082464
CFO 3Y Avg41944770-1,086130130

Growth & Margins

ZCSGPCOMPRKTOPENMedian
NameZillow CoStar Compass Rocket C.Opendoor. 
Rev Chg LTM16.8%21.3%40.1%71.4%-23.2%21.3%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg12.6%15.0%16.2%31.6%-27.9%15.0%
Rev Chg Q18.4%22.5%99.4%161.3%-37.6%22.5%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM4.3%5.1%19.4%25.6%-9.9%5.1%
Op Inc Chg LTM108.1%-634.7%-144.9%--42.4%-93.6%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg29.0%-263.2%-7.5%-15.6%4.0%
Op Mgn LTM0.5%-0.8%-1.8%--9.7%-1.3%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-6.3%2.0%-2.8%--7.2%-4.5%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM1.7%1.5%-1.3%--3.4%0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM17.2%15.5%0.4%-16.2%27.5%15.5%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg17.9%15.5%1.2%-20.4%4.7%4.7%
FCF/Rev LTM11.0%4.9%0.2%-26.4%27.2%4.9%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg9.1%1.3%0.9%-31.3%4.2%1.3%

Valuation

ZCSGPCOMPRKTOPENMedian
NameZillow CoStar Compass Rocket C.Opendoor. 
Mkt Cap7.612.47.440.84.37.6
P/S2.83.60.95.21.12.8
P/Op Inc582.1-474.8-50.5--11.2-30.8
P/EBIT92.3-474.8-20.9--3.4-12.1
P/E124.1501.6517.7170.4-3.1170.4
P/CFO16.323.5200.3-32.04.016.3
Total Yield0.8%0.2%0.2%0.6%-32.4%0.2%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg1.9%0.3%1.5%-54.5%-25.0%0.3%
D/E0.10.10.60.60.30.3
Net D/E-0.0-0.00.50.60.10.1

Returns

ZCSGPCOMPRKTOPENMedian
NameZillow CoStar Compass Rocket C.Opendoor. 
1M Rtn-10.8%-10.9%32.1%13.8%4.0%4.0%
3M Rtn-29.5%-29.7%23.1%-1.6%-13.0%-13.0%
6M Rtn-52.4%-53.6%-6.8%-22.7%-28.8%-28.8%
12M Rtn-52.5%-62.1%69.4%4.6%671.4%4.6%
3Y Rtn-31.2%-64.2%198.8%65.8%48.5%48.5%
1M Excs Rtn-12.8%-12.9%30.1%11.8%2.0%2.0%
3M Excs Rtn-43.0%-43.2%9.6%-15.1%-26.6%-26.6%
6M Excs Rtn-64.5%-63.0%-18.3%-31.2%-43.9%-43.9%
12M Excs Rtn-77.9%-87.7%42.3%-16.0%662.4%-16.0%
3Y Excs Rtn-101.6%-134.9%135.4%-7.3%-19.1%-19.1%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Single Segment2,5832,2361,9451,958 
Internet, Media & Technology (IMT)    1,886
Mortgages    246
Total2,5832,2361,9451,9582,132


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Single Segment-34-197-270  
Homes   -93-254
Internet, Media & Technology (IMT)   167545
Mortgages   -167-52
Total-34-197-270-93239


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil202520242023
Single Segment23-112-158
Total23-112-158


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$32.11 
Market Cap ($ Bil)7.6 
First Trading Date07/20/2011 
Distance from 52W High-64.4% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$39.25$58.69
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA-18.2%-45.3%
 3M1YR
Volatility39.4%44.4%
Downside Capture223.44186.05
Upside Capture12.9448.12
Correlation (SPY)40.1%31.8%
Z Betas & Captures as of 5/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.271.461.021.331.251.36
Up Beta0.831.490.991.031.381.17
Down Beta-0.60-0.391.271.381.321.18
Up Capture-160%21%23%28%45%248%
Bmk +ve Days13283667141432
Stock +ve Days6182957122377
Down Capture333%426%170%215%152%111%
Bmk -ve Days7132757109318
Stock -ve Days14233467126371

