Zeta Global (NYSE:ZETA) Downgraded to Hold Rating by Freedom Capital

Zeta Global (NYSE:ZETA) was downgraded by investment analysts at Freedom Capital from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report released on Thursday,Zacks.com reports.

A number of other research firms have also commented on ZETA. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $28.00 price target on shares of Zeta Global and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. DA Davidson boosted their price objective on shares of Zeta Global from $30.00 to $32.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. William Blair set a $29.00 price target on Zeta Global in a report on Thursday. Bank of America raised their target price on shares of Zeta Global from $24.00 to $28.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, B. Riley Financial restated a “buy” rating and set a $32.00 price target (up from $30.00) on shares of Zeta Global in a research report on Wednesday. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Zeta Global has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $29.62.

Zeta Global Trading Up 4.1%

NYSE ZETA opened at $26.60 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $6.63 billion, a PE ratio of -1,329.95, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.65 and a beta of 1.39. Zeta Global has a 1-year low of $14.36 and a 1-year high of $28.50. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $21.35 and a 200-day moving average of $18.88. The company has a current ratio of 2.07, a quick ratio of 2.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22.

Zeta Global (NYSE:ZETA) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported $0.03 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.20 by ($0.17). The company had revenue of $442.77 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $420.61 million. Zeta Global had a positive return on equity of 5.55% and a negative net margin of 0.15%.Zeta Global’s revenue for the quarter was up 43.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned ($0.10) earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Zeta Global will post 0.21 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity at Zeta Global

In other Zeta Global news, Director Jeanine Silberblatt sold 7,500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, June 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $19.89, for a total transaction of $149,175.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 50,350 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,001,461.50. This trade represents a 12.96% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. 10.74% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Zeta Global

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of ZETA. Handelsbanken Fonder AB increased its position in shares of Zeta Global by 21.3% during the 2nd quarter. Handelsbanken Fonder AB now owns 68,800 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,354,000 after purchasing an additional 12,100 shares during the last quarter. Evanson Financial LLC purchased a new stake in Zeta Global in the second quarter worth about $602,000. Central Pacific Bank Trust Division raised its stake in shares of Zeta Global by 6.1% in the second quarter. Central Pacific Bank Trust Division now owns 28,913 shares of the company’s stock worth $569,000 after buying an additional 1,670 shares during the period. Moody National Bank Trust Division raised its stake in shares of Zeta Global by 60.6% in the second quarter. Moody National Bank Trust Division now owns 126,430 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,488,000 after buying an additional 47,705 shares during the period. Finally, Rathbones Group PLC purchased a new position in shares of Zeta Global during the 1st quarter valued at about $171,000. Institutional investors own 87.75% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Zeta Global

Here are the key news stories impacting Zeta Global this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong second-quarter growth and outlook: Zeta reported quarterly revenue of approximately $442.8 million, above the roughly $420.6 million consensus estimate, with revenue up about 43.6% year over year. Analysts highlighted customer growth, increased platform usage, AI adoption and stronger 2026 guidance as key growth drivers. ZETA Gains 6% Since Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: AI momentum is supporting investor enthusiasm: Zeta’s rising AI adoption and cash-generation improvements have helped drive a reported 12.9% one-week increase and reinforced expectations for continued growth. ZETA Jumps 12.9% in One Week as AI Momentum Builds
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support and a new 52-week high: An analyst upgrade and a bullish Needham price outlook have contributed to buying interest and helped push the stock to a new 52-week high. Zeta Global Sets New 52-Week High Following Analyst Upgrade Needham Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Zeta Global
• Neutral Sentiment: Marketing leadership change: Zeta appointed Leah Pope as chief marketing officer to lead its next phase of growth. The move could support execution and customer expansion, but its financial impact is not yet clear. Zeta Global Appoints Leah Pope as Chief Marketing Officer
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and execution risks remain: Analysts cautioned that ZETA’s premium valuation leaves less room for disappointment, while margin pressure, integration challenges and the timing of growth investments could create volatility. The company also missed the reported quarterly EPS consensus despite exceeding revenue expectations. Is ZETA Worth Buying Now as Growth Surges but Valuation Stays Rich?

About Zeta Global

Zeta Global, founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York City, is a leading data-driven marketing technology company. The firm’s mission centers on helping brands acquire, grow and retain customers through a unified customer lifecycle management platform. Over the years, Zeta Global has built a reputation for leveraging big data and predictive analytics to power digital marketing programs across multiple channels.

At the core of Zeta’s offering is the Zeta Marketing Platform, which combines identity resolution, audience insights and real-time engagement capabilities.