[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 Z
Z-53.6%44.3%-1.60-
Sector ETF (XLC)7.2%13.4%0.2739.2%
Equity (SPY)26.5%12.4%1.6132.8%
Gold (GLD)24.2%27.5%0.771.2%
Commodities (DBC)19.8%18.8%0.83-13.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)11.0%13.7%0.5229.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-38.3%42.4%-1.0224.7%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with Z
Z-22.3%52.1%-0.29-
Sector ETF (XLC)7.6%20.7%0.2850.6%
Equity (SPY)13.5%17.1%0.6247.9%
Gold (GLD)17.1%18.3%0.769.1%
Commodities (DBC)7.5%19.4%0.294.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.9%18.9%0.0044.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)11.6%54.2%0.4128.4%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with Z
Z-0.2%52.8%0.21-
Sector ETF (XLC)9.0%22.2%0.4749.5%
Equity (SPY)15.3%18.0%0.7346.3%
Gold (GLD)12.3%16.1%0.639.8%
Commodities (DBC)5.9%18.0%0.2611.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.3%20.7%0.2240.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)60.4%66.8%1.0017.9%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date5292026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity16.1 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 51520266.4%
Average Daily Volume5.6 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.9 days
Basic Shares Quantity235.7 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares6.8%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/9/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/6/2026-1.9%-13.5%-21.3%
2/10/2026-16.5%-17.8%-24.6%
10/30/20254.5%0.8%0.5%
8/6/2025-0.6%-0.4%3.2%
5/7/20250.0%0.6%3.6%
2/11/2025-9.4%-7.5%-20.8%
11/6/202423.8%27.2%40.1%
8/7/202418.3%28.4%27.7%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131312
# Negative111112
Median Positive10.5%4.2%8.9%
Median Negative-4.9%-7.5%-11.1%
Max Positive23.8%28.5%40.1%
Max Negative-24.9%-23.9%-37.8%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/6/2026-1.9%-13.5%-21.3%
2/10/2026-16.5%-17.8%-24.6%
10/30/20254.5%0.8%0.5%
8/6/2025-0.6%-0.4%3.2%
5/7/20250.0%0.6%3.6%
2/11/2025-9.4%-7.5%-20.8%
11/6/202423.8%27.2%40.1%
8/7/202418.3%28.4%27.7%
5/1/2024-4.9%-0.6%-2.2%
2/13/20247.8%-0.2%2.4%
11/1/2023-2.6%3.6%18.9%
8/2/20231.4%3.6%-3.8%
5/3/202310.0%11.7%10.1%
2/15/20230.9%-11.1%-14.5%
11/2/202210.5%8.9%31.1%
8/4/2022-1.6%2.2%-9.6%
5/5/2022-4.3%-4.6%1.6%
2/10/202213.5%28.5%-5.5%
11/2/2021-24.9%-23.9%-37.8%
8/5/2021-8.2%-9.9%-11.5%
5/4/2021-6.3%-5.5%-10.7%
2/10/202117.8%10.0%-8.5%
11/5/202014.0%3.4%7.8%
8/6/202011.7%4.2%17.4%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131312
# Negative111112
Median Positive10.5%4.2%8.9%
Median Negative-4.9%-7.5%-11.1%
Max Positive23.8%28.5%40.1%
Max Negative-24.9%-23.9%-37.8%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/06/202610-Q
12/31/202502/11/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202505/07/202510-Q
12/31/202402/11/202510-K
09/30/202411/06/202410-Q
06/30/202408/07/202410-Q
03/31/202405/01/202410-Q
12/31/202302/15/202410-K
09/30/202311/01/202310-Q
06/30/202308/02/202310-Q
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
12/31/202202/15/202310-K
09/30/202211/02/202210-Q
06/30/202208/04/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/06/202610-Q
12/31/202502/11/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202505/07/202510-Q
12/31/202402/11/202510-K
09/30/202411/06/202410-Q
06/30/202408/07/202410-Q
03/31/202405/01/202410-Q
12/31/202302/15/202410-K
09/30/202311/01/202310-Q
06/30/202308/02/202310-Q
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
12/31/202202/15/202310-K
09/30/202211/02/202210-Q
06/30/202208/04/202210-Q
03/31/202205/05/202210-Q
12/31/202102/10/202210-K
09/30/202111/02/202110-Q
06/30/202108/05/202110-Q
03/31/202105/04/202110-Q
12/31/202002/12/202110-K
09/30/202011/05/202010-Q
06/30/202008/06/202010-Q
03/31/202005/07/202010-Q
12/31/201902/19/202010-K
09/30/201911/07/201910-Q
06/30/201908/07/201910-Q

Insider Activity

Updated 6/9/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Blachford, Erik C DirectSell609202634.8079127,5271,216,330Form
2Wacksman, JeremyChief Executive OfficerDirectSell526202636.549,072331,4915,616,161Form
3Spaulding, DanChief People OfficerDirectSell518202637.403,078115,1171,858,630Form
4Hofmann, JeremyChief Financial OfficerDirectSell518202637.405,501205,7372,554,981Form
5Spaulding, DanChief People OfficerDirectSell518202637.932,05677,9742,001,458Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Blachford, Erik C DirectSell609202634.8079127,5271,216,330Form
2Wacksman, JeremyChief Executive OfficerDirectSell526202636.549,072331,4915,616,161Form
3Spaulding, DanChief People OfficerDirectSell518202637.403,078115,1171,858,630Form
4Hofmann, JeremyChief Financial OfficerDirectSell518202637.405,501205,7372,554,981Form
5Spaulding, DanChief People OfficerDirectSell518202637.932,05677,9742,001,458Form
6Hofmann, JeremyChief Financial OfficerDirectSell518202637.933,671139,2532,800,075Form
7Owens, Bradley DGeneral CounselDirectSell515202637.233,364125,2422,429,071Form
8Wacksman, JeremyChief Executive OfficerDirectSell515202637.926,051229,4696,172,691Form
9Choo, JunChief Operating OfficerDirectSell515202637.951,22846,6024,087,111Form
10Beitel, David AChief Technology OfficerDirectSell515202637.931,87971,2795,113,972Form
11Rock, JenniferChief Accounting OfficerDirectSell515202637.991,03439,2822,269,596Form
12Samuelson, Errol GChief Industry Dev. OfficerDirectSell515202637.972,939111,5995,089,699Form
13Owens, Bradley DGeneral CounselDirectSell515202637.932,24685,2012,602,645Form
14Samuelson, Errol GChief Industry Dev. OfficerDirectSell326202644.204,734209,2596,054,893Form
15Owens, Bradley DGeneral CounselDirectSell326202643.678,800384,3203,094,429Form
16Blachford, Erik C DirectSell303202642.8596641,3931,531,588Form
17Cormier, Thielke Claire DirectSell303202642.8524210,370203,495Form
18Maffei, Gregory B DirectSell303202645.158,050363,45828,795,966Form
19Frink, Lloyd DCo -Exec. Chairman & PresidentDirectSell223202645.2939,6631,796,191101,890,552Form
20Hofmann, JeremyChief Financial OfficerDirectSell218202643.737,786340,4822,513,907Form
21Wacksman, JeremyChief Executive OfficerDirectSell217202644.2513,661604,5535,147,702Form
22Spaulding, DanChief People OfficerDirectSell217202643.955,361235,6161,805,466Form
23Hofmann, JeremyChief Financial OfficerDirectSell217202644.225,538244,8792,886,242Form
24Wacksman, JeremyChief Executive OfficerDirectSell217202644.204,729209,0365,745,652Form
25Spaulding, DanChief People OfficerDirectSell217202644.193,901172,3932,052,316Form
26Frink, Lloyd DCo -Exec. Chairman & PresidentDirectSell211202645.729,258423,239102,092,543Form
27Frink, Lloyd DCo -Exec. Chairman & PresidentDirectSell211202655.199,258510,913123,241,119Form
28Frink, Lloyd DCo -Exec. Chairman & PresidentDirectSell211202654.639,258505,801122,007,944Form
29Blachford, Erik C DirectSell1204202572.5196569,9722,432,203Form
30Cormier, Thielke Claire DirectSell1204202572.5124117,47517,547Form
31Owens, Bradley DGeneral CounselDirectSell1120202567.412,722183,4902,559,827Form
32Wacksman, JeremyChief Executive OfficerDirectSell1114202569.9910,855759,7349,428,399Form
33Hofmann, JeremyChief Financial OfficerDirectSell1114202569.537,865546,8534,923,489Form
34Spaulding, DanChief People OfficerDirectSell1114202569.405,455378,5533,493,513Form
35Choo, JunChief Operating OfficerDirectSell1114202571.123,141223,3987,893,808Form
36Owens, Bradley DGeneral CounselDirectSell1114202571.121,897134,9102,894,210Form
37Beitel, David AChief Technology OfficerDirectSell1114202571.123,893276,86310,003,201Form
38Samuelson, Errol GChief Industry Dev. OfficerDirectSell1114202571.137,641543,4908,593,339Form
39Wacksman, JeremyChief Executive OfficerDirectSell1114202571.137,546536,73910,354,033Form
40Hofmann, JeremyChief Financial OfficerDirectSell1114202571.135,470389,0605,595,914Form
41Spaulding, DanChief People OfficerDirectSell1114202571.123,819271,6023,968,201Form
42Rock, JenniferChief Accounting OfficerDirectSell1112202571.123,291234,0592,929,473Form
43Rock, JenniferChief Accounting OfficerDirectSell1112202573.832,710200,0903,284,210Form
44Frink, Lloyd DCo -Exec. Chairman & PresidentDirectSell924202580.1978763,108179,074,736Form
45Frink, Lloyd DCo -Exec. Chairman & PresidentDirectSell924202580.541,712137,877179,851,198Form
46Frink, Lloyd DCo -Exec. Chairman & PresidentDirectSell924202582.653,333275,460184,565,024Form
47Frink, Lloyd DCo -Exec. Chairman & PresidentDirectSell912202588.233,334294,155197,031,981Form
48Frink, Lloyd DCo -Exec. Chairman & PresidentDirectSell912202588.493,333294,924197,605,752Form
49Frink, Lloyd DCo -Exec. Chairman & PresidentDirectSell912202586.603,333288,630193,389,252Form
50Beitel, David AChief Technology OfficerDirectSell910202590.9722,5102,047,75313,149,738Form
51Choo, JunChief Operating OfficerDirectSell910202591.0625,5752,328,89010,392,724Form
52Hofmann, JeremyChief Financial OfficerDirectSell910202589.9925,0002,249,8407,572,601Form
53Underwood, April DirectSell910202590.123,621326,30843,526Form
54Cormier, Thielke Claire DirectSell904202581.9124219,82239,563Form
55Blachford, Erik C DirectSell904202581.9196679,1252,826,550Form
56Frink, Lloyd DCo -Exec. Chairman & PresidentDirectSell829202584.653,334282,208189,029,191Form
57Frink, Lloyd DCo -Exec. Chairman & PresidentDirectSell829202584.553,333281,799188,811,727Form
58Frink, Lloyd DCo -Exec. Chairman & PresidentDirectSell829202585.063,333283,498189,950,633Form
59Barton, Richard NCo-Executive ChairmanDirectSell818202585.68150,00012,851,602214,298,328Form
60Barton, Richard NCo-Executive ChairmanThe Richard & Sarah Barton Irrevocable Trust 03/27/10Sell818202584.92200,00016,984,19371,609,436Form
61Frink, Lloyd DCo -Exec. Chairman & PresidentDirectSell818202585.00150,00012,750,000189,821,065Form
62Frink, Lloyd DCo -Exec. Chairman & PresidentFrink Descendants' Trust 12/30/04Sell818202585.00100,0008,500,00059,310,025Form
63Hofmann, JeremyChief Financial OfficerDirectSell815202585.358,168697,1397,181,861Form
64Wacksman, JeremyChief Executive OfficerDirectSell815202585.7311,275966,56913,125,880Form
65Spaulding, DanChief People OfficerDirectSell815202585.225,680484,0645,080,631Form
66Owens, Bradley DGeneral CounselDirectSell815202585.353,014257,2453,635,313Form
67Hofmann, JeremyChief Financial OfficerDirectSell815202581.495,167421,0437,522,386Form
68Wacksman, JeremyChief Executive OfficerDirectSell815202581.497,129580,95713,396,325Form
69Spaulding, DanChief People OfficerDirectSell815202581.493,593292,7885,320,874Form
70Samuelson, Errol GChief Industry Dev. OfficerDirectSell815202581.507,218588,29610,469,682Form
71Rock, JenniferChief Accounting OfficerDirectSell815202581.483,110253,3923,844,959Form
72Owens, Bradley DGeneral CounselDirectSell815202581.461,608130,9953,715,351Form
73Choo, JunChief Operating OfficerDirectSell815202581.462,969241,8679,297,424Form
74Beitel, David AChief Technology OfficerDirectSell815202581.483,678299,67213,611,462Form
75Frink, Lloyd DCo -Exec. Chairman & PresidentDirectSell813202582.563,334275,260196,759,612Form
76Frink, Lloyd DCo -Exec. Chairman & PresidentDirectSell813202580.375,995481,791191,526,220Form
77Frink, Lloyd DCo -Exec. Chairman & PresidentDirectSell813202580.7567154,186192,452,872Form
78Cormier, Thielke Claire DirectSell813202579.868,247658,57757,896Form
79Stephenson, Gordon Sheridan DirectSell812202582.086,835561,0082,322,006Form
80Spaulding, DanChief People OfficerDirectSell811202585.91100,0008,591,3915,918,523Form
81Underwood, April DirectSell811202586.0159551,17962,361Form
82Choo, JunChief Operating OfficerDirectSell811202585.2145,7103,894,9729,977,979Form
83Rock, JenniferChief Accounting OfficerDirectSell811202582.695,177428,0864,159,390Form
84Frink, Lloyd DCo -Exec. Chairman & PresidentDirectSell724202580.8827,1342,194,480192,741,987Form
85Frink, Lloyd DCo -Exec. Chairman & PresidentDirectSell724202580.2552,8664,242,364191,244,959Form
86Cormier, Thielke Claire DirectSell613202570.4524116,97851,076Form
87Blachford, Erik C DirectSell609202570.3596567,8882,495,596Form
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